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 focuses on the attributes every princess possesses: commitment, courage, determination, fantasy, perseverance, and strength. The event will take place
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Runners Set Their Sights New Features for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The ever popular Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA returns Jan. 5-8, 2012 with two new features – a relay option and a new medal. Runners in the 26.2 mile Disney Marathon can now join a buddy for the Disney Marathon Relay. Unlike other marathon relays, runners at
‘What’s New’ and ‘What’s Next’ for Disney
‘Let the Memories Begin’ “Let the Memories Begin” (January 2011) – As part of the new “Let the Memories Begin,” Disney guests become the stars of a nightly spectacular when photos taken in the park during the day become larger-than-life projections on Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort or
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to Add Four Outdoor Playing Fields
Leading amateur and pro sports venue at Walt Disney World Resort adding new fields and additional lights, digital video boards and audio systems; Changes offer more time and space for competition LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 29, 2011) — More than 300,000 youth athletes nationwide will now be able to compete and train on the …
Dayton Flyers Claim 2011 Old Spice Classic Championship at Disney
Kevin Dillard named tournament MVP; NBA notables visit ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for college hoops; 2012 field to feature Vanderbilt and Gonzaga LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 28, 2011) — The Dayton Flyers defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 86-70 to capture the 2011 Old Spice Classic championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports …
MLS Cup Runner Up Houston Dynamo to Lead Strong Disney Pro Soccer Classic Field
Houston, Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Montreal Impact, FC Dallas and Sweden’s B.K. Hacken join field that also includes Sporting KC and Orlando City Soccer; Event to feature newest MLS franchise Montreal Impact; Sporting KC and Houston Dynamo to clash in MLS East title game rematch LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2011) — The …
All Eight Teams Confirmed for 2012 Old Spice Classic at Disney
Pre-season tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex includes Vanderbilt and Gonzaga LAKE BUENA VISTA (Nov. 24, 2011) — The eight-team field for the 2012 Old Spice Classic will feature Vanderbilt and Gonzaga, both preseason top 25 teams, along with Clemson, Davidson, Marist, Oklahoma, UTEP and West Virginia. The event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, …
Sixth Annual Old Spice Classic Continues Holiday Hoops Tradition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Premier preseason Division I men’s college basketball tournament tips off Thanksgiving Day at HP Field House at Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2011)— ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12 and Pac-10 teams lead the sixth annual Old Spice Classic field at Walt Disney World Resort during Thanksgiving weekend at …
World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals, Yankees, Mets and Phillies Coming to Disney for Braves Spring Training
Cards, Yankees, Mets and Phillies part of marquee Braves schedule that features 18 home games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, including three under the lights; Disney post-game tradition of kids running the bases continues LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2011) – Some of Major League Baseball’s marquee teams, including the reigning World …
Amateur Sports Get National Broadcast Exposure in November at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Several youth and amateur sports events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complexare being televised live nationally on ESPN3 and ESPN 3D throughout this month. The ESPN networks will air more than 30 hours of live sports programming from the complex at Walt Disney World Resort during November, including events
Indiana State Leads Strong Old Spice Classic Field at Disney
The sixth annual Old Spice Classic, headlined by Indiana State, will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 24, 25 and 27, at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Old Spice Classic field is once again strong, featuring three teams that
They Ate, They Drank and They Ran at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
Several runners got the experience of a lifetime during our “Meet Up, Eat Up” at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon this past weekend. On a beautiful Friday morning as the sun had just begun to rise, the 25 participants received personalized instruction from renowned Olympic track coach Brooks
Walt Disney World Marks its 40th Anniversary Primed for an Exciting Future
Anchored by the Mouse “who started it all,” Walt Disney World Resort marked its 40th anniversary Saturday with a gala procession fronted by characters parading up Main Street, U.S.A. to a colorful celebration in front of Cinderella Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald, Pluto and all their pals waved
Coming to Disney World Spring 2012: Blooms, Baseball and more
In spring 2012, Disney guests can fly like no elephant (or Disney guest) has ever flown, subdue villains with magic spells, sail the azure waters of the Caribbean aboard a brand-new luxury ship, and settle down for the night in rooms celebrating Disney royalty. January-May 2012 at Walt Disney World
