Dumbo Double Dare: Running Costume Reveal
If there’s a Disney run happening, you know I’m going to be doing it in costume.
I love dressing up and taking pictures in the parks. It’s the biggest appeal to a runDisney race.
I’ve been a Step-Sister, a Chimney Sweep, an Evil Emperor, Club 33 China, the most handsome man in town, and a few other characters over the years.
Since I know I’m not going to win (place, show… um, finish in the time limits? ha!) I figure I need to look GOOD. I do my best to be creative and pick costumes that might stand out.
The Disneyland Half Marathon weekend is a tough one though.
It’s hot, y’all.
I anticipate a repeat of last year, which was pretty straight up miserable.
My response has been to go back to basics. Start with running clothes and pretty much end with them.
I was stumped for this year’s races. About a month out I still had no idea what to wear.
Thankfully my friends in the Running/Race Costumes Facebook group gave me some ideas.
One was inadvertent. A costumer posted an ADORABLE costume based off It’s a Small World. I wanted to kick myself for not thinking of it first!
This is the 50th birthday of It’s a Small World and my little one, #OhLucy, adores that ride! Would have been a fun nod to her and the longevity of Walt’s vision to run in a classic, right?
I don’t like to copy others if I know they are planning something for a race. I decided Small World would not happen this year.
What to do? Wait- there’s another classic ride with a big birthday going on this year.
And it happens to be my husband’s FAVORITE ride at Disneyland.
Yep. That sealed it.
Happy 45th Birthday, Haunted Mansion!
This will be my costume for the 10K. Tech tank and black Sparkleskirts.com as the base layer.
The maid costume is an apron that ties around my back and waist. It’s very light and simple to run in.
And of course, I’ll be wearing matching Jamberry nails.
I originally planned to use this for the half, but after looking at the map for my bathrooms post, I realized we didn’t go by Haunted Mansion during the half. And I want a picture in front of the Mansion gates!
I searched Pinterest for inspiration and found this post from Sierra Runs. She ran as the Haunted Mansion maid last year.
My original plan was to buy the fabric from Spoonflower.com but HOLY WOW that was expensive.
Sierra’s much, much, MUCH cheaper plan included plain green fabric and a sharpie. $6, guys. SIX DOLLARS!
I just needed a load of patience to make those stripes.
Um, yeah. No.
I am short on patience these days, thankyouverymuch.
Enter my sainted mother. She striped the costume by hand and pieced it together for me.
Side note: She also made this when I was about 5 years-old.
She rocks. And no, you can’t have her.
The half now needed some inspiration. I had no idea what I wanted to be and even considered reusing Mrs. Incredible from last year because it was so simple!
My pal Jane helped me out. She suggested that I just keep swimming, swimming, swimming…
I owned the white Sparkleskirts.com skirt already. I found the perfect orange tank for $6 at Walmart.
Holla!
The hat didn’t cost me more than $15 all in (I’m making the eyes for Nemo’s face). The striping and vinyl came from the awesome Miranda at DesignsByMKC.
And the nails will be fun too: Under the Sea, right?
I’m really tickled with these costumes. They didn’t take too much effort (okay, not on my part- I won’t speak for Miranda or mom!) and I should be able to run comfortably in both costumes.
No elaborate props this time: the name of the game is don’t die and have some fun.
I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with this year!
Are you running Disneyland this weekend? What costume will you be wearing?
Patty Holliday has been running Disney since 2011. She knows just about every tip, trick, and hack there is to cover the runDisney Magical Miles at Disney World and Disneyland. She knows every mile isn’t *always* magical- but with training, tips, and a little bit of pixie dust, they can be a lot of fun! You can also find her at noguiltlife.com and noguiltfangirl.com
The half is on my ten year anniversary so I had a wedding dress made and my hubby is wearing a tux. 🙂
Congrats! What a perfect way to celebrate. 🙂 love the costumes!
Those are great! I’m going as Oswald for the 10k and Goofy for the 1/2. Oswald was pretty easy ears from DCA, a black tech tee and a blue skirt and Goofy was ordered off Etsy and is my favorite character so of course he had to be my costume for my first 1/2. Now my brain is already thinking ahead to W&D and the Pixie Dust Challenge.
I love Goofy! I keep thinking about him and Donald at WDW.
Fabulous costumes Patty. We won’t be at DL for Dumbo, but will be rocking Virginia Beach this weekend! Have fun
I’m going to miss you guys! But VB is lucky to have you!
Great costumes! Can’t wait the see the race photos. And I simply love the words on the back of your Nemo tank – very clever! 🙂
Thank you Christine! I had to do it- ohh ha ha!
Ok those are just too stinkin cute! Good luck and have fun! Can’t wait to see the recaps!
Your costumes are always so great, have a great race weekend!
I will be one of the million (in sure) Princess Annas. I’m so excited, but a little nervous. I am going to look for you, but I may seem a bit odd and star-struck, you have helped to inspire my running and I read your blogs and Facebook posts daily.
Awesome costume! I’m a huge HM fan. I looooooove those Jamberry nails! Do you sell that design?? If so, I want to order some! Just tried Jamberry for the first time last week (a Minnie & Mickey set) and loved them!
Happy to help you out Jessica! We will talk! 🙂
Awesome costumes!! My mom helps me with each one of my costumes (loved to use her seeing machine) and now my grandmother is also getting in on the action too!
I hope to see you on the course this weekend! I’m going to be Lilo for the 10k (grandma sent me all the hula stuff) and dumbo for the half (mom made my tutu!)
Go Patty Go!! I just love these costumes. They are perfect!
I love them both! I always love your costumes though! Have so much fun and I’m so sad I won’t be there to be the Bruce to your Nemo.
LOVE the costumes and the final touches with the Jamberry nails are perfection!!
Haha I didn’t realize those costumes last year were China plates! How creative!
I’ll be the redhead from the pirates ride for the 10k and coronation Elsa for the half. I hope I won’t freak you put if I see you and say hi!
I have been having a very hard time not being very jealous of you for running this race. Having run it the past 2 years I know how amazing it is and I am pouting. Having said that, I adore what you’re wearing and thanks for mentioning the running costume FB group! Still don’t know what I’m wearing for Wine and Dine! Hope you have an AMAZING time (see, even my jealousy won’t keep me from encouraging you;).
Wow, you (your Mom) did that with a sharpie? I could have sworn it was printed that way. Great job. Great costume!
Wow so much fun! I can’t wait to dress up for my first run Disney race. Hope you had a great time!
Hi, found the HM Jamberry wraps through Pinterest and followed the link here. Is this something you sell? Thanks 🙂
It is! If you’d like to order some please send me an email! Patty.holliday at gmail.com
Hello
Love your costumes! Is the Haunted Mansion apron something that you made yourself?
Thanks
My mom made it for me! Yes- homemade.
Hey there, Dis you ever have those Haunted Mansion Jams made?? I would love some for our Disney trip in September.
I did and can get you a set! Email me at [email protected]
Are you still able to get the HM Jamberrys? If so, please send me a message!
I am not. ?