Today we’re sharing a look at the new NBA Experience at Disney Springs®, which opens Aug. 12, 2019. This one-of-a-kind destination was created by Disney in collaboration with the NBA to let Guests feel what it’s like to walk in the footsteps of NBA and WNBA champions.
The venue features 13 basketball-related activities. Dribble, for example, works on ball-handling skills, while Dunk! features an adjustable rim so Guests can make a highlight-reel slam. Over in the Arcade, guests can challenge their friends and family to get the high score in the classic Pop-A-Shot game. They can also check out Trivia to see who knows the most about the NBA and WNBA.
Guetss can participate in these activities in any order they choose, and return to them throughout their visit to NBA Experience to improve their scores and skills.
To get you pumped up for the debut of this new destination, here are a few key features of the NBA Experience:
All About the Guest – Almost every activity encourages you to be an active participant. We recommend that you complete the optional registration once they’re inside. This allows you to customize and personalize their experience by adding your own nickname and choosing your favorite NBA or WNBA team. Your team’s logo will be associated with them throughout your stay on various leaderboards and signage, and when you try the Shoot! activity, the court magically transforms to make it feel like you’re in your favorite team’s home arena! Plus, guests can choose different basketballs to best fit their hand size (NBA, WNBA or Youth) and set their own skill level.
Immersive Environment – Walking into NBA Experience feels like stepping onto center court of an arena, complete with huge overhead video monitors, pulsing music and swirling lights. Whether you are huge NBA fans or new to the sport, they’ll get swept up in the energy.
Authenticity – Walt Disney Imagineering worked closely with the NBA to ensure NBA Experience is authentic. The hoops are regulation size (unless Guests need them adjusted to dunk!), and team and league logos are featured throughout the venue. For those new to the game, this is a great way to learn all about the league, its players and the game as a whole, straight from the source.
Interactive Technology – NBA Experience is not only a physical experience, it’s also a high-tech environment. The Champions area features massive touchscreens that allow your to dive deep into league history, with notes about each of those legendary teams along with photos and video highlights. The Replay activity challenges you to make the right call in three different scenarios using their own personal interactive replay station; they can view the play from different angles, zoom in on key moments, and move the video forward and backward before deciding to confirm or overturn the call.
Stay tuned for more details as Disney prepares to open this groundbreaking new destination at Disney Springs.
