Have you ever heard this? Do you think this is accurate? Would Walt Disney World allow this to happen? As science and medicine progress, it is being found that many more people than were previously thought have food allergies or sensitivities. There are also many food issues among folks with chronic diseases. This issue runs the gamut from the very young to Oldies like me. Thankfully for me, my only food issue is that I love it way too much.
Disney takes these food issues very seriously and offers solutions at the large majority of their restaurants so their guests will not be subjected to the problems that can happen as a result of these allergies/sensitivities. Let’s take a look at what some of the major food allergies are:
- gluten or wheat
- shellfish
- soy
- lactose or dairy
- peanuts and tree nuts
- fish
- eggs
- corn
The best way to avoid problems with these types of allergies/issues is to note them when you make your table service reservations or if you prefer, discuss them with the Chef or Restaurant Manager upon your arrival. These things can generally be handled quite easily
There are other types of dietary issues that can cause problems for those folks with either metabolic disorders or multiple allergies. Some of these are:
- Allergy or intolerance not listed above under Common Food Allergies
- PKU
- Metabolic disorders
- A single guest with multiple allergies/intolerances or multiple guests with allergies/intolerances within the same party
These types of dietary issues require a bit more planning and Disney would like you to contact them at least 14 days in advance of your arrival by e-mailing them your information (restaurant, specific issue, how many members in your party with the issue, and any other pertinent information). The specific e-mail address is: SpecialDiets@DisneyWorld.com. You should have all of your reservations made and the reservation information assembled before contacting them.
You are not restricted to table service restaurants if you have one of the simpler allergies mentioned above. The following counter service eateries can also deal with the simpler allergies:
- Backlot Express
- Studios Catering Co.
- ABC Commissary
- Pizza Planet
- Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café
- Main Street Bakery
- Columbia Harbor House
- The Pinocchio Village House
For further information you can visit the Walt Disney World Special Dietary Requirements web page. Walt Disney World is vastly experienced in handling dining needs of every type from those mentioned above to providing Kosher Meals upon request. Trust them but make sure you give them the correct information when they ask. After all, they have your and their best interests at heart. As always, enjoy your visit to Walt Disney World!!
Ken of Chip and Company and Disney For Seniors
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I have Celiac disease and was very worried going to Disneyland. I found out while at the park that they have a list available at City Hall that outlines all the the gluten free foods in the park. The pizza was especially good.
Since my sons feeding tube had beed removed, he has been on a pureed/soft diet. We know from dining out at home that always fining something on the menu he can eat, can be a challenge. However, at Disney World, my sons menu options were endless!!!
We reviewed all restraunt menus online before contacting Disney through Special Diets. We were emailed a special requests form to complete and we noted on there what he would likely eat and all other requests we had.
When we arrived for our reservations, the chefs came out to let us know that they had our requests and asked about any changes we needed to make and minutes later his food would be right out!!!! Everything was so easy and my son was soooo happy to try so many new things! All eating establishments could learn a thing or two from Disney and make dietary requests possible no matter where you eat!!
All of the chefs at Disney made my son, who has multiple food allergies, wonderful meals. They all made sure that he got something that represented their specialties. They also made sure that his dessert matched or out did his sisters. For the first time in his life he felt included when we ate at a restaurant.
The first (and last) time we ate at Tony’s was 2003. It was truly the blandest Italian food I have ever tasted. The only way to resolve an issue like that is to talk directly to the restaurant manager at the time it happens. If that doesn’t work contact Disney by “snail mail” because those are difficult to ignore and can’t be accidentally deleted.
The Wave is excellent, we ate there for the first time this October. We will be going back.
I am allergic to grains. The chefs are pretty used to dealing with gluten free issues but add rice to the allergy list and more thinking is needed.
I have had some amazing meals at sit down restaurants and know which quick service restaurants to eat at and what to order. I usually ask for the container of apple sauce or bag of apple slices for dessert at QS as I can’t have most of the other desserts.
My best meal ever, The Wave!
I am allergic to garlic and onions…we tried going to Tony’s Town Square…(I know, I know…Italian! But it is the kids’ favorite food!) What a disaster! They came out and talked to me and then tried to make something for me without garlic and onions. Undercooked chicken (pink in the middle!), on top of pasta. Nothing else. No sauce, no butter, no taste, nothing! I squeezed the lemon slice from my water glass for at least some flavor. WORST. MEAL. AT. DISNEY. And we had to PAY for it. Argh. Made me want to avoid sit down restaurants all together. We almost canceled the California Grill because of it. (Glad we didn’t–had our BEST meal there.) But I will NEVER go to that restaurant again. Had perfectly wonderful meals the rest of the week at their quick service restaurants.