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Everything You’ve EVER Wanted to Know About the History of Disney’s Dole Whip!

The Dole Whip is one POPULAR Disney snack! It may even be the most iconic Disney Parks snack of all time if we do say so ourselves! We know it’s super popular with our readers — it was voted the ultimate champion of our Snack Madness!

Everything You’ve EVER Wanted to Know About the History of Disney’s Dole Whip!

Dole Whip at Typhoon Lagoon

So we went ahead and made an entire page devoted to this beloved frozen treat, complete with its history and some of our favorite variations we’ve seen over the years! If you’ve ever wondered WHY Dole Whip is so popular when it comes to Disney Parks, you can read all about its history and how it has evolved over the years!

What is Dole Whip and when did it first appear in a Disney park?

If you’ve NEVER heard of Dole Whip or wonder what all the hype is about, let’s do a brief recap (you can read the FULL history on our new Dole Whip page here).

Everything You’ve EVER Wanted to Know About the History of Disney’s Dole Whip!

Dole Whip from Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs

In its simplest, “classic” form, Dole Whip is a frozen pineapple soft serve. It comes served in a cup, or you can also get it as a “float” where it is served with pineapple juice. It is certified vegan, so it’s a frozen treat just about everyone can enjoy.

Everything You’ve EVER Wanted to Know About the History of Disney’s Dole Whip!

Dole Whip

The first Dole Whip was served in Disneyland in 1986, after DOLE became the official sponsor of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and the Tiki Juice Bar in Adventureland. In Disney World, the general consensus is that Dole Whip ALSO began appearing in Magic Kingdom in 1986.

Everything You’ve EVER Wanted to Know About the History of Disney’s Dole Whip!

Aloha Isle Refreshments

Since then, the Dole Whip has been a Disney Parks staple on BOTH coasts!

Where can I find Dole Whip in the parks?

Walt Disney World

Some of the most popular places to get a Dole Whip in Magic Kingdom includes Aloha Isle and Sunshine Tree Terrace. Note that at Sunshine Tree Terrace, you won’t find the classic pineapple flavor, but you can get some specialty flavors (more on that in a sec!). Or, you can hop on the Monorail and head over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and grab a Dole Whip at Pineapple Lanai. You can also head into Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto or Tiki Terrace for a blended rum and Dole Whip concoction called a Spikey Pineapple!

Everything You’ve EVER Wanted to Know About the History of Disney’s Dole Whip!

Pineapple Lanai Dole Whip

You can find a variety of flavors and preparations of Dole Whip all around Disney World including Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon, and seasonally at many of the festivals in Epcot.

Everything You’ve EVER Wanted to Know About the History of Disney’s Dole Whip!

King’s Cooler in Animal Kingdom

It can also be found at a few other Disney resorts, like Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort which offers self-serve Dole Whip!

Disneyland

In Disneyland, there are several spots to pick up this frozen delight! Of course, many years later, Tiki Juice Bar is still the “home” of the Dole Whip, and lots of folks know it! If you notice the lines at Tiki Juice Bar getting long, you can Mobile Order your Dole Whip, or you can head over to nearby Tropical Hideaway.

Everything You’ve EVER Wanted to Know About the History of Disney’s Dole Whip!

You need to order this!

Tropical Hideaway serves up a ton of specialty flavors of Dole Whip, as well as LOADED Dole Whips! We’ve also been known to stop by Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel from time to time to pick up a Dole Whip before heading into Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar!

Everything You’ve EVER Wanted to Know About the History of Disney’s Dole Whip!

Tangaroa Terrace Outdoor Bar and Patio Dole Whip!

Every time we turn around it seems a new location is popping up with Dole Whip, so keep your eyes peeled for this treat next time you’re in the Disney Parks.

Tell me more about these specialty flavors and floats!

Dole Whip has grown and evolved over the years WAY beyond just pineapple! While the classic pineapple flavor is still served to this day, there are tons of new flavors, including specialty Dole Whip floats, introduced regularly! You can even swirl these unique flavors together, like the Lemon Lime swirl we grabbed at Storybook Treats!

Everything You’ve EVER Wanted to Know About the History of Disney’s Dole Whip!

Lemon and Lime Dole Whip SWIRL at Storybook Treats

Over the years we’ve seen flavors like mango, lime, raspberry, strawberry, cherry, orange, lemon, and, our newest love, coconut, which we first saw in the Kakamora Float! We’ve raved about the Kakamora Float for months after it made its debut at Aloha Isle.

Everything You’ve EVER Wanted to Know About the History of Disney’s Dole Whip!

Kakamora Float

The Kakamora Float is a yummy (and pretty!) mixture of coconut soft serve on top of pineapple juice with blue curaçao syrup. Equally as yummy and also gorgeous to look at was the Raspberry and Lemon Dole Whip Float at Tropical Hideaway.

Everything You’ve EVER Wanted to Know About the History of Disney’s Dole Whip!

Specialty Dole Whip Float at Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland!

With so many flavors and variations to choose from, it has inspired us over the years to learn how to make Dole Whip at home! Luckily, it’s SUPER easy (as easy as buying the mix on online and dumping it in an ice cream maker!). So even when you aren’t in the parks, you can have your own little slice of Disney in your own kitchen.

It’s obvious that we LOVE to talk about all things Dole Whip here at DFB, which is why we created an entire page devoted to it! This is our readers’ MOST beloved Disney snack for good reason! Not only is this a tasty treat, but it has an interesting history in the parks, especially when you consider how much it has evolved over the years!

What is your favorite Dole Whip flavor? Let us know in the comments!

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in Disney World Is Going to be ‘Utterly Mind-Blowing,’ According to Director

We are super hyped for all the things coming as a part of the epic EPCOT transformation.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in Disney World Is Going to be ‘Utterly Mind-Blowing,’ According to Director

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney

While we may not be setting foot in EPCOT again until July 15th, Disney is still making progress on its new attractions and experiences in the parks. And, we’ve got some groovy news for all you Guardians of the Galaxy fans out there!

While many fans have speculated that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind didn’t have a “show” yet, work on the attraction is well underway, according to James Gunn, the director of the Guardians of the Galaxy films.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in Disney World Is Going to be ‘Utterly Mind-Blowing,’ According to Director

©James Gunn Instagram

During an Instagram Q&A session, Gunn confirmed that he’s been helping with Cosmic Rewind. Although he didn’t give any specific details about what the indoor rollercoaster would be like, he did state that it would be “utterly mind-blowing.” (It looks like that doggo is just as excited as we are!!)

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in Disney World Is Going to be ‘Utterly Mind-Blowing,’ According to Director

©James Gunn

There’s been no update on construction lately, but the Cosmic Rewind is projected to open at EPCOT ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021. We’ll keep you up to date on the latest news straight from Star Lord and the rest of the gang! ;D

Are you looking forward to riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Let us know in the comments below!

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Disney World suing Orange County over property taxes

Disney World suing Orange County over property taxes Orange County

Taxes! Taxes! Beautiful, lovely taxes!

Those who watched Disney’s animated Robin Hood movie might remember this particular Prince John quote. Unfortunately, taxes are something Disney is not excited about these days. The Walt Disney Company is suing Orange County’s Property Appraiser, Rick Singh, over their Walt Disney World property taxes. Disney argues that their 2019 property tax appraisals are too high.

In the past week, Disney filed a dozen lawsuits in the Orange Circuit Court over the property tax assessments for their theme parks, resorts, employee buildings and other structures on its sprawling property. However, Beth Watson, spokeswoman for Rick Singh’s office, disagrees with Disney’s complaints. Her office believes that Walt Disney World Resort was previously undervalued for decades by property appraisers.

“Again this year, the Disney organization has chosen use the court system to dispute the value of its property in Orange County and thereby pay reduced property taxes that would benefit area infrastructure and public schools,” Watson said. “The Orange County Property Appraiser looks forward to defending these values in court on behalf of the citizens of Orange County, so that Disney’s responsibility to the community is upheld.”

According to the Orange County appraisers, the assessed value for the four theme parks includes:

  • Magic Kingdom – $504 million
  • Epcot – $539 million
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios – $394 million
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom – $435 million

Even though Disney argues that the assessed property values are excessive, the company hasn’t stated what they believe the true values should be for the Orlando area theme parks. It’ll take time before any determination is made regarding the disputed property taxes and assessed values.

Source: Orlando Sentinel

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PHOTOS! Brand NEW Animal Kingdom Bag Check Area in Disney World!

We’re only four weeks out until Disney World’s official grand re-opening!

PHOTOS! Brand NEW Animal Kingdom Bag Check Area in Disney World!

Tamu Tamu Refreshments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The parks will be opening in phases with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom slated to re-open first and Epcot and Hollywood Studios following after them. Although we’ve spotted construction on the McDonald’s, Cinderella Castle, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Walkway, there are even MORE new updates coming to Disney World than we even knew about.

Thanks to @bioreconstruct, we were able to see a first look at the new bag check area coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Aerial view of the new bag check at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Jun 12).

Look close. The previous bag check has been removed, with concrete dust scattered at the former foundations. pic.twitter.com/5u5b2T6SH4

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) June 13, 2020

While the security check has been under construction for a while with green tarps near the parking lots, the bag check area is projected to (hopefully) open along with the rest of Animal Kingdom on July 11th.

Aerial view of the new bag check at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests will pass through here when the park reopens next month. pic.twitter.com/ohE2aI4EHd

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) June 13, 2020

There is a new area for the trams when Disney puts more transportation back into use during the parks’ phased re-openings…

Aerial view (Jun 12) of the new entrance plaza of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New tram stop at left. pic.twitter.com/keG6xd72Fh

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) June 13, 2020

…and enough space for numerous guests to be able to go through security for a smooth entrance into Animal Kingdom.

Aerial view of new bag check at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Arrow at concrete dust where the previous bag check was recently removed. pic.twitter.com/rFDJ1AwMip

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) June 13, 2020

While there is PLENTY of progress on the new bag check, we can’t be fully certain that the construction will be finished in a month. Disney Springs is also testing a new touchless security check method today that could possibly be used when parks re-open in July as well. However, we will continue to keep you updated on all things Disney World and its re-opening!

Will you be going to Animal Kingdom on July 11th? Let us know in the comments below!

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Could This Be The Future Of Bag Check in Disney World? Disney Springs Is Testing A NEW Security Screening Method Today!

As Disney Springs has re-opened, we’ve seen a lot of changes from the Disney World that we knew prior to the closures.

Could This Be The Future Of Bag Check in Disney World? Disney Springs Is Testing A NEW Security Screening Method Today!

Disney Springs

While parking, health and safety measures, and temperature screenings have been implemented in the area, Disney is also looking for ways to use more contactless methods throughout the parks.

Although we’ve seen QR code menus and contactless forms of payment recently, Disney World also has some high-touch protocol to consider when the parks re-open, like bag check at the theme parks.

While we were at Disney Springs today, we spotted testing for a new screening method that could help make security checks faster and safer. Since the managers at the Lime Garage in Disney Springs asked us not to take photos (it’s a work in progress, folks!), we have some graphics to share and we’ll explain the gist to you.

Could This Be The Future Of Bag Check in Disney World? Disney Springs Is Testing A NEW Security Screening Method Today!

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The new screening method will allow guests to walk through a touchless scanner that will be able to check their bags before they enter the park. It’s similar to a metal detector or one of the inventory control detectors you can find in numerous retail locations. (You know — the things that go BEEP BEEP BEEP when you walk out of the store if the cashier didn’t take off the little ink alarm tag.)

Could This Be The Future Of Bag Check in Disney World? Disney Springs Is Testing A NEW Security Screening Method Today!

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Even though it’s just going through a testing phase at the moment, these scanners would allow guests to get where they’re going faster by skipping the bag check lines and reducing overall contact.

Could This Be The Future Of Bag Check in Disney World? Disney Springs Is Testing A NEW Security Screening Method Today!

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Now, this could work very well for moving large groups of people through security at the Disney parks, but will it spot banned items other than weapons? Like selfie sticks, glass bottles, and other more specific-to-Disney-World contraband?

Again, Disney has not announced any information about this testing phase, and we stress again that it is ONLY in a testing phase right now. It’s possible that Disney would only use these for conferences or for the resort hotels and not for the parks at all. We will keep you updated on any additional details we find out!

Were you able to experience the new scanner in Disney Springs today? Let us know your experience in the comments below!

source: DFB Reporters In Disney Springs and WDWMagic.com

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