GOTTA BE, CENTERFIELD: A groundskeeper cuts a silhouette of Mickey Mouse’s head into the outfield of Champion Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on Feb. 24, 2011, in preparation for the 2011 Major League Baseball Spr…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Presents ESPN The Weekend March 4th – 6th
World-class athletes and favorite ESPN personalities are in the lineup once again at Dick’s Sporting Goods Presents ESPN The Weekend, March 4-6 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hosted by “Mike & Mike in the Morning” stars Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, the one-of-a-kind fan-fest features motorcades and conversations with ESPN and
Princess Half Marathon – Are You Ready?
Only a few more days until the 2011 Princess Half Marathon. Although Disney’s Princess half marathon (13.1 miles) has recently reached capacity, there is still a limited amount of space available for the Beauty and the Beast Royal Family 5k (3.1 miles) and the Disney Royal Family Kids’ Races. The
Popular ESPN Personalities Headline ESPN The Weekend at Disney March 4-6
Marquee stars from the NFL, MLB, NBA and NCAA, plus well-known ESPN on-air personalities, are headed back to Walt Disney World Resort for the eighth annual Dick’s Sporting Goods presents ESPN The Weekend — a sports-themed weekend March 4-6 where fans have a one-of-a-kind opportunity see and hear many of
Princess Half Marathon – Are You Running?
With just over a week until Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, there is officially no more room for the half marathon. In the past week, the Half Marathon reached capacity, but there still limited space (approximately 5%) for Beauty and the Beast’s Royal Family 5k and the Royal Family Kids’
Fredi Gonzalez Debuts as Atlanta Braves’ Manager during ‘Grapefruit League’ Schedule at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
They’ll probably be making snowballs some places in March, but at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida the only white spheres being thrown will be accompanied by the siren song of spring: “Play Ball!” Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves launch into an 18-game “Grapefruit League” home schedule at ESPN Wide
Changes to 2011 Food and Wine Half Marathon Weekend
A note from Ken Potrock, Senior Vice-President, Disney Sports Enterprises: Our Disney team has been busy over the past few months with the WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA and this month’s Disney Princess Half Marathon presented by Lady Foot Locker. We’re off to a great start in
Atlanta Braves Spring Training Schedule at ESPN WWOS
Fans attending Atlanta Braves spring training games next season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort will get to see some of Major League Baseball’s premier franchises. The Braves’ 2011 spring schedule includes a collection of top clubs with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox,
Disneyland 2011 Half Marathon Weekend
Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend September 2-4, 2011 Registration will be open for the 2011 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend on January 3, 2011. Chase your dreams at the Happiest Race on Earth for the 2011 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend on September 2-4, 2011. Imagination is your destination on this 13.1-mile course
Disney’s 2011 Expedition Everest Challenge
Experience the true meaning of “racing heartbeat.” Expedition Everest™ Challenge, a race adventure with some bite, is coming Saturday, May 7, 2011 to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Just after sunset, individuals and teams of two will brave the mysteries of a thrilling 5K trek held in the shadows of
Champion 5K at Dick’s Sporting Goods Presents ESPN The Weekend
Get ready for your 5 kilometers of fame. Sports is the toast of Tinseltown during this star-studded event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™. You’re competing in the main event. The stage is set for what is sure to be a magical run. On your mark, get set, go. Get up close
Atlanta Braves Begin New Era with Fredi Gonzalez at Helm During Spring Training 2011 at ESPN WWOS
A new era of Atlanta Braves baseball dawns in February 2011 when the National League East team begins spring training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. For the first time since June 1990, a person not named Bobby Cox will be calling the shots as Braves manager. Fredi Gonzalez,
Auburn University Quarterback Cam Newton at The Home Depot College Football Awards
Auburn University junior quarterback Cam Newton arrives Dec. 9, 2010 at “The Home Depot College Football Awards” at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The annual ceremony, broadcast live on ESPN, honors college football’s best players. Preston Mack, photographer Related articles Newton racks up awards (sportingnews.com)
PGA Stars Abound at 40th Children’s Miracle Network Classic at Disneyworld
Vijay Singh, who captured the 2003 Disney Classic, and United States Ryder Cup team participants Stewart Cink, Rickie Fowler and Jeff Overton, and assistant captains Tom Lehman and Davis Love III lead the field at the 40th annual Children’s Miracle Network Classic at Walt Disney World Resort, Nov. 11-14. Cink,
