Great location near the safaris and the dawa bar. Today we tried the Mickey brownie and let me tell you Mickey Mouse has never been more delicious. Seriously the cookie ears and brownie are so good, as is the ice cream. Also, not only do they have dole whip, but they will also add rum to it.... The only downside is it's garbage coconut rum. Years ago they had Plantation Dark Rum and that was pretty legit. Do the right thing Tamu Tamu, bring back the Plantation Rum. read more

Another place to get your Dole whip fix besides at Magic Kingdom. I picked one of the upgraded version which is called Simba Sunset, which was really good but definitely very sweet. The line used to be very long before covid especially on a hot day, but it got better lately. read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Simba Sunset - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

The dole whip here was highly disappointing I've never had a Disney dole float, but I have tried copycats of it in local ice cream shops and I would definitely prefer the copycat version. The simba sunset had a great portion but I had to throw it all away as it was inedible and no one in my party liked it, the ice cream was fizzy and bubbly and had a bad texture. Not refreshing at all , save yourself the line and the money and go to Pongu Pongu to get a night blossom read more

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So refreshingly good! Gotta get the pineapple float which is probably one of the more popular cold beverage / snack in all of Disney World. read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Mmm...mmm - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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Simba Sunset - Finally had some good coconut-flavor. Happy with it, though ours was melty. Dole whip rankings Pineapple - great flavor and creamy smooth texture Lemon - Pineapple Lanai - tart and refreshing Orange - Sunshine Treat - excellent both as a creamsicle and on it's own. Get the lava burst thing. I lava float. Raspberry - Aloha Isle - great flavor and creamy Lime - Pineapple Lanai - great flavor but sherbet texture. Little icy. UPDATE - last day was creamier and delicious. So, could be hit or miss. Lime - Storybook Treats - great flavor and creamy taste. Could be soft serve and not dole whip. Pineapple with Coconut - Simba's sunset - Tamu Tamu - best coconut flavor mostly because of the syrup. This was light and refreshing, but ours was very melty. Cream Cheese soft serve - Storybook treats - This was really weird. It intrigues you more than anything else but it isn't very good. Better when mixed with the coke but again, not great. Strawberry - Refreshment Port - too much like ice cream, did not taste like dole whip. Coconut MK - tastes like vanilla with a hint of coconut at the end. read more

I have typically overlooked this location but due to lesser crowds during COVID, I decided to get a Coconut Rum Dole Whip this time. It was to die for! Very refreshing. It was also super quick to get through line and get your food which was nice as well. read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

2018-07-17. Tamu Tamu Refreshments. if you enjoyed the Dole Pineapple ice cream while in Magic Kingdom, then you need to have one of the Dole Pineapple Whips at Animal Kingdom. First off, the two are NOT the same. Magic Kingdom is more of an frozen custard (see my review on Erma's or The World's best to find out the difference between frozen custard and ice cream) with real pineapple chunks and bits. It's very good and I would highly recommend it. Here at Animal Kingdom, the Dole Pineapple whip is more of a sorbet. There are no chunks, and the flavour is blended in. You have the option to add a shot of dark rum or coconut rum for $3. With or without, it's very refreshing, especially on hot days. If you do partake with the alcohol, I recommend the coconut rum. 5 stars! We also had one of their Double-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches. Ice cream abreast two large homemade chocolate chip cookies. While the ice cream was not gourmet, it easily held its own. 5 stars! It's been a while since I was last at Disney, and I must say that they certainly have kept their integrity over the years. While costs are relatively high in general, they've managed to keep them in check. I recall paying roughly the same amount of money a few years back. When you consider their superior service and quality ingredients in the offerings, it becomes much easier to accept the premium you pay while on the resort. 5 stars overall. On a side note, I still have yet to try their Malva Cake Sundae, but if I do return, you can be sure I'll be ordering one. Malva Pudding Cake is a South African dessert. It has a caramelized exterior and its interior is either injected with warm butter, giving it a rich taste and spongy texture. The exterior is bathed with a cream sauce and the cake is usually topped off with frozen custard or ice cream. A dessert so decadent, it is sure to quell any and all self indulgences... I've heard that it's often made with fruit jam of some sort to add an extra element of flavour and acidity, and I'm smacking my lips just writing about it. I look forward to my first taste! I almost forgot, Congratulations Tamu Tamu Refreshments on being my 16th establishment in achieving a 5 star rating! Cheers. If you would like to read more, come dine-with-me@yelp.com, I'd love to have your company... Bon Appétit! ​ read more

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How exciting, a Dole Whip someplace other than Magic Kingdom, right? Eh. I've gone this route twice, and both times, while the cost of the Whip was the exact same, the size was pretty small. You get way bigger portions for your money at MK. Don't get me wrong, you can for sure get your Dole Whip fix here, and when you're desperate, you do what you can. I get it. They also serve a brownie sundae here that's really good, all my kids love it, and the portion is much more respectable for the price. read more

After getting stopped by a Disney Surveyor - we surveyed him to see what have some of the people's faves at Animal Kingdom - Ah Ha! He told us that not too long ago Disney scraped the whole menu at Tamu Tamu in 'Africa' and refreshed it with a new menu with more of a African flare. We had the African Chicken Curry that was about 10 dollars including tax. It comes with a two quartered pita bread that was super soft and tasted fresh. The Curry was decent and spiced well. I love that the curry used dark meat cause that added to the tenderness of the chicken. Also at this stand you are able to buy a veggie curry and a chicken salad (I think). They also have a snack pack for the little ones that includes drinks and a few snacks to keep them occupied. All in all a good curry midsnack/meal while you're exploring the countries in Animal Kingdom! read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - African curry chicken with pita, 9.25 - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Definitely over priced.. I got the Pineapple Dole Whip with the coconut rum, and it came out in a small cup - for $9+ dollars, it was not worth the money. Sure, if you want to try it, it's worth the try - it was pretty good. But for that much money, I expected more. read more

Looking for a quick snack and a shady place to sit while hanging out at Animal Kingdom? Tamu Tamu has drinks and ice cream for the whole family! You'll order and pay at one window and pick up at the second window. Behind the stand, is a courtyard with plenty of seating in the shade but would be best to avoid if it's raining. This is the spot to get pineapple dole whip!!! But this is not the kind with vanilla swirl, it's just plain pineapple but you can get it with rum!!!! There's also chocolate covered espresso beans, a sundae and a cookie sandwich. The sundae is a lie! It's two scoops of vanilla ice cream with sprinkles and two chocolate discs to make Mickey ears. They should just say it's a bowl of vanilla ice cream. The cookie sandwich is giant and could easily be shared between two people. read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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I kept seeing everyone with small pineapple dole whips walking around. I all of a sudden wanted a dole whip since I was unable to get one at the Magic Kingdom. Tamu Tamu was a lifesaver so I got in line and the line which was about 5 minutes and it moved along quite quickly. I got up to the first window and my cashier Landis took my order. I then moved along to the next window and that's were they gave me my Dole whip. Its the right amount to not be too much and not finish it. The Dole whip was refreshingly yummy on a hot day. My total for the Dole Whip was $4.47. I keep reading that they offer it with rum so I'm a little disappointed that I was unable to try it when I went. They offer food which I didn't try this time, but next time I'll definitely try something off their menu. This place also offers vegan options which is really cool of them. Ultimately this is a great place to stop by and get a snack or a pineapple soft serve Dole Whip while you're in the Animal Kingdom. read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Dole Whip Soft Serve. March 2017. - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Tamu Tamu has my favorite dairy-free frozen treat of all time: Pineapple Dole Whip! And better yet, you can add a shot of either dark rum or coconut rum to it. The soft serve is SO creamy and refreshing - Perfect during a hot day in Animal Kingdom! read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Pineapple Dole Whip with Dark Rum - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

I didn't think that I could enjoy a Dole Whip even more than I already do. Then Animal Kingdom goes and offers Dole Whips with rum. Not just rum, your choice of dark or coconut rum. I'll take two. read more

The only thing I ordered from here was the malva cake sundae. Overall, it was a pretty good dessert if you're craving something sweet. For me, I felt the rum taste was a little too strong. Aside from that, I would still recommend to try this. read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Malva cake sundae - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Want a great Dole Whip? Add Strawberry to it to make it a Simba Sunrise. Very refreshing on a hot day in the Harambe Market at Animal Kingdom - Walt Disney World. Service was exceptional...Emily M and Sydney make a wonderful treat to beat the heat! read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Simba Sunrise - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

The snack stop offers a few different flavors of Dole Whip including the traditional, Simba sunset, strawberry, watermelon, and coconut, you can add alcohol if you prefer. Worth a try, delicious. read more

So good! So big and perfect on a hot day! The price is a little over $5.00 for this big cookie and ice cream. I liked that the cookie was a little hard so it doesn't get soggy so quickly! The vanilla ice cream is hand scooped and yummy and a perfect balance for the rich dark chocolate cookie. read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Dark chocolate ice cream sandwich cookie - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Dole whips with rum! Awesome!!! So if you use the WDW app and search for "dole whip", only 3 places come up: the Polynesian resort, the Magic Kingdom, and Tamu Tamu. Dole Whips alone are delicious, but rum makes it better. I enjoyed the dark rum. Coconut rum is also an option. Very nice on a hot day. read more

Not that it's a surprise, @ Disney we love that Dole Whip!!! At first, you'll see it every where and wonder what the fuss is about. Than it will get hot, and you'll need something besides ice cream pops or sandwiches to cool you off. You'll try one and than, you will seek them out! What's best about Tamu Tamu, you can get specialties like the float with alcohol added in (for those drinking threw Disney). Will i find the floats a bit sticky, sweet without alcohol the Sunrise was amazing. Watermelon/ coconut sauces you can taste, and a large cup that can hold up to the trek. read more

They recently updated their menu so I'm assuming the meh reviews are from before that. Like Kim, I had the spiced beef in a pita and it was delicious! I was definitely surprised this was a counter service meal. The meat was flavorful and tender, pita was fresh, and the yogurt sauce was refreshing. The kettle chips were delicious and also had a little kick to them. Perfect! Like Matthew said, grab some food here and head over to the seating by the Dawa Bar if you want a drink. However the seating right behind Tamu Tamu is really cute and picturesque. read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - spiced beef pita and homeade kettle chips - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Edit: 12/9/2015 After our last trip to Disney we found out this food is no longer offered :( Tamu Tamu now services drinks and snacks. Behind this location at Hambre Market they serve food- non that I was a fan of. I would recommend Yak and Yeti quick service or sit down. Our go to spot in Animal Kingdom for lunch. Some members in our family are gluten free so this is a great option for them as well. We love the Quinoa Salad and Pulled Beef Sandwich. They also make a great chocolate milkshake. read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - From 2014 - they should bring these snacks back! Quinoa Salad, Chocolate Milkshake, and Pulled Beef Sandwich with house made chips - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Not the best experience. The dole whip machine broke, but instead of notifying customers they continued taking orders and letting the line build up on a scorching day. We waited more than 10 minutes and would've gone somewhere else if we had known. I know that no one can be blamed for unexpected equipment failure, but communication and even an apology for the delay would've been nice. read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

this was my first ever real-life encounter with dole whip. i had been so excited for months to finally get it, everyone on the internet hyping me up to try the delicious, creamy pineapple soft serve that was ever-so-popular. it was good! i loved the dole whip itself, but by the time i got down to the pineapple soda it had an odd flavor to it and was flat (i'm not sure if it was fizzy to begin with), but nevertheless it wasn't that good. i would go again and get just the plain dole whip. the simba sunset also wasn't my favorite- i prefer the regular dole whip. the strawberry sauce tasted a bit too sugary and artificial to me. read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - dole whip float - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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This place does not offer dole whip anymore! Instead, it's a pineapple sorbet like whip. Not at all creamy like dole whip. :( :( read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Not creamy dole while anymore.... Tastes like pineapple candy and is icy like sorbet. - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Always have to stop here when in Animal Kingdom for a refreshing Dole Whip. This time they had a specialty one called Simba's Sunset that had a watermelon/coconut syrup swirled around it & omg its amazing! I wish I could get this at places other than Disney like I can the regular pineapple dole whip... read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Simba's Sunset (Dole Whip with watermelon/coconut syrup) amazing! - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Nothing fancy. Burgers are at room temp, shakes aren't that great. They do have kettle-cooked chips, though, and it is quick service food. read more

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One of the better restaurants in the Disney parks. Great chicken curry (not too spicy either) and yummy pineapple ice cream.

Pulled beef pita sandwich with cucumber mint salad. That is why you should eat here. read more

Dole Whip is special and remarkable alone... but Dole Whip and RUM... beyond words. Their chocolate waffle too.. Tops. This place should be in every major city and was a highlight of the sweets in all of Disney. read more

Came here for the Pineapple Soft Serve.. Was so yummy and refreshing!! ..trying to find a substitute for the Dole Pineapple Whip at Magic Kingdom.. This was a close second! read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Pineapple Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

My wife an I were enjoying a Dole Whip in Magic Kingdom when I mentioned how great this would be with some dark rum. Well, enter Tamu Tamu. They not only sell Dole Whips, but also offer dark rum or coconut rum as an addition. You need this. read more

The classic Dole Whip was the perfect snack for a hot day and tables in the back were nice and shady to rest for a few minutes.

I was a little disappointed in the Dole Whip. I had heard so many things about trying the dole whip in Africa so I expected it to be fantastic. When I got it the only options where pineapple flavor virgin or with dark or coconut rum. As the Disney meal plan doesn't cover alcoholic beverages I got the virgin one. I thought it would be creamy because it's a soft serve but it tasted more icy. It wasn't like all the rave I had been hearing. This is considered a snack on the Disney meal plan. read more

Only place in Animal Kingdom to have yourself a dole whip. You can even get it with Dark Rum or Coconut Rum. I got the regular Pineapple while my friends got the alcoholic ones. They don't skimp on the alcohol which is a plus. Be sure to bring ID, they do check to make sure you're old enough! read more

Food quality aside, when the girl taking your order (Lizmarie) has a heavy accent, and someone misunderstands what you've said, I highly doubt that the disney business model says it's okay to scream at your customers. Yeah. We called your out on it right there, and we are putting it here, and it's being sent to corporate. read more

Lunch time at Animal Kingdom we tried the ribs and slaw for a quick service meal. It was delicious, so much to choose from, can't wait to see what else is available in this section of Animal Kingdom! The lines were short and the service was fast. read more

I'm really not sure why this place has such terrible reviews! I had the pulled spiced beef in a pita served with a mint yogurt sauce and cucumbers and onions. It was one of the best meals I've had in a Disney Park. The kettle cooked chips looked delicious and fresh (I'm not sure why they show a picture of bagged chips on here) but we chose the sliced apples instead which were great as well! read more

Great stop for food that will keep you going on a long day at Animal Kingdom. The turkey focaccia sandwich was tasty and comes with kettle cooked chips. While I didn't have it, the chocolate mousse looked appetizing. read more

Had the Turkey and Swiss on Focaccia - Served with apple slices or chips and it was good and quick. In general, sitting areas at Disney are usually at a premimum, so we ended up eating at the Dawa bar across the street, which was fine because we got to watch some authentic African dancers. read more