PHOTOS: Goodyear “Wingfoot 2” Blimp Arrives at Walt Disney World for NBA Restart Opening Night

Jessica Figueroa

PHOTOS: Goodyear “Wingfoot 2” Blimp Arrives at Walt Disney World for NBA Restart Opening Night

It’s an emotional night for basketball fans as the NBA officially restarts the 2019-2020 season in none other than Walt Disney World. After setting up shop at various resorts around property, the players are back on the courts at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex for the Opening Night of the season, and it seems the Goodyear Blimp has followed.

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The Goodyear blimp is a staple of sports events, and this particular airship, named the Wingfoot Two, has appeared at the NBA Finals, the Oscars, the College Football Playoffs, numerous PGA Tour events and the Rose Parade, just to mention a few.

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The blimp can be seen circling the property, seen here by the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. Aerial footage from the blimp will be available for viewing on TNT, ESPN, and ABC over the next few days.

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The blimp is scheduled to stick around through August 2 for the NBA Restart Doubleheader before heading over to the FedEx Cup Playoffs in late August. You can check out the full Goodyear Blimp schedule here.

Big thanks to our very own Pete Carney (@yourWDWguy on Twitter) for these photos! Will you be watching the NBA restart tonight? Let us know in the comments!