WDW interested in hosting NFL Draft

Park Hopper · 04-29-2005

Disney officials have told the National Football League they would be interested in hosting the annual NFL draft at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. The league previously has expressed interest in moving the draft out of New York City.

Disney has pitched holding the draft at the Wide World of Sports' Milkhouse, a 5,500-seat multipurpose fieldhouse. Considering that the draft is televised by ESPN, which is owned by Disney, the idea has some merit.

disneyguy · 04-29-2005

I like that idea. The draft is highly watched, and it could be one giant ad for Disney.

**cinderbella** · 04-29-2005

This year was the first year I watched the draft...i never watch pro football but DBF is a die hard Carolina Panther fan.......I was hooked on the draft this year...id never seen it and i was totally into how it all worked!!!
I hope it's at disney next yr...be a good excuse to get dbf to go...if we're not living there yet...

Cavey · 04-29-2005

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Originally Posted by disneyguy

...and it could be one giant ad for Disney.

Good point. I bet there's a lot of people who don't know about WDW.

Seriously, you're right. It is a good PR move for the Mouse.

JiminyCricket · 04-30-2005

That would be awesome!

gingita · 04-30-2005

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Originally Posted by disneyguy

...it could be one giant ad for Disney.

And Mickey Mouse and gang could be up on stage shaking the hands of all the draft picks.

That alone would definitely make it more interesting.

disneyguy · 04-30-2005

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Originally Posted by gingita

And Mickey Mouse and gang could be up on stage shaking the hands of all the draft picks.

That alone would definitely make it more interesting.

I am a die hard NFL fan and even I can't stand watcing the draft. To me its like watching grass grow. I tune in every once and a while to see who my team(The Jacksonville Jaguars) picks.

DisneyGimper · 05-29-2005

That is a good idea.

I personally would like to see the NFL Draft hosted by all the cities in which there are teams on a rotating basis, kind of like the Superbowl.

MaulerDude72 · 05-29-2005

Much to DW's chagrin, I would use this as another excuse to go to WDW.

If Disney and the NFL pull this off, I have one question. Would it be considered un-Disneylike behavior for the Jets or Eagles fans in attendance to boo their 1st round pick. I remember the 1999 draft when Donovan McNabb was given a warm Philadelphia welcome by the Eagles faithful. And the Jets fans? I remember the chorus of Bronx cheers in the 2000 draft when the name "Bubba Franks" was being chanted and Shaun Ellis was taken instead. Hanging with these fans would be worth the price of admission for me.

"And the Mouse is on the clock........"

DisneyGimper · 05-29-2005

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Originally Posted by MaulerDude72

Much to DW's chagrin, I would use this as another excuse to go to WDW.

If Disney and the NFL pull this off, I have one question. Would it be considered un-Disneylike behavior for the Jets or Eagles fans in attendance to boo their 1st round pick. I remember the 1999 draft when Donovan McNabb was given a warm Philadelphia welcome by the Eagles faithful. And the Jets fans? I remember the chorus of Bronx cheers in the 2000 draft when the name "Bubba Franks" was being chanted and Shaun Ellis was taken instead. Hanging with these fans would be worth the price of admission for me.

"And the Mouse is on the clock........"

Hey, DH: I could be talked into going, if the draft was there!

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	WDW interested in hosting NFL Draft Disney officials have told the National Football League they would be interested in hosting the annual NFL draft at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. The league previously has expressed interest in moving the draft out of New York City. Disney has pitched holding the draft at the Wide World of Sports' Milkhouse, a 5,500-seat multipurpose fieldhouse. Considering that the draft is televised by ESPN, which is owned by Disney, the idea has some merit. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: WDW interested in hosting NFL Draft I like that idea. The draft is highly watched, and it could be one giant ad for Disney. __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: WDW interested in hosting NFL Draft This year was the first year I watched the draft...i never watch pro football but DBF is a die hard Carolina Panther fan.......I was hooked on the draft this year...id never seen it and i was totally into how it all worked!!! I hope it's at disney next yr...be a good excuse to get dbf to go...if we're not living there yet... __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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JiminyCricket Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NH Posts: 162	Re: WDW interested in hosting NFL Draft That would be awesome! __________________ -Jerry _______________________________________ *-Nov. 1997... Dixie Landings (POR)* *-Oct/Nov. 2004... Offsite (Sheraton Safari)*

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DisneyGimper Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota USA Posts: 126	Re: WDW interested in hosting NFL Draft That is a good idea. I personally would like to see the NFL Draft hosted by all the cities in which there are teams on a rotating basis, kind of like the Superbowl. __________________ Jen, wife, mother of 1 DS and 1 DD Disneyland 1978, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2003 Disney Inn (now SoG) Dec, 1992 Caribbean Beach Resort Oct, 2004 In need of a bit more pixie dust than most!

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MaulerDude72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bloomington, MN Posts: 30	Re: WDW interested in hosting NFL Draft Much to DW's chagrin, I would use this as another excuse to go to WDW. If Disney and the NFL pull this off, I have one question. Would it be considered un-Disneylike behavior for the Jets or Eagles fans in attendance to boo their 1st round pick. I remember the 1999 draft when Donovan McNabb was given a warm Philadelphia welcome by the Eagles faithful. And the Jets fans? I remember the chorus of Bronx cheers in the 2000 draft when the name "Bubba Franks" was being chanted and Shaun Ellis was taken instead. Hanging with these fans would be worth the price of admission for me. "And the Mouse is on the clock........"

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