Disneyland has revealed more details about the second annual Savannah Bananas Day happening on March 26, less than a week away. The viral baseball entertainment phenomenon is returning with an expanded experience across both parks.
What’s New for 2026
Last year’s inaugural event was limited to a single park. This year, the Savannah Bananas experience extends to:
- Disneyland Park
- Disney California Adventure
- Downtown Disney District
The Indianapolis Clowns, one of the newest Banana Ball Championship League teams, will join the Savannah Bananas for the one-day celebration.
Disneyland Park Schedule
10:00 a.m. – Sleeping Beauty Castle Performance:
- Singing and dancing
- Mickey Mouse and friends appearances
- Centerpiece show at Disney’s most iconic location
12:30 p.m. – Savannah Bananas Cavalcade:
- Players parade through Disneyland Park
- Shimmy, shake, and strut along parade route
- Allows guests throughout the park to see the team
Disney California Adventure Schedule
1:30 p.m. – World of Color Viewing Area Show:
- High-energy performance in Paradise Gardens Park
- Large gathering space for substantial crowds
- Promises surprises and unexpected moments
Meet and Greet (Virtual Queue Required)
Players will meet guests at Hyperion Theater Courtyard, but access requires virtual queue and wristband.
How to Secure a Spot:
- Join virtual queue through Disneyland app at 9:00 a.m. PT sharp
- Must have Disney California Adventure reservation (one-park or Park Hopper ticket)
- Receive boarding group assignment
- Get push notification when group is called
- Scan ticket to pick up wristband
- Return at 2:15 p.m. for meet and greet
Timing Tip: Join the virtual queue immediately at 9:00 a.m. Boarding groups will fill quickly.
Downtown Disney District Activities (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Merchandise Pop-Up:
- T-shirts, hats, novelties, gift items
- Exclusive Savannah Bananas Disney tee
- Collectible lapel pin (created specially for this event)
- Home Run Pop-Up Card available at Lovepop through March 31
Entertainment:
- DJ playing upbeat music at Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
- Festival atmosphere throughout the district
- No park ticket required for Downtown Disney activities
Banana-Themed Food and Beverages at Disneyland
Many items available year-round, not just event day:
Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree (Disneyland):
- Banana pudding with whipped cream, crushed wafer cookies, dulce de leche, toffee
- Available through mobile order
Wine Country Trattoria (Disney California Adventure):
- Banana brûlée tart (vanilla tart, brûléed bananas, banana-coconut whipped cream)
- Frozen banana mudslide cocktail (vanilla vodka, Kahlua, Baileys, banana liqueur)
- Reservations highly recommended
Cappuccino Cart (San Fransokyo Square):
- Banana cold foam add-on for any drink
Throughout Both Parks:
- Frozen bananas dipped in chocolate (outdoor vending carts)
- Whole bananas (fruit carts)
About Banana Ball
The Savannah Bananas are known as “The Greatest Show in Sports,” prioritizing entertainment over traditional competition.
Unconventional Rules:
- Fan catching foul ball = out
- Players can steal first base
- Choreographed in-game dancing
- Epic scoring celebrations
- Hilarious antics throughout games
Other Banana Ball Championship League Teams:
- Party Animals
- Firefighters
- Texas Tailgaters
- Loco Beach Coconuts
- Indianapolis Clowns
Walt Disney World Connection
For the first time, Banana Ball is also coming to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort on May 29-30, 2026. The Loco Beach Coconuts and Party Animals will face off at The Stadium.
Why This Partnership Works
The Savannah Bananas’ approach to baseball as spectacle aligns naturally with Disney’s entertainment-first philosophy. The second-year return with expanded presence suggests the 2025 event delivered sufficient guest satisfaction to justify increased investment.
Planning Disneyland Tips
- Download Disneyland app before March 26
- Set 9:00 a.m. alarm for virtual queue
- Make Wine Country Trattoria reservations in advance
- Arrive early for Sleeping Beauty Castle performance
- Consider Park Hopper ticket to experience both parks’ offerings
With performances, cavalcades, meet-and-greets, exclusive merchandise, and banana-themed food across the resort, Savannah Bananas Day offers unique entertainment unavailable on typical park days.
