My daughter is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts and some fruits. She's had 1 anaphylactic reaction to peanuts (first taste--we didn't know she was allergic).
Disney World is the best place to travel with food allergies. I am always amazed by the care the chefs show her. We've had great experiences at California Grille (Contemporary), Boma (Animal Kingdom Lodge), Whispering Canyon (Wilderness Lodge), Tony's (Magic Kingdom), Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom), Crown & Rose (?) English pub in Epcot, Japanese restaurant in Epcot, as well as many counter service restaurants.
I didn't like the restaurant in Fantasyland (I am having memory problems with names--Pinocchio theme quick serve)---the food stunk & the staff seemed irritated with the allergy issue. I thought 1900 Park Fare (at Grand Floridian) was a bit lax. There were nuts near the pancakes and the chef seemed to think I was going overboard when I asked for a fresh pancake for DD (usually in buffets, the chefs go through with DD & see what she wants). It was not the usual 'Disney-way' at 1900 Park Fare. They also seemed to be rushing us when I talked with them about her allergies. It is the rare occasion to find that at Disney; the chefs are usually very eager to feed the allergic child something yummy. I know there are many other great restaurants. I'd say 99% of my experience has been excellent. DD has never had reaction at Disney & she's never gone hungry there
. I'd say she eats more variety at Disney than anywhere else.
We've been on at least 8 trips to Disney World (and recently a
Disney cruise) & they have been very careful with DD's allergies.
We get hot pretzels in the park, soft serve ice cream, chicken nuggets, burgers, pizza, etc. but avoid any bakery items. I also allow DD to eat Mickey Bars and she's never had a reaction. There is a question lately of whether the bars are 'may contains'. My daughter has a low threshold and has reacted to may contains, but has eaten 100s of Mickey Bars without even a rash. I am comfortable with her eating them, but it is a personal decision.
Also, Babycakes is now in Downtown Disney & they use no nuts (other than coconut which is technically not a nut & my DD is not allergic to it, but this is why they do not call themselves nut-free). It is an allergen-free bakery & dd loved ordering items from there (doughnuts, cookies, cupcakes---things she has never ordered from a bakery).
Main St Bakery (at Magic Kingdom) sells an allergen-friendly packaged cookie, but I think it is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free & DD didn't like the taste.
We never restricted DD to her stroller. Instead, we washed/wiped her hands often. We always wipe chairs and tables before she eats. If your child can go into public places (the park, a store, etc) without a reaction, then Disney is as safe. We have never wiped down rides before going on with DD. She was awful about putting her fingers in her mouth as a toddler/preschooler. It drove me crazy.
If you make any dining reservations, just alert them to DD's allergy. The chefs will be ready for her
Have a great trip!!!