REVIEW: 'Olu Mel Christmas Dole Whip Float at Pineapple Lanai in Disney World

We’re just a few days away from Christmas, and Disney World is STILL rolling out the holiday snacks!

Pineapple Lanai

We’ve been trying a lot of seasonal treats over the past few months, but now we’ve got a few more to check out in this last round before the big day. So now, we’re heading over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to pick up a fan fave — Dole whip!

Right now at Pineapple Lanai, you can snag the ‘Olu Mel Christmas Float. But you’ll have to be FAST — this seasonal treat is only available until December 31st! So if you spot it while you’re there, you’ll be among the lucky few who get to try it.

We saw this float during the holidays last year, and now it’s back! It’s made with DOLE Whip Lime, pineapple juice, an ‘Olu Mel white chocolate medallion, and strawberry popping candy. Sounds yummy! You can get it for $6.49.

‘Olu Mel Dole Whip Float

Of course, we had to get one to try it out and see how it compares to last year’s version. We thought that this float might’ve been better as just a Dole Whip because the drink part is just okay — it’s VERY sweet. However, if you mix the drink up with the Dole Whip, then it’s WAY better. The tart lime complements the sweet juice pretty well. This is VERY refreshing with classic lime flavors.

You’ll want to mix all that Dole Whip up with the float part.

We also loved the popping candies (they made for a fun texture that we think kids especially will enjoy), plus the medallion with ‘Olu Mel on it is too cute — those elements make this one a lot of fun. It’s a great end-of-the-year treat, and although Florida is pretty chilly right now, this float makes us feel like we’re vacationing in a tropical oasis, maybe somewhere like Disney’s Aulani Resort? Hey, we can dream!

A vacation in a cup

Even though we enjoyed this treat, we think the tart lime Dole whip and popping candies make this one a little more controversial than some other treats in Disney World. If you love lime and want a more adventurous snack, give it a try! But if you want a safer option, check out the Tropical Serenade Dole Whip at Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom.

The Tropical Serenade is a MUST!

WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them!

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Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks!

Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on what Disney World is like the week before Christmas! We’ll be in the parks and at the resorts to bring you the latest news from around town. Happy holidays!

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