No NBA Players Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 Since July 13 Inside Walt Disney World “Bubble”

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On July 13, the NBA and NBPA announced that two players had tested positive for COVID-19 and had returned home to isolate per CDC guidelines. Since then, all 346 players in the Walt Disney World “bubble” have been tested again and all tests came back negative. Of the 346 players tested for COVID-19 on the … Read more

PHOTOS: NBA Merchandise Takes Over M. Mouse Mercantile at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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It was announced in June that the NBA would officially be heading to the Walt Disney World Resort to restart its 2019-2020 season. Of course, this means that dozens of teams would be descending upon the resort area and players would need lodging. Three different resorts were selected to house the various teams: Disney’s Grand … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Work Continues Splitting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Prior to NBA Players Arrival

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After several weeks of rumors and reports from basketball insiders, it was officially announced two days ago that the NBA would be resuming its 2019-2020 season at Walt Disney World. In those two shorts days, one of the three resorts expected to house NBA players and personnel, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, is already … Read more

Construction Work Begins at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Ahead of NBA Arrival

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Yesterday it was officially announced that the NBA would be heading to Walt Disney World to finish their 2019-20 season playing at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Of course, this means bringing players to the Walt Disney World Resort and needing housing for all of the players and their guests. Players are expected … Read more

New Details Revealed About Resumed NBA Season at Walt Disney World, Including Possible After-Hours Parks Access for Players, Exclusive Movie Screenings, MagicBands, and More

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With the NBA coming to Walt Disney World to resume the 2019-20 season, new details have been revealed about the housing situation, entertainment between games, and possible theme park access. Housing Thanks to Yahoo! Sports’ Keith Smith, we learned that Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is expected to be the “main hub” … Read more

Each NBA Team Allowed to Reserve Up To 17 Rooms For Guests After First Round of Playoffs at Walt Disney World

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According to reports by NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor, each team that has made it past the first round of playoffs will be allowed to reserve up to 17 rooms for guests at Walt Disney World. With dozens of rooms already being allocated to players and staff per team, this additional 136 rooms will limit availability … Read more

NBA Players to Be Housed at Three Specific Hotels Across Walt Disney World Resort; To Be Tested Nightly for COVID-19

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Now that the NBA has been approved to finish out its 2019-2020 season in Orlando, that leaves the important question of where will these players stay? Rumors have been flying recently with Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House or Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort being potential candidates for housing the teams. Recently, ESPN announced that … Read more

NBA Players Will Not Be Allowed to Visit Walt Disney World Theme Parks During Resumed Season

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The stars of the National Basketball Association are coming to Walt Disney World to finish their 2019-20 season, and they’re taking their health and safety seriously. According to Senior NBA analyst for The Athletic and sports network Stadium Shams Charania, the National Basketball Players Association, the league’s players’ union, has told players participating in the … Read more

NBA Board of Governors Votes in Favor of 2019-20 Season Resuming in Orlando

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It what has been a thrilling series of stories starting back in April, the NBA has been approved to finish out the 2019-2020 season in Orlando. In a recent tweet from both Adrian Wojnarowski and Scott Gustin, the the formal vote to continue out the season from the NBA Board of Governors has been approved. … Read more

NBA Reportedly Considering Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House to Host Players for Resumed Season

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House could soon say “Jambo!” to the athletes of the NBA as they prepare to resume their season. According to DVCNews.com, all rooms at Jambo House are unavailable on Disney Vacation Club’s reservation site through the end of the year, while all other DVC resorts have availability beginning June … Read more

NBA Board of Governors Expected to Approve Resuming Season in Orlando; Voting to Take Place Thursday

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After a months-long suspension, it’s expected that the National Basketball Association’s Board of Governors will approve commissioner Adam Silver’s proposal to resume the season in Orlando, likely at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the approval is expected to occur at a vote planned for Thursday. ESPN.com … Read more

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

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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 the interview, Chapek stated that Disney would be “glad” to host both the MLS and NBA to help resume their respective seasons. For weeks, there has been speculation from NBA … Read more

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

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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 remainder of its 2019-2020 season, and the NBA has just released a very interesting statement on Twitter. Executive Vice President of Communications Mike Bass confirmed that the NBA and the … Read more

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

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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 considering Walt Disney World as their designated location to finish out the 2019-2020 season. Back in April, Cast Member-turned-Sports Commentator Keith Smith proposed the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in … Read more

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

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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

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

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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