As a parent of a child with a life-threatening food allergy, I can't say enough about how great Disney handles guests with special dietary needs. Any time we have noted my daughter's allergy on an ADR (Advanced Dining Reservation), the Cast Member at the hostess station has always mentioned it before I had the opportunity and one of the gracious chefs has come to our table to help us make informed decisions about what items to avoid. This VIP treatment not only makes my daughter feel special, it makes this mom feel safe.
But now Disney is taking it to the next level by adding its "Garden Kiosk" at Animal Kingdom, designed to help guest with food allergies and intolerances make safe dining decisions. Opening August 4 outside the Adventurers Outpost meet-n-greet on Discovery Island, the Garden Kiosk will allow guests to discuss dietary needs with a Cast Member from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day. Not only that, but the kiosks will serve as a centralized location for purchasing pre-packaged snacks designed for those with dietary restrictions (think gluten free, nut free, etc.).
At this point, the kiosk only services the restaurants in Animal Kingdom. But, of course, guests can still find allergen-free snacks throughout the park and can continue to consult chefs on site at restaurants throughout Walt Disney World. And, one would hope that these kiosks will be added at the other Parks after the initial test at AK.
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