A spectacular new destination has been built for basketball fans at Disney Springs' West Side in Orlando, Florida. According to several reports, the “NBA Experience” project at the popular park officially opened on Monday morning.
Live at the grand opening of the #NBAExperience at @WaltDisneyWorld!! pic.twitter.com/Xr4vwcLK3h
— NBA (@NBA) August 12, 2019
Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype reports that several notable NBA players were on-hand for the grand opening, including Dwyane Wade, Grant Hill, Victor Oladipo, Brook Lopez, Aaron Gordon, Udonis Haslem and Nick Anderson:
I'm at the grand opening of the NBA Experience at Disney Springs in Orlando! There are a ton of interactive stations for fans. Many @NBA players (Dwyane Wade, Grant Hill, Victor Oladipo, Brook Lopez, Aaron Gordon, Udonis Haslem, Nick Anderson, etc) are here. They did a GREAT job! pic.twitter.com/FZwWc2EIKJ
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) August 12, 2019
Patrons visiting the NBA Experience in Disney Springs will have a wide array of hands-on activities to choose from. At one station, fans can lower the hoop to practice their dunking skills. At another, aspiring marksmen can hone their stroke from the 3-point line in front of a virtual crowd:
At the NBA Experience at Orlando's Disney Springs, one of the stations gives fans a chance to lower hoops and practice dunking: pic.twitter.com/YDabV21Sw5
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) August 12, 2019
Enter an immersive world where all of your basketball dreams are just a layup away.
Inside this impressive venue inspired by modern-day NBA arenas, you can enjoy 13 unique experiences that merge the magic of Disney with the thrills of the NBA. Step through the Player Entry Tunnel—welcomed by the roar of an excited crowd—and embark on the full player journey, from training to competitions to championships and beyond.
Orlando Magic big man Mo Bamba gave Good Morning America a tour of the new facility as part of Monday's grand opening:
The new @NBA Experience at Disney Springs is a slam dunk for basketball fans! 🏀https://t.co/VVVNIZ21ek #NBAExperience pic.twitter.com/sEywgz188E
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 12, 2019
According to Disney's official website, one-day tickets for the NBA Experience are on sale now for $34 (ages 10 and up).
For a full list of the rules and regulations, interested fans can head over to this link.