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

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. Daily Recap (9/9/25)Walt Disney WorldDisneyland ResortDisney Store MerchandiseUniversal Orlando ResortEntertainment and MediaWDW News TodayWalt Disney WorldMagic KingdomThe themed faux leather menus of The Beak and Barrel at Magic Kingdom have been replaced with plastic menus. A reimagined dessert party at Magic Kingdom features treats inspired by the lands of the park, and the food stations that have been set up match as well. It appears one major piece of the former Rivers of America at Disney World is now gone as crews continue to demolish the area that will become the future Piston Peak....