Today, Special Olympics Florida and Special Olympics North America announced that Orlando, Florida will be the host city of the 2022 Special Olympics as the Games celebrate their 50th anniversary. The Special Olympics will run June 5 – June 10, 2022 with events taking place at the YMCA Aquatic Center,
Category: Wide World of Sports
Summit Cheerleading Championship is Coming to Walt Disney World This Weekend
Love them or hate them, the cheerleaders are coming to Walt Disney World! This weekend thousands of cheerleaders, parents, siblings, coaches, gym owners, and fans will be in town for the 2018 Summit Cheerleading Championship being held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Walt Disney World Resort. As a high school cheerleading
Atlanta Braves Spring Training Games Have Begun
Play Ball! Atlanta Braves spring training games are now underway. The games kicked off this afternoon at Champion Stadium against the Washington Nationals – their National League East division rivals. This year is the 21st season that the Atlanta Braves have held their spring training workouts at the ESPN Wide World of Sports
Edgar Inciarte and the Atlanta Braves are Poised for a Dominant Season
Atlanta Braves Spring Training games are officially underway at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World! Recently, Disney Sports caught up with Atlanta Braves All-Star center fielder Ender Inciarte during a break from off-season workouts to gauge his outlook on the 2018 MLB Season. Inciarte and the
Atlanta Braves Kick Off 2018 Spring Training at Disney World This Week
It’s that time of the year again! As the temperatures slowly begin to rise, your favorite MLB players are getting ready for the 2018 baseball season. For the Atlanta Braves, the hard work of molding and building a potential playoff caliber team begins on Tuesday when pitchers and catchers report
Top NFL Prospects and Several MLB All-Stars to Train at Disney World’s ESPN Complex
NFL Draft prospects, such as Saquon Barkley and J.T. Barrett, are among the pro athletes from the National Football League and Major League Baseball training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World this Spring. Barkley (Penn St. RB), Barrett (Ohio St. QB) and the other NFL prospects and veterans
Parking at Walt Disney World Just Became a Little More Expensive
Not to get lost in the shuffle of Walt Disney World ticket price that was announced yesterday, parking at the four Walt Disney World Parks also became slightly more expensive. Effective February 11, this is what parking at one of the four Walt Disney World Parks will cost: Standard parking:
Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule for February 2018
As much as we don’t like it when our favorite rides aren’t running, maintenance is necessary to keep guests safe during their park visits. Here is a list of the rides, attractions, and resorts at the Walt Disney World Resort undergoing refurbishment in January 2018 and beyond: Monorail- ongoing until
Change of Plans: Atlanta Braves Extend Spring Training at Disney World Through 2019!
Just yesterday, we reported that tickets were on sale for the final Atlanta Braves Spring Training to be held at Walt Disney World. Today, I am happy to announce that plans have changed and Braves Spring Training will be held in the ESPN Complex at Disney World through the 2019
Tickets for Final Atlanta Braves Spring Training at Walt Disney World Now on Sale
Unfortunately, this marks the last year the Atlanta Braves will hold their Spring Training at Walt Disney World. As an Atlanta resident and Disney-lover, one of my top priorities is to make it to a few Spring Training games this year before they move their Spring Training operations to North Point, Florida
Minnie Mouse Debuts New Cheerleader Uniform for National Polka Dot Day!
It’s a busy season for Ms. Minnie Mouse! As I type this up, Minnie is receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! It’s also National Polka Dot Day and yesterday was “Rock the Dots” Day at Disney Springs! Just a few weeks ago Minnie also debuted her new
Pro Bowl Week Returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The NFL is bringing back a week-long celebration to unite and inspire the entire football community. Leading up to the game, the NFL is hosting a series of Pro Bowl Week events, including interactive fan experiences, youth and high school football competitions, and a series of community events with nonprofit
The Opening of The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Yesterday we welcomed the opening of The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, which continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary year with this exciting expansion. The 220-acre ESPN Wide World of Sports venue is wildly regarded as the leading facility for youth sports in America and hosts 100+ sporting
Grand Opening Ceremony Scheduled For New ESPN Wide World of Sports Multi Purpose Arena
This Friday, January 12, a brand new multipurpose arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will have its grand opening at Walt Disney World. The moment will be marked with streamers, a high-energy cheerleading routine featuring Minnie Mouse and an official ribbon-cutting. The grand opening ceremony, part of the 20th-anniversary celebration of
