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NFL Pro Bowl Activities Coming to WDW

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The 2017 NFL Pro Bowl is coming to Orlando in January 2017. Walt Disney World Resort will host the Pro Bowl 5K Run, a celebratory parade featuring Pro Bowlers in Magic Kingdom and team practices at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The Pro Bowl itself will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Camping World Stadium. Registration for the Pro Bowl 5K Run and tickets for the Pro Bowl will be available beginning October 25. Check out ProBowl.com for more information.
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New Venue at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

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In February, Walt Disney World Resort announced plans to build a new sports venue at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Today, Disney released a look at the new venue, which will be adjacent to the Jostens Center. The venue will feature a flexible design that can be used as one large competition space capable of seating more than 8,000 fans, or it can be configured into as many as four separate competition areas. It also can be configured to host a variety of other sports, such as basketball and volleyball, as well as concerts. Upon its completion, which is expected within the next 18 months, it will be the only venue of its size in America specifically designed with cheerleading and dance competitions in mind, offering special warm-up and practice areas, as well as spaces for judges and officials.
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Volunteer opportunities for teens at Walt Disney World

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Teenagers who would like to earn community service hours before the end of the school year still can register to volunteer at the 2016 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games on May 20 and 21 at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World. Disney volunteers, also known as Sports Enthusiasts, can work at … Continue reading "Volunteer opportunities for teens at Walt Disney World"
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Disney Soccer Academy to offer new Elite Player clinic this summer

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Heading into its sixth year, Disney Soccer Academy — the summer camp at Walt Disney World that focuses on soccer for players ages 5 to 18 — is undergoing some changes. Perhaps most notably, the academy will offer a new Elite Player option in addition to its established four-day clinics for players of all skill … Continue reading "Disney Soccer Academy to offer new Elite Player clinic this summer"
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ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort Announces Mega Cheerleading, Dance Team Venue

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

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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.
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How teens can earn volunteer hours at Walt Disney World

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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"
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Registration is open for Disney Soccer Academy for kids

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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"
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Where to watch the 2015 Super Bowl at Walt Disney World

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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"
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