There's Magic in the Night

With Andrew's 13.1 miles under his belt, it's time to don his well-earned medal and head over to the Magic Kingdom for some fun, food, and Fantasyland.

The obligatory Main Street, USA shot in front of Cinderella's Castle

Something about DisneyWorld just makes Heather and Jack get a skip in their step.  Happens every time. 

Sadly, despite trying every time he passes by, Andrew has yet to be able to pull Excalibur from its stone.  He's persistent, though, so someday..... 

Connecting with Clan Scanlon in the newly opened piece of Fantasyland, with the Beast's castle providing the backdrop. 

Walking through the village when lo and behold!  Who did we encounter, but Gaston and Belle 

Heather quickly fell for the debonair and charming cad 

In fact, she positively swooned 

Gaston had no problem posing with Andrew, though he needed to show off the biceps that were more medal-worthy, apparently, than Andrew's 13.1 mile feat 

Game of Thrones- Jamie and Tywin

Hoisting an ale with Gaston and Lefou

Followed almost immediately by one of the Magical candied apples made by one of the creationists along Main Street

And of course, what would a visit to the Magic Kingdom be without a visit to the Magician behind the House of Mouse himself?

This being the hottest of the days, we thought we'd head back to the pool for a few so everyone could regenerate before the nightside, as well as the Marathon to follow the next day. 

And yeah, while it was sub 20 degrees back here in Massachusetts, this is what we had to contend with in Florida. Glorious for a January weekend. 

Rested up and recharged, it's back for another leg of the Magic Kingdom

Andrew, at one of the most photographed spots on the face of the Earth 

Because you're never to old for a ride in Dumbo 

Finally, it's off to Be Our Guest, the newest restaurant in the Disney line, inside the Beast's castle.  Heather escorted us in with our own Lumiere 

We were seated directly below the chandelier made famous in the classic Disney flick

My Beauty in the Grand Ballroom

My Beast in the West Wing

The Lord of the Castle made a point of stopping by our table on his way into the hall for dinner

And after a positively sumptuous meal, it was dessert time.  And naturally, the kids just had to try the grey stuff.  And yes, it's delicious.  And they didn't even have to ask anyone.

Finally, before heading out, it was time for a quick shot with the Lord of the Castle himself.  Really, he's not all that scary a guy once you take the time to talk to him.  And his restaurant really is Magical. 

Next up - 26.2 miles with some of the wildest characters we've ever run with!