Everything in ‘Disney Sports’
-
Launch of ESPN’s Immersive Fifty/50 World Honors 50 Years of Title IX
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the historic Title IX law that protects women from discrimination in sports, ESPN launched Fifty/50, a virtual world that celebrates the 50 years of Title IX through special content, watch/listen parties, guest speakers and virtual games throughout the event’s two-week run. The Fifty/50 World is just one way that […]
-
Darius Rucker to Take Center Stage at DoD Warrior Games Opening Ceremony
JOINT BASE LANGLEY EUSTIS, Va. (June 8, 2022) – Chart-topping, multi-Platinum selling country artist Darius Rucker is set to headline the Opening Ceremony of the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games in August. Hosted by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, the Warrior Games will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports […]
Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Walt Disney World Resort, Warrior Games, WDW 50th Anniversary
-
New Jersey Runners Sprint to a New Dimension at Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 3, 2022) – Two New Jersey runners had a scary good time at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler on Sunday, sweeping the men’s and women’s divisions. Stephen Rathbun of Springfield, N.J., was the race’s overall winner, while Victoria Sadowski of Randolph, N.J., was the first woman to cross […]
Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, runDisney, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend, Walt Disney World Resort, WDW 50th Anniversary
-
Pro Golf Superstar Sergio Garcia Stops by Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course
PGA Tour pro Sergio Garcia stopped by Disney’s Magnolia golf course while visiting Walt Disney World Resort with his family. Garcia hit a few chips and putts on the par 3 hole No. 15 and also posed next to the popular Mickey-theme golf cart. Garcia, who won the 2017 Masters tournament, is a huge Disney […]
-
Disney Live Entertainment Will Produce 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2022) – Thousands of athletes, families and fans in attendance for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, in June, will be treated to a magical Opening Ceremony produced by Disney Live Entertainment. The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, Experience Kissimmee and Walt Disney World Resort made the announcement Tuesday […]
Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Special Olympics, Uncategorized
-
Collegiate soccer star Cristina Roque visited the prestigious Disney Girls Soccer Showcase to speak with local team
Collegiate soccer star Cristina Roque of the reigning national champion Florida State Seminoles women’s soccer team visited the prestigious Disney Girls Soccer Showcase at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., to speak with the U17 Orlando City Youth Soccer Club about her soccer journey, being […]
Disney Soccer, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Uncategorized
-
MEDIA ADVISORY: Inspiring Stories and 50th Anniversary Elements Enhance Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
WHAT: Inspiring stories abound during the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, which features several elements honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. There are uplifting stories of triumph, perseverance and honor. For instance, there’s a woman running the 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon (the Dopey Challenge) who is visually impaired and a father […]
Disney Sports, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
-
Sporting BV Academy 03 (KS) Wins U19 Finals at Disney Boys Soccer Showcase
Sporting BV Academy 03 (KS), ranked fourth in the state, defeated Dallas Texans U18/U19 Boys Academy ECNL (TXN) 2-1 on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 in the U19 finals of the Disney Boys Soccer Showcase at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The week-long tournament brought in more than 160 of […]
Disney Soccer Showcase, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Uncategorized
-
PGA Tour pro Bubba Watson takes a spin in Mickey Mouse golf cart while visiting Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course
Two-time Masters champion and prominent left-handed PGA tour professional golfer Bubba Watson visited Walt Disney World Resort’s Magnolia Golf Course before heading off to experience the magic of the Disney theme parks during the resort’s 50th anniversary celebration. Watson’s visit to the course included some of his jaw-dropping long drives and was highlighted by taking a spin in the famous Mickey […]
-
University of Pittsburgh Wide Receiver Tre Tipton Overcomes Mental Health Hurdles to Receive 2021 Disney Spirit Award
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (Nov. 24, 2021) – From childhood, University of Pittsburgh wide receiver Tre Tipton had it rough, growing up amid financial instability, food insecurity and family tragedies, which often left him depressed. But, thanks to a tenacious spirit, Tifton managed to pull himself out of “the darkness’’ and is now a vocal […]
College Sports, Disney Sports, Disney Sports Spirit Award, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex