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A Must Try at Disney World: Dole Whip

If you’re a Disney World regular, this delicious drink/dessert/snack needs no introduction.

It’s the first thing we head for once we walk through Magic Kingdom‘s gates.

Not a ride, not a show or a character meet. It’s all about this $5 Pineapple Float found in Adventureland. Many just refer to it as “Dole Whip Float”.

What Is Dole Whip Anyways?

Yes, I asked myself that very same question back in 2007 during my first babymoon at Disney World. Why were people in forums and blogs going gaga over soft serve ice cream?

One scoop of the ice cream and pineapple juice and I became a Dole Whip fanatic too. All it took was 3 seconds and I was in love!

Dole Whip is a non-dairy soft serve frozen dessert and is available in 3 flavors at Aloha Isle inside Magic Kingdom – vanilla, citrus swirl (orange and vanilla) and pineapple.

We are a family of Pineapple Dole Whip devotees so we can’t comment about the other two flavors.

Judging from what we see others usually eating, we are one of many pineapple Dole Whip fans. If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, you can redeem 1 snack credit for a Dole Whip or Dole Whip Float.

Where To Find Dole Whip Off Hours

Pineapple Dole Whip fans or soon-to-be fans can head on over to Captain Cook’s at Polynesian Resort (their food court styled restaurant) to get their fill of pineapple-y goodness after Magic Kingdom closes down for the night.

There’s a self serve machine there and you can build a Dole Whip ice cream tower as high as want. Without having it fall out of the plastic bowl cast members at the checkout counter give you, that is.

For less than $3 (or a snack credit if on the Disney Dining Plan), you can have pineapple soft serve any day of the week!

Have you tried Dole Whip before? Are you a Dole Whip Float fan or do you just prefer soft serve on its own?

Cheryl - Kids On A Plane: Cheryl daydreams about exploring the world with her family often and will travel for good food, lattes and theme park rides that don't require her to go too high in the sky. She's afraid of heights!

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  • I just posted on my blog last Saturday, claiming the Dole Whip Float (pineapple all the way, baby) as my Disney Indulgence. I refuse to make a trip to Disney without it. On our most recent trip, I had my Dole Whip Float in the Magic Kingdom. Then, later in the week, I enjoyed a little "extra" by getting just the soft-serve at Captain Cook's. I prefer the float, but it was a nice little pick-me-up.

    • I prefer the float as well but the soft serve alone isn't a bad substitute :) It'd be dangerous if we stayed at Polynesian the entire vacation - I'd be having Pineapple Dole Whip for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • We LOVE Dole Whips! ANd like you, pineapple is MY favorite as well. I have tried the orange with pineapple juice and it just didn't cut it like the pineapple with pineapple does! Your post makes me want another one! Only 127 days 'til we're back a day and can get one!!

    • Note to self, forget being adventurous when it comes to Dole Whip - stick to the classic! Thanks for the tip Ashley.

  • I am more of a fan of the float then the regular Dole Whip.I just had one again on our last trip. So yummy! It's both a treat and a drink!

  • My sister in law is headed to Disney World next week - I shared this post with her so she can read about it as well as all of your other Disney World postings. Thanks for recapping your visit.

  • I'd never even heard of this until earlier this week when I saw it pinned on Pinterest. It must be a sign. :) Seriously, I love pineapple. I think I'll track this treat down next time I'm at Disney.

  • I've never even been to Disney so first things first...I'll need to plan a trip there. Secondly, I'll get right on this and I'll issue a report at once. :)

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