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The Disney Traveler

May 13th, 2008

Disney’s Wide World of Sports to be Renamed with ESPN Trademark

This just in….Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex in Walt Disney World will be rebranded with the ESPN Trademark.  Disney owns 80% of ESPN, and Hearst Corporation owns 20%.  About 20 events are televised from Disney’s Wide World of Sports each year by ESPN.
What do you think?  Will changing the name of Disney’s Wide World […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

December 17th, 2007

Atlanta Braves Bring MLB to Disney World

Each year, the Atlanta Braves spend time at Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex for their spring training.  The ticket prices and schedule for the Atlanta Braves 2008 spring training have been released. 
If you need a break from the parks during your Walt Disney World vacation or simply love baseball, catching an Atlanta Braves […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

July 9th, 2007

U.S. Open of Waterskiing Championships at Downtown Disney

Yes, there are other things to do at Walt Disney World than go to theme parks! 
On September 15-16, 2007, the 20th Annual U.S. Open of Waterskiing will be held on the lake at Downtown Disney.  There is no admission fee to Downtown Disney, and I haven’t seen any mention of a ticket requirement to view the Waterskiing Championships.  […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

May 31st, 2007

Rent a Surrey Bike

On Memorial Day, my family wanted to go to Walt Disney World for the day, but we knew the parks would be very crowded.  Instead, we decided to eat an early dinner at Beaches & Cream at the Beach Club Resort.  Afterwards, we walked around the lake to the Boardwalk Inn where we rented a […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

March 13th, 2007

Try Parasailing, Jet Skiing and More at Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort

Several Walt Disney World resorts offer guests the opportunity to rent speed boats, pontoon boats or canopy boats to explore the lakes and enjoy the scenery Disney is famous for, but only Disney’s Contemporary Resort provides water sports for thrill seekers.  Disney guests can visit Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre at the Contemporary Resort and sign […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

February 16th, 2007

Major Leage Baseball Takes Over at Walt Disney World in March

Often overlooked during a family vacation at Walt Disney World is a visit to Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex.  Anyone vacationing during the month of March can catch a Major League Baseball pre-season game during the Atlanta Braves spring training. 
The team usually schedules between 10-20 games during the month with teams like the St. […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

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