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 contracting the virus in such close quarters, and the notion of mass gatherings in stadiums being a definite no-go. However, talks continue regarding the possibility of salvaging the 2019-2020 NBA … Read more
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 contracting the virus in such close quarters, and the notion of mass gatherings in stadiums being a definite no-go. Recently, former Cast Member turned Sports Commentator Keith Smith has proposed the … Read more
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 contracting the virus in such close quarters, and the notion of mass gatherings in stadiums being a definite no-go. Now, former Cast Member turned Sports Commentator Keith Smith has pinned … Read more
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 the helm of Operations for Disney Springs, ESPN Wide World of Sports, and Disney’s Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon Water Parks: Rosalyn Durant. Rosalyn Durant, an ESPN employee since 1999 … Read more
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 addition of two new dining options at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The two new locations will only be operating during events being held at the arena and … Read more
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 Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from September 23-29! Walt Disney World This week, we rode the newly-opened Disney Skyliner for … Read more
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 baseball tournaments with the all-new Ripken Experience youth baseball academy, hosted by baseball champion Cal Ripken, Jr. In addition to being on their field of dreams at Disney, these young … Read more
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 Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from August 12-18! Walt Disney World Overnight closures have been scheduled for the Osceola Parkway … Read more
Disney is joining in on the fun as players head to ESPN Wide World of Sports for the All-Star Skills Challenge. A full overview of MLS All-Star Week Events taking place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports was announced earlier today. Check out the full slate of events below! Overview of MLS All-Star Week Events … Read more
If you’re at the ESPN Wide World of Sports and find yourself in need of a cup of joe, look no further than the newest Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company location that recently opened in the former Welcome Center. The new Joffrey’s kiosk will offer their classic artisan roasted coffees, teas, lattes, pastries, and other … Read more
For all of you sports fans looking to enjoy the final Atlanta Braves Spring Training season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, there are tons of new food and beverage offerings to sample. With exciting matchups featuring the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees and more, you won’t want to miss any of the action this … Read more
While I’d say most of us around here are more into the Puppy Bowl (and Satu’li Canteen bowls) than the Pro Bowl, but if you’re looking to celebrate the Pro Bowl, look no further than Disney Springs! Disney Springs will be hosting a Pro Bowl Pep Rally at its Marketplace Stage this January 26. With appearances … Read more
There’s currently major constriction going on across Walt Disney World to alleviate traffic concerns before the arrival of Galaxy’s Edge, Tron Lightcycle Power Run, Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot, and more. Traffic concerns are prevalent at Hollywood Studios, so a new entrance was announced and is in the process of being constructed. This includes … Read more
MLB Atlanta Braves will not be moving out of Walt Disney World after the end of the 2018 Grapefruit League season. The Braves, who are currently building their new spring training facilities in Sarasota County, will be staying at Champion Stadium in ESPN’s Wide World of Sports complex through April 2019, as first reported by … Read more
For you sports/Atlanta Braves fans out there, single game tickets are now available for Braves 2018 Spring Training, their last at Champion Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports. The Braves have played there since it opened in 1997, and will be moving to a brand new facility in Sarasota County for the 2019 Grapefruit … Read more
MLB writer David O’ Brien is reporting that the Braves will relocate their Spring Training facilities to Sarasota in 2019, meaning either the 2017 or 2018 Spring Training will be the last for the Atlanta Braves at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Champion Stadium (formerly known as Cracker Jack Stadium) has been home … Read more
