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If you attend an Orlando Magic game at Amway Arena, you can expect the unexpected.á I donÆt know about you, but when I think of Orlando, I think of Disney World.á As I extrapolate from there, I imagine a family-friendly environment, and a tame crowd filled with retirees and tourists.
It turns out that I was wrong about a lot of presumptions about the experience of attending ...
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Opened in 2000, the BengalsÆPaul Brown Stadium is a beautiful example of what can be when its done right.á The Jungle, as fans affectionately call it, is affordable, in a great location, and has wonderful sight lines.á I think most fans would find this a great place to go see a game.
FANFARE Score: 31 (out of 35)
Food & Beverage: 4
Entering this building I had no ...
Stadium Journey’s Best Baseball Stadium: 2009 Edition
Posted: 4th November 2009 by Paul Swaney in MLB
In the first of what we hope will be an annual tradition, Stadium Journey is happy to announce its rankings for the best baseball stadium of 2009. Rankings are based on the FANFARE scoring system that takes into account Food & Beverage, Atmosphere, Neighborhood, Fans, Access, and REturn on investment. Click on the name of each stadium to see the full review.
One quick disclaimer about the list: We did not ...
Marlins’ Land Shark Stadium Is the Worst Stadium in Baseball
Posted: 28th October 2009 by Paul Swaney in MLB
This review was originally published on www.stadiumjourney.com.
When the Florida Marlins began their existence as a Major League franchise in 1993, it seemed as though the league had expanded to a perfect market. There was a diverse community of baseball lovers waiting to soak up the sun and take in a ball game.
Unfortunately, there was no baseball stadium for the team, so they became co-tenants with the Miami Dolphins in what ...
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Many long-time White Sox fans continue to refer to the park as Comiskey, but when U.S. Cellular Field is referred to as ôThe Cell,ö it conjures up images of a dark and foreboding fortress.á This image does not do the park justice.á It is a wide open structure with great sight lines and large concourses that will be enjoyed by most fans of the great sport ...
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PittsburghÆs beautiful PNC Park receives accolades as being one of the best of the 21st century ballparks.
There is no doubt that the Pirates did everything right. Location, scenery, and fitting tributes to the Pirates' rich history are all done just right. Unfortunately, whatÆs missing is the product and patrons.
The Pirates completed their 17th consecutive losing season in 2009 and have not cracked the 70-win ...
Tropicana Field Exterior
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At first glance, an enclosed baseball field in the middle of the Sunshine State would seem to be an improper way to honor the national pastime. á However, the stadium experience is much more than the playing surface and the difference between ceiling and sky.á ItÆs the appreciation for history and the surrounding neighborhood that makes Tropicana Field not only special, but ...