With the 2019 ESPYS just around the corner, ESPN is once again hosting an auction to benefit The V Foundation. Fans can support this noble cause by bidding on a variety of neat packages and experiences on eBay.
What’s happening:
- The annual ESPYS auction to benefit The V Foundation is in full swing on eBay and everyone is invited to participate.
- Among this year’s items up for auction are Disney vacations and experiences, exclusive VIP sports and movie packages, one on one dining opportunities with a celebrity, and so much more.
- The best part is that 100% of the proceeds raised from the auction will go directly to The V Foundation.
- Here are 14 of our favorite auction items that are related to the Walt Disney Company:
Spend the Night in the Cinderella Castle Suite
- It's an experience that only a limited few can ever hope to have – spend a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite in Magic Kingdom Park.
- After others have left the park, you and your guests will remain in the majestic suite above the famed Castle. In addition, you’ll receive:
- Admission to 4 Theme Parks and 2 Water Parks at Walt Disney World Resort
- Air and Ground Transportation
- Lodging at a Disney Resort Hotel for 2 nights
- One Disney Gift Card with a value of $2,000.00
- VIP Tour Services for a day
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort
- This experience gives you one (1) vacation package for you and three (3) guests for five (5) nights and six (6) days at the Walt Disney World Resort, including:
- Four 6-Day Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper Plus Option
- Air and Ground Transportation
- Room accommodations
- Disney Gift Card with a value of $2,000.00
- Memory Maker Product which includes unlimited Disney PhotoPass Service photos
- Disney Character Meet and Greet with photo opportunity
- Disney Character Dining experience for four (4) persons
- Disney VIP Tour Guide for (8) hours one (1) day to be used when visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Attend the Premiere of Disney’s Frozen 2:
- From directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, and producer Peter Del Vecho, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen 2 opens in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2019.
- The film features the voices of:
- Idina Menzel
- Kristen Bell
- Jonathan Groff
- Josh Gad
- Music by songwriters:
- Kristen Anderson-Lopez
- Robert Lopez
- This experience gives you and a guest the chance to:
- Receive two (2) tickets to attend the Premiere of Disney’s Frozen 2
- Enjoy a star-studded Premiere in Hollywood in early November 2019
- Expect appearances by the voice talent, filmmakers, and other celebrity VIPs
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Exclusive, Behind the Scenes Tour of Pixar Animation Studios for 6
- To infinity and beyond! You and up to 5 guests will receive an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Pixar Animation Studios, where animation comes to life!
- Experience a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of the Studio, creator of some the most beloved animated films of all time.
- During your visit you will learn about the Studio and its philosophies, reflected in everything from the bricks that comprise the building, to the artwork our films are built on.
- Don't miss out on this incredible behind-the-scenes experience!
- This experience gives you and up to five (5) guests the chance to:
- Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Pixar Animation Studios located in Emeryville, CA
- Lunch at Pixar's Luxo Cafe
- A VIP gift basket with a fun-filled assortment of Pixar books, toys and DVDs.
- Valid for up to 6 people. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour must take place on a weekday during normal studio business hours (Monday – Friday)
Attend the Premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- Arguably the most iconic film franchises of all time, this is your chance to be a part of Star Wars history with attendance at the J.J. Abrams' 2019 premiere.
- This experience gives you and a guest the chance to:
- Receive two (2) tickets to attend the Premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- Enjoy a star-studded Premiere in Los Angeles in early December 2019
- Expect appearances by film talent, filmmakers, and other celebrity VIPs
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Experience the NBA Experience at Disney Springs
- You will enter an immersive world where all of your basketball dreams are a layup away with the all-new NBA Experience at Disney Springs.
- Inside an impressive re-creation of a modern-day basketball arena, enjoy 13 unique experiences that merge the magic of Disney with the thrills of the NBA, bringing every angle of the player experience to life.
- In addition, you’ll receive admission to the Theme Parks and Water Parks at Walt Disney World Resort.
- This experience gives you one vacation package including:
- Round trip coach airfares and ground transportation
- Room accommodations at a hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort
- 5-Day Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper Plus Option.
- Disney Gift Card with a value of $2,000.00
- Disney VIP Tour Guide for (8) hours one (1) day
- Tickets to the NBA Experience at Disney Springs
Private Lunch with Michael Strahan and a VIP Experience at Good Morning America
- Super Bowl Champion, 7x Pro Bowler, and 2x Daytime Emmy Award Winner, Michael Strahan has reached the top of his game from sports to entertainment.
- You will get the chance to sit down with one of America's most celebrated personalities and get VIP access to watch Strahan co-host Good Morning America!
- This experience gives you and a guest the chance to:
- Have a 60-minute private lunch* with Michael Strahan at a New York City restaurant
- One pair of VIP tickets to Good Morning America the same day as the lunch
*Date to be mutually agreed upon by winner and Michael Strahan, based on his availability
- Join ESPN's VIPs at the ESPYS!
- The ESPYS recognize the biggest names and best moments of the year in sports in a larger-than-life awards show. The emotional highlights of the evening are the annual recognition for the men and women who make a difference both on and off the field with:
- Arthur Ashe Courage Award
- Jimmy V Perseverance Award
- Pat Tillman Award for Service
- This experience gives you and a guest the chance to:
- Attend the 2020 ESPYS at The Microsoft Theater at LA Live
- Tickets to walk the pre-show Red Carpet alongside honorees and guests
- Tickets to attend the 2020 ESPYS
- Tickets to attend the ESPYS post-show party
- Take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes VIP tour of the ESPYS production compound
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- It's the biggest pre-game party in all of college football.
- The whole nation gets ready for the game with College GameDay! Attend college football's longest running and most celebrated pregame show! This experience gives you and a guest the chance to:
- Attend a College GameDay game of your choice during the 2019 Regular Season
- Receive two (2) VIP backstage passes during the show
- Observe the show behind-the-scenes in ESPN's production truck
- Meet & Greet and autographs with ESPN College Game Day talent
- Group photo on the College GameDay set with ESPN talent
- Receive two (2) tickets to the game following the live broadcast
10-Day National Geographic Expedition to Galapagos
- Ignite your inner explorer and hop aboard a National Geographic Expedition to Galapagos!
- Accompanying each expedition is a diverse team of experts who will share their knowledge and insights into the wildlife, landscape and local culture.
- This experience gives you and a guest the chance to:
- Take a 10-Day, 9-Night Cruise for Two aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II or the National Geographic Islander to the Galapagos Islands
- Experience up-close encounters with unique species
- Join naturalists on interpretive island walks to learn about Galápagos wildlife
- Meet endangered Galápagos giant tortoises at a National Geographic–supported captive breeding program
- Cruise departs from and returns to Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Trip includes rooming accommodations for one room (double-occupancy) for 9 nights
*Trip must be booked before November 1, 2019. *Trip must be taken before December 31, 2020.
First Take: Be a Producer for a Day
- This is your shot to be a First Take insider!
- See what it takes to bring one of ESPN's highest-rated television shows to life with behind-the-scenes access to all of the production elements that make it possible to go to-air.
- SO, sharpen up your skills and be ready to go to work, because SAS, Max and Molly will be counting on you!
- This experience gives you and a guest the chance to:
- Shadow the producers and show team of ESPN's First Take at the South Street Seaport Studios
- Behind the scenes tour of ESPN's South Street Seaport Studios
- Sit in on show planning meetings and live broadcast of First Take
- Take your photo on the First Take set with Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim
FX Premiere and After-Party Experience
- Walk alongside the celebrities at a Red Carpet Premiere of one of FX's biggest shows!
- That's not all, you will get exclusive access to the highly coveted after-party to take in the fun with all of the show's stars and producers!
- This experience gives you and a guest the chance to:
- Two (2) Tickets to attend an FX premiere and after-party, of the donor's choosing
- Opportunity to meet some of the show's cast OR receive signed memorabilia
Jimmy Kimmel Live! Green Room Access and Show Tickets
- He is the funniest voice of late night talk! Now is your shot to go behind-the-scenes at Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- This experience gives you and a guest the chance to:
- Receive two (2) tickets to a live taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Get Access to the Green Room
Dancing with the Stars: One Private Dancing Lesson for Two
- On Monday nights, everyone wants to Dance!
- Now is your shot to get a personalized dance lesson from one of the stars of the show.
- You can't get this access anywhere else. So get your partner and dancing shoes ready, because need to be at the top of your game to keep up.
- This experience gives you and a guest the chance to:
- One (1) Private Dancing Lesson for Two with a DWTS Talent
Tune in:
- The ESPYS will be broadcast live on ABC on Wednesday, July 10, at 8 pm ET from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
- Acclaimed actor and comedian Tracy Morgan will serve as the host for this evening. Morgan will be joined by top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports.
About The V Foundation:
- The V Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to saving lives by helping to find a cure for cancer.
- The V Foundation seeks to make a difference by generating broad-based support for cancer research and by creating an urgent awareness among all Americans of the importance of the war against cancer.
- The V Foundation performs these dual roles through advocacy, education, fundraising and philanthropy.