The Tantalizing Allure of Dole Whip (and Where to Find it) at Walt Disney World
Dole Whip. I think we’ve all heard of it. It’s one of the most beloved snacks at Walt Disney World. It’s light and refreshing and the perfect treat for a hot and humid day at the parks. It’s easy to see why so many love it and why its popularity has grown so immensely over the years. It’s a true cult classic and luckily so easily found across all parks (with the exception of Hollywood Studios) and at a multitude of resorts.
Is Dole Whip one of your must-have snacks when you visit Walt Disney World?
What is Dole Whip?
Dole Whip is a dairy-free soft serve frozen pineapple treat. It is served in a cup with either Dole Whip Pineapple or Dole Whip Pineapple and Vanilla Swirl. Some opt for the Dole Whip Float, a decadent treat similar to a root beer float except with pineapple and vanilla soft-serve mixed with pineapple juice.
Select locations (except in Magic Kingdom) will even serve the Dole Whip treat with alcohol. YUM!! Sign me up!
History of Dole Whip and Disney
Ever wonder where the obsession with Dole Whip even started? How did it even get to Walt Disney World?
The relationship between Dole Packaged Foods and Disney spans more than 45 years, starting in 1976 with the sponsorship of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland Park. Dole Whip (originally called Dole Pineapple Whip, but now just called Dole Whip) was created in 1984 and debuted at Aloha Isle at Magic Kingdom Park that same year. And the rest they say, is history!
Where Can You Find Dole Whip at Walt Disney World?
Lucky for anyone who loves Dole Whip, it can be found at a variety of locations at the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Many locations even offer Mobile Ordering through the My Disney Experience app so you can plan ahead, order your favorite treat, and pick it up when ready! It can’t get any more convenient than that.
Let’s take a look at all the spots you can stop and grab this tasty snack and what is currently being offered on the menu!
- Aloha Isle – Adventureland, Magic Kingdom
- Pineapple Dole Whip Cup
- Pineapple Dole Whip Float – Pineapple Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
- Sunshine Tree Terrace – Adventureland, Magic Kingdom
- Dole Whip orange
- Orange Cream Cup – Dole Whip orange and vanilla soft-serve
- I Lava You Float – Dole Whip orange topped with Fanta Strawberry and red passion fruit syrup topped with popping candy
- Refreshment Port or Pineapple Promenade – International Flower & Garden Festival, EPCOT
- Assorted variety of Dole Whip choices during festivals
- Tamu Tamu Refreshments – Africa, Animal Kingdom
- Pineapple Dole Whip Cup
- Pineapple Dole Whip Float – Pineapple Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
- Pineapple Dole Whip topped with coconut rum
- Simba Sunset – Pineapple Dole Whip topped with flavored syrups (watermelon, strawberry, and coconut)
- King’s Cooler – Pineapple Dole Whip topped with coconut rum and flavored syrups (watermelon, strawberry, and coconut)
- Marketplace Snacks – Marketplace, Disney Springs
- Pineapple Dole Whip Cup
- Trilo-Bites – DinoLand U.S.A., Animal Kingdom
- Trilo-Bites Twist – Dole Whip orange with vanilla soft-serve
- Pineapple Lanai – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Pineapple Dole Whip (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
- Dole Whip lemon, lime, strawberry, raspberry, and mango (rotates as “Today’s Flavors”)
- Pineapple Dole Whip topped with coconut rum
- Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – Disney’s Polynesian Resort
- Spikey Pineapple – Barbancourt Pango Rhum blended with Pineapple Soft-serve
- Barefoot Pool Bar & Oasis Pool Bar – Disney’s Polynesian Resort
- Frosty Pineapple – Pineapple Dole Whip blended with rum
- Frozen Margarita Dole Whip lime blended with tequila blended and chili-lime seasoning
- Typhoon Lagoon
- Pineapple Dole Whip Cup
- Everything Pop Food Court – Disney’s POP Century
- Pineapple Dole Whip Cup
- Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas – Disney’s Boardwalk Hotel
- Pineapple Dole Whip Smoothie – Captain’s Seaside Sensation – DOLE Whip Pineapple Smoothie with Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
- Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar – All Star Movies Resort
- Pineapple Dole Whip Smoothie
But, what if you can’t get to Walt Disney World anytime soon? I know that it’s been difficult the last couple of years and some maybe still waiting to travel but are missing their beloved Pineapple Dole Whip! Don’t fear! There is a solution.
Create your very own copycat version at home. The ingredients are slightly different (we add rum), but it tastes divine and it’s worth making.
You can have your very own adult version of this delightful concoction right at home!! Give this super simple recipe a try!
Rum Infused Dole Whip
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Zipper storage bag
- 1 Kitchen Scissors
- 3 Glasses
Ingredients
- 5 cups pineapple chunks, frozen
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup rum (I prefer dark rum but coconut rum would taste equally as good.)
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- pineapple slices and maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Put the frozen pineapple, coconut milk, rum, and sweetened condensed milk into a blender.
- Process the ingredients in the blender until thoroughly combined. Note: It should be the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
- Pour the contents of the blender into a plastic zipper storage bag and then seal.
- Using kitchen scissors, cut one corner of the zipper storage bag.
- Pipe the mixture into glasses and then garnish with pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries.
- Enjoy!
Cover and Recipe Images
Photo: MouseEars TV Creative Team
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