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Florida’s Orange County Prepares to Welcome NBA and MLS to Walt Disney World

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Two major professional sports leagues — the National Basketball Association and Major League Soccer — are preparing to resume play in Walt Disney World.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

And today, representatives of the two Orlando teams (NBA’s Orlando Magic and MLS’s Orlando City Soccer Club) presented to Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force to share their plans as they get ready to PLAY BALL (ok, that’s baseball, I know…) at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. [Read more…]

How Will the NBA Keep Its Players Safe at Disney World? Here’s What Officials Have to Say.

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It’s official, folks! The NBA is coming to Disney World!

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While we’ve already found out where the teams will likely be housed on Disney property and what amenities they should be able to experience, there have still been some discussions over what the safest ways to conduct the NBA’s season are currently.

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NEWS! Even MORE Disney World Cast Members Were Called Back Today!

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Today, we learned that Cast Members at numerous dining locations, resorts, and festivals across Walt Disney World have been called back to work.

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As select Walt Disney World hotels gear up to reopen on June 22nd and the theme parks in mid-July, we learned that even MORE Disney World Cast Members will be going back to work soon.

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Video Games and Pedicurists!? Check Out the Amenities That NBA Players Will Have in Disney World

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It’s really happening — the NBA is coming to Disney World.

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Since the announcement that the NBA would be finishing their season in the Most Magical Place on Earth, news about the league’s accommodations has been trickling in. Earlier today we found out where the players would be staying, and now we know a little bit more about the amenities they’ll receive during their stay.

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The Ultimate List of Disney World Dates You NEED to Know Before You Go

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It seems like there’s always something special happening at Disney World!

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But even though some three-day weekends and holidays tend to bring heavier crowds to Disney World, you really need to know about these more unique events if you’re trying to avoid lots of people!

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News: Florida’s Orange County Mayor Speaks on the MLS and NBA Playing in Disney World

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As Disney World prepares to reopen to visitors, the NBA and MLS are getting ready to host their seasons and tournaments at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports.

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Although Milwaukee Bucks player Robin Lopez has spoken out about the NBA’s stay (in three different resorts on property) at Disney World in the most entertaining way possible, Mayor Jerry Demings is also chiming in about the sports leagues return.

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Confirmed: Major League Soccer Players Will Be Staying at Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort!

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It’s no secret Disney World has REALLY been keeping us on our toes lately!

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Not only have there been a ton of new announcements regarding transportation and hotel services for guests once the resorts reopen, but now that MLS and NBA players are headed to Disney World, there’s been a ton of questions over where these pro athletes will be housed!

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NEWS: Major League Soccer Will Play Their MLS is Back Tournament in Disney World This July!

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Disney World is providing a solution for the return of major league sports.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Last week, it was officially determined that the NBA would be resuming its 2020 season at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex — and they’re not the only ones. Also coming to the complex for a season reboot is Major League Soccer! Today, the league announced some more details and WHEN they’ll be going for the goals again. Take a look!

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Hold Up…NBA Player Robin Lopez Has A Question About Playing Out The Season At Disney World

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Disney World will be the new home of the NBA, hosting the rest of the 2020 season for 22 teams.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

But while NBA players won’t be allowed to roam the theme parks during their downtime when they’re being housed at Disney World, one very big Disney fan has something to say about it!

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We’ve Gotten a LITTLE Hint About the NBA’s Housing at Disney World!

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The NBA has OFFICIALLY made an agreement with Disney World that it will resume its season on July 31st with a 22-team format!

NBA Experience

While we know the playoffs are coming to Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports, there hasn’t been a definite answer regarding where the players will stay when the season begins after the parks’ grand re-opening.

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