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
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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
Alabama’s Win in 2018 National Championship Game Second Most-Watched Cable Presentation in History
Did you turn into Monday night’s match-up between Georgia and Alabama in the 2018 National Championship Game? If so, you were not alone as more than 28.4 million viewers also tuned in for ESPN’s presentation of the College Football Playoff National Championship, making the January 8 broadcast the second most-watched
ESPN President and Co-Chairman of Disney Media Networks Steps Down
John Skipper, ESPN President and Co-Chairman of Disney Media Networks has stepped down. Skipper cited substance addiction issues behind the reason of his decision in the following statement sent out to employees yesterday: “I have struggled for many years with a substance addiction. I have decided that the most important
ESPN Braces for Another Round of Lay-Offs
ESPN, which is owned by Disney, is preparing for another round of layoffs with a memo going around to staff this week that 150 employees will be on the way out. The majority of the layoffs are expected to affect roles that are mostly behind-the-scenes. According to the memo written by
University of Iowa Honored With Coveted Disney Spirit Award for Heartfelt Kinnick Wave
Disney Sports is proud to announce it is presenting the Iowa football program with its coveted Disney Sports Spirit Award, which annually goes to the sport’s most inspirational figures. The University of Iowa football program is lifting the spirits of sick children this season. At the end of the first
Disney Offers a First Look at NBA Experience Coming To Disney Springs in 2019
Plans started to takes shape as far back as 2015 which would lead to the eventual closing of DisneyQuest and the development of a new NBA-focused attraction dubbed the NBA Experience. With the project expected to be completed in the Summer of 2019, Disney today shared a sneak peek at some
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to Relocate Front Entry Gates
As part of an ongoing series of renovations taking place over at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, starting this past Sunday, the front gates of the Complex are in the process of being moved to a new location at the touchpoint shelters near the globe. The majority of
AdvoCare Invitational Brackets Announced
Let’s shoot some hoops! ESPN Events has revealed the bracket for the 12th annual AdvoCare Invitational which will be played Nov. 23, 24 & 26 at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The bracket-format tournament features 12 games over three days.
Disney In Heated Contract Disputes With Large Cable Company
Cable customers on Long Island and in New Jersey and Connecticut could possibly be losing their access to Disney-owned channels like ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Freeform, Disney Channel and Disney XD. The fourth largest cable distributor, Altice USA, is in a heated contract dispute with Disney over network carriage rights. Disney
Atlanta Braves Spring Training Coming to an End at Walt Disney World
Online reports state that the Atlanta Braves will be leaving their current Spring Training home at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World after a 21-year run. The 2018 spring training season will mark the end of the Braves and Major League Baseball at Disney. The Braves organization
Construction to Begin on Permanent Shade Structures at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Currently at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports at Disney World, tents are use as shade for the bleachers on Fields 21 to 24. This is about to change though as Orlando Theme Park News is reporting that permanent structures are being built to replace the tents. Construction on the permanent
ESPN Brings “ESPN8: The Ocho” to the Airwaves Today
If you are looking for your favorite ESPNU programs today and come across dart tournaments, dodge ball tournaments, and other “alternative” programming, don’t be surprised! “ESPN8: The Ocho” has taken over regularly scheduled programming for today, August 8 (8/8). “The Ocho” was a fictional network that was showcased in the
Are eSports and Drone Racing Events Coming to the ESPN Wide World of Sports?
Professional gaming and eSports are extremely popular right now. In fact, professional and competitive gaming is as popular as streaming services online. One estimate brings the eSports industry’s global revenue for 2016 to around $500 million. Many people look to watching others “game” online as a form of entertainment. It
