Combine the sumptuous desserts that can be found throughout Epcot's World Showcase, a variety of sparkling wines with the spectacular night time fireworks, laser, fire, & water show called Illuminations: Reflections Of Earth and you have the making for an incredible way to cap off your day at Epcot.

Epcot Presents: Illuminations Sparkling Dessert Party 

Disney World has announced a new party that will certainly get your attention.  The Illuminations Sparkling Dessert Party is coming to Epcot 3 nights a week (Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) starting March 15th.  The party will take place at Epcot’s Showcase Plaza, and will run from 7:45-9:20 p.m.

The menu will include the best sweets from several international pavilions, including tiramisu and Prosecco from Italy; Vanilla Pot de Creme from France; baklava from Morocco and much more.

The IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party will cost $49 for adults and $29 for children. Parties begin March 15, and booking opens March 12.

When you visit the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, no matter what time of year, ice cream is a welcomed treat.  L'Artisan des Glaces in the France Pavilion of Epcot is serving up 16 flavors of wonderful frozen goodness.


In the location that was the former home of the Boulangerie Patisserie (which has moved to a new larger home nearby), L'Artisan des Glaces is an artisan ice cream and sorbet shop.


When you step inside you will get a chance to notice the carefully chosen accept decorations, but most of the space is open to accommodate customers.  We really love the milk bottle chandelier.  This is a case where simple works best and creates the charm of the place.


There are 16 flavors of treats to chose from.  The 10 ice cream flavors are: Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Pistachio, Hazelnut, Profiterole, Caramel fleur de sel, Cherry, Coco-White Chocolate, & Coffee.  The 6 Sorbet flavors are: Strawberry, Mango, Melon, Lemon, Pomegranate, & Mixed Berries.

When you are enjoying your Disney World Vacation in the hot Florida sun nothing helps you cool off better than a delicious ice cream treat.  This installment of Disney World Top 6 looks at the best places to find a wonderful ice cream treat at the Walt Disney World Resort.  These places serve up much more than the Mickey Ice Cream bars, so make sure you check all of them out for yourself!


6. Hollywood Scoops
At Disney's Hollywood Studios near the base of the Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror you can find Hollywood Scoops.


Here you can get a variety of ice cream dishes that extend far beyond the basic cone or cup of hand packed ice cream.  You can also indulge in an ice cream sundae, Brownie Sundae, or Apple Crisp ala mode.  Each treat is certain to satisfy your sweet cravings.


5. Fountain View Cafe
In perfect view of Spaceship Earth and the World Fellowship Fountain at Epcot is the Fountain View Cafe.  Here you can enjoy Edy's Ice Cream in a freshly made waffle cone or get a hot fudge sundae in a waffle bowl or an ice cream sandwich created with two freshly made cookies of your choice.


4. Main Street Ice Cream Parlor
What better location for an ice cream parlor can there be than on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom?  Although the Main Street Ice Cream Parlor does not have an extensive menu, the combination of the hand packed ice cream into freshly made waffle cones or the "Plaza" Ice Cream Sundae is certainly the "cherry" on top of your day at the Magic Kingdom.  The aromas inside the shop are amazing as you catch the wondrous scents of the waffle cones and bowls being made.

3. Happy Landings Ice Cream
There is one location in our Top 6 that is often overlooked, but must be mentioned due to the signature "Sand Pail" ice cream creation.    Happy Landings Ice Cream can be found at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. 

Here you receive a sand pail that is filled with chocolate and vanilla soft-serve ice cream, waffle cone pieces, cookie pieces, sprinkles, hot fudge, caramel, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry.  You even receive a shovel to help you eat it.  Definitely a treat to share!


2.  Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
Downtown Disney is home to the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop.  It is very popular during the hot summer months and gets quite crowded each evening as the crowds line up in search of these amazing ice cream concoctions.

There is a large menu of wonderful creations ranging from the Gold Rush Peanut Butter Sundae to the the Golden Gate Banana Split.  There are some many different toppings and options it is hard to choose which one to try.

Make sure you try one that uses the famous Ghirardelli chocolate or hot fudge.



This is certainly a treat to be shared by the whole family and sometimes you may need to find another family to help you finish it!

Disney World Ice Cream Options
The great news is that you cannot go wrong by choosing any of our Top 6 locations to get ice cream treats at Disney World.  Don't pass up the chance to visit one or all of them all in the interest of staying cool this summer.