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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.
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Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Set to Satisfy a Runner’s Palette in 2010

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2009) – Disney’s Endurance series is adding a mouth-watering half marathon to its list of already popular race weekends. The inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is set to take place Oct. 1-2, 2010, culminating with a 13.1-mile nighttime race and after-hours party inside the Epcot International … Continue reading "Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Set to Satisfy a Runner’s Palette in 2010"
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ESPN RISE Games

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Realizing the importance of our youth and sports, ESPN has a long history of covering and promoting high school athletic events. ESPN RISE was created to encourage and recognize teenage athletes by providing them with recognition, resources, information and the inspiration they need. This encouragement will in turn motivate them to improve their skills and … Continue reading "ESPN RISE Games"
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CELEBRATING A SOCCER STAR: International Soccer Star Leo Messi

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
International Soccer Star Leo Messi at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex – July 9, 2009 FC Barcelona soccer star Leo Messi is continuing his celebration of his team’s UEFA Champions League title by spending a week at Walt Disney World near Orlando, FL. Messi, one of the sport’s biggest stars, is experiencing many of … Continue reading "CELEBRATING A SOCCER STAR: International Soccer Star Leo Messi"
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Disney Endurance Series’ Fall Lineup

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The Disney Endurance Series’ fall lineup offers a full slate of new immersive features for guests including never-before-seen medals, new road races and exclusive post-race parties. Runners registering for Disney’s Race for the Taste 10K and either the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K or the Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion will receive a … Continue reading "Disney Endurance Series’ Fall Lineup"
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A PERFECT 10: Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes meets 1999 National League MVP Chipper Jones

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
A PERFECT 10: Mickey Mouse warms up with Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes (left) and 1999 National League MVP Chipper Jones (right) as they exchange their #10 jerseys and autographs March 27, 2009 at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Jones, who plays third base for the Atlanta Braves, … Continue reading "A PERFECT 10: Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes meets 1999 National League MVP Chipper Jones"
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Disney Makes Fan Experience a Whole New Ballgame During Braves Spring Training Season

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Special viewing areas, concerts, all-you-can-eat options and expanded Disney character appearances among features aimed at creating more immersive experience for spectators LAKE BUENA VISTA- (Feb. 19, 2009) – Fans attending Atlanta Braves spring training games this year at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex have the opportunity to customize their experience with a variety of … Continue reading "Disney Makes Fan Experience a Whole New Ballgame During Braves Spring Training Season"
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Florida State Completes Stellar Field for 2009 Old Spice Classic

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
January 19, 2009 ESPN Regional Television, Inc. (ERT), a subsidiary of ESPN, announced today the complete field for the 2009 Old Spice Classic, to be held Thanksgiving weekend at the Milk House at Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex near Orlando, Fla. Florida State rounds out the eight-team field for the fourth annual Old Spice … Continue reading "Florida State Completes Stellar Field for 2009 Old Spice Classic"
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12th Edition of Atlanta Braves Spring Training at Champion Stadium

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This year’s schedule to offer best lineup of games in 12-year history at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2008) – The Atlanta Braves will host several marquee opponents in 2009, including visits from the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and World Series champion Philadelphia … Continue reading "12th Edition of Atlanta Braves Spring Training at Champion Stadium"
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