Dole Whipper Snappers

 I like the Dole whips. I like the Dole whip floats. At the Tropical Hideaway they have a chile-mango whip swirl for $7.99.  It has mango whip, chamoy, and chile-lime seasoning.  I don't know if it's good, but I'd like to try it on this trip. Here's what it looks like:


If you're not feeling so adventurous but still like the Dole whips, you can check out the more tame flavors:






Now the long story that nobody is reading:

Caramel Apple Churros and Pretzel Distractions

Just as they were about to make their way toward Space Mountain, something magical happened. A sweet, cinnamon-y aroma wafted through the air. It was coming from a churro cart by the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters ride.

“Wait a minute,” Zac said, sniffing the air. “Is that… caramel apple churros?”

“Are you kidding me?” Mandy exclaimed, immediately scanning the crowd for the churro cart. “We just ate, but I could fit in a churro.”

“And what’s that over there?” Brandon pointed excitedly to a stand nearby. “Cream cheese-filled pretzels! We have to stop.”

It didn’t take long for the entire group to abandon the mission to Space Mountain in favor of more snacks. They descended upon the churro cart and pretzel stand like a pack of hungry hyenas.

The caramel apple churros were an instant hit. Covered in cinnamon sugar with a drizzle of caramel and a hint of tart apple flavor, they were everything the family didn’t know they needed.

“These are the best churros yet,” Lissa declared, taking a big bite. “I didn’t think you could improve on the classic churro, but they’ve done it.”

Kevin nodded vigorously. “This is like a churro… with superpowers.”

Meanwhile, the cream cheese-filled pretzels were equally beloved. Julene took a bite and her eyes widened. “Why didn’t I know about these sooner? It’s like a warm hug, but with cheese.”

Steve, still holding his caramel apple churro, looked longingly at the pretzel stand. “I might need one of those pretzels too.”

Brandon, already halfway through his pretzel, grinned. “You’ll regret it if you don’t.”




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