When most non-food-allergy people hear the word “gluten-free,” they automatically assume the food will not taste good. To their credit, gluten-free items may taste a little different from their regular gluten-filled cuisine. But for those of us who must eat gluten-free, whether from Celiac Disease (me), a gluten intolerance, or a wheat allergy, it’s still important our food tastes delicious! And we’re going to show you the ins and outs of Gluten Free Disney.
Walt Disney World is the BEST place to eat gluten-free that I have ever experienced. Here are a few reasons why:
They take the utmost care so that your food will not be cross-contaminated.
When you make your table service reservations, they have implemented a wonderful place on the website and app where you can let them know that you or someone in your party is gluten-free! This also works for any other food allergies. Then, as soon as you check in, they’re aware someone in your party needs the GF menu and/or needs to speak to the chef.
Before, a chef would come to the table no matter what to talk to you about your options. But it seems they have trained their wait staff so well on the topic of food allergies that a chef only comes to talk to you if you request it. In all my times doing this, I have not had an issue with either method.
They have several options.
Usually when you go to a restaurant, they have anywhere from a handful of items to just the front side of a small menu card that are either GF or can be modified to be so.
Disney has the most options I have ever seen!
Out of all the years coming to Disney (about five consecutively) I’ve only had two not-so-great experiences. One was really not good at all, but was quickly rectified, and the other was a couple disappointments over a short trip. But that still hasn’t deterred me from enjoying a yummy meal at my favorite place in the world! Their service and variety is still head and shoulders above anywhere else I’ve vacationed.
They have well prepared, and delicious GF food.
And that’s not just at the more expensive, table service meals. One of my absolute favorite meals is at the Columbia Harbor House. It’s simply a plate filled with fried chicken tenders and fries. If you have been GF for a while now, then you know how hard it is to be able to have GF fries from places that don’t have a dedicated fryer, or just fried food in general for that matter! It is not easy to find GF chicken tenders at a restaurant outside of Disney World.
This also brings me to my next point.
Quantity.
Just because you are eating GF, or another food allergy-modification, doesn’t mean you will have a measly meal. No way! The plate of chicken tenders and french fries at the Columbia Harbor House is huge, and easily shared by two people!
And if you are on the dining plan, where you get an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, they will make sure you have great options for each.
So…
Welcome to the Gluten Free Disney Club!
This is our dedicated section of the website where I will share my experiences with eating GF at Disney World, in each park, as well as the resorts. Whether you have just started a GF lifestyle or have been living it for a while now, think of this section as a support group if you will. It’s my mission to make sure you to have the best GF trip possible! Just think of me as your personal GF tour guide. And…
For your safety, remain seated with the doors closed—keeping your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside while the tram is moving—and supervise your children.
Dessert Parties
Snacks
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner
Outside the Parks
We’ve also got a lot of Copycat Recipes (some GF, some not) on our site that you can check out. Once you’ve tried Disney food, you’re gonna want to make Disney Treats and Eats at home too. A lot of people don’t realize how much great food Disney has to offer. But we are here to right that wrong. We obviously love Disney, the rides, the atmosphere, the magic, but the food, oh my Disney, the food! So if you’re in love with the food as much as we are, you aren’t gonna want to miss all our copycat recipe videos. Wait, you didn’t know about the epicness of Disney’s food? Then you need our videos even more so you can check out what all they have to offer.
We’ve got a lot of other great Disney content too besides food. we also have DIY cute Disney Crafts that you can make at home too. So if you enjoy craft time as much as we do, you’ll love making our fun Disney crafts.
And you can’t forget our Tips and Tricks for visiting the parks. We’ve got a lot of great help that can make you next Disney vacation the best one ever! Along with advice about Disney food, we’ve got other great info you won’t want to miss.
There’s also our YouTube channel that is positively bursting with Disney happiness so be sure to check it out and join our YouTube family!