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by Joe on 2/1/20The Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports - KissimmeeNot set up for fans but rather TV. Better on TV than in person.
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Not set up for fans but rather TV. Better on TV than in person.
We loved the interaction with the mascots and the cheerleaders but the actual competition was so far away that hardly anyone was paying attention to it.
Action was too far or view was obstructed by obstacle items.
Enjoyed the Skills Challenge. Favorite part was the QBs throwing for accuracy. Only thing, it was too far from the stands to see. It was pretty much made for TV viewing.
We got to venue early to get good seats - it was general admission. We had seats in the second row, but could barely see anything. All the events were set up in such a way that you could see very little from the stands. We also had to contend with numerous people moving down to get autographs from the cheerleaders. Neat experience, but poor crowd control.
The day began with fans getting to attend the opening practices from the AFC and NFC and afterwards transferred to the skills showdown on the stadium field. It was uncharacteristically freezing in Orlando with a temperature around 45 degrees and a slight drizzle. The players and cheerleaders did not seem to mind and were very professional in having fun on the field with their peers. ESPN did a great job of coverage and hosting as I watched the show the next evening. The entire event was very well organized and the fans for the most part acted civil.
After attending last year and enjoying the event(free). I decided to attend again this year at the cost of ($15). After getting into the stadium at World Wide Sports they let in standby fans. Causing us not to be able to sit together. Then majority of events where so far away and blocked by other events that the only event viewable was dodgeball.
We had but the biggest complaint I have is the view of the field. Everything was on the other side from the stands and a lot of obstacles blocking the view of seeing the players compete in the events. If we wanted to watch it on the big screen we would’ve just watched it from home!
First off, I get it that it is Gen Admission. But when they allow kids and adults to stay in the aisles near backstop in attempt to get autographs WHILE THE SKILLS SHOWDOWN was GOING ON is ridicoulous. Disney did nothing said it was their event in tho it was in their venue. No from the NFL was helpful at ALL. Secondly all the events except the dodgeball was handled in the outfield. And the video screen was blocked a majority of the time. Couldnt see a thing with the kids and adults in the aisles and then everything being so far away.
It was a great event to see the players and watch all the events. The only thing that was not great, were the couch potatoes who complained when you stood up and cheered. Who comes to a sporting event and, do not get up ad cheer for their teams. I understand the elderly and disabled but, this was just a bunch of guys who obviously spend a large amount of time on the couch. Thank You TD for spending time with the fans after the game. The cheerleaders and hype crew were amazing. I had a blast.