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Per Walt Disney World sources:
The Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs is considered to be the "main" hotel and Coronado Springs Convention Center is considered to be one of the main hubs for the NBA. This is why teams that are expected to be in the longest are at there.
The Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs is considered to be the "main" hotel and Coronado Springs Convention Center is considered to be one of the main hubs for the NBA. This is why teams that are expected to be in the longest are at there.
Per Walt Disney World Sources: If a team staying at Grand Floridian or Yacht Club stays in the playoffs longer than expected, they may be asked to move. "We'll cross that bridge when/if we come to it." Part of Disney's play is to get rooms back into inventory for paying guests.
Per Walt Disney World Sources: Outside entertainment may be brought in. Those details are being negotiated with the NBA. This could include bands, DJs and comedians.
Per Walt Disney World Sources: Disney will make movies available for players and their families (once they join). This is likely to include movies that have not been released to the general public, including Marvel's Black Widow.
Per Walt Disney World Sources: All food will be prepared by Walt Disney World culinary teams, with some exceptions. Teams and players may provide private chefs to prepare food. Outside food orders are very limited.
Per Walt Disney World Sources: ESPN Wide World of Sports will be set up as follows:
-HP Field House: Primary Game Court
-The Arena: Secondary Game Court + Practice Courts
-Visa Center: Tertiary Game Court + Practice Courts (may be used only for practices)
-HP Field House: Primary Game Court
-The Arena: Secondary Game Court + Practice Courts
-Visa Center: Tertiary Game Court + Practice Courts (may be used only for practices)
Per Walt Disney World Sources: Any mixing/mingling of NBA teams within each resort or across resorts will be at the discretion of the NBA. Disney will not enforce that.
Per Walt Disney World Sources: Disney security will be trained to recognize NBA personnel, but will not report on movement. Any movement in/out of the resorts will be tracked by a combination effort of Disney security and NBA security.
Per Walt Disney World Sources: There is a potential that special access to the theme parks and attractions could be arrange, but will be at the sole discretion of the NBA. It's likely to happen after families arrive and will be held after hours, following day guests departures.
Per Walt Disney World Sources: Access to the ESPN Wide World of Sports will be limited to only those who have NBA and MLS clearance and working Cast Members. Essentially, only those that need to be there will be there.
Per a Walt Disney World source: "When President Barack Obama visited Magic Kingdom in 2012, we had safety and security protocols unlike any we've had in our Florida history. We're bringing many of those back for the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex during the NBA/MLS stay."
Per a Walt Disney World Source: "Hosting the NBA and MLS is one of the biggest undertakings we've had since opening Disney's Animal Kingdom. We're excited that the NBA and MLS have chosen to trust us and we feel we are uniquely positioned to handle this sort of venture."
Per a Walt Disney World Source: "We hope that by proving we can accommodate professional sports league under adverse circumstances, we will show what we can do. We hope this is just the first in a long series of events at our property for both the NBA and MLS."
Per a Walt Disney World Source: "It's no secret that we have a great working relationship with the NBA. We hope that finishing their season with us will prove that we can host events for them in the future. We'd be happy to be part of an annual tournament or event for them."
Per a Walt Disney World Source: "Our MLS partners have told us that they would love to have NBA players attend their games during their down time. The NBA has not indicated if they will allow the same, but we think that is something the two leagues may be able to work out."
