ESPN Weekend? HUH?

[MelodyMack]

Sorry if this has been posted somewhere already, but I just heard about it.

I read in another post that ESPN weekedn is February 26-28. Is this correct? What is this exactly and how will it effect my twice postponed- OHMYGOD- please don't let this destroy my plans- trip?

TIA DISer's!
Mel and fam

 

[Regina]

Actually, it's 2/25 - 2/27. It's over at MGM. We're planning on going. DH is a real sports nut and we're looking forward to it.

 

[MelodyMack]

Thanks for responding Regina.

Do you find this increases crowds everywhere or just MGM?

What happens at ESPN weekend exactly?

TIA!
Mel

 

[Foladar]

ESPN The Weekend events:

* Live and Taped ESPN Telecasts & Radio Shows – Watch live all weekend long as your favorite ESPN programs hit the airwaves or are taped for future telecasts.

ESPN Television shows include:
o SportsCenter
o Baseball Tonight Pre-Season Special
o ESPN Desportes
o Cold Pizza Segments
o BassCenter

ESPN Radio Programs include:
o Mike and Mike in the Morning
o The Herd with Colin Cowherd
o The Dan Patrick Show
o Sports Bash
* Motorcades and Conversations – ESPN personalities and sports celebrities motorcade up Hollywood Blvd. to center stage where they will take part in an onstage chat and even answer Guest questions!
* Inside ESPN – Live on Stage – Listen in as sports celebrities and athletes share their favorite moments in ESPN-themed talk shows, including SportsCenter, NFL Live, Cold Pizza, and Baseball Tonight, hosted by ESPN personalities.
* Who Wants to be a Millionaire – Play It! Sports Edition – Put your sports knowledge to the ultimate test as the popular Disney-MGM Studios attraction teams up contestants with favorite sports personalities.
* Sports Interactive Area – Test your skills in this hands-on area and learn more about what ESPN has to offer.
* Dream Job – The Experience – Take a behind-the-scenes peek at this popular show as winners Mike Hall and David Holmes share their experiences. Audience members will also have a chance to sit in the “hot seat” and see what it’s like to be on-air.

I'll be there aswell Going to MGM my first time & going for this. Going to Universal twice too. Not too sure what exactly happens, but this is what the website says, www.espntheweekend.com

 

[vpalmer]

I rarely watch ESPN, but I watched the Figure Skating US Championships on Sunday and in a 2 hour time frame I saw the ESPN Disney Weekend commercial at least 5 times. I find it interesting that the events are all at MGM because the commercials were set in the Magic Kingdom. I have no idea how effective these ads will be, but I am sure they are reaching thousands of people daily so there is a chance it could affect attendance at the parks.

 

[CrazedDisFan]

Just so you know this http://www.keynotearts.com/05_singabration.asp is going on during that weekend, too.

I don't know, but I am thinking it's gonna be packed that weekend.

This is the schedule for the Singabration... I guess we'll be at Animal Kingdom all weekend...

DAY ONE (24th)
• Check in at Disney's All Star Music Resort
• Dinner at Epcot
• Opening Ceremony and Rehearsal
• Enjoy Illuminations: Reflections of Earth

DAY TWO (25th)
• Guest Artist Presentation and Clinic
• Rehearsal
• Lunch on your own in Epcot
• Rehearsal
• Free Time to enjoy Walt Disney World

DAY THREE (26th)
• Early morning on-stage rehearsal and blocking at Cinderella Castle
• Breakfast at The Fort
• Service Project and Group Photos at The Fort
• Parade Blocking
• America Sings! Performance at Cinderella Castle
• Lunch on your own in the Magic Kingdom
• Parade step off - Sing and dance down Main Street USA!
• Free time at the Walt Disney World Resort

 

[henrylovespooh]

We're arriving 2/6 and we will see you at the Animal Kingdom! I knew about ESPN weekend but not the Singing thing. Fortunately, my DS wants to go to the Animal Kingdom anyway. We may check out MGM and go to the Boardwalk if MGM is too crowded. Definitely no MK!!

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[wanna-b-Tink]

I was EASILY able to book rooms at two resorts for that weekend just last week. Old Key West and Dixie Landings. FWIW

Oh, and I also got every preferred seating I wanted too.