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Walt Disney World Resort and ESPN have teamed up to present ESPN
Club, a slam-dunk sports entertainment facility at Disney's BoardWalk.
The 13,000-square-foot club includes an interactive multimedia entertainment
center, television and radio broadcast facility, an arcade of interactive
sporting games and a full-service restaurant -- all of which combine
to provide fans with the ultimate sports broadcast entertainment.
ESPN Club is a highlight of Disney's BoardWalk, a
hotel and entertainment complex that recalls the grand resorts of
the Mid-Atlantic shore in the early 1900s.
Dick Glover, ESPN senior vice president, said: "The
club provides a compelling array of sports experiences, all under
one roof. You can watch a variety of games, watch or participate
in programs originating from the studios, meet athletes, access
the latest information via ESPN.com and play games. Clearly, the
best in sports programming and information has joined forces with
the best in entertainment to create an original sports entertainment
experience."
Periodically, guests visiting the club have the opportunity
to observe and participate in live interviews with celebrity athletes
taking place at the sports desk or in the radio booth. In addition
to live programming, special demonstrations are staged within the
club -- from golf demonstrations to championship billiards.
Eighty television monitors are in place throughout
the facility, and even a bathroom break won't mean missing out on
your favorite sports action. All the restrooms are equipped -- wall
to stall -- with televisions.
ESPN Club consists of three areas: Sports Central,
The Sidelines and The Yard.
Sports Central
The main dining area is Sports Central, themed to look like a sports
arena with a basketball hardwood floor and giant "scoreboard" projecting
the big game of the day. Sports Central also houses a fully equipped
television and radio broadcast booth. Many ESPN shows such as "Sports
Reporters," "Baseball Tonight" and "Up Close," as well as popular
radio talk shows, originate from Sports Central. In addition, "Baseball
Tonight" starts its television season broadcasting spring training
action.
The Sidelines
The Sidelines is equipped with more than 40 monitors linked to the
club's 25 satellite sources. Plus, four on-line stations are available
to check out scores, news and information from espn.com. For the
"gamers," booth monitors can switch from sporting events to Sony
Playstation video games. The Sidelines also features a full-service
bar.
The Yard
The Yard, an "urban playground" complete with chain-link fence and
red-brick walls, entertains sports fans of all ages with an arcade
full of interactive sporting games. A merchandise area offering
authentic ESPN Club and ESPN merchandise also is included.
From the bar, guests can sample The Zone, a new twist
on a pina colada with a banana plus pineapple and orange juices
or The Adrenaline, made of fresh strawberries, banana, fruit punch
and choice of liquor.
Typical menu items - Nachos, shrimp, fries,
clam chowder, salad, roast pork, roast beef, chicken sandwich, hot
dog, sirloin, chili burgers, house recipe hot wings, veggie burger,
sundae, cheesecake.
Meals - lunch, dinner.
Prices - $10-$20
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