Tag: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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2023 ESPN Events Invitational Matchups Announced For Thanksgiving College Basketball Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The 2023 ESPN Events Invitational first round matchups have been announced for the college basketball tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during Thanksgiving weekend. The tournament takes place November 23 – 26 at Walt Disney World Resort. This men’s college basketball tournament includes some solid teams, including four favorites on Thanksgiving Day: Penn State…
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Tampa Bay Rays Heading to Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex For Spring Training
The Tampa Bay Rays are heading to Walt Disney World Resort for Spring Break. The Rays will begin Spring Training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex before hosting most of their Grapefruit League games at Tropicana Field. The Rays will hold their Major League spring workouts at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex…
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2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Coming to Walt Disney World
runDisney has announced that registration for the 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend presented by OtterBox will open as soon as tomorrow. The Rival Run is an epic Star Wars weekend featuring rivalries from the galactic saga. Guests can meet some of your favorite Star Wars Characters, pose for photos, and earn collectible themed medals!…
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What the NBA’s Stay at Walt Disney World Will Look Like
The NBA will finish out the 2019-2020 season at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort. Yahoo! Sports and The Athletic are reporting that teams will be divided among three hotels at the Resort. Gran Destino at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort…
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MLS is Back: All 26 Teams to Resume Season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Starting July 8
Unique tournament to feature games that will count in regular season standings Tournament winner will earn spot in 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Extensive medical protocols with regular testing will be implemented for the tournament MLS is Back Tournament to feature 16 consecutive days of soccer during the group stage NEW YORK & LAKE BUENA…
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Supporting, Reopening, Suspending – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news, some happy and some not so happy. With the tragic murder of George Floyd, Disney is making a substantial donation to nonprofits advancing the causes of social justice. Disney is also matching the donations of Cast Members to different nonprofit organizations as…
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NBA In Talks to Resume Regular Season at Walt Disney World Resort
It is no secret that the world has put many major events on hold. As the COVID-19 pandemic has grown, many major establishments made important calls to keep everyone safe. On March 11, the NBA indefinitely postponed the rest of the 2019-2020 season, but now the association is in talks to continue the season at…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Serve as Official Host of 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
Yesterday, Walt Disney World Resort announced it will serve as the official host of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, which will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from June 5–11, 2022. The news came during a celebration ceremony held at the 220-acre sports complex, at which Special Olympics unveiled the 2022…
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Dark Side Half Marathon and Flower and Garden – Walt Disney World Trip Report
Walt Disney World turned to the dark side with the second Dark Side Half Marathon weekend. Many gathered and ran through a few of the parks and the roads around them. The racers start the weekend at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex where check in and the Expo are held. Check-in was held…
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The Dark Side of the Star Wars Half Marathon
This past weekend Walt Disney World played host to the inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon: The Dark Side. The amazing race was a companion to the Star Wars Half Marathon: The Light Side that is at Disneyland in January. The race always begins in the Expo. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex played host to…
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‘Night of Joy’ Returns to the Walt Disney World Resort
Set for September 9-10, 2016, Disney Park’s Night of Joy returns! This time around, the live music event is to be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This year, we’re expanding Disney’s Night of Joy in many ways. Guests will have more options than ever with two nights of Contemporary Christian music,…
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ESPN Sports Complex To Be Expanded
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the ESPN Sports Complex at Walt Disney World is set to have a new venue. 10 acres will be developed including parking. What the plans entail is yet to be disclosed. The Sports Complex has been a home to several activities and events. RunDisney usually has half marathon weekends centered…
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Gonzaga claims second Old Spice Classic Championship at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Elias Harris named tournament MVP; 2013 field to feature Memphis and Butler LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2012) – The No. 17 Gonzaga Bulldogs captured the program’s second Old Spice Classic Championship title Sunday, defeating the Davidson Wildcats 81-67 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at…
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All Eight Teams Confirmed for 2013 Old Spice Classic Tournament at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Nationally-ranked Memphis highlights early-season tournament field LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2012) – All eight teams are confirmed for the 2013 Old Spice Classic, to be held Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, Nov. 28, 29 & Dec. 1, at the HP Field House at ESPN Wide…
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Seventh Annual Old Spice Classic Continues Holiday Hoops Tradition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Premier preseason Division I men’s college basketball tournament tips off Thanksgiving Day at HP Field House at Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2012) – The Old Spice Classic, featuring five 2012 NCAA Tournament teams, tips off Thanksgiving Day at the ESPN Wide World…
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MLS Eastern Conference Top Seed Sporting Kansas City and D.C. United Headline Disney Pro Soccer Classic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Field for fourth annual pre-season soccer tournament features eight pro soccer teams; Pro Soccer Classic among events announced for new Soccer Spring Training initiative LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 4, 2012) – Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Eastern Conference top seed Sporting Kansas City and four-time MLS Cup champions D.C.…
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Atlanta Braves Open Spring Training Home Schedule at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2012) — After two weeks of training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the Atlanta Braves kicks off its spring training schedule March 3 against the Detroit Tigers, who return to Disney for a second matchup on March 31. The reigning World Series Champion St.…