Good Afternoon! I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!! Alright, alright, alright, I know that was cheesy, but I couldn't resist. Can you guess what the "Top 5" is today?? That yummy, delicious, perfect treat on a hot day in Florida after you've been walking the parks all day... you guessed it!
My favorite "Top 5 Place To Get Ice Cream At Walt Disney World"!!
5. Ice Cream Carts:
Location: Anywhere in the parks, really
Dining Plan: Snack Credit
Both times so far the #5 spot has been held for an honorable mention. And here's mine for todays. Although technically not an "ice cream shop" per say, I personally can't help but walk by the ice cream carts in any of the four major theme parks and not want a Nestle Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich. Do I regret it halfway through it? Yes. DO I keep going back for more? You betcha. :) And how could I leave out the infamous Mickey-shaped ice cream bars? It's a no-brainer to me, they had to be included on this list.
4. The Plaza Restaurant
Location: End of Main Street, USA, Magic Kingdom
Dining Plan: One Table Service Meal
The Plaza Restaurant is a quaint little lunch/dinner place that oftentimes gets overlooked by people making their dining reservations. Yes, reservations are suggested for this location; but without all the bells and whistles of many other of the restaurants at Walt Disney World, it tends to go un-noticed. But don't discount this cute place at the end of Main Street, USA (on the right if you're facing Cinderella's Castle). They have fantastic hand-dipped sundaes, and if you're with a group where everyone's not craving the frosty treat, they can order from the menu of sandwiches, salads, and wraps.
3. The Dole Whip Stand
Location: Adventureland, The Magic Kingdom
Dining Plan: One Snack Credit
What is a Dole Whip?! What is a Dole Whip?!?! If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World in the near future and are going to the Magic Kingdom (or staying at the Polynesian Resort) and don't try a Dole Whip you are doing your vacation a disservice. Okay, maybe that's a little dramatic. But man, are they GOOD! It's pineapple-flavored soft serve, and I can't walk by this stand and not want one. Coconut I don't go for so much, but pineapple... pineapple, bring it on!
2. Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Location: Disney's Beach Club Resort
Dining Plan: One Table Service Meal
**I think people who read this blog and know Walt Disney World are going to have opinions about my #2 and #1 spots. Remember, these are simply my opinions, but I can completely see how these next 2 could be inverted. They were neck-n-neck on my list too.
Another one of the perks of staying at Disney's Yacht and Beach Clubs besides the fantastic Stormalong Bay (the pool the two resorts share) is just outside the entrance of the pool, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop. I have been wondering for years why this dining location does not take reservations, but they don't... it's strictly walk up. It's open for lunch and dinner and while it has the feel of a traditional soda fountain with the juke box playing and all..the ice cream there is magnificent. Can we say the "Kitchen Sink"?? No, I'm serious... there's a dish (and I use the word dish lightly) on the menu called The Kitchen Sink. A scoop of every flavor of ice cream, almost a whole can of whipped cream, cherries, oreos, sprinkles, coconut, chocolate chips, hot fudge, etc, etc, etc..... all served to you in a dish that's shaped like, you got it, a kitchen sink! I'm not kidding...look it up on youtube, and about ten different videos will appear of people ordering this monsterous sundae and attempting to eat it!! I would at least bring 4 or 5 people!
1. Ghiradelli's Soda Fountain
Location: Downtown Disney Marketplace
Dining Plan: Not Included
This is my #1. I cannot even imagine how many calories I have taken in during my visits to Downtown Disney Marketplace. And believe me, when you're a local, that can be a lot of visits!! I always get the same thing. Although I have tasted other items on the menu here, my heart holds true to the Ghiradelli's chocolate milkshake. It sounds simple, but sometimes simple is the best. And this is the case of this chocolately, creamy, wonderful old-time favorite at Ghiradelli's Soda Fountain. The picture above is my aunt and my grandmother, after they've finished their sundaes. But I think what works in my favor is that I usually get my milkshake to go...so I can walk while slurping it, and therefore burn the calories while I drink. LOL. It works, really!!! Until tomorrow... :)
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