I tried 2 of Disney's new watermelon Dole Whip desserts, and my least favorite one was the secret menu item

Dole Whip has been a Disney snack mainstay for decades. Originally, this vegan, soft-serve treat was only available in pineapple flavor, but you can now find lime, coconut, raspberry, and other fruit flavors at various locations around Walt Disney World. They've even created Dole Whip floats, parfaits, slushies, and margaritas.

On May 26, Disney released two new Dole Whip treats for summer – the Dole Whip Watermelon Parfait ($5.29 + tax) and the Dole Whip Watermelon Slice ($5.99 + tax). Both are available at Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs, so you don't need a park ticket to try them.

Since it was 94 degrees outside on the day I visited Disney Springs, I went with the Dole Whip Watermelon Parfait first so I could dig in before it melted. There is no seating at Marketplace Snacks, but there are outdoor tables with umbrellas nearby.

The Dole Whip Watermelon Parfait is made with a layer of Key lime custard, a towering swirl of watermelon Dole Whip, a sprinkle of chocolate chips, and a watermelon Mickey Mouse garnish. I loved the bright, contrasting colors and the chocolate chips reminded me of watermelon seeds.

I found the watermelon Dole Whip to have a more subtle flavor than some of the others. Pineapple Dole Whip has a strong pineapple flavor, but the watermelon was light, refreshing, and not overly sweet. If you aren't a fan of watermelon, you can get this parfait with lime Dole Whip or a lime and watermelon swirl.

I also loved the addition of the chocolate chips on top because it added a nice, crunchy texture to the soft serve. There aren't many situations where chocolate doesn't make something better.

The layer of key lime custard lined the bottom of the cup and I couldn't really get to it until I had eaten most of the Dole Whip. Once my spoon finally hit bottom, the custard was splendid. It wasn't too sweet, but did have a distinct key lime flavor. I did my best to get a bit of custard and soft serve in every bite and they paired perfectly together.

My only wish was that the parfait had been made with multiple layers of watermelon Dole Whip and key lime custard so I could have enjoyed more scoops of pink and green together.

You won't see the Dole Whip Watermelon Slice on the menu at Marketplace Snacks — Disney revealed this secret menu item through TikTok in May, which is available until September 6.

Because this dessert isn't widely advertised, it also comes in very limited quantities. Marketplace Snacks only stocks 30 Dole Whip Watermelon Slices per day and once they're gone, they're gone. If you're set on trying this during your next visit, get there early. I visited a couple of hours after opening and there were only 10 left for the remainder of the day.

When I placed my order for the Watermelon Dole Whip Slice, the Disney cast member pulled a large watermelon wedge from a refrigerator. The middle of the wedge had been scooped out and she proceeded to fill it with lots of watermelon Dole Whip and several chocolate chips.

I was happy to discover the watermelon slice was larger than shown in the TikTok video, mostly because more watermelon meant more room for Dole Whip. If I had to guess, it had just as much Dole Whip as the parfait. I was also grateful they served it in a to-go tray. Without it, the area around me would have been a sticky mess when the soft serve began to melt.

After taking a few bites off the top, I was craving a bite that had fresh watermelon and watermelon Dole Whip. I gave it my best effort and ended up with ice cream all over my face. I decided this might not be the best plan of attack and grabbed a spoon to give it another go.

The fresh watermelon was soft enough that I could scoop some watermelon and soft serve onto my spoon at the same time. I loved the flavor and texture of a mixed bite and once I ate enough of the Dole Whip, I was able to pick it back up and eat the remaining watermelon.

The fresh watermelon wedge was the more photogenic of the two, but it was also messier and harder to eat. I also really enjoyed the extra burst of key lime flavor in the parfait, while the only flavor in the Dole Whip Watermelon Slice was watermelon (save for the chocolate chips).

I would never turn down a Dole Whip Watermelon Slice on a hot day, but if I had to choose between the two, I'd go with the Dole Whip Watermelon Parfait. If you aren't planning a visit to Disney World in the near future, you can make the classic pineapple Dole Whip at home with just three easy-to-find ingredients.