Home to the interactive Multi-Sports Experience, the 220-acre ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex
hosts a variety of sporting events throughout the year such as Atlanta Braves Spring Training at Champion Stadium (formerly known as Cracker Jack Stadium). ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex draws approximately 250,000 athletes and 1.2 million spectators annually.
Founded in 1997, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (formerly known as Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex) hosts more than 180 events in 50 different sports annually and has been the site of many sporting events such as the World Baseball Classic, AAU Super Showcase, U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, Disney's Soccer Showcase, ESPN Battle of the Gridiron Stars, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour Championships, Pop Warner Championships and U.S. Transplant Games.
The state-of-the-art, 75,000-square-foot Jostens Center at ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex boasts a multi-sports field house that features various indoor sporting events such as basketball, martial arts, wrestling and volleyball. The Jostens Center will feature six basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts and two roller hockey rinks.
Orlando to Host NBA All-Star 2012 The most magical week in sports is returning to Orlando for the second time, as the city has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2012. Orlando also hosted the 1992 All-Star Game. The 61st NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Amway Center, which will also host the T-Mobile Rookie [...]
Walt Disney: Motivational Speaker In addition to being an innovator, visionary and genius, Walt Disney was one heck of a motivational speaker! Below are 10 of my favorite Walt Disney quotes: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” “We are [...]
Celebrate LEGOLAND Florida’s First Christmas LEGOLAND Florida is getting into the holiday spirit with the first annual Christmas Bricktacular. Festive decorations and sounds of the season will fill The Beginning and Fun Town through the holidays, Dec. 8-31, followed by Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions all dedicated to families with [...]
