ESPN Wide World of Sports

ESPN Wide World of Sports (WWoS) (rebranded from Disney’s Wide World of Sports on February 25, 2010) complex is designed to make even the most casual observer’s heart skip a beat as you walk into the 200-acre state-of-the-art sports complex in Orlando, Florida. This ultimate sports experience will appeal to the young and old, professional, amateur, and spectator alike.

Disney has secured arrangements with major sporting organizations, including the NFL, NBA, NCAA, and PGA, who will host annual events at the complex. The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has relocated its headquarters here.

Here’s a glimpse at some of the facilities:

7,500 seat ballpark
Fieldhouse with 6 NBA sized courts
baseball quad-plex with 3 major league-sized ballfields and 1 with lights/scoreboard
2 Little League fields
softball quadraplex with 4 lit fields
12 lighted Hard-Tru tennis courts
400 meter track and field complex
6 sand beach volleyball courts

General Spectator Admission — Spectator Admission gives you access to most amateur events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. If you are not an athlete or coach participating in an event, tickets may be purchased at the Complex Box Office.

Anyone ages 3 and up is required to purchase a ticket for the events. Prices vary depending on the event. Tickets must be purchased at espnwwos.com or through your event’s organizers. There is no physical box office at ESPN Wide World of Sports, but there is a Guest Relations who can assist with ticketing questions. 

Any Annual Passholder that has the  Water Park and Sports option to their valid pass may obtain admission to any general admission event.

For ticket information for groups and special events, call 407/939-GAME (4263).

For more information on events at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, visit www.disneyworldsports.com

TRANSPORTATION — There are no buses from Disney World Resorts to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. According to Disney, all guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and other event competition venues unless special transportation has been arranged specifically for your event.

PARKING is available at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. General parking is free, and valet parking is available on select event dates for a fee. In the event the Sports Complex parking lots fill to capacity, guests will be directed to alternate parking locations.

STROLLERS are prohibited inside the Jostens Center and HP Field House. Designated stroller parking is available outside the venues.

WHEELCHAIRS — For guests who need assistance, a limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available at the Information Booth. Valid photo identification is required to secure a wheelchair. Wheelchairs are for use only at the Sports Complex.

CONCESSION/DINING FACILITIES — Grab a bite and catch up on the day’s sports highlights on the big screens at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill. (Paid admission to the complex is required for entry here.) Pick something up on the go at concession locations throughout the complex.

WEATHER POLICY — In case of lightning or other severe weather conditions, all competition will be halted and all guests will be directed by public address announcements and Disney cast members to an appropriate shelter.

PETS or animals, except service animals (seeing eye dogs, hearing dogs, etc.), are not permitted into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.