Tag: espn wide world of sports

ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort Announces Mega Cheerleading, Dance Team Venue

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
ESPN Wide World of Sports is preparing to break ground on a new state-of-the-art cheerleading and dance team competition venue. The Walt Disney World sports complex will team up with the nation's top cheerleading organization, Varsity Spirit, to create the first venue in the world specifically designed for cheerleading and dance team competitions. The venue will include a flexible design for one large competition space that can be set up for as many as four competition areas. Additional areas are being tailored for warm up and practice, along with areas for judges and officials. With the ability to seat more than 8,000 guests, plus performance and warm-up space, the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue will also be able to host six regulation basketball courts, six regulation volleyball courts or concert configurations. There will be concessions throughout the building, and an additional box office and entry to the complex. Construction is slated to begin in February 2016, and is expected to be complete by mid- 2017.
No Comments

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2016 Expo begins Wednesday and is free to public

Posted on by AllEars
Walt Disney World is hosting its largest runDisney Health and Fitness Expo beginning today, January 6 -- and it's free and open to the public! The expo is part of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, runDisney's most extensive collection of races, which runs January 6 through 10. The expo takes place for four days at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and even the parking is free.
No Comments

How teens can earn volunteer hours at Walt Disney World

Posted on by AllEars
Students AND parents everywhere are rejoicing that school is almost out for summer break. My family certainly is among them! But along with the daydreams of lounging by the pool or at the beach without a jam-packed schedule might be the recognition that summer is a great time for kids to complete any required community … Continue reading "How teens can earn volunteer hours at Walt Disney World"
No Comments

Registration is open for Disney Soccer Academy for kids

Posted on by AllEars
Orlando City Soccer Club, the City Beautiful’s first professional soccer team, certainly has brought new local fans to the game. And if your children are among them, one way to channel that enthusiasm might be with a four-day clinic at the Disney Soccer Academy. The summer camps take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports … Continue reading "Registration is open for Disney Soccer Academy for kids"
No Comments

Where to watch the 2015 Super Bowl at Walt Disney World

Posted on by AllEars
If your weekend involves the Super Bowl and Walt Disney World, that alone should make you feel like an MVP. To make sure you aren’t left fumbling around for a place to watch Sunday’s game or Monday’s celebratory parade, we’ve got all the details and plenty of suggestions. Those who don’t care to watch Seattle … Continue reading "Where to watch the 2015 Super Bowl at Walt Disney World"
No Comments

Kids with World Cup fever can register for Disney Soccer Academy

Posted on by AllEars
If the excitement of the World Cup has your child dreaming of being the next big soccer star, one way to channel that enthusiasm is with a four-day clinic at the Disney Soccer Academy. The summer camps take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World. Although two of the camps have … Continue reading "Kids with World Cup fever can register for Disney Soccer Academy"
No Comments

Volunteer opportunities for kids at Walt Disney World’s sports events

Posted on by AllEars
It's almost summer, and for many kids, that means lazy days of hanging out with friends by the pool or at the beach. But older kids and teenagers also may be looking for volunteer opportunities to fulfill the service requirements that many high-school diplomas and college applications require. And that made me wonder: Does Walt Disney World offer volunteer positions? The Walt Disney Co. does, in fact, have a strong network of cast members called VoluntEARS, who help in their communities. That program, however, is designed for employees and their families only. So, what's a kid who loves Disney to do?
No Comments

Italian Serie A Club AS Roma Announces Return to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Friendly Match against Orlando City SC scheduled for May 23 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Italian Serie A club AS Roma announced that it will return to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla., this May. In March 2012, Roma entered into a multi-year agreement … Continue reading "Italian Serie A Club AS Roma Announces Return to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney"
No Comments

ESPN Wide World of Sports Hidden Mickeys

Posted on by Steve Barrett
My son Steven and I enjoyed our annual Spring Training Baseball Game at Wide World of Sports. This year, we watched the Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros. We lived in Houston way back when, so we’re Astros fans. Of course, we’re at Disney World, which is the Altanta Braves home base for Spring … Continue reading "ESPN Wide World of Sports Hidden Mickeys"
No Comments