Ice Cream coming back to Boardwalk

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Says YOU?! . Lol you complain about everything - said lightheartedly - I appreciate your candor and tone

RIF...is my suggestion.

 

[Bullseye1967]

RIF...is my suggestion.

Reduction in Force?

 

[UNCgolf]

I prefer the ice cream in France. Probably because of the flavors. But next time I’m there I’ll try them both “for research” haha

Yeah, there are definitely more flavors at the ice cream spot but last time I was there one of the flavors I got was terrible. And it's a flavor I normally like but it was just disgusting. Don't know what was wrong.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Reduction in Force?

so you’re “the REAL Bob chapek”?

 

[Giss Neric]

First time I ever tried Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney was when they were currently offering their seasonal flavor called Creepy Crawly Critters which has crickets and meal worms. Better than I expected but it's not something I would want to buy to cool off obviously.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

First time I ever tried Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney was when they were currently offering their seasonal flavor called Creepy Crawly Critters which has crickets and meal worms. Better than I expected but it's not something I would want to buy to cool off obviously.
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But you chose that flavor. They have standard flavors all the way down to vanilla as well.

 

[zapple]

Of course, Vivoli Il Gelato at Disney Springs is the best gelato/ice cream on property and nothing else is even close.

It really is, the tiramisu flavor is my favorite and the epcot brioche ice cream sandwich can’t hold a candle to the bombolatos at Vivoli.

 

[Giss Neric]

But you chose that flavor. They have standard flavors all the way down to vanilla as well.

I didn't say I didn't like it. I even said better than expected. I'm adventurous so I tried it but of course I would not buy it on a regular basis.

 

[Nunu]

Why would you get ice cream in France when you can walk a bit further and get the vastly superior gelato in Italy??

Not that I've been to the new permanent gelato place, but I assume it's basically the same as the old cart they had, and the gelato from that cart was better than the ice cream in France. Of course, Vivoli Il Gelato at Disney Springs is the best gelato/ice cream on property and nothing else is even close.

I liked Vivoli, but $6 for a tiny, sample size cup, seemed overpriced to me.

 

[UNCgolf]

I liked Vivoli, but $6 for a tiny, sample size cup, seemed overpriced to me.

Well, it's in Disney Springs (and at Disney overall) so you have to expect the markup. A single scoop at Ghirardelli is $6 and one at Vivoli is $7 -- I'd rather pay that price for Vivoli.

Not that Ghirardelli's ice cream is bad; I just think the gelato at Vivoli is a lot better.

 

[Nunu]

Well, it's in Disney Springs (and at Disney overall) so you have to expect the markup. A single scoop at Ghirardelli is $6 and one at Vivoli is $7 -- I'd rather pay that price for Vivoli.

Not that Ghirardelli's ice cream is bad; I just think the gelato at Vivoli is a lot better.

The gelato "portion" I got at that time was sad, gone in 3 or 4 teaspoons! It was good, just not the best gelato I've ever had. Still think it's overpriced, even for Disney.

 

[ToTBellHop]

The gelato "portion" I got at that time was sad, gone in 3 or 4 teaspoons! It was good, just not the best gelato I've ever had. Still think it's overpriced, even for Disney.

The more you pay for food, the smaller it gets.

 

[wishiwere@wdw]

We didn’t bother last night as the line went past ESPN around 8pm. Seemed crazy popular but I can’t tell if that’s more due to there being no other options lol

 

[UNCgolf]

The gelato "portion" I got at that time was sad, gone in 3 or 4 teaspoons! It was good, just not the best gelato I've ever had. Still think it's overpriced, even for Disney.

It wasn't the best gelato I've ever had either (had better in actual Italy) but it might be the best I've had in the US and was easily the best ice cream/gelato I've had at Disney.

I don't think $1 more than Ghirardelli for roughly the same amount is too overpriced, but nothing wrong with feeling differently!

 

[Nunu]

It wasn't the best gelato I've ever had either (had better in actual Italy) but it might be the best I've had in the US and was easily the best ice cream/gelato I've had at Disney.

I don't think $1 more than Ghirardelli for roughly the same amount is too overpriced, but nothing wrong with feeling differently!

Gelato and ice cream, although similar, are not exactly the same, that's why I didn't compare Ghirardelli's ice cream with Vivoli's gelato. To me, gelato in Italy isn't better, it's simply the best. I should know.

Agree with 'nothing wrong with feeling differently'.

 

[aaronml]

Looks like Salt and Straw may actually be coming to WDW after all. Maybe they’ll be located in the space in DS that was originally going to be for Ample Hills?

 

[StaceyH_SD]

Ooh!!!! I’ve been to the Salt and Straw at Downtown Disney at DL. Pricey and they have some weird flavor combos but their ice cream IS good (I had salted caramel and it was tasty).

Based on their replies to some of the IG comments it looks like they’re coming to Disney Springs!

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Yess!!!! Best news yet!!!!

Pricey and they have some weird flavor combos

Pretty much the same price as France.

Salt & Straw = single scoop $6
double scoop = $8

L’Artisan des Glaces = Single = $5.75
Double scoop = $7.95

While it’s true that Salt & Straw have some exotic flavors, they go down in extremes to very vanilla flavors like... vanilla! (Speaking of puns... bring back citizens of Hollywood - I want puns AND ice cream!)

 

[ToTBellHop]

Was wondering when they’d announce.

 

[Dr.GrantSeeker]

Was wondering when they’d announce.

Do you know if there will only be the one location at Springs or will they also take over the former Ample Hills at BW too?