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Annual Passholder Special Offers and Events!

Posted on by Sarah Sands
If you’re a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder or you’re thinking about becoming one, you’ll want to know about all the special offers and events that are available to you as part of the Passholder program. Here we outline the many ways you can score special stuff with your AP! Epcot’s International Festival of the … Continue reading "Annual Passholder Special Offers and Events!"
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Final Season of Atlanta Braves Spring Training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Announced

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Even though the 2018 baseball season is not yet over, the Atlanta Braves have already announced the schedule for their 22nd and final season of spring training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. That’s right. Next spring will be your last chance to watch the Braves during their spring training at Disney, which typically … Continue reading "Final Season of Atlanta Braves Spring Training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Announced"
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American Idol Bus Stop Auditions Kick Off at ESPN Wide World of Sports

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
On Saturday, August 25, ABC-TV’s “American Idol” will kick off its 20-plus city bus tour at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, as it conducts its search for contestants for the popular talent show. During the auditions, ABC’s “American Idol” Season 1 winner Maddie Poppe, runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson and finalist Catie … Continue reading "American Idol Bus Stop Auditions Kick Off at ESPN Wide World of Sports"
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Sample runDisney’s 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend without running

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The 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend begins Thursday, and although it’s too late to register for this collection of races, it’s not too late to get a taste of what runDisney has to offer. If you have an interest in fitness, there is one aspect you might want to check out and it’s completely … Continue reading "Sample runDisney’s 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend without running"
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New Arena at Walt Disney World Resort Expands National Competition Stage for America’s Youth Athletes

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has officially opened a new multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena to help mark its 20th anniversary. The 8,000-seat arena will host a variety of major indoor sporting events, from basketball to volleyball to gymnastics to wrestling. The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex hosted its inaugural event, the UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, this past weekend. The venue will host runDisney Health & Fitness Expos during runDisney race weekends, beginning with the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in February.
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Register now for NFL Pro Bowl’s Fun Run Series at Walt Disney World

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This is NFL Pro Bowl Week at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. There are many free and open-to-the-public events, including AFC and NFC football team practices. Fans can also cheer on favorite players as they go against each other at the 2018 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown. The NFL Pro Bowl Experience -- a free, interactive fan zone with fun activities for the whole family -- is open daily at 10 a.m. starting Wednesday. Fans can head over to Disney Springs for the NFL Pro Bowl All-Star Pep Rally starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 27. The Pep Rally will feature special entertainment, games, NFL cheerleaders and mascot appearances, and more. To learn more about Pro Bowl Week or to purchase tickets for Sunday's game at Camping World Stadium, visit http://www.nfl.com/probowl. EDITOR'S NOTE: Read more about the Pro Bowl Fun Run HERE.
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