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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream…especially at the Walt Disney World Resort. July is National Ice Cream Month, as declared by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, and the third Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day. Let’s celebrate National Ice Cream Month at the Walt Disney World Resort with some of the tastiest treats around the property.
On a hot day in July at Walt Disney World, nothing cools you down quicker or tastes better than one of the several tasty frozen treats served not just in the parks, but all around the resort. We thought we would highlight a few of the must-try favorites found at Walt Disney World.
Magic Kingdom Park
The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor is the home of many delectable ice cream delicacies, but one in particular takes the top scoop – the ice cream cookie sandwich. Two freshly baked chocolate chip cookies served with your choice of hand-scooped ice cream in the middle, creating the sweetest sandwich you will ever taste!
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Another must-stop place at Magic Kingdom is Aloha Isle, home of the legendary Dole Whip. This scrumptious soft-serve delight is a refreshing frozen treat blended in pineapple, vanilla or swirled flavors. For the more exotic palettes, try the Pineapple Dole Whip Float with Dole Pineapple Juice.
Epcot
Experience the sweet indulgence of Italian gelato at Gelati, the dessert kiosk at the Epcot World Showcase Italy Pavilion. With a variety of tempting gelato flavors and ice cream specialties, the possibilities are endless. One of the fanciful “Gelato Creations” is the Coppa Amicizia, a blend of cookies and cream, strawberry, Fior di Latte (milk-flavored gelato), strawberry sauce, whole strawberries and whipped cream.
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Choose from several of the unique flavors at the authentic French ice crew shop, L’Artisan des Glaces at Epcot’s France Pavilion. This ice cream shop is inspired by the tastes of Paris and will have guests saying “Bonjour!”
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
If you have a passion for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, look no farther than the special Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake at 50’s Prime Time Café. The ingredients are simple – peanut butter and jelly with milk and ice cream – but the flavor is indescribably bold and indulgently satisfying.
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Drop in at Hollywood Scoops, the ice cream kiosk near The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror for an Apple Crisp à la Mode. This cinnamon apple dessert topped with old-fashioned vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and streusel is a perfect way to conclude a haunted stay at The Hollywood Hotel.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Harambe Village is the home of Tamu Tamu Refreshments, where hungry travelers can find unique frozen treats and refreshments for even the wildest of safaris. The most popular treat here is the Pineapple Whip Soft-serve which is basically a Dole Whip, but Tamu Tamu Refreshments serves theirs with RUM! Choose from Coconut or Dark Rum for a perfectly wonderful tropical treat.
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An old-fashioned root beer float is a classic ice cream novelty and a fantastic way to beat the heat. Try one of the soft-serve soda floats from the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck while trekking through Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Downtown Disney
The Gold Rush ice cream sundae at the Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is a huge hit! It starts with a fresh waffle cone hand-dipped in rich Ghirardelli chocolate, filled with vanilla ice cream, and then covered in homemade hot fudge and peanut butter, whipped cream, chopped almonds, a cherry, and a Ghirardelli SQUARES Milk Chocolate.
Downtown Disney’s newest restaurant, THE BOATHOUSE, has one heck of a dessert in order for it’s guests. The Gibsons S’mores Baked Alaska This unbelievably sweet dessert is made with Häagan-Dazs rocky road ice cream, cascaded in marshmallow, then toasted with pieces of rich dark chocolate surrounding the outside. This is a four-person dessert, so be prepared for a larger-than-life serving.
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Discover the delicious flavors of Florence at the new Vivoli Gelateria in Downtown Disney. This family-run shop was founded in 1932 in Florence, which means the flavors have been mastered to perfection. One of the guest favorites is the Caramello Salato, or salted caramel. Made with fresh, top-quality ingredients, this flavorful treat is adorned with a soft ribbon of caramel flavor, complete with crunchy salted caramel bits. For chocolate enthusiasts, the classic Cioccolato chocolate gelato will certainly satisfy any sweet tooth!
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Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Each one of the resorts offer some sort of exciting frozen treat but the one the remains the top is one that includes everything but the kitchen sink…ok, it actually does include the kitchen sink. The Kitchen Sink found at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a one-of-a-kind ice cream challenge with eight scoops of ice cream, every topping in the house, and a whole can of whipped cream served in a kitchen sink bowl. This dessert serves four people…possibly more…with an appetite. This amazing little delicacy is one that every guest must try at least once!
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And, who can forget one of the most popular treats around the resort…Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar. This is my personal favorite and no trip to Walt Disney World is complete without one! Mickey Premium Bars are the classic Walt Disney World ice cream treat and can be found at many locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort, including many quick service restaurants and snack carts in both the theme parks and resort hotels.
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So, which of these frozen treats is your favorite? Tell us in the comments and share your pictures if you have them!
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