Walt Disney World, Tampa Bay Rays Agree to Host Spring Training at ESPN Wide World of Sports in 2023
By clickorlando.com // December 21, 2022
rays spring training facilities in Port Charlotte were damaged by Hurricane Ian
(CLICKORLANDO.COM) – Major League Baseball is coming back to Walt Disney World Resort in 2023. Walt Disney World on Tuesday announced it has come to an agreement with the Tampa Bay Rays to host the team’s spring training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
The move to Central Florida comes after the team’s facilities in Port Charlotte were damaged by Hurricane Ian back in September.
Walt Disney World Resort said it’s looking forward to providing professional-grade facilities and world-famous hospitality to the players and coaches.
“We are thankful for Disney’s willingness and ability to accommodate our unexpected Spring Training needs,” Rays team president Matt Silverman said.
“ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will provide our players and coaches with first-class facilities for their annual ramp-up to the season.”
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