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Elite Women’s College Basketball Tournament Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March. 13, 2024) – A new women’s college basketball event will be staged at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The 2024 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Showcase will feature a four-team tournament, Nov. 21-23, along with two other games on Nov. 24. All six games […]
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Alabama Woman Triumphs at Disney Princess Half Marathon During “Girls Trip’’ at Walt Disney World Resort
Birmingham runner Shea Zablan came to Walt Disney World Resort with her high school girlfriends and left with the half marathon women’s title; Top male finisher Michael Fussner bounced back from a second-place finish a year ago to win the men’s crown; Reality TV star Matt James among the top finishers; Race capped off a […]
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney, Uncategorized
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Patrick Mahomes Hits the Super Bowl Jackpot with NFL Championship and Celebratory Trip to Disneyland Resort
PARADISE, NV (Feb. 11, 2024) – As the euphoria of Kansas City’s Super Bowl win continued to swirl around Allegiant Stadium near Las Vegas on Sunday night, Patrick Mahomes once again made that jubilant declaration that has become so iconic after every Super Bowl victory: “I’m Going to Disneyland!’’ This is the third time Mahomes has […]
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Las Vegas Area Runner Narrowly Beats Defending Champion to Win Disneyland Half Marathon
Denver runner claims women’s title; Sunday’s half marathon concludes the first runDisney event at Disneyland Resort since 2017 ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2024) – Like thousands of runners across the country who have been eager to run a race at Disneyland Resort, Peter Banks was excited to race at The Happiest Place on Earth. And […]
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Eastern Michigan’s Brian Dooley Chosen For 2023 Disney Spirit Award
Offensive Lineman Donated Scholarship to Teammate Undergoing Financial Hardships LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2023) – Helping one’s teammate is part of being a college football player. But Eastern Michigan offensive lineman Brian Dooley took that to another level, donating his scholarship to a teammate, an incredibly selfless act that earned him the 2023 […]
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Florida Atlantic University Wins 2023 ESPN Events Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort
Florida Atlantic completed their magical run at Walt Disney World Resort with a record-setting 84-50 win over Virginia Tech in the ESPN Events Invitational championship game on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. 34 points is the largest margin of victory in the tournament’s championship game history. FAU celebrated their first ESPN Events Invitational title with Mickey […]
ESPN Events Invitational, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Uncategorized
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Central Florida Amputee Sheds 175 Pounds Before Conquering Disney Wine & Dine 5K Friday at Walt Disney World Resort
Zach Bernstein once weighed nearly 500 pounds; Friday’s 5K was his first race since losing his leg in November 2022 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2023) – After once weighing nearly 500 pounds, Zach Bernstein, who lost his leg as a result of an accident, conquered the Disney Wine & Dine 5K at Walt Disney World […]
Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney, Uncategorized
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New Halloween Themed Race Weekend Coming to Disneyland Resort Next Year
The Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend kicks off the 2024-25 runDisney race season ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2023) – Runners are going to have a scary-good time when the new Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend debuts next year at The Happiest Place on Earth. The four-day runDisney race weekend is coming to Disneyland Resort Sept. […]
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Lake Nona Athlete Continues Inspiring Story at Disney Labor Day Soccer Tournament
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 6, 2023) – After nearly two years of adversity, Lake Nona’s Abby Isham reunited with her team to compete in the Disney Labor Day Soccer Tournament, Sept 2-4 at Walt Disney World Resort. The games held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex were Abby’s first full games with Orlando […]
Disney Soccer, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Uncategorized
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Registration for 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Opens Today
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (August 22, 2023) – Starting today at 10am ET, runners from across the country will have their first chance to register for the 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend. The event is held April 18-21, 2024, at Walt Disney World Resort. Each year the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend features a new […]