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gluten-free/df Dining @ Disneyworld-looking For Tips/help

Sweetfudge

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So, off to WDW in February. I have read all the posts on here about everyone's experiences dining, and it sounds promising. I'm just worried about what my options are with the gluten-free plus DF combo. Not really interested in eating salads the whole time.

I sent an email to the address listed on the WDW site, and am awaiting a response. Just thought I'd get another opinion or two.

Anyway, if anyone has any experience w/ dining at WDW w/ both of these restrictions, I would be interesed in hearing where you ate, what you ate, what your choices were, and how the experience was.

Also, does anyone have any experience eating at SeaWorld? Last time I was there (like 10 years ago), all I remember eating was chicken nuggets and fries...

Thanks in advance ;)

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So, off to WDW in February. I have read all the posts on here about everyone's experiences dining, and it sounds promising. I'm just worried about what my options are with the gluten-free plus DF combo. Not really interested in eating salads the whole time.

I sent an email to the address listed on the WDW site, and am awaiting a response. Just thought I'd get another opinion or two.

Anyway, if anyone has any experience w/ dining at WDW w/ both of these restrictions, I would be interesed in hearing where you ate, what you ate, what your choices were, and how the experience was.

Also, does anyone have any experience eating at SeaWorld? Last time I was there (like 10 years ago), all I remember eating was chicken nuggets and fries...

Thanks in advance ;)

While I haven't eaten gluten and dairy free at WDW, I have eaten plenty of gluten-free/vegetarian meals and they have been wonderful. We have been to WDW 4 times since I have been gluten-free and we are heading back in February too. Many of the gluten-free breads/pancakes/waffles at WDW are dairy free as well. Someone at WDW will let you know when you hear back from them. I would make a reservation for all of your sit down meals and when you make the reservation, let them know your dietary restrictions. Almost every chef has gone out of his/her way for me to create a custom meal. If you are not eating at a lot of table service restaurants, you may be eating quite a lot of salads, burgers etc. The dining plan is pretty great at WDW. Have a great trip.

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ek327 Newbie
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I also haven't done DF, but had an excellent gluten-free experience. If you have kids, I recommend the Crystal Palace for breakfast/bruch buffet. the chef came out and took me on a tour of the buffet, pointing out safe and unsafe foots. made me a waffle--gluten-free. really knowledgable and helpful. (pooh characters make the rounds during the meals--great for young kids). I didn't have as great of an experience at the norwegian place for lunch (princess lunch)--at epcot. Most all were really good, and there are guides/blogs you can find by googleing disneyworld gluten free with great recommendations

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eke327,

we are going to the norwegian princess meal. What happened? I hope it goes better for us.

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eke327,

we are going to the norwegian princess meal. What happened? I hope it goes better for us.

It was fun for my daughter. the food was pretty mediocre in general, and the servers and staff were way less knowledgeable about gluten free. I felt very much more on my own there than anywhere else. I was glad that I was the only gluten free one. (My daugher was not diagnosed yet). Remember, though, that norwegian food in general is pretty blah. (I live in MN). there were some kids options, which emma liked--but not sure about kid gluten free options. I would just make sure you call ahead. Most places at disney were very responsive to that--we didn't call that one before personally, though the reservations stated I was gluten free.

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