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Former Bucs Kicker Martin Gramatica Coaching Elite Youth Soccer at Disney Boys Soccer Showcase
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (December 30, 2022) Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Super Bowl winning kicker, Martin Gramatica is now helping kids pursue their sports dreams at Walt Disney World Resort. Gramatica, 47, is the head coach of the West Florida Flames East Lake, an elite youth soccer team based in the Tampa, Florida area. […]
Disney Soccer Showcase, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to Host Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training Camp
More Information about Spring Training Games, Including Locations and Ticketing Details, Will be Released in January LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 20, 2022) Major League Baseball is coming back to Walt Disney World Resort in 2023. Disney and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to host a portion of the team’s spring training […]
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Oklahoma Wins 2022 ESPN Events Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort
The Oklahoma Sooners celebrated with Mickey Mouse after handing Ole Miss its first loss of the season in the championship game of the ESPN Events Invitational. Oklahoma beat the Rebels 59-55 to cap off the Thanksgiving weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Senior guard Grant Sherfield led a balanced attack by the Sooners, […]
College Sports, ESPN Events Invitational, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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Four Historically Black College Bands Display Sizzle and Showmanship at HBCU Week
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (October 9, 2022) – Four marching bands from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) put on a show during the largest-ever HBCU Week at Walt Disney World Resort. On Saturday, Alcorn State, Delaware State, North Carolina A&T and Winston-Salem State marching bands served as honorary grand marshals in multiple parades […]
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, HBCU Week, Magic Kingdom Park
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NASCAR Legend Richard Petty Shares Iconic Moment With Mickey Mouse
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 25, 2022) – “The King” of NASCAR, Richard Petty, returned to Walt Disney World Resort to visit his dear friend, Mickey Mouse on Thursday, August 25. Petty and Mickey celebrated the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort by sharing a memorable moment in front of Cinderella Castle at Disney’s […]
Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Sports Celebrity Visits, Walt Disney World Resort, WDW 50th Anniversary
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Warrior Games Athletes Participate in Torch Parade and Flag Retreat Ceremony at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 18, 2022) – Walt Disney World Resort guests witnessed a stirring tribute to veterans and military service members as 2022 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games athletes assisted in the traditional Flag Retreat Ceremony at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park. The athletes representing Warrior Games teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force, […]
Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort, Warrior Games, WDW 50th Anniversary
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NBA Star Brook Lopez Proposes to Hailee Strickland at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 18, 2022) – NBA star Brook Lopez and Hailee Nicole Strickland celebrated a magical moment in life in front of the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort. Lopez proposed to his longtime girlfriend in front of the Tree of Life, one of The […]
basketball, Disney Sports, Disney's Animal Kingdom, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Sports Celebrity Visits, Walt Disney World Resort, WDW 50th Anniversary
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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 […]
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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
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Tickets on Sale Now for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony Headlined by Grammy Award-winning Artist Sara Bareilles
Orlando, Florida (May 10, 2022) – Today, the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs, announced tickets are now on sale for the event’s Opening Ceremony, which will take place at Exploria Stadium on Sunday, June 5 at 8:00 a.m. EST. With less than one month to go before more than 5,500 […]