BAY LAKE, Fla. — The AFC-NFC Pro Bowl won’t be played until Sunday, but practices and fan activities kicked off Wednesday morning at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
A series of practices and other free fan activities are being held ahead of the National Football League’s all-star game, which will be played at Camping World Stadium.
The NFL Pro Bowl Experience allows fans to participate in interactive activates, such as running through NFL Combine-like drills, running routes, long snapping and even taking part in touchdown celebrations.
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“We also have professional practices going on Wednesday through Saturday,” said Kelly Blakely, the complex’s general manager. “That is a great chance to see some of the players in action."
In addition to watching players practice up close, fans will be able to watch high school, Pop Warner, Women’s World Football and Special Olympics football games.
Fans can also take photographs with the Pro Bowl trophy.
Read: List of Pro Bowl Week events
“This is the day we have all been waiting for: The players actually arrive,” said Faron Kelley, Disney's vice president of sports. “This event is for the NFL fan. It doesn't matter if you are six or 66, this is the place to get immersed in the NFL and football and sports."
Several other Pro Bowl events will take place in downtown Orlando. Read about them here.
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