Real Ice Cream Shakes

[jmasgat]

Just back from WDW and Beaches and Cream gave me a chocolate shake made with soft serve--that's the default unless you specifically ask for "hand scooped". Yuck! Never thought I would have to ask at an ice cream parlor to use ice cream.

So when I go back in January, I want to try something new. Any recommendations for real ice cream shakes (besides Ghirardelli's)? I know they can be found in unexpected places--I once had one at the food court at Pop that was great.

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

Salt and Straw

 

[reddog21]

IMO the best shake on property is at the Fountain. I don't understand the hype around Beaches and Cream, it's avg at best.

 

[_19disnA]

Probably look for places that say 'milk shakes' on their menu. If not using real ice cream, they have to call it something else. I know when buying 'ice cream' in the grocery store, you also have to look at the label. Breyer's used to be a great product (all natural/no additives/etc.) but someone else now owns them and has cheapened the product to the point where they can't even call it 'ice cream' anymore as defined by the FDA. I think it is now a 'frozen dairy product' or something similar.

 

[NYCgrrl]

I don't understand the hype around Beaches and Cream, it's avg at best.

And from my POV saying it’s average is extremely generous.

Any recommendations for real ice cream shakes (besides Ghirardelli's)?

Also shakes can also be had at gelato shop across from the Boathouse. Vivaldi ? Can’t recall the name right now.

 

[OKW Lover]

IMO the best shake on property is at the Fountain

Another vote for the Fountain (at the Dolphin)! Not only do they have good shakes, but their burgers are better than B&C as well.

 

[SteveH]

Yet another vote for The Fountain at the Dolphin. Been to B&C and Fountain on our same trip a while back and it was much better and whole lot less stress and noise.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Another vote for the Fountain (at the Dolphin)! Not only do they have good shakes, but their burgers are better than B&C as well.

Going to the SwanDolphin on the 20th or 21st of Dec. to see Ms. Claus (the things ya do for kiddos, Lol) so think we’ll grab some shakes from The Fountain after the visit. Thanks for helping me formulate that day’s evening event.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

Only "milkshake" I get at Disney is the Bailey and Kahlua one at HS and its really a frosty so not sure why places can call that a milkshake.

I will ONLY get actual milkshakes at my local places but yuck not with hard ice cream. That makes it more like cold chocolate milk.
Its way too thin. Plus I'd also NEVER get a chocolate shake made with chocolate ice cream.
Has to be vanilla custard with chocolate sauce (not hot fudge either SAUCE)

 

[jmasgat]

Fountain.....you'd think since I actually stayed at Dolphin, it may have crossed my mind! But I was meeting people at BC, so I didn't think to get one to go.

Probably look for places that say 'milk shakes' on their menu. If not using real ice cream, they have to call it something else.

Well, yeah, i can site google...but I was looking for a recommendation. And as for the menu at B&C.....it lists it as

"Malts & Shakes​

Your choice of Ice Cream topped with Whipped Cream, Sprinkles, and a Cherry"

No mention of soft serve/non dairy anywhere.

 

[gmi3804]

Probably look for places that say 'milk shakes' on their menu. If not using real ice cream, they have to call it something else. I know when buying 'ice cream' in the grocery store, you also have to look at the label. Breyer's used to be a great product (all natural/no additives/etc.) but someone else now owns them and has cheapened the product to the point where they can't even call it 'ice cream' anymore as defined by the FDA. I think it is now a 'frozen dairy product' or something similar.

They "have to" call it something else? Are these places monitored by the FDA? You're lumping restaurants into packaging requirements. Restaurants aren't retail. I they were, they wouldn't be able to name menu items like "hand-fired steaks."