Banana Ball Brings Its Unique Brand of Baseball Entertainment to Walt Disney World

Janine Kiray — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:56:26 +0000

If you’ve never experienced Banana Ball before, imagine combining baseball, a concert, a comedy show, and a fan festival into one event. That’s essentially what arrived at Walt Disney World this week as the Party Animals and Loco Beach Coconuts took over the resort ahead of their games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Before stepping onto the field, both teams spent time exploring Walt…

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Disney Cast Members Keep ESPN Wide World of Sports Game Ready Year-Round

Janine Kiray — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:53:49 +0000

Behind every championship game, youth tournament, and massive sporting event at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, there’s a Disney cast member helping make it happen. A new behind-the-scenes look from Walt Disney World Resort highlights the Sportscape team responsible for maintaining more than 30 athletic fields across the massive 260+ acre sports complex. And honestly, it’s one of those jobs…

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Disney Reveals Massive Carousel of Progress Overhaul Coming in 2027

Janine Kiray — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:36:24 +0000

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is getting one of its biggest transformations in decades, and honestly, this feels like one of the most ambitious updates Disney has attempted for a classic attraction in a very long time. Disney has officially announced major changes coming to the beloved Magic Kingdom attraction, including: The attraction will temporarily close beginning July 6…

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Gatorland Opens New Guzzlin’ Gator Beverage Barn With Exclusive Craft Beer

Janine Kiray — Tue, 26 May 2026 01:43:15 +0000

Gatorland is officially getting into the craft beer game with the opening of its brand-new Guzzlin’ Gator Beverage Barn and honestly, it feels like one of those additions that just makes sense for the park. Opening today, the new beverage location introduces Grinnin’ Gator Lager, an exclusive collaboration between Gatorland and local favorite Crooked Can Brewing Company.

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REVIEW – The Mandalorian & Grogu Updates Arrive at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Clint Gamache — Sat, 23 May 2026 15:43:08 +0000

The launch of the new The Mandalorian and Grogu mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run marks the most significant update to the attraction since its opening. By migrating the ride’s engine to Unreal Engine 5 and introducing branching mission paths, Imagineering has transformed a static ride into a highly replayable interactive experience. The core of the update is player agency.

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