The 2012 World Acrobatic Gymnastics Championships are set for their North American debut today, when competitors from 23 countries flip, twist and dance their way to World titles and berths to the 2013 World Games. The competition, which brings the 2010 World champions for men’s and women’s pairs and women’s
Category: Wide World of Sports
Spring Training at Disney Wraps Up for the Atlanta Braves
The 2012 Atlanta Braves spring training season at Disney wrapped up its 15th edition on April 2. The noon Mets game concluded a month-long slate of 17 home games (and one rainout) at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The Braves faced the Mets three times, along with visits from the
AS Roma and ESPN WWOS Create Italian Pro Soccer Presence for America’s Youth Athletes
Famed Italian football club AS Roma is teaming up with ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to bring elite European professional football to youth athletes through a multi-faceted strategic agreement. The groundbreaking partnership also calls for Roma’s first-team to train at the facility during its Serie A winter break, which
Atlanta Braves Open Spring Training Home Schedule at Disney World
After two weeks of training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the Atlanta Braves kicks off its spring training schedule March 3 against the Detroit Tigers, who return to Disney for a second matchup on March 31. The reigning World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees, as well
3rd Annual Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic with Schedule
In an MLS Eastern Conference rematch, Houston Dynamo and Sporting KC face-off at 6 p.m. to open the Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. It is the first time the two teams have competed since last season’s playoffs. The opening game of the
Another Sold Out Field to Compete in Princess Half Marathon Weekend
For the fourth straight year, a capacity field is expected to take part this weekend in Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, the largest women-specific event in the nation. More than 27,000 registered runners – 5,000 more than last year – will run in a variety of events at Walt Disney
Chip & Company Week in Review, February 20, 2012
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review. There have been a lot of stories to read about, so here are the stories that caught our eye last week: Continuing a Spring Training tradition, the Atlanta Braves will be making the ESPN Wide World of
Atlanta Braves Return to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for Spring Training
Atlanta Braves Spring Training returns to Walt Disney World for the 15th consecutive year, with an 18-game home schedule featuring Major League Baseball’s top teams at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Marquee opponents visiting Champion Stadium in March include the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Philadelphia
Michelle Obama to Visit ESPN Wide World of Sports
Just a few short weeks after President Obama visited Walt Disney World, First Lady Michelle Obama is set to visit ESPN Wide World of Sports on Saturday February 11. The visit will celebrate the second anniversary of her “Let’s Move” exercise and diet campaign. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Obama will speak Saturday
Almost full! Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend February 24-26, 2012
Fairytales do come true. One mile at a time. Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend brings women of all ages together to participate in a magical event designed just for them. The Disney Princesses are the inspiration for the weekend’s events and will focus on the attributes every princess possesses: commitment,
Brazilian runner wins second straight Disney World Marathon
Brazilian runner wins second straight Disney Marathon after fierce battle with perennial winner Adriano Bastos; Virginia Beach’s Renee High easily wins women’s title; field of more than 16,500 pushes weekend total to record 56,000 runners Brazilian runner Fredison Costa did it again, holding off his heavily-favored countryman Adriano Bastos on
‘Meet Up and Warm Up’ for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend with Reality TV Stars in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
runDisney hosted its largest social media “Meet Up and Warm Up” to kick off Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Friday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. Participants were selected via Disney social media channels including the Disney Parks Blog, Disney Sports’ Twitter handle and runDisney Facebook page.
Celebrities and Wounded Veterans Join Record Disney Marathon Weekend
19th annual runDisney event to include new marathon relay option and commemorative 15th anniversary half marathon medal; weekend field to top 56,000 Reality TV stars and wounded military soldiers are expected to be part of the more than 56,000 runners participating in the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by
Disney’s 2012 Health & Fitness Expo Event Details
Disney’s Health & Fitness Expo held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will prepare you for everything happening during race weekend. The Expo will host seminars on training, racing, and nutrition featuring speakers and panelists from the world of running. While picking up your official race number and packet,
