POG Dole Whip special at Disneyland Hotel
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To commemorate the 15th anniversary of Trader Sam’s, the fun Polynesian-style eating establishment at the Disneyland Hotel, there is a delicious new Dole Whip flavor available just for a limited time. For those who have visited the Hawaiian Islands, POG (Pineapple-Orange-Guava) is not new. It is a popular drink in the islands. Now, at Trader Sam’s and the Tangaroa Terrace, guests can taste the delicious POG Dole Whip which comes in a special commemorative cup.
Dole Whip is a delicacy in itself. Whether just as a cold, whipped treat or in a tall glass of pineapple juice as a Dole Whip float, the hotel’s Trader Sam’s and Tangaroa Terrace have offered it to guests, while in Disneyland Park it is available at the Tiki Juice Bar in front of the Enchanted Tiki Room and the adjacent Tropical Hideaway. The traditional flavor is pineapple.
This flavorful favorite was invented in 1983 by the folks at Dole. It first came to the public at various locations in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. It wasn’t until 1986 when guests to Disneyland in Anaheim, California were able to partake in a cool, refreshing Dole Whip.
Other flavors of Dole Whip have been offered, especially in the Florida parks, however for the most part, West Coast guests find Pineapple the predominant flavor and the only one at the Tiki Juice Bar. Strawberry, Mango, and Peach are often offered at the Tropical Hideaway. But now, to celebrate the anniversary, POG Dole Whip is available.
Guests to the hotel and the park usually do not think about their food intake because they are on vacation. Hey, who counts calories when you’re on vacation? But for those who are interested, Dole Whip is fat-free, vegan, and cholesterol-free. The caveat is that a regular serving of Dole Whip has about 110 calories, 25 grams of carbs, along with a lot of added sugars. But how often do you indulge? And add a bit more sugar if you get the float.
The commemorative cup at Trader Sam’s is colorful with the restaurant’s logo in bold letters and “15 Years” also printed on the cup. Polynesian patterns encircle the cup so whichever way you look at it, you’ll see a bright, colorful, “enchanting” design.
What’s the difference between a regular, aka pineapple Dole Whip, and the POG Dole Whip? First of all, I have to say I love POG anyway, so having this flavor is a bonus for me. But if you have not had POG, it is fruity and with the addition of orange and guava to the pineapple, it is a bit less tart than a pineapple dole whip. It is flavorful and fruity, but unfortunately is only available for a limited time during this 15th anniversary celebration.
Do I recommend it? ABSOLUTELY. Can you say “Yummmm?”
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