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The Queue: Dole Whip

The Georgia Renaissance Festival has a huge booth right inside the front gate selling Dole Whip. We took the kids as a pre-school-end fun outing, and that's all my son can talk about now. Not the acrobats, not the live music, not the glass blowing, not even the beignets and cotton candy. He wants to go back and pay admission solely for more Dole Whip. And as summer starts, oh man do I get it.

This is The Queue, our daily column where you ask us questions and we'll answer next to a big bowl of ice cream and pineapple.

MUSEDMOOSE

Q4tQ: do you wish more games had an in-game clock display? Asking for the two and a half hours that somehow passed tonight when I know I only played BG3 for an hour or so.

On the one hand, yes. Gaming is such an absorbing pastime it's very easy to get wrapped up in it, and a clock would help.

On the other, this is part of why I'm glad I have a second monitor — there's always a clock open somewhere. And yet somehow I'll still accidentally spend far more time than I realized doing game things. In particular, I tend to get time blind around thinking-related games. Blue Prince has captured my attention so hard that I always spend far more time than I realize or anticipate flipping levers (as it were). I tend to have an easier time breaking out of it in games with a round structure. While "okay, just one more" is an issue, it's easier for me to use the end of a match as a cue to check the time.

KALCHEUS

Q4tQ What's a good class for Vulpera? I think I want to play one actively in 11.2

In terms of vibe, I'd say that Rogue and Hunter fit Vulpera particularly well, maybe with a dash of Shaman. That's not to say other classes don't fit, but there's a bit of mental gymnastics at play to get classes like Warlocks or Death Knights to jive with the cute sandy nature aesthetic of Vulpera. It's not impossible, and personally I tend to focus far more on the classes I find fun than the races, since there's very little you can't find a way to justify in WoW.

DRAYGONIA

With Player Housing coming up soon, what other game do you wish could have had an option to customize a home with all of the coolest assets from its world?

I really wish I could put a big villa on the hills above Balmora in Morrowind and decorate it with all of the legendary weapons and armor.

To me, Morrowind was the gold standard of player housing in single-player RPGs because there was a dash of realism to it that really leaned into the stealthy archer assassin of it all. While there are a handful of houses you can obtain legally with deeds and exchanging currency or joining a faction, if you murder the person who owns the house, it's literally free real estate (as long as you don't get caught doing the murder). Decorate, throw your stuff around, whatever you want. Finders keepers, losers… are dead so whatever, their opinion doesn't matter anymore, now does it. While the containers and then having to fence stuff you got legally can be an issue, anything goes in Morrowind.

And really, while I'd like to quibble a bit on sliders and XYZ options and grid snapping, that's really the ideal for me in single-player RPGs. It's bringing the "commit murders, collect loot" ethos to its logical conclusion.

KALCHEUS

Q4tQ What's your favorite new aspect of this week's Spirit City: Lofi Sessions update?

The newly expanded timers are great. I love having multiple pomodoros with smaller short rests, and then a long rest to complete the cycle. I'm also very happy to see the additional color slider options making its way over from the Cozy Kitchen expansion to both the decor options and the wardrobe — I have a few particular clothing cuts I like to use and reuse, but sometimes the colorways are off compared to the room and it bums me out. Though the funny thing is, we're getting to a point where redecorating is starting to feel a little overwhelming for me as a result of all these options. I think my MO is going to be having one specific look I keep as a permanent-ish vibe — likely the tea rose and cream, since that works with most seasons with minor tweaks — and then play around with the other two options when I want to do that.

Also, I didn't realize it until I was writing up this post, but there's also a new springy soundtrack! Love it.

Disney Park's Famous Dole Whip Is Coming To Grocery Stores

Dole Whip fans won't have to head to Disney Parks to enjoy the frozen treat.

Starting in April, packaged Dole Whip will be available at select retailers, a rep for Dole Packaged Foods tells PEOPLE.

Not only will the classic pineapple flavor be offered in the frozen food aisle, but Dole Whip will also be offered in two other fruity flavors — strawberry and mango. Each package includes four cups of the fruity dessert. The food brand will announce more details on where to purchase closer to the launch date.

This month, Dole Packaged Foods also announced more new grocery store products, including smoothie bowls, pineapple juice drinks and more.

Dole Packaged Foods

Dole Whip was first introduced at Aloha Isle in the Adventureland area of Magic Kingdom and has since has become a staple at multiple places at Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif.

When the parks were closed in April 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney found another way let fans enjoy the iconic treat by sharing the recipe. And in July 2022, the company released an updated recipe in honor of National Dole Whip Day.

The frozen pineapple creation is easy to make and only calls for three basic ingredients — 1/2 to 3/4 cup pineapple juice, 2 cups of frozen pineapple chunks and 1 cup of dairy-free vanilla ice cream. When making four servings, all you have to do is place all three ingredients in a blender and blend it together.

Dole Packaged Foods

Last year, during the summer-long celebration of Dole Whip, Disney parks and resorts offered several fruit-filled treats.

Guests at Aulani resort in Hawaii were able to enjoy churro pineapple Dole Whip, which was made made with Li Hing fresh pineapple.

A Dole Whip cupcake that was available at Disney's Contemporary Resort in the Contempo Café. The mini yellow cake was filled with Dole Whip mousse and topped with a cherry.

Another fun twist on the classic swirly treat was the peach bellini float, a drink-dessert hybrid made of simply orange Dole Whip swirled in a refreshing peach bellini.

7 Little Luxuries To Treat Yourself To At Disney

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Visiting the most magical place on Earth can add up fast. However, Disney parks are filled with relatively inexpensive items that feel like a splurge.

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Dole Whip Float

"It's refreshing, iconic, and gives me that 'I'm really here' feeling without being a full sit-down dessert," said Isheeta Borkar, who runs travel blog Travelicious Couple with her husband Shrey. "When I pair it with a shady bench and a parade, and it feels like a splurge."

She said you can find a Dole Whip Float at the Aloha Isle in Adventureland (in Magic Kingdom) for $6.99.

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Minnie Mouse Ear Headbands

An iconic purchase, Borkar said you can find Minnie Mouse ear headbands for approximately $29.99 at nearly every gift shop. However, she said, Emporium on Main Street U.S.A. (also in Magic Kingdom) has the best selection to choose from.

"It's the one accessory that instantly transforms my photos and makes me feel part of the story," she said. "Compared to a costume or full character dining, it's a steal."

Individual Lightning Lane Upgrade

"Skip-the-line access to a major ride feels like a first-class upgrade in a park full of waiting," Borkar said. "It's a time-saver that delivers instant satisfaction."

She said this affordable indulgence can be found inside the Disney app, depending on the ride and day, and costs between $7 and $20.

Mickey-Shaped Caramel Apple

When she visits the Magic Kingdom, Borkar enjoys heading to Main Street Confectionary for a Mickey-Shaped Caramel Apple, which costs $11.99, she said. Additionally, she said this delicious treat is also sold at Candy Cauldron at Disney Springs.

"It's hand-decorated, rich and designed like a designer treat, but it costs less than a Starbucks order and is big enough to share," she said. "We love it."

Personalized Souvenir from Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe

Located at Magic Kingdom in Liberty Square, Borkar said you can get a personalized souvenir from Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe starting at $19.99.

"Hand-lettered holiday ornaments with your name or trip date feel meaningful and artisanal," she said. "And they're far more personal than mass-produced merch."

Cocktail at Dahlia Lounge

Located at the top of the Coronado Springs Resort tower, Lauren King, travel advisor at Key to the World Travel, said the Dahlia Lounge is a beautiful Spanish-inspired rooftop bar you don't want to miss.

"Sip on a Sangria or a specialty cocktail and snack on some tapas while you overlook the resort one evening," she said. "You will definitely feel luxurious."

Silhouette Art

For a souvenir that looks expensive but isn't, King said to visit the silhouette artists on Main Street at the Magic Kingdom.

"You can find a silhouette artist down Main Street next to Uptown Jewelers and sometimes near the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe," she said. "You can also sometimes find them in Epcot in the France Pavilion and at Disney Springs in the Marketplace area."

Silhouettes are $14 per person or $18 per pet, according to the blog Adventures of a Disney Dad.

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