Dole Whip facts for kids
Dole Whip (also known as Dole Soft Serve) is a yummy soft serve frozen dessert. It was created by the Dole Food Company in 1984. The most famous flavor is pineapple, but there are eight other fruit flavors! These include cherry, mango, lemon, watermelon, orange, raspberry, strawberry, and lime.
The Story of Dole Whip
Dole Whip first appeared in May 1984 at a big restaurant show. This was 10 years after the Dole Food Company became a sponsor for Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. This popular attraction is found in the Adventureland part of Disneyland. Before Dole Whip, the Tiki Room offered pineapple juice and fruit. Dole Whip became a new, exciting treat!
Dole Whip has become super popular with people who visit Disney parks. It's so loved that it has a "cult following"! This means many fans really love it and collect special merchandise. You can find Dole Whip by itself at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. You can also get a Dole Whip float, which is Dole Whip served with Dole pineapple juice.
In December 2018, Disneyland opened a new spot called the Tropical Hideaway. This area gives visitors a nice place to sit and eat in Adventureland. With more soft serve machines, they could offer even more Dole Whip flavors and fun combinations. For example, you could get Mango Dole Whip with fruit and special seasonings like Tajín and Chamoy syrup. Another swirl flavor was Raspberry Pineapple with Hibiscus and fruit.
Since at least 2013, Dole Whip has been made with only vegan ingredients. This means it has no dairy products. It has also always been gluten-free, which is good for people with certain food sensitivities.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Disney shared a recipe so people could try to make their own Dole Whips at home. However, the real Dole Whip is made with a special powder and water in a soft serve machine. The home recipe is a fun way to enjoy a similar treat!
How Many Calories?
According to MyFitnessPal and the Dole Soft Serve company, one serving of Dole Whip has about 90 calories.
