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The National Football League has just announced that it’s annual “Pro Bowl” game, which features all the best NFL players will be coming to Orlando, Florida for 2017!
Honolulu, Hawaii has hosted the NFL Pro Bowl for a number of years, but the game will return to the city of Orlando thanks to the hard work of the Florida Citrus Sports, Visit Orlando, City of Orlando, Orange County and Disney.
The game will also feature it’s old, traditional format fo AFC vs NFC conference stars. “Collaborating with Disney and ESPN brings us closer to the best in youth and family-focused entertainment. We look forward to working with the city of Orlando and Florida Citrus Sports to create a week-long celebration for football and our fans.”
The tie-in with Disney and television partner ESPN made Orlando an obvious destination for a Pro Bowl switch despite interest from several other cities, including the host of this year’s Super Bowl in Houston.
Practices will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort simultaneously with youth football events and a fan fest.
According to the press release, there will be a Pro Bowl-themed 5k run, a parade of Pro Bowl players in the Magic Kingdom, and Pro Bowl-themed elements throughout Disney Springs.
Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 8:00pm. The game will be featured on ESPN.
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Wendi Croft Para
Monday 11th of July 2016
Kenny do you see the impact the following week (1/28-2/4) being minimal? I am concerned.
kennythepirate
Monday 11th of July 2016
Following week won't be affected
danielle
Tuesday 5th of July 2016
Did you alter your crowd calendar to reflect what you think is going to happen due to the Pro Bowl? Just curious as our dates also fall the week of the 22-28!
kennythepirate
Saturday 9th of July 2016
I created it with that projection in mind, I didn't alter it.
Kristi
Thursday 30th of June 2016
Thank you Kenny! I wasn't sure if you had made any changes since the 22nd. I remember reading that Disney may host it but it was confirmed so I wasn't sure if the crowd predictions had changed since last week. Thanks for all of your help!
Lalalyn
Saturday 4th of June 2016
Thank you! Knowing when that pride will be would be very helpful! We arrive 1/28 and had planned on going to MK that day. If the lease is then, we may go to another park.
Lalalyn
Saturday 4th of June 2016
Meant parade! If the players parade is then! I just have a feeling the parade will be 1/28 - the Saturday before the game.
jillya
Thursday 2nd of June 2016
Will the events happen the week BEFORE the game? We're supposed to arrive on the 31st... hoping to miss any crowd inflyx caused by this.
kennythepirate
Thursday 2nd of June 2016
Yes, all events will occur the week before