Gluten-free guests planning a Walt Disney World visit have several tools and dining options to consider, from menu filters in the My Disney Experience app to allergy-friendly choices at restaurants, resorts and Disney Springs.
Disney’s Mobile Order feature allows guests to filter participating menus for gluten- and wheat-allergy-friendly items. Disney Food Blog also notes that counter-service and table-service locations across the property have procedures for dietary restrictions. For additional advance planning, Disney’s Special Diets team asks guests to contact it no earlier than 14 days before a trip by phone at (407) 824-5967 or by email.
Among breakfast suggestions, Disney Food Blog highlights gluten-free Mickey waffles at resort quick-service locations and at ‘Ohana’s breakfast service. The site also points to gluten-free Mickey beignets at Scat Cat’s Club Cafe and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, as well as table-served gluten-free buffet selections at The Crystal Palace.
For lunch, the guide lists allergy-friendly chicken strips at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a gluten/wheat allergy-friendly Angus cheeseburger at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Magic Kingdom, and options at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. At EPCOT’s San Angel Inn, guests can ask whether tortilla chips can be prepared in a dedicated fryer.
Dinner choices mentioned include The Boathouse at Disney Springs, which has a dedicated gluten-free menu, Raglan Road Irish Pub and Chefs de France in EPCOT. The guide notes that guests managing both gluten and sesame allergies should ask about the tartar sauce with Raglan Road’s fish and chips.
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Snack possibilities include Erin McKenna’s Bakery at Disney Springs, where the source says all case items are certified vegan and gluten-free and free of top allergens including dairy, eggs and soy. Popcorn and Dole Whip are identified as naturally gluten-free options found throughout the parks, while the guide also lists grilled corn at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, gluten-free churros at Nomad Lounge and ice cream at L’Artisan des Glaces in EPCOT’s France Pavilion.
Disney World permits guests to bring outside food and nonalcoholic drinks into its parks in a small cooler or bag, offering an additional option for travelers who want to carry familiar snacks. Because menus can change, guests should confirm ingredients, preparation and accommodations with Cast Members when they arrive. Those planning Disney World tickets may want to factor dining needs into their itinerary before the trip.
