Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex

OrlandoSentinel.com Staff

Fans and players alike were instantly amazed by the double-deck facility, which boasts 7,500 seats, a high-tech drainage system to keep the field in playable condition and a sense of nostalgia that normally doesn't come with newly built stadiums.

People still marvel at Cracker Jack Stadium, as it is affectionately called, whenever they visit Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, and it is now the permanent home of the Atlanta Braves Spring Training Camp.

Even though the fervor of the national pastime is worth the trip on its own, there is even more to see and do at Disney's Sports Complex. The National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers use Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex for their preseason training camp, and even allow free admission to spectators who want to see their favorite NFL team preparing for the upcoming season.

The Complex also hosts many other professional and amateur events each year. The Track and Field Complex, which is designed to the exact specifications of the International Amateur Athletic Federation, has hosted numerous NCAA Track meets, as well as many international track competitions.

Another feature of the Complex is the Milk House, Disney's version of the old-time Gymnasium. The Milk House features over 50,000 square feet of competition space, which has hosted everything from amateur wrestling to martial arts exhibitions. The facility also includes six hardwood basketball courts and four classes where student athletes can learn while they play.

The Wide World of Sports Tennis Complex has hosted everything from college championships to celebrity tennis benefits on its 11 clay courts, while the Softball and Baseball Quadraplexes provide plenty of room for anyone who wants to play ball. Additional sports fields provide ample room for athletes of all ages to play their game.

Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex was definitely built with fans in mind. Cracker Jack Stadium's seats are the largest of any baseball Spring Training stadium, and low spectator admission prices make any day a perfect day to head over to the Complex and see what is going on.