Ahoy there Robin, and welcome aboard; here at planDisney we're always happy to help with a bit of nautical knowledge before you set sail!
When it comes to DOLE Whip, there seems to be a unanimous love for it no matter where I've been able to enjoy it alongside other fans of the frozen treat at Disney Destinations around the world. From
Pineapple Lanai at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to
The Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland Park, I have to say that there's simply nothing like being able to experience it straight from the source in Oahu - even at a sunny spot like
Little 'Opihi's at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa if you ever feel like
sailing out to Hawai'i.
You'll be happy to hear that I was able to enjoy a DOLE Whip up on deck on my most recent Disney Cruise Line voyage, and I asked a Crew Member on board the
Disney Fantasy to confirm whether it is currently available. They let me know that guests have been able to purchase it up on
Deck 11, Midship just past
Eye Scream Treats from the Crew Members on the Beverage Team by
Frozone Treats. (As offerings are subject to availability and are subject to change without prior notice, there's no way of confirming for sure whether it will be there for your upcoming voyage as they informed me that there is a very specific mix that needs to be used and brought on board.)
Personally I find that the consistency of the DOLE Whip found on the ships is a little different from what you might expect from past experiences in the Theme Parks, and I think that the onboard iteration is definitely more of a blended, whipped pineapple frozen treat to sip rather than spoon. In fact, many adult guests were able to order it with rum mixed in which is something that Captain Jack Sparrow could very likely get behind!
I do have a particularly
Princely Pick, Tip or Trick to getting something closer to that perfect swirl from
Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom Park: ask for a larger cup and add in some vanilla soft-serve before mixing it all together gradually until you have a wonderfully thick, creamy consistency. (I took inspiration from the
recipe posted by Disney Parks Blog in celebration of DOLE Whip Day, which takes place every July!)
In fact,
our planDisney team even put together our Top DOLE Whip Tips for fellow guests to learn from! Hopefully this has been useful knowledge for you Robin, we'd be absolutely
happy to have you back for more information or advice ahead of your next adventure.
Wishing you a Happy DOLE Whip Day wherever you are!
Prince