Where to Watch Playoffs in WDW Saturday?

[blueboxdoctor]

Hey all, I'll be in WDW for the playoffs this weekend and was wondering where the best place to catch the Eagles vs. Saints game would be. I know there are TVs in the rooms, but they'll likely be low-def (I think they were last year at least). It would also be cool to watch the game with a bunch of people. I was thinking maybe the ESPN Sports Complex has somewhere to watch the game, but I've never been there so IDK how to get there or if they provide bus transportation to there. Anyone know if there is anywhere in Downton Disney that may be good?

Or really, anywhere is easy to get to as long as there is provided transportation so any suggestions should be doable.

Any suggestions are much appreciated.

 

[Zweiland]

I know the ESPN Wide World of Sports has a sports bar and grill, but I've never been there either so I can't give you any more information than that.

 

[Zweiland]

Also, direct bus transportation to and from ESPNWWoS is available from the All-Star, Pop Century, and Caribbean Beach resorts according to Google.

 

[Sans Souci]

What about the ESPN restaurant at the BoardWalk?

 

[plaz10]

What about the ESPN restaurant at the BoardWalk?

Great minds...

I was about to suggest ESPN Zone at Boardwalk. I've never been but I hear it gets pretty crowded during games so I'd make ADRs for Saturday.

We had this problem during the Stanley Cup championship (Red Wings vs Penguins - first time) and we watched at the bar at Rainforest Cafe (in Animal Kingdom I think...) So you could try your luck there as well!

 

[Zweiland]

Great minds...

I was about to suggest ESPN Zone at Boardwalk. I've never been but I hear it gets pretty crowded during games so I'd make ADRs for Saturday.

We had this problem during the Stanley Cup championship (Red Wings vs Penguins - first time) and we watched at the bar at Rainforest Cafe (in Animal Kingdom I think...) So you could try your luck there as well!

Yes, I would suggest ADRs as well.

EDIT: There is also a Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney. That might be an option too.

 

[plaz10]

Yes, I would suggest ADRs as well.

EDIT: There is also a Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney. That might be an option too.

Yep either Rainforest Cafe will work (I was referencing that I happen to be at AK one). I'd imagine with them being owned by the same company that T-Rex (Downtown Disney) would also be an option in their bar area.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I know the lounges show the Superbowl. My guess is they also show the playoffs. ESPN club will also be showing, but it will be crowded and you might have trouble getting in.

Where are you staying? A lot of the rooms have HD TVs now.

EDIT: I see you are staying at Poly. They should have HDTVs.

 

[blueboxdoctor]

Thanks for all the replies, I may check out the places at the Boardwalk and Downton Disney since I'll be there during the day. If not then hopefully the rooms get HD signals now, watching low-def on a HD screen isn't the best, but I may have to make due. Really, as long as I get to see the Eagles I'll be good (even though I don't see them pulling out a win over the crazy Saints offense).

 

[Panstink]

The Poly has a bar and I've seen games on there before. Not sure with the construction of they have TV's up there anymore