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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 […]
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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
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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
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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