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Walt Disney World to Host Tampa Bay Rays for Spring Training After Hurricane Damaged Training Facility

December 20, 2022 Chuck Mirarchi

Earlier this month, the Tampa Bay Rays announced they needed to relocate their spring base for 2023 due to extensive damage to team training facilities caused … Read more

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Walt Disney World Hosting Largest-Ever HBCU Week

October 7, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

For the first time, HBCU Week will be held at Walt Disney World Resort this year. The event celebrates historically black colleges and universities, with … Read more

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2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games and Veterans Institute to be Held at Walt Disney World

April 7, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games and the 2022 Veterans Institute Summit will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in … Read more

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NBA Season to Resume as Planned Today After All Players Test Negative for COVID-19

July 30, 2020 Kayla S

The NBA and NBPA have announced that the NBA season will resume as planned today, July 30. All NBA players staying on Disney property have … Read more

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First Look at NBA Restart Court Featuring “Black Lives Matter” Inside Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports

July 21, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

ESPN reporter Malika Andrews has tweeted a first look at the NBA’s refreshed court inside of Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Chairs several … Read more

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Bob Chapek States Walt Disney World Would be Glad to Host the MLS and NBA, MLS Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports in the Works

May 27, 2020 Derek Sterling

Bob Chapek appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Valley today to discuss the recent news that Walt Disney World would begin phased openings on July 11. During … Read more

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NBA Confirms That They Are In “Exploratory Conversations” With Disney Regarding Use of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex as Future Campus

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 Gina Zammit

We previously reported that the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World was the clear frontrunner to house the NBA for the … Read more

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Walt Disney World Reportedly Reworking Hotel Spaces to House NBA League for Remaining 2020 Season

May 20, 2020 Megan Bresnan

Throughout the pandemic, sports have ceased to exist, and many leagues are trying to find ways to finish off the season. The NBA has been … Read more

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Talks Continue Regarding Walt Disney World as Potential “Bubble” for Salvaged 2020 NBA Season

April 30, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hasn’t just shut down theme parks, it’s effectively shut down the sports world as well, with the risk of athletes … Read more

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Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Attends NBA Owners Meeting on 2019-2020 Season; Places Emphasis on “Data, Not Dates”

April 18, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hasn’t just shut down theme parks, it’s effectively shut down the sports world as well, with the risk of athletes … Read more

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Sports Commentator Selects ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World as Ideal “Bubble” for Salvaged 2020 NBA Season

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hasn’t just shut down theme parks, it’s effectively shut down the sports world as well, with the risk of athletes … Read more

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Former ESPN Executive Rosalyn Durant Named New Senior Vice President of Disney Springs, Water Parks, and ESPN Wide World of Sports

February 26, 2020 Bryant

As one of the first organizational changes made by President Josh D’Amaro, it seems Walt Disney World will soon have a new Senior VP at … Read more

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4 Rivers Adds “The Coop” and “The Grill” Dining Locations to Walt Disney World

January 29, 2020 Jilly Hite

If you’re a fan of the 4 Rivers Cantina Food Truck in Disney Springs, get excited because the 4R Restaurant Group has just announced the … Read more

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WDWNT Weekly Recap: Our First Flight on the Disney Skyliner, A Corporate Shake-Up, and Some Insanely Expensive Minnie Ears

September 30, 2019 Madeleine

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of … Read more

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The Ripken Experience Youth Baseball Academy Coming to Walt Disney World Resort in 2020

August 20, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

Disney has announced that young baseball players (ages 6-18) can come to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex next year to compete in high-level youth … Read more

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WDWNT Weekly Recap: Halloween Has Arrived, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Previews, and New Reflections Resort Concept Art

August 18, 2019 Madeleine

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of … Read more

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