MLS coming to WDW

[DCBaker]

"All 26 teams will play in a tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports. No spectators. Players will stay in a "closed environment" at a Disney resort, according to the report. League is expected to announce more details soon."



https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/06/03/mls-players-reach-deal-new-cba-clearing-way-return-this-summer/ …

 

[Mainahman]

Interesting for sure. Explains how Disney will pay the bills for a bit with lower capacity.

 

[21stamps]

An I use my FCC season tickets there to trade in for a room?

In all seriousness, I was glad when I read this news. Soccer in this capacity is better than none at all.

 

[coachwnh]

I miss seeing the Philly Union play at home S.O.B

 

[Mainahman]

An I use my FCC season tickets there to trade in for a room?

In all seriousness, I was glad when I read this news. Soccer in this capacity is better than none at all.

As a hockey fan i feel you. I rather have something over nothing. Heck were showing video game matchups on tv...

 

[Lilofan]

Any business coming to WDW is good business and giving cast members jobs!

 

[Mainahman]

Any business coming to WDW is good business and giving cast members jobs!

YESSSSSSS! Part of the reason were excited to go back, is to see so many of them happy to be back. I had intended to use our sit down meals to tip heavy to help them, so ill have to find new ways.

 

[MrPromey]

Disney sure does seem to be finding ways to make lemonaid.

Obviously, this doesn't completely replace the lost income but it's impressive that they were able pull these deals off.

... Not to mention the free marketing that will come from it all as they prepare to reopen parks to the public.

 

[gerarar]

I miss seeing the Philly Union play at home S.O.B

DOOOOP!

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

I freelance for the NYRB and losing those home games (and other sporting events in NYC) has been killer on my wallet.

 

[wdwmagic]

Disney sure does seem to be finding ways to make lemonaid.

Obviously, this doesn't completely replace the lost income but it's impressive that they were able pull these deals off.

And they said Iger was crazy for pushing through the NBA Experience at Disney Springs - seems like it might be paying off.

 

[MrPromey]

And they said Iger was crazy for pushing through the NBA Experience at Disney Springs - seems like it might be paying off.

"Happy" accident or combined with the timing of his abrupt stepping down, proof that he does in fact drink the blood of babies to gain insights into the future?

 

[doctornick]

It doesn't hurt that this provides for some live games for ESPN and I think most if not all MLS games are available on ESPN+ - nice synergy for different division of the company.

 

[Kane88]

Any speculation on which resort will be the bubble resort for MLS?

 

[Mainahman]

Any speculation on which resort will be the bubble resort for MLS?

With NBA looking at CSR, I could see maybe the values as a whole, or something also close to the wild world of sports.

 

[Horizons '83]

And they said Iger was crazy for pushing through the NBA Experience at Disney Springs - seems like it might be paying off.

Be careful, the Iger haters will come out of the woodwork in droves!

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

Any speculation on which resort will be the bubble resort for MLS?

With the MLS's budget, it's probably the B resort at Disney Springs.

 

[CastAStone]

Any speculation on which resort will be the bubble resort for MLS?

The resort that makes the most sense for the teams (assuming the NBA is at CSR) is Port Orleans. I wouldn’t be shocked to see the league people stay at Yacht Club to utilize the convention space.

 

[Doberge]

Any speculation on which resort will be the bubble resort for MLS?

There's weird stuff going on DVC's side of Jambo. All Jambo DVC rooms are booked beginnimh June 22 and are booked through the end of the year. That's fully booked, which we are not seeing at Beach Club, Grand Floridian, or any other DVC location that is typically quickly filled. Something is up with Jambo but it's only speculation exactly what. One theory is MLS taking over Jambo, Jambo DVC to Kidani (club elsewhere), and Coronado and Jambo hotel to Port Orleans, Riviera, etc.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Some more info...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/06/03/mls-players-reach-deal-new-cba-clearing-way-return-this-summer/

Unrelated to that article, I'm wondering if all the rumors of multiple resorts in the running for the NBA is because MLS is also now in the mix that will also need a home resort (or two).