The reigning NBA champion Toronto Raptors have an extra hurdle in their quest to return to the hardwood: the U.S. border. The Raptors are the NBA's only Canadian team and according to the Associated Press, will have to overcome some potential boundaries before heading to Walt Disney World to finish the season with 21 other... Continue Reading →
Major League Soccer and the players have ratified a new Collective Bargaining Agreement to continue the season at Walt Disney World. All 26 teams will play in a tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports. No spectators will be present. Members of the league will stay in a “closed environment” at a Disney resort. More... Continue Reading →
There's been speculation about the NBA considering Walt Disney World as a neutral site for the league to finish the 2019-2020 season. The NBA has released their first public statement , explaining the "exploratory" stage of deciding where to finish the season. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1264240604197924865 There's belief that players would be kept at Walt Disney World hotels.... Continue Reading →
There have been rumors circulating that Disney could be the host of major sporting events of leagues who are wishing to complete their seasons, most notably the NBA and MLS. Today, reporters from Yahoo! Sports and the Athletic believe the idea has almost come from fruition. Yahoo! Sports reporter Keith Smith, who is also a... Continue Reading →
Major League Soccer is looking at the possibility of resuming the season this summer with all teams playing in Orlando. Details of the plan are still under consideration, but the league’s 26 teams and limited staff would likely be sheltered in a resort with games played without fans at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex... Continue Reading →
Weeks ago we posted an article from former cast member and current Yahoo! Sports writer Keith Smith explained why Walt Disney World would be an ideal spot to host the NBA season following the coronavirus pandemic. Now, that idea is coming to fruition. Shams Charania, one of the top NBA reporters in the country says... Continue Reading →
4R Restuarant Group announced they have expanded their food offerings at Walt Disney World Resort with two new locations. They said that 'The Grill by 4 Rivers' and 'The COOP by 4 Rivers' are located at the The Arena at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. They will only operate during events being held in the... Continue Reading →
Major League Soccer is coming to the sunshine state this week-- and Disney's ESPN Wide World is Sports is hosting a variety of events. Homegrown Game Kicking things off Tuesday night at 5 p.m. will be the 2019 Major League Soccer Homegrown Game. This friendly will pit 22 of the games brightest young stars from... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders get tons of perks-- and one of them is getting a chance to see the Atlanta Braves in action for their final spring training season at ESPN Wide World of Sports. AP's can purchase discounted tickets in the Bleachers, Upper Level and Third Base Lawn. Save $5 per ticket on... Continue Reading →
Minnie Mouse is ready to take the field. Typically, the fashionista only wears cheerleading outfits to sporting events-- but now she's ready to score some goals. Minnie first debuted her new soccer overlay at the 2017 Disney Girls Soccer Showcase at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The purple and white soccer jersey features horizontal stripes... Continue Reading →
