Banana Ball Coming to Disney World in 2026

[MisterPenguin]

Banana Ball Coming to Disney World in 2026: What to Know - Disney Parks Blog

Slip on those dancing shoes, grab your glove, and get ready to suit up in your most a-peeling attire – Banana Ball is coming to Walt Disney World in 2026! Announced live on ESPN2, ESPN+, Disney+, and the Banana Ball YouTube channel, the Banana Ball City Selection Show revealed the dates and...

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[TheMaxRebo]

I think I am the only person who doesn't enjoy Banana Ball ...

.... And no, I am not fun at parties

 

[MisterPenguin]

I think I am the only person who doesn't enjoy Banana Ball ...

.... And no, I am not fun at parties

I bet you hated the Harlem Globetrotters, too!!!

And Air Bud.

 

[Comped]

I think I am the only person who doesn't enjoy Banana Ball ...

.... And no, I am not fun at parties

It makes yern for the missed opportunity that was Orlando getting the Rays. They probably would have played in this stadium for a while, and it would have been a fascinating experience.

This is not even close.

 

[Ayla]

I think I am the only person who doesn't enjoy Banana Ball ...

.... And no, I am not fun at parties

I am a huge baseball fan. I despise whatever banana "ball" is. It's obnoxious.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I bet you hated the Harlem Globetrotters, too!!!

And Air Bud.

Well I certainly don't think the Air Bud franchise needed the 14 films it currently has!

 

[Biff215]

Banana Ball may not be liked by baseball purists but it is helping to draw young fans to the sport, that’s undeniable and desperately needed.

I just hope fans realize the actual Savannah Bananas will not be playing in these games that are an extension of the original. Shouldn’t be an issue though, the baseball is secondary to the entertainment which is essentially what minor league baseball has always been anyway.

Also good to see the baseball stadium getting some use by a big crowd. It’s a crime that they don’t host spring training or a minor league team anymore.

 

[Basil of Baker Street]

I just hope fans realize the actual Savannah Bananas will not be playing in these games

So Disney get the Banana Ball "B" league.

I also wish Orlando had a MLB team. I've pondered the idea to go watch the Magic but I just don't care about basketball.

 

[FigmentFan82]

This is great news! Banana Ball is such a fun and fans first experience. Their story is amazing and I hope they continue to see great success and giving fans an amazing show!

 

[wdw71fan]

it's fun, i've been to a game...

but....

This is a horrible location for a game. It's extremely popular, and the stadium at ESPN only seats 10,000. That's ridiculously low for the attendance these games see.

 

[FigmentFan82]

it's fun, i've been to a game...

but....

This is a horrible location for a game. It's extremely popular, and the stadium at ESPN only seats 10,000. That's ridiculously low for the attendance these games see.

Banana Ball will be played in a variety of ventures some larger, some smaller, for the 26 season. Their main goal is to put on a great show. WDW is a fantastic location as a destination known for fun and entertainment. And if you can’t get to see a live game they post them to their YouTube channel for free.

 

[larryz]

I weep for the sport...

 

[larryz]

it's fun, i've been to a game...

but....

This is a horrible location for a game. It's extremely popular, and the stadium at ESPN only seats 10,000. That's ridiculously low for the attendance these games see.

Guaranteed sell-outs.

 

[Notes from Neverland]

Love Banana Ball! They picked smaller stadiums for games where the newer teams are the headliner, so this spot makes sense in that regard. Still, that lottery is going to be tough to win to get a ticket.

And, this continues Disney working with the Bananas. Ironically, the Bananas and their "Fans First" mentality feels more like Disney than Disney does these days.

 

[Stupido]

Um, what is a Banana Ball?

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Um, what is a Banana Ball?

A humorous way of playing baseball..Like The Harlem Globetrotters.

 

[Ayla]

Um, what is a Banana Ball?

An obnoxious, stupid, faux "baseball game".

 

[networkpro]

it's fun, i've been to a game...

but....

This is a horrible location for a game. It's extremely popular, and the stadium at ESPN only seats 10,000. That's ridiculously low for the attendance these games see.

Grayson Stadium in Savannah's Daffin park (Home of the Bananas) only seats 5,000. It use to host minor league teams from the MLB corporation and I've spent many a evening enjoying games there.

 

[Ayla]

Love Banana Ball! They picked smaller stadiums for games where the newer teams are the headliner, so this spot makes sense in that regard. Still, that lottery is going to be tough to win to get a ticket.

And, this continues Disney working with the Bananas. Ironically, the Bananas and their "Fans First" mentality feels more like Disney than Disney does these days.

MLB and NFL stadiums are not smaller.

 

[Biff215]

it's fun, i've been to a game...

but....

This is a horrible location for a game. It's extremely popular, and the stadium at ESPN only seats 10,000. That's ridiculously low for the attendance these games see.

It’s actually pretty decent/comparable to the other venues on that list for the non-Bananas games. Will be interesting how that product is accepted after many have experienced the “pull out all the stops” stadium tour in MLB/NFL/college venues.