http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:05:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/atlanta-braves-2012-spring-training-dates-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/atlanta-braves-2012-spring-training-dates-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:12:42 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10682 The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney has announced the 2012 spring training dates for the Atlanta Braves. Each Braves spring training game has a unique Disney touch. Fans will enjoy Disney character appearances and on-field fan experiences. The stadium also has a tradition of inviting the kids in the audience to run [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/26/atlanta-braves-2012-spring-training-dates-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/16/sports-stars-help-unveil-hp-field-house-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/16/sports-stars-help-unveil-hp-field-house-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:30:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8472 Walt Disney World and HP recently unveiled the 165,000-square-foot newly named HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. In addition to top Disney and HP executives, the unveiling ceremony featured NFL star Jason Witten and soccer player Mia Hamm, as well as ESPN Radio’s Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg. HP was also [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/16/sports-stars-help-unveil-hp-field-house-at-espn-wide-world-of-sports-complex/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/espn-the-weekend-returning-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-march-4-to-6/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/espn-the-weekend-returning-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-march-4-to-6/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:30:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8318 It’s almost time once again for the sports fans to take over Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Sports stars from the NFL, MLB, NBA and NCAA, plus TV sports hosts, are headed back to Walt Disney World for the eighth annual ESPN The Weekend March 4 to 6, 2011. This year’s lineup features more than 35 athletes [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/espn-the-weekend-returning-to-disneys-hollywood-studios-march-4-to-6/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/14/braves-and-astros-step-up-to-the-plate-for-spring-training-in-the-orlando-area/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/14/braves-and-astros-step-up-to-the-plate-for-spring-training-in-the-orlando-area/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:00:41 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8266 The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros baseball teams will soon begin their spring training in the Orlando area. Over at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the Braves spring training workouts begin on Feb. 15 for pitchers and catchers, with full-squad workouts beginning Feb. 19. For the Astros, spring training takes place at the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/14/braves-and-astros-step-up-to-the-plate-for-spring-training-in-the-orlando-area/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/20/espn-the-weekend-to-be-held-at-hollywood-studios-and-newly-renamed-sports-complex/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/20/espn-the-weekend-to-be-held-at-hollywood-studios-and-newly-renamed-sports-complex/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:27:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5345 ESPN and Walt Disney World are again offering fans the opportunity to see and hear many ESPN personalities during ESPN The Weekend Feb. 25 to 28. This year’s event will be held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the newly re-imagined ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. ESPN personalities scheduled to appear are John Anderson, Tedy [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/20/espn-the-weekend-to-be-held-at-hollywood-studios-and-newly-renamed-sports-complex/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/28/disneys-sports-complex-rebranded-by-espn-will-reopen-feb-25/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/28/disneys-sports-complex-rebranded-by-espn-will-reopen-feb-25/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:02:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5116 The 220-acre sports complex at Walt Disney World formerly known as Disney’s Wide World of Sports has been rebranded by ESPN, and will officially relaunch Feb. 25 as “ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.” The “E” of the ESPN logo was lowered into place on the complex’s entrance today. Disney’s multi-sport venue hosts more than [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/28/disneys-sports-complex-rebranded-by-espn-will-reopen-feb-25/feed/ 0