Hello, Edward! Thanks for reaching out to planDisney with your sweet question. It sounds like you’re trying to shake things up at home. I love that!
I’m married to the son of a Pennsylvania dairy farmer who also runs an ice cream shop, so you could say we have ice cream in our DNA! A good old-fashioned chocolate malt is a classic, and one of our all-time favorite frozen treats. I totally understand wanting to recreate that
Beaches & Cream magic at home.
Because Disney doesn’t officially dish out the details on the specific brands they use, I couldn’t find confirmation on the exact malted milk powder used at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop. But if I had to take a guess, I’d bet they’re using something like Carnation, which is a traditional malted milk powder, unlike Ovaltine, which has extra vitamins and flavorings that can change the taste. Fun fact: Disneyland once had a longstanding partnership with the Carnation Company, which ran the Carnation Café on Main Street, U.S.A., so there’s a bit of Disney history behind that brand!
Other tasty brands you might want to scoop up include King Arthur and Soda Fountain, both of which are available online. And for an international twist, my UK panelist pals recommend Horlicks. I say gather a few and host your own Malted Milk Powder Taste-Off. A delicious experiment if there ever was one! Also, while we’re talking legendary shakes, be sure to try the Peanut Butter & Jelly Milk Shake at
50s Prime Time Café next time you’re in town. It’s not a malt, but it’s so good, it might just blend into your list of favorites.
Hope this helps you keep the magic going between Walt Disney World visits, Edward! And if you perfect your homemade Beaches & Cream malt, I’d love to hear all about it...extra points if you don’t forget the cherry on top!
Eean