Thousands of women from around the world will compete at the inaugural Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Lady Foot Locker this weekend. This three-day celebration of women’s health and fitness includes a variety of exclusive opportunities for participants and their families such as Princess meet and greets, a character breakfast, a makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and a Princess-themed after party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with live entertainment and a special gift at the stroke of midnight. The weekend kicks off today with Disney’s Fit for a Princess Expo at the Jostens Center at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. The expo, open to everyone, will involve renowned fitness experts leading seminars on training, racing and nutrition, and the latest running and fitness equipment.

More than 11,000 runners are competing in various races throughout the weekend, making this event one of the largest endurance race weekends geared toward women. The signature event, Disney’s Princess Half Marathon, is Sunday, and takes runners on a 13.1 mile royal journey through Magic Kingdom and Epcot. On Saturday, there is the Royal Family 5K at Epcot and the Princess Kids’ Races. Every runner will receive a commemorative Champion Ladies Tech shirt and runners crossing the finish line will receive a special Princess tiara-shaped medal. While the event is geared toward women, men can run in support of the special women in the lives. For a complete schedule of events, visit disneyprincesshalfmarathon.com. Also, additional post-race party tickets can be purchased for family and friends at the Fit for a Princess Expo or at the party. Disney’s Princess Half Marathon will support the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will once again host Star Wars Weekends, an immensely popular sci-fi film festival, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 22 through June 14, 2009. Star Wars Weekends features all of your favorite Star Wars characters such as Wookiees, Sith, droids, Jedi, Ewoks, bounty hunters and Rodians in meet-and-greet sessions, as well as Jedi Training Academy interactive entertainment experience, Star Wars memorabilia, Star Wars trivia contests, special Star Wars parades and star conversations with famous Star Wars actors and creative geniuses. Events activities are included in theme park admission. For more information about Star Wars Weekends, visit www.disneyworld.com/starwarsweekends.

“1st Thursdays” will take place at the Orlando Museum of Art on the first Thursday of every month from 6-9 PM through June 4, 2009. The event features works by local artists, live music, cash bars and cafe offerings. Admission is $10.