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Did you know you can try your hand (or hands) at archery during your vacation to Walt Disney World?  It’s true!  In July, Disney introduced the Archery Experience at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds.  It’s a 90-minute activity that includes all of the equipment that you need as well as instruction.
And while you’re at Fort Wilderness, don’t forget to try some of the other activities – there are horses to ride, bikes to rent, canoes to paddle around the river, and more!
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In 2011, Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Walt Disney World will begin holding bowling tournaments hosted by the United States Bowling Congress. 
According to the Orlando Sentinel today, a new facility will be built at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex to house the events.  It’s expected to be 160,000 square feet with 100 bowling lanes, stadium-style seating, a restaurant and more.
Some rooms will be reserved for the bowling tournaments at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Hotel.
Sounds like another great way to give Walt Disney World guests even more fun and diverse activities to choose from during their …read more

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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 of Sports to ESPN Something or Other help the complex or hurt it?
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I took some pictures of center stage at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Weekend on Sunday while I was at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A big stage was erected where athletes and sportscasters sat for interviews. A huge television screen displayed the interviews so guests could see them (and hear them) from a distance.

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ESPN the Weekend is a popular annual event at Walt Disney World. This year, ESPN the Weekend will be held on February 29, 2008 – March 2, 2008 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Donovan McNabb and Drew Brees will be among the 70 professional athletes and ESPN personalities attending ESPN the Weekend this year.
Guests can mingle with professional athletes and their families during ESPN the Weekend, watch on-site telecasts with ESPN personalities and athletes, and try out the interactive sports zone.
If you enjoy sports, don’t forget that the Atlanta Braves spring training begins at Disney’s Wide World of Sports on February …read more

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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 spring training game is a lot of fun.  The crowd is always very involved during the games, and children even get a chance to run the bases!  Not only that, but there are often chances to get autographs from the players.

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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.  It looks like anyone can stop by and check out the action. 

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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 surrey bike.  The cost was only $19.00 for a half-hour, 4-person surrey bike rental.  My husband and I sat in back to operate the steering wheel and pedals, and the triplets sat in front where they could see all the sights.  We had a great …read more

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Did you know Walt Disney World has a number of traditional playgrounds located throughout their resorts.  Each playground is free for guests to use, and they can provide a great break from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks.  Whether your family is spending time on the playground at the resort where you’re staying or you stop by a different resort to rest, grab a snack and enjoy the uniquely themed decor and ambiance, there will be a playground available for your kids to expend more of their endless energy.

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Walt Disney World offers private, specialty cruises on the Seven Seas Lagoon, Bay Lake, Crescent Lake or Village Lake.  Guests can choose from a variety of services during their cruise including delicious menus and excursions.  Specialty cruises are held at night and culminate with a perfect view of one of Disney’s spectacular fireworks shows.

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