by Donald Wood
Last updated: 11:46 AM ET, Tue August 17, 2021
Officials from the Walt Disney World Resort informed employees that The NBA Experience at Disney Springs would permanently be closed.
According to Nexstar's Scott Gustin, Disney said it reached a mutual decision with the NBA regarding the closure of the attraction. The relationship between the theme park and the league, as well as the Orlando Magic, was not impacted by the closure.
As for what will eventually replace The NBA Experience, officials said the future of the location would be revealed at a later date. The attraction opened in August 2019 and featured 13 interactive elements and hands-on activities across 44,000 square feet and two floors.
The decision comes days after Disney announced its parks, experiences and products division reported a third-quarter profit, the company's first recorded profit since the coronavirus pandemic essentially shut down the travel industry.
Last month, the theme park company revealed all employees and guests aged two years old and up at Disneyland and Disney World would be required to wear facial coverings in all indoor venues.
As for what's happening at Disney World right now, Main Street, U.S.A. is looking a little different as Magic Kingdom and the rest of Walt Disney World Resort begin to welcome the Fall holiday season.
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