Hey there, Jamie! Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney - we're so glad you're here! As a dance mom with plenty of experience traveling to competitions at
Walt Disney World Resort, I'm happy to help with your question. Let's get right to it!
The UDA College Nationals are such a fun event, featuring talented teams from all over the world dancing their hearts out at the
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. It's a great location, with several different venues all running at once - so you can move between the different buildings throughout the day to catch all of your favorite teams!
I'm happy to report that you absolutely can purchase single-day tickets for the competition. These will be available directly through Varsity Spirit, the event organizers. According to the most recent email communication that was sent out to teams, the link for tickets will be live on or around January 2, and you can access this through the
event website. Spectators are required to purchase tickets online in advance - when we attended the high school dance team nationals earlier this year, you could not get walk-up tickets. The tickets are linked to a specific day, so just be sure you select the day that you're planning to visit!
A couple of additional tips for your trip to ESPN - first, there is no Walt Disney World transportation from the on-property hotels to the complex. There is plenty of complimentary parking, and it's also easy to take rideshare to and from the venue. The drop-off and pickup locations are located near the
AdventHealth Arena and are clearly marked.
There are also great food options ranging from snacks to full meals, so you don't have to worry about leaving the complex and missing a minute of the action! The Joffrey's Coffee location by the State Farm Field House is great for a midday caffeine boost, and I love to check out the food trucks that are usually onsite during events at the complex. You'll also find water bottle filling stations all around, so definitely bring a reusable bottle!
Jamie, I hope this information is helpful so you can enjoy the action at Nationals next month! It's going to be such an incredible event. If our planDisney team can help with any other questions about ESPN or Walt Disney World, please reach out anytime!
Go Team!
Susan