This article comes to us from the LA Times. ESPN‘s World Cup soccer coverage and the strong box-office performance of films including Disney/Pixar Animation Studios’ “Toy Story 3” helped buoy Walt Disney Co.‘s bottom line in the third quarter. The media giant reported a 40% jump in earnings to $1.3
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ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Expands Relationship with HP
Walt Disney World Resort today announced an expansion to its long-term business relationship with HP, which now includes naming rights for the 165,000-square-foot fieldhouse at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Beginning today, the fieldhouse will be renamed with the HP brand and will feature several new high-tech elements designed
Disney-Time Warner Cable Dispute Could Lead to Lost Disney Channels
I am not sure why more people aren’t talking about this! This articles comes to us from WKRC in Cincinnati. A Time-Warner cable dispute could mean local homes will no longer get Disney owned channels — which include the ESPN channels. The debate also involves the Disney Channel, ABC Family
Disney and Time Warner Cable each solicit public’s support in cable TV spat
There was a time, not long ago, when companies preferred to negotiate private business contracts in private. Now, when it comes to negotiating new carriage agreements between cable companies and local TV stations and sister cable channels, the trend increasingly is to negotiate in public and invite the consumer to pull
Electrician hurt at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex dies
Wow some sad news coming out of Walt Disney World from the people at the Daily Disney. An electrician employed with Buena Vista Construction Company was seriously injured today while installing a stage at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and later died. The man, who has not been
ESPN Deportes has the Winners of Safari Mundial
Ten lucky winners will travel to Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida to experience ESPN 3D viewing event of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final. ESPN Deportes announced today the winners of the ‘Safari Mundial’ consumer promotion. Ten lucky soccer fans were chosen at random to receive a five-day VIP
Famous Fan Spotted at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Event
With more than 300 events taking place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex each year, you never know who will show up. This week it’s well-known actress (“Desperate Housewives”) and creator of the new website for women, GetHatched.com, Teri Hatcher. Teri’s daughter, Emerson, happens to be playing in one
ESPN WWOS AAU Championships Showcase Nation’s Top Basketball Talent
You recognize the faces from courtside huddles during basketball games on ESPN, but now they’re sitting in the stands just like everyone else. The occasion is the “Super Showcase” – the Amateur Athletic Union National Basketball Championships – an event that annually draws coaches from top NCAA basketball programs to
ESPN Deportes Kicks off ‘Safari Mundial’ Consumer Promotion
Initiative will Take 10 Winners to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando for 3D Viewing of ESPN’s Telecast of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final ESPN Deportes is giving sports fans nationwide reasons to demonstrate their passion for futbol. The network unveiled “Safari Mundial,” a consumer promotion that will take
2010 FIFA World Cup Excitement Headed to Walt Disney World Resort
ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill at Disney designated official live viewing location for month-long international soccer event from South Africa. Soccer fans in Central Florida can get swept up in the fever of 2010 FIFA World Cup through unique viewing opportunities at Walt Disney World Resort. ESPN Wide World
Apple iPad gets new Disney Applications & Content
Apple iPad is now overflowing with Disney’s exclusive content and applications. Disney Publishing Worldwide has built two original “Toy Story” read-along apps for the iPad, both combining Disney stories and unique activities with cutting edge technology. Apple iPad is now loaded with Disney’s exclusive interactive books, video content of Disney.com,
Disney 2010 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend of Events
For a complete listing of events please check out ESPN/Disney website here. DISNEY WINE & DINE HALF MARATHON Saturday, October 2, 2010 10:00 p.m. Start: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Finish: Epcot® World Showcase The Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon will be run on a brand new
Harlem Globetrotters at ESPN Wide World of Sports Opening
The Harlem Globetrotters performed at the grand opening of the ESPN Wide World of Sports (formerly Disney’s Wide World of Sports).
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Grand Opening Articles & Videos
A lot of media coverage of the re-branding of the Wide World of Sports Complex. Here is the first article about the event from the Orlando Sentinel: ESPN and Walt Disney World officially launched the re-branding of the Wide World of Sports complex on Thursday, kicking off the annual ESPN
