Pro Bowl Events Coming to ESPN Wide World of Sports

The Walt Disney World Resort is excited to welcome the NFL and its legion of devoted fans coming to Central Florida for the action-packed excitement of Pro Bowl week, celebrating all levels of football from youth to high school to the NFL’s best.

As the venue for the AFC and NFC team practices and many of the Pro Bowl Week festivities, Walt Disney World Resort is delighted to play a supporting role with Orlando in what will be a great win for Central Florida and sports fans.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will host the team’s practices as well as multiple football competitions and activities, which are the perfect fit for the sports complex given that it hosts youth and NFL events, such as the Pop Warner Super Bowl, the Gruden QB Camp and the Tom Shaw Performance Camp.

Here is a quick view of what’s going on across property during Pro Bowl week. All events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex are free and open to the public:
•EA Sports Madden Tournament – EWWOS Complex – Jan. 25-27
•Pro Bowl Experience Fan Zone – EWWOS Complex – Jan. 24-27
•Pro Bowl practices for AFC/NFC teams – EWWOS Complex – Jan. 24-27
•Pro Bowl Fun Run Series – EWWOS Complex – Jan. 27
•Pro Bowl All Star Pep Rally – Disney Springs – Jan. 27

Additional competitions at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during Pro Bowl Week include youth flag football and more.

Guests who attend Pro Bowl Week will quickly find that Central Florida and Walt Disney World Resort offer an excellent backdrop for all the game’s activities. With Disney’s world class theme parks, resorts and reputation for exceptional guest service, we hope the Pro Bowl teams, their families and their fans have a magical and unforgettable experience during their visit.

More information on Pro Bowl activities can be found on the “NFL Mobile” app on the app store or at http://www.ESPNwwos.com/NFLProBowl.

 

Disney Announces 2017 Pro Bowl Activities

In 2017 the NFL Pro Bowl is coming to Orlando! While this year’s main event will be held at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, January 29th, the Walt Disney World Resort will be a part of the team hosting the Pro Bowl 5K Run, a celebratory parade featuring Pro Bowlers at the Magic Kingdom and team practices at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Pro Bowl 5K Run:

The race will take place the last weekend in January. Put on your favorite football jersey, grab the family, and go for the end zone that’s just 5,468 yards away! It’s football fun for the entire family as you run through the spectacular Walt Disney World Resort. And there will be plenty of entertainment and memory-making moments along the way!

NFL Action at ESPN Wide World of Sports:

The official practice site of the Pro Bowl will be the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Everyone is invited to come out and catch their favorite Pro Bowl players in practices on the field. Pro Bowlers will also be able to honor their former high school football or Pop Warner coach by inviting them to the game. Each member of the winning Pro Bowl team will earn a grant from the NFL Foundation to aid in the development of programs at their former high schools.

Pro Bowl Parade and Football Festivities:

It will be a magic-filled afternoon as everyone’s favorite Pro Bowlers join Mickey and his pals in a celebratory parade down Main Street, U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom. Disney Springs will host even more Pro Bowl excitement during the event.

Mark your calendar now and get ready for some football, festivities, and plenty of family fun during the week-long celebration! Registration for the Pro Bowl 5K Run and tickets for the Pro Bowl will be available beginning October 25. Check out http://www.ProBowl.com for more information.

AFC vs. NFC as the NFL Pro Bowl Comes to Orlando and the Walt Disney World Resort

5K Run, Parade at the Magic Kingdom, Practice and more.

The NFL announced the NFL Pro Bowl will move from Honolulu to Orlando in 2017. The game will be played at the Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium home to the Orlando City SC professional soccer team.