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This year I finally decided to try some Disney World thrill rides that I had been too scared to ride before. Here's what I thought!

From nighttime hours at Animal Kingdom to new Frozen, Soarin', and Star Wars attractions, I am super excited about the changes coming to Disney World as they "Awaken Summer" 2016!

If you're looking for a destination race to run where you can feel comfortable, supported, and inspired, try runDisney!

With terrific theme park perks, two fantastic pool areas, and brilliantly-designed family suite bathrooms, the budget-conscious Cabana Bay Beach Resort is a perfect choice for a Universal Orlando vacation.

Here's how to plan your day - and budget - at Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival in Walt Disney World.

Butterbeer. Regular, frozen, hot, or ice cream, it's sweet, cream-soda-butterscotchy flavor is one of my favorites. But which version is best in my book? Read on!

My personal motivation to exercise stems mainly from the promise of traveling to a new location. Each year I pick a destination and find a race I can run. While finishing a half marathon feels euphoric, enjoying that race in a beautiful setting, a fun destination, or with the promise of a really excellent bonus at the finish line, makes it all the more worthwhile.

I wanted to train for a half-marathon, and I love Disney World, so the runDisney races were my first choice. I absolutely loved Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival last time I went, so I was stoked to run a half marathon that ended at the Festival!

While I've always enjoyed traveling, the past year was the first that I embraced travel as a passion and looked at every step beyond my front door from a travel writer's perspective. It's pretty amazing to view your travels in that manner. It's not just a vacation, day trip, or field trip, but a way to experience more in life, learn more about myself, and share that with others.