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Why does Disney sell Dole Whip?

Dole Whip first appeared at the Magic Kingdom when Dole became the sponsor of the park's Enchanted Tiki Room attraction. The snack, which was originally called Dole Pineapple Whip, quickly garnered a cult following and expanded to Disneyland two years later in 1986.



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Dole Whip's Disney history The Disney-Dole collaboration dates back to 1976, when Dole Food Company's packaged foods division sponsored the Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland in California. The offerings: Dole pineapple juice and fresh pineapple spears.

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A cult classic among Disney fans, Dole Whip is sold exclusively at the theme park, which adds to its icy allure. Well, all of that is about to change very, very soon. Instead of taking a trip to Disney to get your hands on a Dole Whip, you'll be able to visit your local grocery store. That's right!

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Dole Whip, originally called Dole Pineapple Whip, was introduced in 1984 at the Magic Kingdom in Florida and in 1986 in Disneyland. The product, made using a gluten-free, vegan dry mix, is available in Disney's theme parks, hotels and cruise ships.

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Dole Whip desserts are $6.49 while a Dole Whip Float is $7.29, according to the Disneyland website. Ziggy Oskwarek, owner at Ziggy Knows Disney, recommends Walt Disney World visitors stop by Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Disney's Animal Kingdom and pick up a Simba Sunset. This is Dole Whip pineapple with strawberry.

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The original pineapple flavor is the best known. Additional fruit flavors are sold, including cherry, mango, lemon, watermelon, orange, raspberry, strawberry, and lime. For adults visiting the Disneyland and Walt Disney World parks, there is a rum version of the Dole Whip.

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Are Dole Whips vegan? Yes, the fruit flavors are vegan as long as they're Dole. The vanilla flavor is not vegan as it contains dairy. You can find Pineapple Dole Whips at both Aloha Isle in the Magic Kingdom and Pineapple Lanai at the Polynesian Resort, Pop Century and Disney Springs.

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