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Citrus Swirl at Sunshine Tree Terrace

July 11, 2016 by beckyginther@gmail.com 27 Comments

Welcome to this month’s Blogorail Teal loop. Today we are sharing the best frozen treats you can find at Disney.


Citrus Swirl at Sunshine Tree Terrace

When I visit Disney, I usually want a frozen treat at some point no matter what the time of year.  And while you’ll find a lot of people who rave about the Dole Whip, I’m here to tell you about a different treat.  Also located in Adventureland, it’s called the Citrus Swirl – and in my opinion it is even better than a dole whip.

Citrus Swirl - Disney in your Day

The Citrus Swirl is found at Sunshine Tree Terrance in Adventureland.  It was a favorite back when the park opened but disappeared for almost 25 years.  Then, in 2012, the citrus swirl made its grand reappearance.  And it’s the best thing that happened to me in terms of Disney snacks.

Citrus Swirl - Disney in your Day

Basically, it’s a pretty straight forward treat.  There’s creamy, soft serve vanilla swirled with icy, tart orange.  I absolutely love the combination of sweet and tart and for me that’s what makes it better than a dole whip.  It’s not just one-note all the way through.  If you like creamsicles you’ll probably like this.

Plus, the citrus swirl even has its own mascot!  The orange bird represents Sunshine Tree Terrace and he’s quickly become one of my favorite Disney “characters.”  I’m thrilled to see so much new merchandise with him on it and try to get almost everything I can.  I may have a problem when it comes to orange bird stuff.  Is it too much to wear my orange bird t-shirt, ears, and magic band all at the same time?

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It’s also different than ice cream treats you might be able to find outside of Disney parks.  I never found anything like it anywhere else.  I make a point to get at least one citrus swirl every time I’m in Disney World (sometimes more than one…)  Do you think I’m crazy yet for my love affair with the citrus swirl?  I make a point of photographing it every time I get one.  Here you can see the evidence of my obsession:

Citrus Swirl - Disney in your Day

Did you try the Citrus Swirl from Sunshine Tree Terrace?  What do you think of it?


Here is the map of Magical Blogorail Teal | Best Frozen Treats at Disney Loop:

  • 1st Stop – Disney in Your Day | Citrus Swirl at Sunshine Tree Terrace
  • 2nd Stop – Disney Mamas | Dreaming of Dole Whip ~ Recipes and History
  • 3rd Stop – Home is Where the Mouse Is | Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas
  • 4th Stop – My Dreams of Disney | Frozen Fruit Snacks
  • 5th Stop – Disney Nouns | Mickey Bars

 

Filed Under: Disney World, Food and Drink, Magic Kingdom Tagged With: Adventureland, Citrus Swirl, Disney World, Food, frozen treats, Magic Kingdom, orange bird, snacks, Sunshine Tree Terrace

Comments

  1. Lee Beatens says

    July 12, 2016 at 1:10 am

    If it’s a Disney obsession, it’s always OK! And I love the Orange Bird and have many collectibles of him, both vintage and modern. Nice first post!

    Reply
    • Becky @Disney in your Day says

      July 13, 2016 at 11:03 am

      That’s so cool! I didn’t get into the orange bird until recently but I’m sure the vintage stuff is really awesome.

      Reply
  2. Belle Vie A Deux says

    July 12, 2016 at 10:45 am

    Ahhhhh I’ve totally had one of these at Disney!!!!! Thanks for sharing I’m going to pin this for sure!

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    • Becky @Disney in your Day says

      July 13, 2016 at 4:05 pm

      Awesome, it’s my favorite!

      Reply
  3. Lisa Cameron says

    July 12, 2016 at 10:53 am

    I happen to like the citrus swirl better than the Dole Whip (I know the horror). My kids recently became obsessed with Orange Bird so I think we’ll be visiting Sunshine Terrace a lot more often in the future.

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    • Becky @Disney in your Day says

      July 13, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      I like it better too – I know we’re probably in the minority but that’s okay – and the dole whip doesn’t have an adorable mascot like the orange bird!

      Reply
  4. Wendy Tomlinson says

    July 12, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    I like a frozen treat too. It’s got to be done hasn’t it?

    Reply
    • Becky @Disney in your Day says

      July 13, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      Yes, especially in that Florida heat!

      Reply
  5. Adriana Renee says

    July 12, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    Considering I still haven’t eaten a dole whip (haha) I might need to try this first!

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    • Becky @Disney in your Day says

      July 13, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      I would recommend it!

      Reply
  6. Mistle says

    July 12, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    So I will admit that I have never had Dole Whip before but I know everyone raves about it. This frozen treat though looks absolutely amazing! I love a good combination of sweet and tart as well!

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    • Becky @Disney in your Day says

      July 13, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      Yes, I think that’s why I prefer this over dole whip – the twist makes it more interesting and not as “one note” as a dole whip.

      Reply
  7. Jordyn Upchurch says

    July 13, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    I’ve never heard of this, next time I make a trip to Disney this is on my list!

    xoxo, SS

    Southern And Style

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    • Becky @Disney in your Day says

      July 13, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      I hope you get the chance to try it, it’s really good!

      Reply
  8. Mike says

    July 13, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Sorry, friend Becky, but I’ve never been in either camp — the Citrus Swirl or the Dole Whip camps! However, since we have become great Blogorail buddies, I promise the next time I’m at WDW I’ll try one and share a photo for you. I guess I just don’t know what I’m missing, right? Thanks for writing and joining in the fun, and thanks for a great first post!

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    • Capturing Magical Memories says

      July 16, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      I am like you Mike. I don’t really have a camp but if I was going to chose on a hot day the citrus swirl would probably win.

      Reply
    • Becky @Disney in your Day says

      July 18, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      I’d definitely love to see a pic of the citrus swirl next time you’re there so I can live vicariously through you 😉

      Reply
  9. Amanda Kushner says

    July 15, 2016 at 12:49 am

    Oh yum this swirl sounds soo good!!!
    XO Amanda | http://www.glitterandspice.com

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    • Becky @Disney in your Day says

      July 18, 2016 at 3:01 pm

      It really is delicious!

      Reply
  10. James Hare says

    July 19, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    I really like the Citrus Swirl, but you can’t beat the Dole Whip! Great post as always, Becky!

    Reply
    • Becky @Disney in your Day says

      July 20, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      Thanks James! I enjoy the dole whip as well sometimes, but citrus swirl will always be my real love!

      Reply
  11. Lin @ DisneyMamas says

    August 27, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    You know, I’m not sure I’ve ever had a citrus swirl (I’m not a fan of orange) but I’ve always thought the Orange Bird was a cutie!

    Reply
    • Becky @Disney in your Day says

      August 29, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Yeah, if you’re not a fan of orange the citrus swirl is probably not for you, but you can still love that orange bird! 😉

      Reply
  12. Tim Brooks says

    July 3, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    I love that adorable little Orangebird.

    Reply
    • Becky @ Disney in your Day says

      July 6, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      Me too, he’s my absolute favorite!

      Reply
  13. Lynn Wiltse says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    I love that cute little Orange Bird! (The citrus swirl is pretty good too!)

    Reply
    • Becky @ Disney in your Day says

      July 20, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      The orange bird is so cute – I just bought the dress they sell at Disney with him on it!

      Reply

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Hi, I'm Becky!

I'm a huge Disney fan in my early 30's and always trying to find a way to put a little bit of Disney into everyday life. I live in Pennsylvania but travel to the theme parks several times a year - I'm an annual passholder at Disney World! In addition to Disney I love traveling, running, and theater.

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