Releases in ‘Uncategorized’
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2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee season to launch June 12 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The official competition schedule will include three live telecasts of virtual rounds in lead-up to July 8 in-person finals CINCINNATI – The Scripps National Spelling Bee has determined its official competition and broadcast schedule for its national competition this summer, with the first round of competition set for June 12. The final rounds of this […]
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NBA G League Wraps Up at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
After a month of exciting game play at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the NBA G League wrapped up with a win by the Lakeland Magic on Thursday evening. The local team defeated the Delaware Blue Coats by a score of 97 to 78 in the NBA […]
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Buffalo Boy Celebrates Special Christmas Gift from NFL Players at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (Dec. 14, 2020) – While most kids his age are longing for bicycles and video games from Santa Claus, all 8-year-old Jackson DeLude from Buffalo, N.Y., wanted for Christmas this year was the ability to run. Jackson, who was born without fully developed legs, recently flew to Orlando to get his […]
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2020 Pro Bowl Presented By Verizon Returns to Orlando for Fourth Consecutive Year
The 2020 Pro Bowl, presented by Verizon, will return to Orlando for the fourth straight year on Sunday, January 26 at 3:00 PM ET, the NFL announced today. The 2020 Pro Bowl, presented by Verizon, will be televised on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and simulcast on ABC. Additional distribution on digital and audio platforms will […]
Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, NFL Pro Bowl, NFL Pro Bowl, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Resort
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22nd and Final Season of Atlanta Braves Spring Training Underway at Disney
The Atlanta Braves’ 2019 spring training season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort officially begins Friday, Feb. 15, when pitchers and catchers report to Champion Stadium. The Braves have trained at Disney since 1997 and now begin their 22nd and final season at Disney. Winners of the 2018 National League […]
Atlanta Braves Spring Training, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Professional Sports, Uncategorized
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Inspirational Tampa Runner Tackles Walt Disney World Marathon’s 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge Just Before 30-day Hospital Stint
Ron Wertley took on the Walt Disney World Marathon’s Dopey Challenge – running the 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon – in successive days and that would be impressive on its own if that were all there was to his story. But it’s not. There’s so much more. Wertley completed the Dopey Challenge – […]
runDisney, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
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Indianapolis Army Vet Participated in Walt Disney World 5K as Triumph over Barrage of Tragedies
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2019) – When you consider everything that Eric Donoho has been through – the head, neck and brain injuries, the suicides of his close friends and the cancer diagnosis and multiple miscarriages suffered by his wife – it’s almost a miracle that he is still standing. Yet this resilient […]
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Mickey Mouse and Pop Warner Friends Celebrate Birthdays and Anniversaries During Pop Warner Super Bowl at Disney
Mickey Mouse, who is celebrating his 90th birthday, posed for a picture with his friends from Pop Warner, who are also celebrating their 90th anniversary, during the Pop Warner Super Bowl at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Mickey and Disney Sports Vice President Faron Kelley (right), Pop Warner Executive […]
Cheerleading and Dance, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Pop Warner Super Bowl, Uncategorized, Youth Sports
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University of Memphis Head Coach, Former Orlando Magic Star Penny Hardaway Pals around with Mickey Mouse during AdvoCare Invitational at Disney
In his return to Orlando as a college basketball coach, University of Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway spent time with Mickey Mouse following a shootaround during the 13th annual AdvoCare Invitational. The three-day college basketball tournament took place over Thanksgiving weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Hardaway posed for […]
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Flashy New Medals Revealed for 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners who simply can’t get enough of the magic during the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna are in for a special treat in January. In addition to more entertainment and surprises, the race weekend will feature cool medals that showcases classic Disney characters. New this year are 5K medals featuring Oswald […]
Disney Castaway Cay Challenge, runDisney, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend