Island Navigator Ice Cream Drink Recipe from Disney Cruise Line + Disney’s Best Frozen Treats

Disney Cruise Line has released the recipe for the Island Navigator, a refreshing ice-cream-based blended drink, in celebration of National Ice Cream Day. The recipe joins a curated roundup of iconic frozen treats from Disney parks and resorts around the world — from Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats on the Disney Dream to Mickey Shave Ice at Aulani and specialty soft-serves at Shanghai Disney Resort.

In honor of National Ice Cream Day, Disney Cruise Line released the recipe for the Island Navigator — a blended ice cream drink served aboard its ships — alongside a sweeping roundup of signature frozen treats from Disney parks and resorts worldwide. From Castaway Cay to Hong Kong Disneyland, the list covers some of the most beloved icy indulgences across the Disney portfolio.

The Island Navigator Recipe

The Island Navigator is a blended ice cream beverage offered aboard Disney Cruise Line ships, built for the kind of warm-weather sailing that defines a Caribbean or Bahamian itinerary. Disney has made the full recipe available as a free downloadable print-at-home card for guests wanting to recreate the drink outside of a sailing.

Disney’s Signature Frozen Treats Around the World

Alongside the Island Navigator recipe, Disney highlighted some of the most distinctive frozen treats found across its global parks and resort portfolio. Here is the full roundup:

• Disney Parks and Resorts (Global): Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars
• Disney Cruise Line: Specialty Ice Cream Flavors from Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats on the Disney Dream; Mickey and Minnie Sundaes from Sweet on You on the Disney Fantasy
• Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa: Mickey Shave Ice from Pāpālua Shave Ice — available with standard shave ice, ice cream, or sweetened condensed milk base
• Disneyland Paris: Exotic Paradise Ice Cream Cone from Hakuna Matata; Gibson Ice Cream Treat from Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
• Hong Kong Disneyland: White Peach Soft-Serve Ice Cream from Midtown Delight; Mickey and Minnie Treasure Bowl Ice Cream Sundaes from Main Street Corner Café hosted by Coca-Cola
• Disneyland Park: Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches from Golden Horseshoe; Ice Cream Sundaes from Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
• Disney California Adventure Park: Hard Floats and Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Bars from Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
• Downtown Disney District: Birthday Cakes and Blackberries, Meyer Lemon with Blueberries, Goat Cheese and Marionberry Habanero Ice Cream from Salt & Straw
• Shanghai Disney Resort: ‘Olu Mel Honeydew Melon Ice Cream Cone; Fresh Watermelon Ice Cream Sundaes; Donald Waffles with Watermelon Ice Cream; Donald Watermelon Ice Cream Cones — all from Il Paperino
• Walt Disney World Resort: Ice Cream Specialties from Sleepy Hollow at Magic Kingdom; Seasonal Ice Cream Flavors from Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at Magic Kingdom; Ice Cream Sandwiches from Hollywood Scoops at Hollywood Studios; Artisan Ice Cream Scoops from L’Artisan des Glaces at EPCOT
• Walt Disney World Resort (continued): Artisanal Gelato Shake from D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs; Specialty Sundaes from Dino-Bites Snacks at Animal Kingdom; Kitchen Sink and Specialty Milk Shakes from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

What This Means for Ice Cream Fans

The Island Navigator recipe is a simple but satisfying way to bring a piece of the Disney Cruise Line experience into any kitchen. For guests planning an upcoming sailing, the ship’s dedicated dessert venues — including Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats and Sweet on You — are well worth seeking out onboard. Browse upcoming sailings at DisneyCruise.com.