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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The History of Dole Whip

It’s summer, peak season for Disneyland. That means it’s also peak season for the theme park’s strange, signature frozen dessert: Dole Whip. Dole Whip resembles pineapple-flavored soft serve ice cream. It’s one of the most popular snacks at Disneyland, with a cult-like following.

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By Madeleine Brand • Jun 23, 2015 • 1 min read

It’s summer, peak season for Disneyland. That means it’s also peak season for the theme park’s strange, signature frozen dessert: Dole Whip. Dole Whip resembles pineapple-flavored soft serve ice cream. It’s one of the most popular snacks at Disneyland, with a cult-like following. And it’s the product of a long partnership between Disney and Dole, the world’s largest fruit and vegetable producer.

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    Madeleine Brand

    Host, 'Press Play'

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    Matt Holzman

    Producer, 'The Document'

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Jolie Myers

    Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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    LA Weekly; Producer of Smarth Mouth

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