On the 25th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon, Nick Hilton ushered in a new era, ending Brazil’s recent dominance after becoming the first American to win the 25th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon since 2004. Hilton, 28, is only the fourth American runner to win the 26.2-mile race
Category: Wide World of Sports
Check Out What’s New Among the 2018 Sports Events at Disney!
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort hosts thousands of athletes every year and 2018 will be no different. In 2018 athletes of all ages and abilities are set to train and compete. Among the 2018 sports events at Disney will be the NFL Pro Bowl
The Oklahoma Sooners and Georgia Bulldogs Visit Disneyland Ahead of Appearance in The Rose Bowl
The 104th Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, CA kicks off on New Year’s Day between the Oklahoma Sooners and Georgia Bulldogs. As with previous teams playing in the Rose Bowl, the two teams must up at Disneyland prior to the big game for some fun and magic! First, the two
Minnie Mouse Shows Off Her New Soccer Uniform at 2017 Disney Girls Soccer Showcase
A girl has to look stylish, even when she is on the sporting field. Minnie Mouse recently debuted her new soccer uniform at the 2017 Disney Girls Showcase presented by AS Roma at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Minnie’s new uniform is a purple and white horizontal striped jersey with
Disney Releases Final Atlanta Braves Spring Training Schedule
Disney announced today the 2018 Major League Baseball spring training schedule. This announcement is a little bittersweet for Disney-lovin’ Atlanta Braves fans. The 2018 schedule will mark the last spring training season that the Atlanta Braves will call Disney home. It was announced in September of this year, that the Atlanta
DVC Members Offered Discounts and Special Access to Upcoming NFL Pro Bowl Activities
The NFL Pro Bowl returns to Orlando on January 28, 2018, and Disney Vacation Club members can enjoy special offers and access to the activities. Members may now purchase tickets to the 2018 NFL Pro Bowl at a discount ($5-10 savings depending on ticket location) by visiting nfl.com/probowlonsale and using the promo
2017 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Serves Up New Dishes and Themed areas
This will be the eighth year of celebrating the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, October 27-28. It will feature more than 60 food and beverage stations and 11 educational seminars taught by members of the resort’s award-winning food and beverage team and will be the largest
AdvoCare Invitational Brackets Announced
Let’s shoot some hoops! ESPN Events has revealed the bracket for the 12th annual AdvoCare Invitational which will be played Nov. 23, 24 & 26 at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The bracket-format tournament features 12 games over three days.
Atlanta Braves Spring Training Coming to an End at Walt Disney World
Online reports state that the Atlanta Braves will be leaving their current Spring Training home at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World after a 21-year run. The 2018 spring training season will mark the end of the Braves and Major League Baseball at Disney. The Braves organization
Disney World is Growing and So Is the Road Construction
There are several new attractions lined up to debut at Disney World in the next few years. Pandora – The World of Avatar’s opening this past May is just the tip of the iceberg on things to come at Disney World as they gear up for their 50th Anniversary Celebration
Construction to Begin on Permanent Shade Structures at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Currently at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports at Disney World, tents are use as shade for the bleachers on Fields 21 to 24. This is about to change though as Orlando Theme Park News is reporting that permanent structures are being built to replace the tents. Construction on the permanent
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will Host Nearly 6,000 Youth Athletes Labor Day Weekend
The Walt Disney World Resort hosts many youth athletes throughout the year, and this weekend will kick off their busiest youth sports weekend of the year. The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be home to around 5,594 athletes competing in sporting events for football, volleyball, and more. Here
Magical Extras Included In 2018 Magic Your Way Vacation Packages
The Walt Disney World Travel Company offers many different ways to book your perfect Disney World vacation. The most popular of these options is the Magic Your Vacation Package. These packages include resort accommodations plus at least one other component like park tickets and/or a Disney dining plan. When
A Listing Of All 2017 Fall Events At Walt Disney World
It’s no secret that Fall is my favorite time to visit Walt Disney World. If you time it right, there are lower crowds and lower resort rates, festive Halloween decorations, and yummy treats to try at EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival. Even though the official first day of Fall
