ESPN Wide World of Sports Expansion

[DisDadWoz]

An aquatic center would be interesting

Yes it would. Not a water park like many people think when you say aquatic center but a place to hold large meets. Orlando Y seems to be the only one in the area and that is not quite state of the art.

 

[DisneyWorld30th]

Could this be the bowling alley that was announced several years ago?

Disney announced plans to construct a 160,000 square foot 100-lane bowling stadium, which would be the largest in the country. It will offer stadium-style seating, a restaurant and would be completed in early 2014. The stadium would be used for events or open to guests. It would also be used as a venue to host the United States Bowling Congress tournaments.[10] At the moment, however, the plans seem to be on hold

 

[FNG]

An aquatic center would be interesting

Agree. Not only could large meets be held there, but runDisney could get into triathlons.

 

[ABQ]

Could this be the bowling alley that was announced several years ago?

Disney announced plans to construct a 160,000 square foot 100-lane bowling stadium, which would be the largest in the country. It will offer stadium-style seating, a restaurant and would be completed in early 2014. The stadium would be used for events or open to guests. It would also be used as a venue to host the United States Bowling Congress tournaments.[10] At the moment, however, the plans seem to be on hold

wow, cool. ESPN still carries bowling too, so it makes some sense.

 

[plutofan15]

Sounds like the size for a television studio...could they possibly be moving their studios from CT to Orlando?

No - that is not happening. That is not nearly large enough to support the business.

 

[plutofan15]

Yes it would. Not a water park like many people think when you say aquatic center but a place to hold large meets. Orlando Y seems to be the only one in the area and that is not quite state of the art.

Many years ago in the mid 80's that was the Justice Aquatic Center. I competed in the NCAA DII Swimming Championships therein what I believe was 1985. It was state of the art then but that was 30 years ago. Wow, after typing that, I am old.

 

[toeknee]

Being a former swim dad, it has always surprised me that WWoS didn't consider an aquatic center. It would be a huge draw for swim teams for meets, it could host regionals, state, and national finals, NCAA ... for swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, diving, part of a tri.

 

[jrlang1]

This is completely a guess on my part but I think it has to do with the possible closure of Indian Jones at HS. it looks like a large multi use building for thing like the cheerleader competition. or other events that need a large arena.

 

[alphac2005]

Sounds like the size for a television studio...could they possibly be moving their studios from CT to Orlando?

No. The state of CT and Disney reached a long-term agreement in Bristol, CT. I remember going by there as a kid when ESPN was a building or two with some dishes in the front and now it is a virtual college campus.

 

[truecoat]

Here's how it matches up according to google maps and a little 'shopping.

 

[mikeh]

Here's how it matches up according to google maps and a little 'shopping.

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Well done!

 

[jt04]

D-League, AHL, Arena Football?

 

[surfsupdon]

Maybe they are building it as the expanded marathon course with all the construction at MGM. Haha

 

[bhg469]

Are the Braves still pulling out and doing a joint facility in a few years? That is a ton of money leaving that facility when they do. I wish they were a client because I'd love to get a paycheck for going there but we have our hands full this year with 10 sites, 2 more than last year. That equates to 12 paid days in Florida in February and March, hoping for more!

 

[JWG]

That's not for MMA/UFC, the "octagon" image in that graphic is as large as a row of parking.

 

[Rteetz]

Could this be the bowling alley that was announced several years ago?

Disney announced plans to construct a 160,000 square foot 100-lane bowling stadium, which would be the largest in the country. It will offer stadium-style seating, a restaurant and would be completed in early 2014. The stadium would be used for events or open to guests. It would also be used as a venue to host the United States Bowling Congress tournaments.[10] At the moment, however, the plans seem to be on hold

I would like this because this would mean more vacations lol. My dad bowls in USBC tournaments.

 

[Rteetz]

Disney field a permit today with the South Florida Water Management district for a new building and associated parking at Wide World of Sports. The building will be multi-story and have a 179,000 sq ft footprint with a total of 286,000 sq ft. The building will be going roughly where I have marked in red, with new parking in blue. I have not found any information on what this building will be.

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DO we have an expiration date?

 

[Next Big Thing]

Are the Braves still pulling out and doing a joint facility in a few years? That is a ton of money leaving that facility when they do. I wish they were a client because I'd love to get a paycheck for going there but we have our hands full this year with 10 sites, 2 more than last year. That equates to 12 paid days in Florida in February and March, hoping for more!

I don't think it's final, but they are definitely looking to find a new place for 2018.

Their contract with Disney is through 2017.

 

[dreamfinder]

That's not for MMA/UFC, the "octagon" image in that graphic is as large as a row of parking.

No horrible location for something like.

And yet again, sarcasm is wasted on the internet.

 

[Jon81uk]

This is completely a guess on my part but I think it has to do with the possible closure of Indian Jones at HS. it looks like a large multi use building for thing like the cheerleader competition. or other events that need a large arena.

This does sound like a fairly likely option, but a square/round building feels strange for an arena type thing. Unless they would have retractable seating so it can be used in multiple ways.