Sesame Place

[stolly]

We're going to Sesame Place next week so I called to get info about their food options. I spoke with Diane Jones who sounded very knowledgeable about the gluten free diet and cross contamination. She said all beef hot dogs and hamburgers (can get a cheeseburger) are available, as well as a plain piece of grilled chicken. Diane said to alert the staff about the need for a fresh hot dog/hamburger due to a dietary restriction so they know to get one that hasn't touched a bun. The cafeteria style set up sounds like you'd be able to watch the staff prepare the food for you. gluten-free sides include fruit salad or Musselman's applesauce. Diane also read me the ingredients for their soft serve ice cream (it's gluten free) and mentioned thet Dippin Dots are sold there but the company can't guarantee gluten free status despite their ingredients sounding ok. She also said you can take in a soft sided cooler (no hard coolers), just let park staff know it's for dietary restrictions. This sounds good...has anyone had any actual experiences at Sesame Place? Any other tips going to an amusement park gluten free? We've only done Disney with DD, and they are very accomodating. Thanks!

[amybeth]

I live near Sesame. . I haven't tried to go to the park since gluten-free, but there are some restaurants right nearby that can accommodate the diet if you want to branch out from the park itself. Behind the park is the Oxford Valley Mall - all of these restaurants are in the "circle" surrounding the mall. Chili's is across the street.

Red Robin, Cheeburger Cheeburger (I usually order a "make your own salad" w/ grilled chicken), Cheeseburger in Paradise (I'd be careful, here, this location has glutened me several times), Chick Fil A, Chili's, Uno's, Charlie Brown's Steakhouse.

They all either have a gluten-free menu, an allergy list, or knowledgable folks.

Enjoy your time at the park!