Fan events held at Wide World of Sports ahead of Pro Bowl

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The best professional football players in the country are headed to Central Florida.

In less than a week, the NFL Pro Bowl will be at Camping World Stadium.

The game will pit all-stars from NFL teams across the country against each other.

Fan events, including free interactive activities, will be held all week at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Kissimmee.

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“It is a great immersive experience and you don't have to be a football fan. There is really, truly something for everybody out here,” Kelly Blakely, general manager of sports events at Walt Disney World said.

Fans will also get a chance to see the 88 all-stars practice up until the game on Sunday.

An official kick-off event starts Tuesday at Lake Lorna Doone, but the AFC and NFC teams will be practicing at Disney's ESPN’s Wide World of Sports.

Fans will also be able to take part in touchdown celebrations.

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“Practices for both teams will be available for fans to come out, and then a big fan festival here at Wide World of Sports, leading into the game at Camping World on Sunday," Senior VP of events NFL Peter O'Reilly said.

O’Reilly said it's the experience for fans that makes the Pro Bowl.

“That's what the Pro Bowl is about. Showcasing, having fun with 88 of the best players but also celebrating all levels of the game,” he said.

Organizers said the event is expected to sell out.

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“They can actually take a photo with the Pro Bowl trophy, which is pretty neat. There are also some dashes that they will participate in, virtual reality experiences,” Blakely said.

According to Florida Citrus Sports the Pro Bowl will bring about $40 million to the local economy.

The fan events will be held until Saturday afternoon.

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