Disney's Wide World of Sports Upcoming Events

General Spectator Admission

Spectator Admission gives you access to most amateur events at Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex as well as the Sports Experience. Tickets may be purchased at the Complex Box Office.

Adults (ages 10 and higher): $12.75
Children (ages 3 - 9): $10.00

For ticket information for groups and special events call 407/939-GAME (4263).

For more information on events at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex, visit www.disneyworldsports.com

If you or a friend or family member are participating in an event, such as one of the running races, soccer/basketball tournaments, cheer/dance competitions, etc., then discounted theme park tickets are probably available to you. These tickets are for sale on-line, and require a password that should have been provided in the event registration confirmation. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are valid during the specific dates of the event and for a limited period of time before and after.

The following is brief recap of upcoming major events to be held at
Disney's Wide World of Sports.
For a complete listing of all events held at the facilities,
visit www.disneyworldsports.com

February 26-March 30, 2009 -- Atlanta Braves Spring Training This year's Atlanta Braves Spring Training season includes the best schedule in their 12 year history at Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex. The 18-game schedule features some of the most storied franchises in baseball including the Yankees, Red Sox, Mets and more! Each game has fun for the whole family including entertainment in a way that only Disney can bring it to you with appearances by Disney characters, live music and kids run the bases after every game.

May 15-17 -- Ironman 70.3 Florida -- Since its inception in 2006, the Ironman 70.3 series has become the fastest growing triathlon series in the world. Now there are 31 events around the world that qualify athletes for the Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater every November. Ironman 70.3 races consist of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56-mile bike and a 13.1 mile run, which adds up to 70.3 miles of total racing. This event will be held at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

September 18-20 -- Athletes for a Cure Triathlon -- A percentage of the registration fee for the Second Annual Athletes goes to Athletes for a Cure - Prostate Cancer Foundation. This international distance triathlon will feature a 1.5 K swim (.9 miles) a 40 K bike (24.8 miles) and a 10 K run. (6.2 miles). The event will be held at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

September 26 -- Expedition Everest™ Challenge -- Race through the dark, exotic terrain of Disney's Animal Kingdom on a thrilling 5K trek in the shadows of the Forbidden Mountain. There are plenty of clues, but only a few will escape the Yeti, known as the abominable snowman! The team needs to earn all of the stamps in their Expedition Passport to conquer the challenge. Then the real excitement begins as the teams celebrate their finish at an exclusive after-hours party at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

October 11 -- Disney's Race for the Taste 10K & 3K is your opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival as you run through the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort. There's no better place to find incredible food from around the world than at the finish line of Disney's Race for the Taste 10K & 3K. Bon Appetit!

October 24 -- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 13K & 5K -- What lies beyond the fifth dimension, beyond the deepest, darkest corner of the imagination, can be found at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 13K & 5K. We invite you to run into the next dimension, if you dare, on October 24 at Disney's Hollywood Studios™. A nighttime race like no other you have experienced is awaiting your arrival, but beware, you may not return from your run quite the same...

November 12-15 -- The Children's Miracle Network Classic The Children's Miracle Network Classic returns to Disney's Palm and Magnolia Golf Courses 2009, for its 39th consecutive year of PGA TOUR play at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort.

November 26, 27 & 29 -- 2009 Old Spice Classic -- ESPN brings back the fourth edition of the Old Spice Classic to Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex November 26, 27 & 29, 2009. This Division I Men's Holiday Tournament will feature eight teams and 12 exhilarating games played over Thanksgiving weekend. The 2009 tournament will feature, Alabama, Baylor, Creighton, Iona, Marquette, Michigan, Xavier, and Florida State.

January 7-10, 2010 -- 2010 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend is open for registration! Information on the full line-up of events is available now. Register today to reserve your place in the 2010 field!

March 5-7, 2010 -- 2010 Disney's Princess Half Marathon. Registration opens on May 1, 2009.