Hiya, Ryan!
I'm so glad you found your way to planDisney. As a fellow DOLE Whip lover, I know that no trip to Walt Disney World is complete without at least one cup of that swirled pineapple magic. And as much as I love marching through Adventureland to visit
Aloha Isle, like you, I personally think the best spot to truly enjoy this treat is surrounded by the smaller crowds and a relaxing island vibe of
Pineapple Lanai.
While you're welcome to visit
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort without being a Guest at the Resort, you'll need either a hotel or dining reservation to park there at this time. Don't worry, though –– you can park at the Transportation and Ticket Center and jump on the monorail for a quick ride over to the Resort to grab your DOLE Whip. And if you're visiting another Walt Disney World theme park that day, your parking pass is good for all four parks, so you can park at the Transportation and Ticket Center without an additional fee. If you're not planning a park day, I also recommend checking the cost of a rideshare service, like Uber. Since
theme park parking starts at $25 per day, this might be a more cost-effective option, depending on where you're traveling from –– just note that if you don't have a dining or hotel reservation, your rideshare will still need to drop you off at the Transportation and Ticket Center to access the Resort.
Thanks for visiting planDisney, Ryan. No matter how get there, I hope you enjoy every bite of that DOLE Whipped-deliciousness this summer!
Have a Magical Day,
Amy