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PHOTOS! We’ve Got a Closer Look at That Crazy BIG Blue Wall at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date July 4, 2020

The NBA will be starting its season on July 30th at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Players and officials will be staying on property at different Disney Resorts in areas that are isolated from regular guests (but with swoon-worthy amenities). Training courts have already started to be set up inside the hotels, along with fencing down the middle of places like Disney’s Floridian Resort to separate the NBA from resort guests!

Although we’ve had a sneak peek of the big blue wall that has started to form at the Grand Floridian, we got a better look at just HOW LONG and BIG this fencing is going to be.

Grand Floridian Resort Construction

Although the fencing at first looked like it would be in a few spaces to separate sections of the resort, the blue wall stretches across the expanse of the Grand Floridian literally splitting the property into two sections.

Grand Floridian Resort Construction

Since the NBA will be playing its games through the middle of October, the fencing may stay up through the Fall as well. At the moment, guests are able to stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort with previous reservations in the areas the NBA WON’T be occupying. We haven’t heard word from Disney if things might change a bit at the hotels the NBA is staying at once the teams start arriving.

Grand Floridian Resort Construction

These walls are BIG, y’all. They completely wipe out the view of the Magic Kingdom from the main building. We were able to JUST spot the tippy-top of the highest spire of Cinderella Castle from Gasparilla Island Grill (normally, you have a nice clear view of the castle when leaving this spot!). We’ve got to admit, it’s a bit jarring to walk out the back of the main Grand Floridian lobby and be hit with a wall of blue stopping you in your tracks!

While we’ll be keeping an eye on the NBA’s plans and any official word from Disney about how the resorts will be affected, we will keep you updated on any new details!

Do you have plans to stay in the Disney Resorts any time soon? Let us know in the comments below!

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How Will the NBA Keep Its Players Safe at Disney World? Here’s What Officials Have to Say.

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 21, 2020

It’s official, folks! The NBA is coming to Disney World!

NBA Experience

While we’ve already found out where the teams will likely be housed on Disney property and what amenities they should be able to experience, there have still been some discussions over what the safest ways to conduct the NBA’s season are currently.

According to the ESPN, the NBA will still be holding its season in Walt Disney World, despite the recently expressed concerns from the association. Since Florida has had a skyrocketing number of cases recently, NBA officials have worried about bringing the 22 teams to Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

However, NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed his confidence in the “NBA’s bubble concept” during a virtual meeting with the players and officials. During this meeting, there were concerns expressed about how the hotel housekeepers and custodians may not have to undergo COVID-19 testing, even though they will be in the areas NBA players will be staying on Disney property.

Bob Iger and Adam Silver ©Disney

NBA spokesman Mike Bass has also stated that they are “closely monitoring the data in Florida and Orange County and will continue to work collaboratively with the National Basketball Players Association, public health officials and medical experts regarding our plans.”

NBA Experience

The league recently sent out a detailed guide about what precautions would be taken, including specific staff at NBA hotels, once-a-week room housekeeping without the players and staff present, the use of personal protective equipment and distancing measures from the Disney Cast Members, and non-Disney team bus drivers who will be subjected to testing.

Gran Destino at Disney’s Coronado Springs

NBPA executive director Michele Roberts has also noted “that access to the campus is severely limited” and that they will implement more health and safety measures and restrictions if they are deemed necessary. The NBA teams will begin playing their season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports on July 31st. Since this is an evolving situation, we will continue to keep you updated!

Will you be watching the NBA season when it airs soon? Let us know in the comments below!

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Video Games and Pedicurists!? Check Out the Amenities That NBA Players Will Have in Disney World

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 16, 2020

It’s really happening — the NBA is coming to Disney World.

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Since the announcement that the NBA would be finishing their season in the Most Magical Place on Earth, news about the league’s accommodations has been trickling in. Earlier today we found out where the players would be staying, and now we know a little bit more about the amenities they’ll receive during their stay.

According to NBA Insider Shams Charania, the players are going to get some pretty sweet digs while they’re waiting to play through the rest of the season. Their hotels will feature a players-only lounge with TVs and gaming, pools and trails, barbers, manicurists, and pedicurists. Plus, they’ll have access to a 24-hour concierge.

NBA Mickey Basketballs

Beyond that, players will be able to keep entertained with movie screenings, DJ sets, ping pong, pool, and lawn games. Plus, they’re welcome to attend other games during the tournament.

Bob Iger ©Disney

It’s still super interesting that the NBA is finding a temporary home in Disney World, so we’re excited to learn ALL the details. If you are too, stay tuned to DFB for the latest NBA in Disney updates.

How do those amenities sound to YOU? Tell us in the comments!

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News: Florida’s Orange County Mayor Speaks on the MLS and NBA Playing in Disney World

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 11, 2020

As Disney World prepares to reopen to visitors, the NBA and MLS are getting ready to host their seasons and tournaments at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports.

NBA Experience

Although Milwaukee Bucks player Robin Lopez has spoken out about the NBA’s stay (in three different resorts on property) at Disney World in the most entertaining way possible, Mayor Jerry Demings is also chiming in about the sports leagues return.

Mayor Demings has previously shared his support for Disney World’s reopened plans, the Orange County mayor has gone on to say that he believes the NBA and MLS are moving in the right direction by heading to Disney.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

In an Orange County Task Force meeting, he stated that “Disney has gone through great lengths to ensure the safety of those [NBA] players, and the sanitation associated with the facilities that they will be living in and playing in so that those games will be broadcast for our pleasure. We want to see those games continue.”

NBA Teams Playing

He also went on to briefly mention that MLS is “exercising an abundance of caution” to continue soccer games and keep players safe.

©MLS

We will continue to share all the details on what the MLS and NBA coming to Disney World will look like, so stay tuned!

Will you be watching the NBA and MLS when they return to Disney? Let us know in the comments below!

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NBA teams will be contained to three specific hotels at Walt Disney World night COVID-19 testing

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date June 7, 2020

On June 4, the NBA’s Board of Governors approved to restart the 2019-20 NBA season with 22 teams returning to play and a tentative start date of July 31st at Walt Disney World.

The 2019-20 restart is contingent on an agreement with The Walt Disney Company to use Walt Disney World as a single site for a campus for all games, practices, and housing for the remainder of the season.

According to ESPN, “NBA teams will be contained to three specific hotels within the Disney complex.” Players will be tested for COVID-19 nightly per a post by Scott Gustin on Twitter.

The hotels to house the NBA Players have not been announced yet. Also note that we have not heard any word from Disney on the NBA coming to Walt Disney World, all the information we are getting right now is from the NBA.

NEW: According to ESPN, “NBA teams will be contained to three specific hotels within the Disney complex.” Players will be tested for COVID-19 every night. pic.twitter.com/cRoIuVswyA

— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) June 7, 2020

July 31 is the tentative start date for the NBA with the Finals ending no later than Oct. 12th.

According to the NBA website a total of 22 teams would return to play this season.

Eastern Conference

Milwaukee Bucks
Toronto Raptors
Boston Celtics
Miami Heat
Indiana Pacers
Philadelphia 76ers
Brooklyn Nets
Orlando Magic
Washington Wizards

Western Conference

Los Angeles Lakers
LA Clippers
Denver Nuggets
Utah Jazz
Oklahoma City Thunder
Houston Rockets
Dallas Mavericks
Memphis Grizzlies
Portland Trail Blazers
New Orleans Pelicans
Sacramento Kings
San Antonio Spurs
Phoenix Suns

This is based on the competitive format that the BOG approved. The returning teams are the 16 teams in current playoff positions and the six teams that are currently six games or fewer behind the eighth seed in their respective conferences.

For more information on the NBA’s return click here.

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