We’ve already started planning our Disney World trips for 2027, and it’s time to get those calendars out again, because a beloved event is returning next year!
Banana Ball crowd!
If you’ve been following the Disney Food Blog for a while, you know how much we love the Savanah Bananas (Jackson Olsen is basically AJ’s little brother), so you can imagine how much we freaked out when we heard that Banana Ball is returning to Disney World in 2027. Who’s ready for some more Banana Ball?! That’s rhetorical — we know you are!
The Banana Ball schedule has finally announced its 2027 schedule, and it includes the Banana Ball Open, which is a four-game experience taking place on April 15th-18th. During the Banana Ball Open, all six teams will compete head-to-head at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World. We had a blast at Banana Ball at Disney World when it first came, and we’re so excited to see it return, and this time with such a big event for the league!
Such a fun game!
This is the second time that Banana Ball has come to Disney World. Disney World hosted two Banana Ball games earlier in the year this year. It’s such a fun game, and we couldn’t recommend it enough. If you’re interested in seeing the Banana Ball Open in 2027, you can enter the ticket lottery right now through October 31st. All you have to do is head to the BananaBall.com website. Tickets aren’t that bad, starting at $35 per person.
Party Animals on the field!
If you’ve never seen a Banana Ball game, this isn’t your usual baseball game. It’s a whole different fun-filled twist on the traditional game, with a whole bunch of wacky rules. Rules like getting ejected for bunting (because “bunting sucks”), sprinting after four balls before every defensive player on the field touches the ball, and a team sending any hitter in the lineup to bat in any spot one time in the game. Those are only a few of the MANY wonky rules.
It’s time for Banana Ball!
To get to the game, you will have to pre-purchase parking. There is also the option to take a Minnie Van, as the service provides transportation to and from select locations within Walt Disney World Resort, including ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Prices vary based on distance traveled.
Banana Ball!
It’s a good day to be a Banana Ball fan, because the news doesn’t end there. There’s also a new Banana Ball documentary coming to Disney+ and Hulu in the fall of 2027. The documentary follows the origin of Banana Ball from Savannah, Georgia. It starts with its beginnings 10 years ago and how it’s become what it is today. It will feature inside stories, personalities, and the community behind the sports sensation.
Banana Ball!
The film is directed by David Beilinson and produced by Connor Schell’s Words + Pictures, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul’s Ampersand. The documentary will feature 11 original songs from Pasek & Paul, with additional songwriters Ashley Gorley, Cal Shapiro, Ben Johnson, Adam Yaron, Jake Sinclair, Brandon Bomer, Jarius Jones, and Jesse Cole.
Banana Ball!
As Banana Ball fans, we’re always keeping an eye out for what they’re going to do with Disney. So, if you’re a fan or you just want to stay up to date on all the latest Disney news and updates, make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog!
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