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
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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
Brackets for the 2017 AdvoCare Invitational Have Been Announced
The 12th annual AdvoCare Invitaional is being held November 23rd, 24th, and 26th at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and ESPN Events just revealed the bracket for the Invitational. The bracket-format tournament features 12 games over three days. Teams will compete once per day, advancing with
Atlanta Braves Pre-Season Spring Training Schedule Announced
If you love baseball like me, then you’ll definitely want to get to Walt Disney World to catch an Atlanta Braves Pre-Season Spring Training game! Disney has announced the official schedule for Spring Training at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports. The spring schedule once again includes some matchups against
Disney releases schedule for 2016 Night of Joy at ESPN Wide World of Sports
If you plan on attending this year’s Disney’s Night of Joy on Sept 9-10th, then we have some updates and news for you, including the musician lineup and information about new ticket options for 2016. This year, Night of Joy will expand, with the concerts being held for the first
Dad saves boy from being hit by baseball bat during Spring training game at ESPN Wide World of Sports
If you were at the pre-season game between the Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports, you might have witnessed a very close call, as a bat sent into the stands by a player almost struck a child in the head. Luckily, the boys dad sitting
Atlanta Braves Tickets for Spring Training at the Wide World of Sports on Sale
“Take me out to the ball game…” Get your tickets now for the Atlanta Braves 2016 spring training games at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports. This marks the 19th year of the Atlanta Braves hosting spring training on Disney World Resort property. There will be 17 games starting on March 1st and ending
Top 4 “Cheer on Your Disney Side” Squads Announced
Rutgers, Auburn, Louisiana State University and Santa Monica College were selected today as the top 4 schools in the “Cheer On Your Disney Side’’ nationwide competition sponsored by ESPN. And now fans around the country will choose the winner. The competition, supported by Disney Destinations and Varsity Spirit, began in
Orlando Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports
This Thanksgiving weekend, November 27-30, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference once again hosts the Orlando Classic. If you’re a college basketball fan, you’ll want to make your way to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Tennessee, Marquette, Georgia Tech, and Rhode Island will be
Atlanta Braves Spring Training Schedule at Walt Disney World
Some of Major League Baseball’s marquee teams, including four reigning division champions, will take on the Atlanta Braves at Walt Disney World during spring training in 2015. The Braves host the National League East champion Washington Nationals on Friday, March 6, and face the American League East champion Baltimore Orioles
Disney Gift Shop Truck Spotted in Orlando
A new Disney truck has been spotted in downtown Orlando this week, the Disney Truck Shop. Although featuring the style of a food truck, this spin-off of the popular (and growing!) food truck idea was actually a Disney gift shop truck! The Disney Truck Shop made it’s way out for
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
The Complete Walt Disney World 2012 Guidebook
Newest edition of the best-selling guidebook helps Disney guests have their best vacation ever Even the most hardcore power mom will like this award-willing travel guide, newly released this January. It’s written by a former Walt Disney World concierge supervisor who’s also the mom of a teenage girl. Packed with
ESPN Wide World of Sports Ink Innovative Partnership – Full Sail University
Recognizing the expanding role of sports within the entertainment industry, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Full Sail University have finalized a unique partnership that enables the school to promote Full Sail’s sports curriculum to a global audience of sports enthusiasts, while offering youth athletes more possibilities to envision
