The NBA Experience – Incredible Opportunity at Disney Springs

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Written By Carlos Braga

The The NBA Experience was opened in Disney Spring August 12th 2019, with two floors, 13 interactive activities and 4,000 square meters of pure sport.

With the closure of the game space, called Disney Quest, which was located in an area of Disney Spring in 2017, Disney sought a new entertainment space for its visitors, that's where the "The NBA Experience“, a place aimed at basketball lovers with entertainment, a shop and a restaurant.

Recently on the program that we participated in in orlando from Influencers of Magic, we had the opportunity to watch a presentation about the activities that will exist in the NBA Experience and honestly, it will be revolutionary and incredible even for those who are not fans of basketball.

For those who don't know, Disney springs, is Disney's shopping, dining and entertainment center with many shops, restaurants, bars and attractions.

In 2019 the place gains another attraction: The NBA Experience!

What will The NBA Experience at Disney Spring look like?

The NBA Experience comes to be an attraction with a lot of interactivity related to basketball games.

This experience will be accessible to all types of visitors, in addition to having a store with exclusive products for those who love the sport, such as shirts, toys, key chains, balls and other objects related to basketball, in addition to restaurant options and we must point out that there will be a gastronomic environment.

In the past, there was a themed restaurant NBA at Universal CityWalk, it worked for a long time there.

But apparently Disney bought it and brings in 2019 another novelty for its Orlando visitors.

Details on the new NBA space at Disney Spring.

On arriving at NBA Experience, you'll feel like you're going through the tunnel that players go through to get to the home court. NBA and from WNBA

With the entrance of NBA Experience, you can participate in all the activities you want, plus you can return to the stations multiple times to seek better performance or learn more about the players, teams or game.

In activities that test your shooting skills, dots will light up on the court as you move from place to place, trying to land as many shots as possible within 15 seconds.

In a slam dunk challenge, it is possible to change the default hoop height from 3 meters high to a value that goes up to something like 2 meters, so you can show your talent!

Ah, you will have your star moment captured by photo.

You'll be able to compare yourself to some of the best basketball players in the world, measuring dribbling, shooting skills, vertical jumping and even reach.

There are a number of activities that can be personalized with your name and added to your favorite NBA or from Wnba, plus your statistics can be tracked and compared to a real professional basketball game.

Through real-time technology, there will be an aggregation of games and players from both NBA as of Wnba with continuous updates, at the same time the leaderboards will show the top artists of the The NBA Experience along the day. Will your name appear at the top?

Want to watch an NBA game in Orlando?

The Orlando team, the Orlando Magic, is one of the best teams in the NBA, and although it has never won any season, it has reached two finals: 94/95 and 08/09.

The team turns out to be well known for having received sports stars that were part of the team since its creation, among them we must highlight: Penny Hardaway, Francis Steve, Shaquille O`Neal, Vince Carter and Anderson Varejão.

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In Orlando the games of the Orlando Magic occur in Amway center, a super modern stadium, with a lot of technology, impeccable infrastructure and organization from another world. The place is easily accessible and we recommend arriving in advance to park safely.

The Amway Center Arena

It is the official home of Orlando Magic and it's in Downtown Orlando, a more central area of Orlando and where tourists don't usually visit as much.

It should be noted that this region is full of gastronomic options, with several bars and restaurants, extremely interesting for those who want to enjoy a route away from parks and shopping.

The way to the arena is very quick, by car going on I-4, it will take you around 15/20 minutes.

The environment around the stadium is super prepared to receive thousands of fans on game days and events, without disturbing the city's routine.

You'll find plenty of places to park your car, as well as, as we mentioned, plenty of places to wander before and after your departure.

Since it was inaugurated in 2010, the Amway center It is a very modern arena and in addition to the games of the Orlando Magic, there are smaller team matches, hockey championships and many concerts throughout the year.

So it's always good to keep an eye on the Arena website to follow the schedule.

How to buy game tickets?

It is possible to buy tickets for the Orlando Magic through the NBA through several platforms, such as at the ticket office itself or in some places around the city, however we recommend purchasing before your trip to already include the tour in your script.

To get the tickets, make your quote with us by email and it will be a pleasure to take you to the games! 

Always be on the lookout for authentic tickets when making your purchase through unofficial channels, especially for games with high demand, where there are even cases of abusive prices and fake tickets.

As much as it is an online purchase similar to what we do here in Brazil, you just need to make sure that the platform is safe and the website is official, with no risk of fraud.

After buying the ticket, just get ready for another magical moment in Orlando!

I hope again that this post helped you in your research for your trip to Disney or Orlando.

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About the Author Carlos Braga:

Unparalleled experience in Orlando and Disney! As a former Universal Orlando team member and a passionate devotee of the magic of Disney, I have become a true Orlando travel expert. Before becoming a renowned travel consultant dedicated to Orlando, I had already made hundreds of visits to the parks, cultivating my knowledge and passion mainly over the last 7 years as a consultant and specialist in Disney travel.

My journey into this enchanted world began in 1995, when I took my first trip to Orlando. Since then, my love for Disney and the city has only grown. In 2023, we celebrate the sixth anniversary of 'Partiu Disney Parks', consolidating our role as one of the main sources of information about Disney and Orlando Parks.

During these six years of existence, we have continued to offer quality and updated content, being the reliable source for all those looking for essential information to plan their trip to Disney and Orlando. With my vast experience and passion for this magical destination, I am here to guide you every step of the way towards the most incredible Orlando and Disney experience!

I hope again that this post helped you in your research for your trip to Disney or Orlando.

As a way to help us keep the blog going, we just ask you to help us by sharing this publication and subscribing to our social networks as Facebook, Instagram or Youtube channel.

In addition to helping us, we are sure that there you will find hundreds of useful posts for your trip!

About the Author Carlos Braga:

Unparalleled experience in Orlando and Disney! As a former Universal Orlando team member and a passionate devotee of the magic of Disney, I have become a true Orlando travel expert. Before becoming a renowned travel consultant dedicated to Orlando, I had already made hundreds of visits to the parks, cultivating my knowledge and passion mainly over the last 7 years as a consultant and specialist in Disney travel.

My journey into this enchanted world began in 1995, when I took my first trip to Orlando. Since then, my love for Disney and the city has only grown. In 2023, we celebrate the sixth anniversary of 'Partiu Disney Parks', consolidating our role as one of the main sources of information about Disney and Orlando Parks.

During these six years of existence, we have continued to offer quality and updated content, being the reliable source for all those looking for essential information to plan their trip to Disney and Orlando. With my vast experience and passion for this magical destination, I am here to guide you every step of the way towards the most incredible Orlando and Disney experience!

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