Ghirardelli Soda Fountain

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Hands down the best hot cocoa on property! Ghirardelli Soda Fountain offers specialty drinks and sweets in Downtown Disney’s Marketplace.  Look for floats, malts, shakes, (cocoa,) and a plethora of treats! While this is a great place to stop for a snack, it does not accept Disney Dining Plan snack credits.  There is also a nice bit of entertainment while you wait as there is some historic chocolate-making equipment in the shop that shows a little of the Ghirardelli company’s story.

 
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Melissa primarily writes Chip & Company’s Guide to Walt Disney World. She also chronicles her Disney baking (and cooking) exploits In the Kitchen. She also writes original articles about her experiences visiting Walt Disney World and finding Disney magic in her home state of New York. Melissa is a World History teacher and you can find her on tumblr. Oh & you should probably know she believes in fairytales.

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  • Amanda Johnston

    Every trip to Downtown Disney is highlighted by a trip to Ghirardelli’s. We all have our favorites beginning with the samples on the store side. My husband likes the coffees, DD11 likes the hot cocoa. I like the chocolate coffee, and my MIL likes the iced coffee. We’ve gotten dessert here before in the form of ice cream sundaes and treats. I don’t think you can go wrong with a single item on the menu.

  • Debbie

    Our family secret is having “lunch” in the form of the best ice cream floats at Ghirardelli’s. We love the Coke float and the strawberry soda with vanilla ice cream is a perfect treat in the middle of August. They also honor the Annual Passholder discount so we make it a point to buy a bottle of water here too.