The NBA Experience at Disney Springs is now permanently closed

Date:

The NBA Experience at Disney Springs will not reopen and is now permanently closed. Disney has said the decision won’t impact their relationship with the NBA and they’ll announce what’s planned for the location in the future.

The NBA Experience opened in Summer 2019 and gave guests a chance to live out their basketball dreams. Guests could participate in 13 activities, including dribbling, shooting and dunking.

Unfortunately, the NBA Experience was almost immediately a miss among Disney visitors. Attendance was considered “shockingly low” and cast members started receiving free admission to visit. NBA Experience cast members were spotted around Disney Springs trying to drum up interest. The location never reopened after Disney Springs closed due to the pandemic. Even the fully-stocked gift shop remained closed.

NBA Experience replaced the beloved, yet dated, Disney Quest. The concept always felt like a gamble due to its niche target (basketball fans), price ($39 for ages 10+) and generally weak concept. Do Walt Disney World guests really want to pay $39 per person to dribble a basketball? Apparently not.

We hope Disney’s next plan for the location appeals to more guests.

This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Thanks for the support!

Popular Disney Merch

Stitch 'Not Today' T-shirt
This Stitch t-shirt is available in several colors and styles.
LEFO set of Hei Hei from Moana.
LEGO Heihei from Moana with over 500 pieces.
Stitch 'Not Today' T-shirt
This Stitch t-shirt is available in several colors and styles.
David
David
David is a Disney travel expert who created Notes from Neverland in 2018 after visiting Disney theme parks countless times. Previously, David spent way too much time writing about sports, and was featured in Sports Illustrated, MSN, Yahoo!, and in many other publications. Learn more or contact us.
Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Follow Us!

Buy the official Disney Parks cookbook and make your favorite items and drinks at home! spot_img
Official Disney Parks Cookbook
Own the official Disney Parks Cookbok!
spot_img

Related articles

Recipe for Reggie’s Revenge Cocktail at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar is an Indiana Jones themed destination for fun cocktails and unique bites at Disney Springs. One of our favorite cocktails...

Special Valentine’s Day Items at Disney Springs Restaurants

Several restaurants at Disney Springs are offering special menu items to celebrate Valentine's Day. These specials are running for a limited time in February,...

New Happy Hour Launches at The Edison at Disney Springs

The Edison at Disney Springs has introduced a new happy hour that will run Sunday through Friday between 3pm and 6pm. The Edison's happy...

‘Disney Dreams That Soar’ Drone Show Ends, What’s Next?

The Disney Dreams That Soar drone show at Disney Springs had its final show on September 2, 2024. The show, which featured 800 drones,...