Former Purdue University student Tyler Trent is the recipient of the 2018 Disney Spirit Award. His story and the courage with which he faced down cancer earned him the award, which is presented to college football’s most inspirational player, coach, team, or figure. Trent, a 20-year-old native of Carmel, Indiana,
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ESPN’s College Gameday To Finally Visit Orlando
No…this isn’t your typical Disney post, but as Walt Disney World Resort is in Orlando, the University of Central Florida is in Orlando, and Disney owns ESPN…why not? You UCF football fans out there are finally getting some of the respect that you’ve been vocal about! ESPN’s College Gameday is
College Basketball Returns to Walt Disney World
If you love college basketball and will be visiting Walt Disney World around Thanksgiving, your vacation just got a lot more exciting. The AdvoCare Invitational will be underway at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from Nov. 22 – 25 and tickets are still available! The tournament bracket features
Pro Bowl Package Available for Booking Now
Calling all Football Fans! Here is the package you have been waiting for! In 2019, the Pro Bowl will be returning to Orlando for the third year in a row. While the Pro Bowl game event will be held at Camping World Stadium on January 27, 2019, the Pro
Epcot Food & Wine Tailgate Tasting – Review
The Epcot Food & Wine Tailgate Tasting is a must do at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival if you are a football fan. ESPN Monday Night Football hosts an incredible free event for Annual Passholders in the Festival Center. I was lucky enough to attend Monday, October 1st
Mickey Mouse Joins Golic & Wingo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Mickey Mouse was in the house for ESPN’s Golic & Wingo on Thursday. The ESPN Wide World of Sports complex hosted the group as they filmed their morning show, and the big mouse made an appearance. The show is a four-hour long tv/radio sports talk show which airs on ESPN News and
NFL Pro Bowl Activities Will Return to Orlando, Walt Disney World
The NFL Pro Bowl is set to return to Orlando in 2019! That means the popular activities that take place the week leading up to the NFL Pro Bowl will also be taking place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World! ESPN Wide World of
‘The Ocho’ Returns to ESPN Platforms This Month!
Last August, ESPN halted its regularly scheduled programming to bring unique sporting events from around the world to its viewers when it launched ESPN8 or ‘The Ocho’ and it was amazing! I am happy to announce “The Ocho” will be back again this year on August 8 -with KFC as
How to Guarantee a Spot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening Day
If you followed the opening of Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios last month, you know the lines just to get into the new land were long! We are projecting the same situation to arise when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at Walt Disney World next year but even worse.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Summer Sports Kick Off This Memorial Day Weekend
The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex kicks off an “incredible summer” of sports at the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend. The sports complex is hosting three major events – the Disney Memorial Day Soccer Tournament, the Disney Memorial Day Baseball Classic, and the AAU Memorial Day Basketball Classic.
ESPN Subscription Streaming Service Coming April 12th
Disney announced today that ESPN +, the new streaming subscription service, will launch on April 12th. The new service will offer live sports, on-demand content(including hundreds of live sporting events), college sporting events, boxing events, PGA Tour events, tennis events, rugby, cricket, and more. “The new app will include scores,
The Walt Disney Company Announced Restructuring
The Walt Disney Company announced restructuring of the company’s business departments, effective today. The business operations will now be divided into four main parts: Parks, Experiences and Consumer Services; Direct-to-Consumer and International; Studio Entertainment; and Media Networks. Here is the full press release: BURBANK, Calif., March 14, 2018—To capitalize on today’s
ESPN Announces Names New President, Co-Chair Disney Media Networks
As we reported towards the end of last year, the President of ESPN and Co-Chair of Disney Media Networks, John Skipper, stepped down. Skipper cited substance addiction issues as the reason for leaving his position. As of this week, James Pitaro was named at the new President of ESPN and Co-Chair
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
