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Special Olympics State Summer Games Underway at Disney
More than 2,000 athletes from all over Florida are competing for coveted gold medals during the two-day event LAKE BUENA VISTA (May 17, 2019) – Special Olympics Florida kicked off competition at its annual State Summer Games on Friday with an elaborate opening ceremonies production at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney […]
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More than 2,000 Special Olympics Athletes to Compete in State Summer Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort
Elite athletes from around the state of Florida will compete in six events May 17 and 18 ORLANDO, Fla. (May 9, 2019) – On May 17 and 18, more than 2,000 athletes from across the state of Florida will compete in the Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex […]
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Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Opens at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney
TAMPA, FL (April 12, 2019)– Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company, the official specialty coffee of Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort and Disney Vacation Club®, opened a quick service location at the former Welcome Center location at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on April 12. The new Joffrey’s location offers guests a variety of […]
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Brazilian Runners Stage Intergalactic Takeover of Star Wars Rival Run Half Marathon at Walt Disney World Resort
Brazil runners are the top male and female finishers at fourth annual event; 13.1-mile course took runners through Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 7, 2019) – The Force was strong with the Brazilian runners Sunday at Walt Disney World Resort as Dicson Falcao and Aline Freitas, both […]
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Orlando Boy’s Love of Star Wars Draws Him to Participate in Star Wars Rival Run Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort
Daniel Roberts, an 11-year-old from Orlando, was one of the many inspiring runners that took part in the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend presented by OtterBox, April 4-7, at Walt Disney World Resort, where more than 41,500 runners took part in various races. Roberts was inspired to run his first 5K after losing his leg […]
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, runDisney, Star Wars Half Marathon - The Dark Side
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Missouri Runner Becomes Disney Royalty with Princess Half Marathon Victory
Jackie Pirtle-Hall wins her first runDisney race as part of her preparation for the 2020 Olympic Trials; More than 25,000 half marathon runners among the 56,000 participating in the race weekend at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2019) – Jackie Pirtle-Hall nearly won a runDisney race last year. Sunday, […]
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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 […]