4. Quick dessert treat: Win – Dole Whip Float

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Trying to track down the best vegan dessert at Disney World would be a bit like trying to pick one’s favorite child. All of the parks offer Tofutti ice cream at various dining locations, and many Disney dining establishments offer vegan desserts. Our experiences in this category were so overwhelmingly positive that we don’t have a fail in this category, except in regard to lack of choice at a few locations.

Our favorite vegan dessert, however, was the Dole Whip Float at Adventureland. While Dole Whip pineapple soft serve is tasty enough by itself, it didn’t impress us nearly as much as its float counterpart—a tower of pineapple Dole Whip soaking in pineapple juice. It’s not only a tall, frothy glass of paradise. For Magic Kingdom enthusiasts, it’s a rite of passage—one that vegans are not excluded from.

5. Quick Service – Win: Sunshine Seasons and Mr. Kamal’s

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Despite our disastrous experience at The Garden Grill, downstairs in The Land, Sunshine Seasons remains the perfect pit stop for guests with special dietary needs. They continue to maintain their reputation with a wide spread of options uniquely suited for vegans, including tamarind vegan beef, vegetable sushi, vegan wraps, hummus plates, and delicious tabbouleh pinwheel rolls. They also have vegan dessert options!

Animal Kingdom also has an excellent quick service location for vegans, albeit with fewer options. Mr. Kamal’s is a small standalone location in the Asia pavilion (which also hosts a tasty vegan couscous wrap at the nearby Anandapur Local Foods Café). Mr. Kamal’s really stood out to us for their delicious samosas and falafels (be sure and as for chutney instead of tzatziki).

FAIL: Vegan Flatbread at Sunshine Seasons and Hummus at Mr. Kamal’s

The vegan flatbread at Sunshine Seasons was rather disappointing due to the intense dryness of the bread. While the dish wasn’t a total fail, it just doesn’t stand up to the other offerings at this excellent location.

As for hummus at Mr. Kamal’s, it’s the only item at the stand we found too bland. They may be using too much tahini in the mix. If you need a protein boost, it isn’t a terrible option, but don’t expect Tusker House level hummus.

What are your favorite (and least favorite) vegan items at Walt Disney World?