Capacity Field for 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon to be Event’s Largest Ever

Limited Space Still Available Through Runner’s World Challenge, Groups and Charities Less than five months after registration began, the 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna is sold out, marking one of the fastest sellouts in the event’s history. More than 25,000 runners have registered for the Jan.

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FSU to Host USTA Clay Court Invitational at Disney World This Fall

Florida State University to host USTA Clay Court Invitational at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in November; Tournament features No. 1 USC, No. 7 Kentucky, No. 8 Duke, No. 12 Florida, No. 13 Cal, No. 17 Tulsa, No. 32 FSU, No. 43 Columbia, No. 62 Georgia Tech, UCF &

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Disney Family Movies “Play at the Next Level” Sweepstakes

To celebrate the Games of summer, Disney Family Movies’ “Play at the Next Level” is sending one lucky family on a dream vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort! Our winning family will fly to Orlando, Florida, and enjoy all the legendary parks the Resort offers— the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT

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Bracket Announced for 2012 Old Spice Classic

T­he bracket for the 2012 Old Spice Classic – held Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, Nov. 22, 23 & 25, at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. – has been confirmed for the eight teams competing: Clemson, Davidson, Gonzaga, Marist, Oklahoma, UTEP,

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Disney Family Movies “Play at the Next Level” Sweepstakes

To celebrate the Games of summer, Disney Family Movies’ “Play at the Next Level” is sending one lucky family on a dream vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort! Our winning family will fly to Orlando, Florida, and enjoy all the legendary parks the Resort offers— the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT

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Biggest Loser Alison Sweeney Enters 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon

The Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney headlines a list of celebrities who will be a part of the 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. Sweeney, an aspiring author (she has two books coming out in the next couple of years) and well-known for her role on

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Tony Horton’s Fitness Weekend Offers Training in the Middle of the Magic

Exercise lovers are invited to “Bring it!” to Disney for a weekend of training and fitness challenges with celebrity fitness guru Tony Horton. The Tony Horton Fitness Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 6-9 at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. Participants will have the opportunity to train with

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AAU Girls Basketball Championships Underway at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

The nation’s top female youth basketball players and teams are vying for a title as the Amateur Athletic Union’s Girls Basketball National Championships are underway at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. Competition began July 3 with the Division I, II and III 8th Grade National

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Parking at ESPN Wide World of Sports Explained

Summer is upon us and it’s one of the busiest times at ESPN Wide World of Sports. While parking is free at the complex, it can be somewhat hectic to find a spot, unload your gear, and make the trek to your scheduled field. With a little prep, you can

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ESPN Wide World of Sports Home to Olympic Hopefuls

Leading up to London 2012, a number of the world’s top athletes are calling ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex their training home. Brooks Johnson, the 2010 USATF Coach of the Year, leads a team of five Olympic hopefuls, including 2008 Olympic medalists David Oliver and David Payne, and top

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World Acrobatic Gymnastics Champs debut at ESPN Wide World of Sports

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

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20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Registration Now Open

Runners competing in the 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon (registration is now open) will experience several unique features, including a special 20thanniversary medal, new entertainment elements and a new post-race party.To mark two decades of the Walt Disney World Marathon, the 2013 marathon, which anchors the Walt Disney World

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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

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