Banana Ball Coming to Walt Disney World: Daily Recap (10/9/25)

A Disney collage: baseball glove with coconut, man in white, two park restaurants, and a Banana Ball sign at Walt Disney World.

Banana Ball is coming to Walt Disney World in 2026, Cake Bake Shop has a special $200 Santa dinner, Gordon Ramsay is teaming up with Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney, and price increases hit California Grill at the Contemporary Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 9, 2025. … Read more

Disney Replaces Old Washed Out African Outpost Posters at EPCOT

Thatched-roof shop at EPCOT’s African Outpost with “Amani Village Traders” sign, picnic tables, and vibrant Disney-style murals.

Disney has replaced the old and washed out posters in the Refreshment Outpost (also known as the African Outpost) at EPCOT. Outpost Posters Disney updated Amani Village Traders a few years ago to become more culturally sensitive. One change Disney made was to remove tribal masks and replace them with posters. Later that year, street … Read more

REVIEW: All NEW Food and Beverage Items Available for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

A collage of four delightful dishes from the Flower & Garden Festival: loaded fries adorned with cheese and a flower, a dessert roll, funnel cake topped with whipped cream and peaches, and a colorful mixed vegetable dish in a clear cup.

The 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has officially opened. There’s an abundance of new merchandise available, new topiaries, and, of course, new food! Below you’ll find our complete reviews and rankings of all new food and beverage items, along with our review video. Florida Fresh Food: Beverages: *NEW* Conch Fritters – $6.50with Key … Read more

REVIEW: ALL Items Available at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

A vibrant collage showcases five food items celebrating the Festival of the Arts: a dessert with yellow and red layers, a purple drink, a chicken nugget with sauces, an artfully crafted seafood dish with bread, and a fish-shaped pastry on a striking blue base.

The most colorful time at EPCOT has begun, with the start of the 2025 International Festival of the Arts. While the entire park is decked out in fantastical colors, there’s plenty to see and eat with food studios located throughout. In this review, you’ll find our complete thoughts and rankings for each food and beverage … Read more

Refreshing DOLE Whip Pineapple and Cherry Swirl Available at EPCOT

A person holds a pink waffle cone with Pineapple and Cherry Swirl soft serve ice cream against a backdrop of green foliage.

We recently stopped by Refreshment Outpost in World Showcase at EPCOT to try the new DOLE Whip Pineapple and Cherry Swirl. DOLE Whip Pineapple and Cherry Swirl – $6.75 This new DOLE whip was very refreshing, especially when enjoying it in the Florida heat. The cherry flavor was unique and we loved it for the … Read more