ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is a 220 acres (89 ha) athletic complex located in the Walt Disney World Resort. The complex includes 9 venues and hosts numerous amateur and professional sporting events throughout the year. It was known as Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex before it was re-branded with the Disney-owned ESPN brand. The rebranding was unveiled on February 25, 2010.
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