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Menus and dining experiences will be revamped across the world-renowned destination for professional, collegiate, and amateur sports ahead of summer takeover.

CHICAGO and KISSIMMEE, Fla. – April 14, 2025 – Levy, the leading hospitality brand in sports and entertainment, will become the new food and beverage operator at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort beginning this summer, kicking off with refreshed menus crafted by Levy chefs across the 220-acre complex. Levy will also bring a new dining concept and freshly-prepared grab-and-go offerings to the flagship ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill later in the year.

“ESPN Wide World of Sports is an iconic venue, one that so many have grown up either visiting or having seen on TV,” said Andy Lansing, CEO of Levy. “We’re excited to play a role in the next chapter of this special place as we build on our longstanding relationship with Disney Experiences to create a winning experience for all guests – competitors, coaches and spectators.”

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is the premier destination for youth and amateur sports competitions, from the Youth Flag Football World Championships and Cheerleading Worlds to Disney Soccer events and college basketball tournaments, among many others. The complex has hosted major sports events over the years, including the Special Olympics USA Games, the NFL Pro Bowl Week activities, the Invictus Games and the Department of Defense Warrior Games, as well as marquee competitions across multiple professional sports.

Levy serves guests at a league-leading network of 300+ venues, including major stadiums, arenas, ballparks, college sports venues, and music and live entertainment venues. Fans know Levy as the team behind world-class hospitality at iconic events like Kentucky Derby, Super Bowls, All-Star Games, the US Open Tennis Championships, and the College World Series, as well as music festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach – two jewel events that are part of Levy’s fast-growing music and live entertainment portfolio. Levy also runs award-winning restaurants, including two located in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort – Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian.

Look for more news about food and beverage offerings at ESPN Wide World of Sports over the coming months.</p>

About Levy:
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Levy has twice been named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and has been honored by Forbes as a Best Large Employer, Best Employer for Diversity, and Best Employer for Women. Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters and music festivals, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games. For more, visit levyrestaurants.com or follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram, and X.

About ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex:
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is where sports dreams come true for athletes and fans of all ages. Located at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the complex is the home of a variety of events including Disney Soccer and Disney Spring Training and has accommodated 70 different sports featuring athletes from 70 different countries since opening in 1997. Designed to provide professional, amateur and youth athletes with experiences synonymous with the names Disney and ESPN, the 220-acre facility features multiple competition venues, including 16 baseball/softball fields; a 9,500-seat stadium; a state-of-the-art indoor arena and two versatile field houses for basketball, volleyball, esports and other indoor sports; and 17 multi-purpose fields for outdoor sports including soccer, football and field hockey. The complex includes a professional production center that produces content for global distribution on the Disney family of networks. For more information, visit DisneyConnect.com for news releases, photos and videos.