It’s that time of year again! Runners and racers are prepping for the Disney World Marathon and Half-Marathon! For many runners, prepping = carbs, and the Disney World Swan and Dolphin have you covered this year!
The resorts’ restaurants will offer special Pre-Race meals this weekend for Disney Marathon and Half-Marathon runners. These meals will help you load up on carbs the evening before each race!
Participating Restaurants
Todd English’s bluezoo
Picabu Buffeteria
Il Mulino New York Trattoria
Garden Grove
Here are a few of the menu items to expect, along with nutrition information so you can hit your maximum pre-race numbers!!
Todd English’s bluezoo
Roasted Chicken Penne
Whole wheat penne pasta, charred broccolini, tomato, roasted garlic, focaccia breadcrumbs, olive oil
Carbohydrates….54.2g
Calories….439.5
Protein….19.45g
Fat….14.35g
Reservations are recommended!
Picabu Buffeteria
Baked Ziti Bolognaise, Mozzarella Cheese
Carbohydrates…….24.96g
Calories…..268.5
Protein…….18.42g
Fat…….10.73g
Il Mulino
Parpadelle Pasta and Chicken Ragout, Crushed Tomato, Porcini
Carbohydrates …..53.6g
Calories…..288.7
Protein…..8g
Fat…..4.7g
Reservations recommended!
Garden Grove
Jan. 6th Menu
Seafood Risotto (6 ounce portion) – Shrimp, Clams, Calamari, Arborio Rice
Carbohydrates…60g
Calories…..526
Protein…..40g
Fat…..14g
Protein Alternative: Chef Carved Prime Rib (4 ounce portion) with Horseradish Cream, Au Jus
Carbohydrates…2g
Calories…..147
Protein…..19g
Fat…..7g
Jan. 7th Menu
Create Your Own Whole Wheat Pasta (5 ounce portion) – Whole Wheat Linguine Pasta, Italian Sausage, Pancetta, Zucchini, Squash, Marinara Sauce, Basil
Carbohydrates…75g
Calories…..604
Protein…..40g
Fat…..16g
Reserve now by calling 407-934-1609. For more information see Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin restaurants at www.swandolphinrestaurants.com. (Nutrition information furnished by Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts — please contact restaurants directly with questions)
I wish I was runner to try some of these. Oh, who am I kidding? I just want the carbs with no running involved.