Gluten Free For Vacation In Fl

[Tova's mom]

My little 3 year old has just been diagnosed with Celiac Disease and we are planning to visit my mother in law in Deerfield Beach, FL in August. I will carry everything I need if I have to, but would rather buy my gluten free staples -- pasta, pretzels, bread locally if I can. Can anyone comment as to where these types of items can be purchased in Deerfied Beach. My daugher likes the Tinkyada brown rice pasta and can deal with several different types of the gluten free pretzels. Likewise for the Orlando - Disney area where we hope to go as well.

[blueeyedmanda]

From what I read on here, there has been lots of great outings to disney, it sounds as if they are very celiac friendly.

Have fun on your vacation.

[gfgypsyqueen]

Disney is very allergy friendly. We have gone many times with a peanut/tree nut allergy and a celiac and never had a problem. If you are making reservations for character meals or anything like that, make the reservations now and tell them about the gluten-free/allergies. The chef's will probably call you or check if you should call them.

The park also has gluten-free meals available at the grab and go places. You can bring your food if needed, might want to bring a letter stating medically necessary from the doctor, just in case, but I doubt it would be needed at Disney.

Orlando is huge. Plenty of restaurants with gluten-free menus are available. Reply with a list of chains that you usually go to and I can probably give more info. Or even the types of food you usually eat. PF Chang's, Outback, Chilis, Macaroni Grill should all be scattered around Orlando. What part are you stying in?

I am not sure where Deerfield is in FL? Google it for health food stores or call the local grocery store and ask them to get certain things for your visit.

I am pretty sure there is a Whole Foods Market in Orlando. That is a big store that has a gluten-free bakery (uses nuts ) plus they carry a large selection of gluten-free foods.

Have a great trip. Reply if you need more info

[Cheri A]

I used to LIVE in Deerfield Beach FL!! My family lives just south of there.

There is a Whole Foods Market in Fort Lauderdale, which is south of Deerfield. That is where I bought what we needed that wasn't at the local grocery store.

Also, you MUST eat at Pizza Fusion there in Deerfield Beach. They have gluten-free pizza. They do have a website that you can google. I tried to link it here once and it blocked it.