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New York Runner Battles Paralysis and Triumphantly Walks Final Stage of Disney Princess Half Marathon
There was a time when Cheri Srour couldn’t walk or talk, robbed of the most simple tasks by a paralyzing autoimmune disease. But Sunday, the Brooklyn woman showed that the debilitating disease is no match for her as she triumphantly rose from her wheelchair and walked the final stage of the Disney Princess Half Marathon. […]
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One of the Nation’s Largest Women-Focused Running Events Descends on Walt Disney World Resort for Princess Half Marathon Weekend
The 11th annual Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is one of the largest women-focused running events in the U.S. The race weekend has grown from 10,000 runners in 2009 to more than 56,000 expected participants this year, including 214 “perfect” Princess runners (runners who will have participated in every […]
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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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Defending Daytona 500 Champion Austin Dillon Has Magical Day at Walt Disney World Resort Before The “Great American Race’’
Just days before he defends his Daytona 500 victory, NASCAR star Austin Dillon spent his day off from the speedway Tuesday having a magical day at Walt Disney World Resort. Dillon, 28, interacted with popular Disney characters, posed for photos wearing Mickey Mouse ears and experienced several signature attractions, such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train […]
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Patriots Super Bowl Heroes Tom Brady, Julian Edelman “Going to Disney World” as Part of Iconic Disney Super Bowl Tradition
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2019) – In the jubilant on-field celebration that followed the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl LIII victory on Sunday, quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Julian Edelman turned to the cameras and shouted with joy what Patriots players have proclaimed so many times in the past: “We’re going to […]
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NFL Pro Bowl Week Kicks Off Wednesday at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney
The 2019 NFL Pro Bowl Week officially kicks off Wednesday with the opening of the Pro Bowl Experience, an interactive football festival event designed for fans of all ages. The Pro Bowl Experience features activities, exhibits and sponsor activations that give fans an immersive NFL football experience. Pro Bowl Experience interactive activities available for live […]
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2019 Pro Bowl Experience Activities Returning to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney
Featuring a week-long celebration of football and new gameday experiences that showcase Pro Bowl players; Game Tickets on Sale at ProBowl.com In the lead up to the 2019 Pro Bowl presented by Verizon at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium on January 27, the NFL is hosting a week-long celebration to unite and inspire the entire football community. The majority […]
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, NFL Pro Bowl, Professional Sports
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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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Brazilians Dominate Walt Disney World Marathon Again
Returning Brazilian champions are the first male and female competitors across the finish line at the 26th annual 26.2-mile race through Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2019) – Fredison Costa and Giovanna Martins, past champions of the Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna, took their thrones again Sunday, […]
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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 […]