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California Runner William Prom “Blows Away’’ Inaugural Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Field at Disneyland
Irvine runner overcomes stiff wind en route to debut Avengers win; Mexico’s Alex de la Huerta is top woman finisher; Race culminates weekend of events featuring more than 18,000 runners. ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2014) – William Prom won the inaugural Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon on Sunday, slaying a field of more than 10,500 […]
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Video Advisory: Phoenix Dad Overcomes Tough Times to Run with Family in Inaugural Disneyland Race
WHAT: Mike Chowaniec of Phoenix, AZ, beat two different kinds of cancers to make it to Disneyland this week with his family to run the Avengers Super Heroes 5K. In June 2013, he battled thyroid cancer and then just 10 months later in April he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Drawing on his “super hero’’ strength, he’s won his battle twice, and […]
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Tampa’s Chris Sorrick Gets First Taste of Victory at Fifth Annual Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
Sorrick wins in his first-ever half marathon; Denver’s Jenn Berry is top woman finisher among sold out field of more than 18,000 runners LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (November 9, 2014) – In his first attempt at running a half marathon, Chris Sorrick of Tampa raced away with the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon on Saturday […]
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Tranquilo Golf Club Now Open at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
The 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course includes a spacious clubhouse, Plancha restaurant and golf shop LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2014) – The long-anticipated Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Orlando has officially opened, enabling resort guests and locals the opportunity to play on the stunning 18-hole championship course. Unique to Central Florida for […]
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Brazilian and German Soccer Powerhouses Square Off at Disney in the Florida Cup in January
Matches at Disney part of two-city Cup event involving championship teams from elite FIFA nations; Tournament puts Central Florida on the global soccer stage LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2014) – Four Brazilian and German soccer powerhouse teams will face each other in Central Florida for a unique “clubs for nations” tournament. The Florida Cup, […]
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Limited Single Session Tickets for 2014 Orlando Classic at Disney to go on Sale Today
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2014) — The Orlando Classic, held annually on Thanksgiving weekend and now in its ninth year, announced today that a limited number of single session tickets for the 2014 tournament will go on sale at 10 a.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 3. The Orlando Classic will begin Thursday, Nov. […]
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Brazilian Basketball Champion Flamengo Practices at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2014) – Brazilian basketball champion Flamengo trained at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in preparation for their preseason exhibition matchup with the Orlando Magic on Oct. 15 at Amway Arena. Flamengo plays its home games in Rio de Janeiro and is the first Latin American team to embark on […]
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Elite Central Florida Teams Competing in Disney Cross Country Classic This Weekend
Chamberlain, King and Lake Howell among 24 elite high school teams across the nation going the distance at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex; Event shown live on ESPN3 What: Local cross country teams from Chamberlain High School (Tampa, Fla.), King High School (Tampa, Fla.) and Lake Howell High School (Winter Park, Fla.) […]
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Jacksonville Runner “Checks In” First at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Race at Walt Disney World
More than 15,000 runners creep along 10-mile course happily haunted by Disney’s most beloved villains in nighttime race themed around iconic haunted hotel; Race is first of two runDisney nighttime event weekends LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (October 5, 2014) – Marc Burget from Jacksonville, Fla. (56:53) out ran more than 15,000 runners and many of […]
runDisney, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend
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Top-Ranked Youth Teams Among Prestigious Disney’s Soccer Showcase Entrants
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to host more than 660 teams in coveted December event; Nation’s preeminent college coaches and scouts expected to attend LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 23, 2014) – America’s best youth soccer clubs, featuring some of the country’s elite players, are once again competing in Disney’s Soccer Showcase presented by […]
Disney Soccer, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Youth Sports