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MLB Atlanta Braves Return to ESPN WWOS Complex for Spring Training

The Atlanta Braves head to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for two weeks of training in mid-February, with pitchers and catchers reporting on Sunday, Feb. 19 and the first full-squad workout on Feb. 25. The team kicks off its spring training schedule March 3 against the Detroit Tigers, who return to Disney for a second matchup on March 31.

This will mark the 15th consecutive year the Braves have held their Spring Training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Their first game was held as the Grand Opening event as they took on the Cincinnati Reds on March 3, 1997 in front of a sold out crowd.

The reigning World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees are headline some of Major League Baseball’s marquee teams slated to take on the Braves at Disney.

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ESPN Wide World of Sports Expansion Waiting on Tax Breaks

I like to think of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex as Walt Disney World’s fifth gate. It packs in visitors day after day offering unique experiences that an only be found at this world class destination. Sure, there are no e-ticket rides, but the… Read More »ESPN Wide World of Sports Expansion Waiting on Tax Breaks

Harlem Globetrotters Announce Two Games at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

The Harlem Globetrotters announced today a two-game Harlem Globetrotters Holiday Special Event at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World. I’ve now seen the Harlem Globetrotters perform twice at the WWOS complex, both times were real special experiences. There is a ton… Read More »Harlem Globetrotters Announce Two Games at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Mickey does the Moonwalk

For the last couple months, there has been some low rumbling among Disney fans that the company may be pushing the image of Mickey Mouse too far away from his core character. There is certainly something going on, but I see it as part of… Read More »Mickey does the Moonwalk

C.C. Sabathia greets High School baseball teams at ESPN Wide World of Sports

I love it when athletes and celebrities drop in at Walt Disney World. For the most part, my philosophy is to let them enjoy their vacation like any other tourist. But when they take the time to make a guest’s visit that much more special,… Read More »C.C. Sabathia greets High School baseball teams at ESPN Wide World of Sports

Olympic champion and “Dancing with the Stars” winner Shawn Johnson at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Olympic Gold Medal-winning gymnast Shawn Johnson poses Feb. 27, 2010 with Minnie Mouse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Johnson, a past champion on ABC-TV’s “Dancing with the Stars” series, was at Walt Disney World appearing at “ESPN The Weekend,” a sports… Read More »Olympic champion and “Dancing with the Stars” winner Shawn Johnson at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Tiger Woods pic still hangs in ESPN WWOS

Tiger Woods pic still hangs in ESPN WWOS Even Gatorade has dropped Tiger Woods, but his pic still hangs at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in first floor of the Milk House. Woods is also featured in the American Experience film. I don’t expect… Read More »Tiger Woods pic still hangs in ESPN WWOS

ESPN Wide World of Sports official re-opened

The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex was officially rededicated today with a sports and ESPN celebrity filled event complete with a ‘Green’ carpet. I’ve got some celebrity photo highlights below along with a video of the actual ceremony, which I must say started everything… Read More »ESPN Wide World of Sports official re-opened