This is a subject near and dear to my heart, as a mom of a child with food allergies. My daughter is careful to a fault--she absolutely will not eat a food of questionable origin. Because of this, we've never had to use the epi-pen we always carry. But my daughter has passed up more than a few treats in her days because she wasn't sure how they were prepared, so I'm always looking for resources to reassure her (and me) and allow her to expand her food horizons.
Enter AllergyEats.com. This website is a great resource for allergen information on restaurants around the country, which is a big help for parents like me. Even better, they have a section devoted entirely to Walt Disney World! It's so easy to use! Simply check the box of the allergen(s) you want to avoid, and the Park or area where you'd like to dine, and you will be provided with a list of restaurants and their "allergy-friendly" rating from guests, with specific menu notes and information. You can even add your own comments to assist future guests in their dining choices.
Unfortunately, many of the restaurants aren't yet rated. But hopefully when word gets out, more guests will add their experiences and ratings (I plan to!). Also, it's important to note that these are guest ratings, and are not meant to replace the due diligence of alerting your server at a particular restaurant of your allergy. Specific items at WDW restaurants are always changing, so it's always a good idea to ask about any menu item before ordering. And if you ever have specific questions about a food item, you can contact Disney directly at SpecialDiets@DisneyWorld.com or
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Currently, over 60% of the WDW restaurants have been rated - an amazing result considering the site was launched in August. Further, of the less than 40% that haven't been rated, most are either in hotels or are food kiosks in the parks. Thus, a very large majority of the "major" restaurants in the parks have been rated. And there are a ton of ratings in the surrounding Orlando area as well for those not staying on site.
ReplyDeleteIf you are looking for a good website to plan a Disney World trip with food allergies, Allergy Free Mouse (allergyfreemouse.com) is fantastic. They have lots of planning advice and some great reviews of a lot of popular restaurants. They don't have as many restaurants reviewed as Allergy Eats has rated, but it helps to understand how it all works to be sure you can dine free of your food allergy.
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