ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Overview
Approximately 230-acre multi-purpose sports complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Osceola County, FL (near Orlando). Opened March 28, 1997. Owned and operated by Disney.
Specifications
- 230 acres
- 17 multi-purpose fields (7 grass, 4 convertible)
- 9,500-seat stadium
- State-of-the-art indoor arena
- 2 field houses
Tenant Clubs
No permanent tenant clubs. Hosts the disney-soccer-showcase and other tournament events.
Economics
Disney-owned corporate facility. Revenue model tied to Disney’s tourism ecosystem. Not available for acquisition.
Investment Thesis
Important as a tournament venue that drives traffic to Florida events. The disney-soccer-showcase serves 16,000 athletes annually across this facility. Understanding the Disney model (corporate operator, tourism integration) is useful intelligence.