Disney4me Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 This post is part of the DFB #OnTheList series, where we feature eats you’ve GOT to have while you’re at Disney! Let us know what’s on YOUR Disney Food Bucket List @DisneyFoodBlog #OnTheList! A riddle to ponder: What’s chock full of frozen pineapple-y goodness, available in both Walt Disney World AND Disneyland, and is #OnTheList?Why, it’s none other than the DOLE WHIP!!Dole Whip!It’s pretty much impossible to consider iconic Disney snacks and NOT think of this pineapple soft-serve treat. Of course, HOW you eat it depends on WHERE you buy it, so join us on a tour of both coasts to find out where you can go to knock this one off your Disney Dining Bucket List!Disneyland’s Tiki Juice BarThe Tiki Juice Bar is Numero Uno on my list of spots to grab your Dole Whip!Tiki Juice Bar in DisneylandThe menu is as simple as it gets: your options are simply Pineapple Dole Whip in a cup, or in Float form (served in a generous pour of Dole Pineapple Juice).Dole Whip Float!But here’s the key difference from every other Dole Whip location we’re about to visit: if you order a Dole Whip Float at the Tiki Juice Bar, it comes garnished with a cherry and a teeny-tiny “hey, you’re on vacation” drink umbrella!Dole Whip Float at Disneyland’s Tiki Juice BarMega style points to you, Tiki Juice Bar!Magic Kingdom’s Aloha IsleNo less synonymous with Dole Whip is Disney World’s Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland.Aloha IsleAloha Isle has seen its fair share of change in the past year. Not only did it switch locations with Sunshine Tree Terrace to help make way for the upcoming Jungle Cruise-themed Skipper Canteen, but this spot — which previously served up flavor variations of Dole Whip (orange and vanilla, which could be ordered on their own or swirled with the signature pineapple) — currently offers only Pineapple Dole Whip in cup or Float form like its west coast counterpart.Aloha Isle MenuStill, if you’re after a Dole Whip in Disney World, Aloha Isla remains the number one place to get it.Dole Whip Float at Aloha IsleAnd the tropical deliciousness of all that pineapple — thankfully — hasn’t changed in the slightest.Disney World’s Polynesian Village ResortWhile Dole Whip is not a recent addition to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the Pineapple Lanai — current home to Dole Whip at the Polynesian — has only existed there since late August 2014. (Happy Anniversary, PL!)Pineapple Lanai signIt used to be that Captain Cook’s was THE location to enjoy your Dole Whip at the Poly. This Counter Service location is one of the few Resort restaurants open 24 hours… which meant 24-hour access to Dole Whip! Not only that, but the self-serve machine allowed for a build-your-own Dole Whip (which many DFB Readers took to amazing heights!).Captain Cook’s, however, closed for a refurbishment as part of the major Polynesian Resort refurbishment throughout 2014. When it reopened, it returned without Dole Whip. Though 24-hour access and self-serve options were lost, the opportunity to order Dole Whip Floats were gained with the addition of Pineapple Lanai.Pineapple LanaiOne last fact: Pineapple Lanai is currently the only place where you can enjoy a vanilla swirl with your pineapple soft-serve! This combo adds some extra creaminess to cut the tart of the pineapple, for those who find the all-pineapple a bit overwhelming.Pineapple and Vanilla Swirl Dole WhipThe Polynesian remains the sole Disney World Resort to serve Dole Whip. However, the Pineapple Lanai is not the only place at the Poly you can enjoy it… technically. You see, Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace at the Polynesian serves up a pretty incredible drink for Dole Whip diehards, and it’s called the Spikey Pineapple.Spikey Pineapple menu descriptionIt’s Barbancourt Pango Rhum blended with a sippable version of Dole Whip. And it just might be my current favorite version!Spikey PineappleI call it a “vacation in a glass.” Animal Kingdom’s Tamu Tamu RefreshmentsNow, for MANY years, Magic Kingdom and the Polynesian were the only spots in Disney World where you could enjoy this signature treat year-round. But all that changed when Pineapple soft-serve (we were assured it was still provided by Dole) showed up on the menu at Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Animal Kingdom’s Africa!Tamu Tamu RefreshmentsTamu Tamu menuIt should be noted this was not the first time Dole Whip appeared in other Disney World parks. “Spiked” Dole Whips became a huge (HUGE!) hit when they made their debut (well, their legal debut) at Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival in 2013. That’s right — at the Pineapple Promenade, guests had the option of topping their Dole Whip for the very first time… with RUM.Dole Whip with Spiced Rum at the 2013 Epcot Flower and Garden FestivalSiesta Key Spiced Rum, to be exact. But subsequent Festival offerings have included different “spiked” variations including Orange Dole Whip with Crème de Cacao White at the 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, a choice of Myer’s Dark Rum or Parrot Bay Coconut Rum at the 2014 Flower & Garden Festival, and Sammy’s Beach Bar Red Head Macadamia Nut Flavored Rum for 2015… the options continue to grow!In fact, the “with rum” versions have made such a splash throughout the Festivals, you can enjoy them at Animal Kingdom full time. Dark and Coconut Rum versions are available for choosing.Pineapple soft-serve with Coconut RumAt this time, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the only other Disney World park where you can find Dole Whip as part of the regular menu.So, how about you? When and where is the last time YOU enjoyed a Disney Dole Whip? And if you haven’t… well, what are you waiting for?! Make sure you put it #OnTheList for your next trip to Disney World or Disneyland!Will you be adding the Dole Whip to your Disney Food Bucket List? Let us know with a comment below!What’s On YOUR Disney Food Bucket List?Dole Whip is featured on the DFB Disney Food Bucket List — #OnTheList! Check out the list for more must-eats, and tweet, instagram, and Facebook your Disney Food Bucket List items @DisneyFoodBlog with #OnTheList!Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:Reader Question: Is Dole Whip Vegan and Gluten Free? News! Dole Whip Arriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Dining Classic: Dole Whip Float at Magic Kingdom’s Aloha Isle View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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