2017 NFL Pro Bowl Week begins at Walt Disney World with public events
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2017 NFL Pro Bowl Week begins at Walt Disney World with public events

2017 NFL Pro Bowl Week has arrived at Walt Disney World resort, and it brings with it some public events where football fans can meet the players, including a few opportunities that are free. Beginning Wednesday, January 25, at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, NFL fans are invited to get a close glimpse of their favorite…

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First lady visits Disney World and does the Platypus Walk as part of ‘Let’s Move’

First Lady Michelle Obama and a few Disney Channel stars visited Walt Disney World yesterday to speak to hundreds of local children and parents about the importance of exercise and eating right. But they not only talked about it, they got some exercise themselves as they did the The Platypus Walk and played some sports.

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Atlanta Braves 2012 Spring Training dates at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

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…

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Sports stars help unveil HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

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…

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ESPN The Weekend returning to Disney's Hollywood Studios March 4 to 6

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.

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Braves and Astros step up to the plate for spring training in the Orlando area

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…

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ESPN The Weekend to be held at Hollywood Studios and newly renamed sports complex

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…

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Disney's sports complex rebranded by ESPN – will reopen Feb. 25

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…