Disney's First-Ever ‘Lilo & Stitch' Collab Delivers A ‘Delightful Escape'
Disney fans, get ready for a tropical, Hawaiian escape–and forget heading to the airport, you'll want to find your nearest Tropical Smoothie.
On Monday, the popular chain of cafes announced a new menu item inspired by the legendary media company's live-action Lilo & Stitch film, which is set to debut in theaters later this month, noting it would only be around for a limited time.
Tropical Smoothie's new 'Ohana Breeze Smoothie is blended with pieces of pineapple, mango, banana, orange juice, and a sprinkle of blue spirulina for the fun-colored drink that delivers "naturally sweetened tropical flavor, bursting with island magic."
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According to the May 12 press release, it took nearly 20 flavor combinations to get the first-ever collaboration between Tropical Smoothie and a Disney feature film just right. The company said the film's visual and emotional aesthetics "were a creative springboard for concepting the smoothie's ingredients, recipe, color and name."
"The 'Ohana Breeze Smoothie represents the wholesome spirit of family, and we're excited to offer a refreshing smoothie that provides our guests with a fun, delightful escape from the everyday while celebrating the new 'Lilo & Stitch' movie," saidTropical Smoothie Café CMO Deborah von Kutzleben.
The smoothie will be available in two sizes, 12 and 24 ounces, at participating Tropical Smoothie locations nationwide this summer or as long as supplies last.
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