Many argue one of the best desserts in all of Disney World is the DOLE Whip, and I tend to agree! This article lists all DOLE Whip offerings in Disney World and where to find them, as well as my top DOLE Whip flavors ranked in order. Our DOLE Whips ranked guide will provide you all the information you need to know on finding this iconic treat.
I am a Walt Disney World annual passholder, Disney Vacation Club member, and live about an hour away from the parks. I visit Disney multiple times a month and this article is based on my experience with desserts and snacks around Disney property.
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What are DOLE Whips?
DOLE Whip is a fruit-flavored, dairy-free soft-serve dessert that is widely considered one of the Top 10 Most Addictive Desserts at Disney World. DOLE Whip was introduced at the Magic Kingdom in 1984 when the DOLE Company became the Enchanted Tiki Room attraction's official sponsor. Since then, DOLE Whips have become a popular staple dessert at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.
Today, there are dozens of DOLE Whip flavors, floats, and swirl varieties that most guests enjoy during their Disney vacation. In 2023, DOLE Whips were introduced in grocery stores due to their mass popularity. Disney even released a recipe for both DOLE Whip ice cream and a pineapple cupcake inspired by DOLE Whip for those interested in making variations of the iconic dessert at home. This is why we decided that we needed a list of DOLE Whips ranked!
No trip to Disney is complete without enjoying at least one DOLE Whip, especially on a hot Florida day. As an added bonus, all DOLE Whip flavors are vegan and gluten-free when not swirled or combined with other soft-serve ice cream.
At Disney World, DOLE Whips come in a variety of soft serve flavors including the original classic pineapple flavor, orange, cherry, lime, and raspberry. Depending on what type of flavors are available, you can request swirls of two different soft serve flavors, such as pineapple, coconut, and vanilla. You can also order DOLE Whips in a cup, cone, or as a float with a variety of juices or sodas including pineapple juice or Fanta.
I personally love to enjoy DOLE Whips with rum or other liquors which are also available at certain resorts and restaurants. As you can probably tell, there is almost always a new DOLE Whip combination to try. Let's get into all the DOLE whips ranked at Disney World!
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DOLE Whips Ranked Locations and Offerings
DOLE Whips are available at all Disney World theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and several resorts. Many times, there are seasonal flavors or flights to try for a limited time, so keep an eye out for new offerings. The most flavors and varieties can be found at Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and the Polynesian Resort. The newly opened Swirls on the Water kiosk at Disney Springs has also become very popular in terms of unique and seasonal flavors including their DOLE Whip samplers. If possible, I always recommend using the mobile order feature in the My Disney Experience App to pre-order your DOLE Whip in order to prevent possible long lines.
The following list consists of all recently confirmed DOLE Whip Disney World property locations and items. This not only includes the DOLE Whip soft serve flavors, but also floats, alcoholic options, cupcakes, funnel cakes, and more.
Magic Kingdom Dole Whips Ranked
- Storybrook Treats – Fantasyland
- Aurora Cone: Strawberry DOLE Whip and blue soft serve ice cream topped with white chocolate crisp pearls in a sugar cone
- Rapunzel Sundae: Shortcake with wild berry soft serve and lemon DOLE Whip topped with berry compote and sugar flowers
- Aloha Isle Refreshments – Adventureland
- Soft Serve: Pineapple and raspberry DOLE Whip as well as vanilla and coconut soft serve
- Pineapple Float: Pineapple juice served with choice of pineapple DOLE Whip, vanilla soft serve, or a pineapple-vanilla swirl
- Pineapple Upside-Down Cake: Served with choice of pineapple DOLE Whip, vanilla soft serve, or a pineapple-vanilla swirl
- Sunshine Tree Terrace – Adventureland
- Soft Serve: Orange and Strawberry DOLE Whip as well as chocolate and vanilla soft serve
- Floats: Choice of DOLE Whip or soft serve made with choice of Barq's root beer, Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Fanta Strawberry, POWERADE Mountain Berry Blast, or Sprite
- I Lava You Float: Orange DOLE Whip with Fanta Strawberry soda and passion fruit flavor and topped with popping candy
Animal Kingdom Dole Whips Ranked
- Tamu Tamu Refreshments – Africa area
- Soft Serve: Pineapple DOLE Whip
- Pineapple Float: Pineapple juice served with pineapple DOLE Whip
- Pineapple Orange Soda Float: Pineapple DOLE Whip with Orange Soda
- DOLE Whip Pineapple Hard Cider Float: Pineapple DOLE Whip served with ACE pineapple craft cider
- DOLE Whip Pineapple Cup with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
- DOLE Whip Pineapple Juice Float with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
- Trilo-Bites Twist – Dinoland
- Trilo-Bites Twist: Orange DOLE Whip and vanilla soft serve swirl
Epcot
- Refreshment Outpost – Outpost pavilion located in the World Showcase between China and Germany
- Soft Serve: Raspberry DOLE Whip
Hollywood Studios
- Epic Eats – located between Echo Lake and the Indiana Jones' Stunt Spectacular! show
- Seasonal Mango-Chamoy Funnel Cake: Mango DOLE Whip with chamoy-mango puree and chili-lime seasoning served on a funnel cake
Polynesian Resort
- Pineapple Lanai – located outside the great Ceremonial House and near the main pool
- Soft Serve: Pineapple DOLE Whip and vanilla soft serve
- Pineapple Float: Pineapple juice with choice of pineapple DOLE Whip, vanilla, or swirl
- DOLE Whip with Rum Floater: Pineapple DOLE Whip with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
- Seasonal ‘Olu Mel Holiday Dole Whip: Lime DOLE Whip with pineapple juice and pop rocks
- Oasis Bar & Grill and Barefoot Pool Bar:
- Frozen Margarita with DOLE Whip Lime: Corazon Blanco Tequila blended with lime DOLE Whip and chili-lime seasoning
Boardwalk area
- Boardwalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas – located across from the Pizza Window and Boardwalk Bakery
- DOLE Whip Smoothie
- Captain's Seaside Sensation: Pineapple DOLE Whip smoothie with Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
Saratoga Springs Resort
- The Backstretch Pool Bar (operates seasonally)
- Soft Serve: Seasonal DOLE Whip flavors offered in a cup or waffle cone
Contemporary Resort
- Contempo Cafe – located on the 4th floor Grand Canyon Concourse next to Chef Mickey's restaurant
- DOLE Whip Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with DOLE Whip Pineapple mousse garnished with a cherry
Disney Springs
- Swirls on the Water – kiosk located near the Marketplace area of Disney Springs
- Soft Serve: Pineapple or Cherry DOLE Whip as well as chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, and salted caramel soft serve ice cream
- DOLE Whip Samplers:
- Pistachio and purple cheesecake soft serve garnished with roasted salted pistachios, Pineapple DOLE Whip swirled with vanilla soft serve garnished with a pineapple wedge, and salted caramel soft serve with caramel sauce garnished with caramel crisp pearls
- Chocolate soft serve swirled with salted caramel soft serve garnished with caramel sauce and caramel crisp pearls, Pineapple DOLE Whip swirled with vanilla soft serve and garnished with a pineapple wedge, and Cherry DOLE Whip swirled with pistachio soft serve garnished with salt-roasted pistachios and a maraschino cherry
- Non-Alcoholic Float: Pineapple DOLE Whip with pineapple juice
- DOLE Whip Angry Orchard Float: Choice of DOLE Whip flavor with Angry Orchard Crisp Apple hard cider
- Float topped with Rum: Pineapple DOLE Whip and pineapple juice topped with Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum or Malibu Coconut Rum
- The Basket at Wine Bar George – located beneath the terrace of Wine Bar George restaurant
- Frozen Old Fashioned: Orange DOLE Whip and bourbon
- Frozcato: Pineapple DOLE Whip, Moscato, and vodka
Blizzard Beach Water Park
- Warming Hut Kiosk
- Soft Serve: Orange DOLE Whip, vanilla, or swirl offered in a cup or waffle cone
Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- Snack Shack Kiosk
- Soft Serve: Pineapple, lime, mango, or raspberry Dole Whip in a waffle cone as well as a
- Hei Hei Cone: Pineapple and raspberry DOLE Whip
DOLE Whips Ranked
While I do not believe there are any bad-tasting DOLE Whip flavors or combinations, there are several must-try DOLE Whips at Disney World which we list in our DOLE whips ranked list. The following DOLE Whips ranked list are the top five DOLE Whip flavors ranked according to my own personal opinion and experience.
5. Classic Pineapple
You can't go wrong with the classic pineapple DOLE Whip in a cup or float with pineapple juice. Even though DOLE Whip can be found in grocery stores today, it just doesn't taste the same as enjoying one in Disney World. Although I love all of the other DOLE Whip flavors, pineapple will always reign supreme.
4. Pineapple and Vanilla Swirl
The pineapple DOLE Whip and vanilla soft serve ice cream is a classic and always dependable choice. I usually recommend this to guests when they don't want anything as heavy as a float, but something different instead of just the pineapple flavor. Additionally, it's very commonly found throughout Disney property. It's always a big hit!
3. Hei Hei Cone
For ice cream cone lovers, the Hei Hei cone located at Typhoon Lagoon water park is one of the best. The pineapple and raspberry DOLE whip swirl is a delicious combination, and the ice cream cone puts it over the top. If you aren't able to make it to the water park, you can always request this swirl at other locations that offer both pineapple and raspberry flavors.
2. Pineapple and Coconut Swirl
Adding coconut soft serve to the already delicious pineapple DOLE Whip is one of the best combinations. Served at Aloha Isle Refreshments in the Magic Kingdom, this combination in either a cup of as a float is refreshing and delicious.
1. I Lava You Float
The I Lava You Float, located at Sunshine Terrace Treats in Magic Kingdom, is both unique and delicious. The float contains orange-flavored DOLE Whip, Fanta Strawberry soda, and popping candy, none of which are commonly offered as DOLE Whip flavors. I tried this float for the first time a few months ago and could not believe I hadn't enjoyed it sooner. The popping candy is also very nostalgic for those who remember Pop Rocks.
Honorable Mentions
I did not include any alcoholic versions in the DOLE Whips ranked list in order to include flavors everyone can enjoy. However, my top alcoholic flavors would be the Frozcato, located The Basket at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs. This drink is very refreshing and is the only DOLE Whip flavor with wine which I think goes great with DOLE Whip. If you're interested in something stronger, the DOLE Whip Pineapple Juice Float with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, found at Animal Kingdom, is a very popular and delicious option with liquor.
Additionally, the current seasonal ‘Olu Mel Holiday Dole Whip float located at the Polynesian Resort is one of my current favorites. The lime DOLE Whip flavor is often incorporated in seasonal or limited time offerings for a good reason. Although this holiday float is available for a limited time, lime flavored DOLE Whip with any combination is always a great option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The pineapple flavor DOLE Whip is best, however there are several ways to make it taste even better such as adding swirls of other DOLE Whip flavors or soft serve ice cream such as coconut, vanilla, or pistachio. You can also order pineapple DOLE Whip floats with pineapple juice or various types of liquor such as rum.
The original DOLE whip flavor is pineapple. DOLE Whip was introduced at the Magic Kingdom in 1984 and at Disneyland Resort in 1986. Since then, other DOLE Whip flavors have been introduced such as cherry, raspberry, lime, and orange.
The best DOLE Whip in Disney World can be found at Magic Kingdom. Although there are many places on Disney property you can find DOLE Whip, such as Disney Springs or the Polynesian Resort, the Magic Kingdom typically offers the most flavors and variety. The only downside is none of the Magic Kingdom DOLE Whip kiosks offer alcoholic DOLE Whip.
Yum! Can’t wait to try them all!
The Old Key West Resort has (appropriately enough) a seasonal Key Lime Dole Whip at Good’s Food to Go by the main pool. It’s the best I’ve had on property.