Babycakes at Boardwalk

[livndisney]

Boardwalk now carries the 4 pack of mini chocolate cupcakes from Babycakes for 5.99. They also serve a gluten free turkey sandwich for 9.99. They also have a GF lemon puff.

 

[Random Ninja]

What kind of bread is the sandwich on?

 

[livndisney]

What kind of bread is the sandwich on?

The Cm did not know- all she knew was the sign that listed "Gluten free turkey sandwich". The GF are in a separate bin without a label.

 

[Random Ninja]

The Cm did not know- all she knew was the sign that listed "Gluten free turkey sandwich". The GF are in a separate bin without a label.

That's a little scary for those of us with other allergies besides gluten.

 

[livndisney]

That's a little scary for those of us with other allergies besides gluten.

Sorry, just tried to be helpful.

 

[Random Ninja]

Sorry, just tried to be helpful.

Nothing to be sorry for. Now I don't have to spend time going over to try finding food. I'm allergic to almost all GF breads so if they don't even know WHAT bread they're serving, I don't trust ANY of their food. I'm surprised at a Disney place being so laissez-faire with special allergy foods.

 

[mistysue]

Nothing to be sorry for. Now I don't have to spend time going over to try finding food. I'm allergic to almost all GF breads so if they don't even know WHAT bread they're serving, I don't trust ANY of their food. I'm surprised at a Disney place being so laissez-faire with special allergy foods.

That is sort of scary, I'm guessing the conversation didn't go for long (livndisney, are you only GF?) but somebody there must have known what the bread is. Then again, we went to a great wolf lodge last year and the girl at their ice cream shop couldn't tell me if the sorbet had dairy because she "didn't feel like running to the freezer to check it" my completely blank expression and momentary stunned silence didn't compel her to do anything but offer help to the next person in line.

 

[livndisney]

That is sort of scary, I'm guessing the conversation didn't go for long (livndisney, are you only GF?) but somebody there must have known what the bread is. Then again, we went to a great wolf lodge last year and the girl at their ice cream shop couldn't tell me if the sorbet had dairy because she "didn't feel like running to the freezer to check it" my completely blank expression and momentary stunned silence didn't compel her to do anything but offer help to the next person in line.

No, we are not only GF.

For what it is worth I only posted about the sandwich because I thought the info might be helpful. I ran over to BW today to verify for another poster that Babycakes were available. I saw the sign advertising the sandwich and asked about the bread. It is still my understanding that to place an "allergy" order you would still need to speak with a supervisor. The supervisor would be the one to speak to about "other" allergies, brands, ingredients etc.

Hey Clan-I posted LOL

 

[hematite153]

That's a little scary for those of us with other allergies besides gluten.

There is usually a book that has a full ingredient list. I've found that I have to ask for a manager to see it, though.

 

[Random Ninja]

There is usually a book that has a full ingredient list. I've found that I have to ask for a manager to see it, though.

I know all about the ingredient binder; I'm at WDW at least once a month. Recently, many CMs won't hand over the binder until the manager gets there. I used to be able to look over it while waiting for the manager and some places still let me do that. Any place that won't hand over the binder while waiting for the manager I tell no thanks because I literally can't wait for them to show up, explain all my allergies, find something safe to eat, and have it brought out. Pretty much every CS serves something I have an airborne allergy to and even my mask isn't enough to keep me safe.

I am greatly concerned that the bread bin wasn't labeled. I hope the OP meant that the brand of bread wasn't listed rather then not labeled at all because it can be a major issue for cross-contamination. The attitude of some CMs is also concerning when they don't seem to care. (Not saying that this particular CM didn't.) Some are really great (shoutout to CHH) but others, and I have been running into this kind more often, just approach allergies with a complete lack of caring or an attitude that you taking up their time and please go away.

 

[Random Ninja]

No, we are not only GF.

For what it is worth I only posted about the sandwich because I thought the info might be helpful. I ran over to BW today to verify for another poster that Babycakes were available. I saw the sign advertising the sandwich and asked about the bread. It is still my understanding that to place an "allergy" order you would still need to speak with a supervisor. The supervisor would be the one to speak to about "other" allergies, brands, ingredients etc.

Hey Clan-I posted LOL

I remember that thread. Thanks for checking on the Babycakes and letting us know about the sandwich. Yep, a supervisor or chef is still required for an allergy order unless it is a regular menu item. If the sandwich is a regular item, it may not be necessary to ask for a manager to purchase one unless you (general you) have other allergies that need to be checked. This may lull people with multiple allergies into a false sense of security.

 

[livndisney]

I know all about the ingredient binder; I'm at WDW at least once a month. Recently, many CMs won't hand over the binder until the manager gets there. I used to be able to look over it while waiting for the manager and some places still let me do that. Any place that won't hand over the binder while waiting for the manager I tell no thanks because I literally can't wait for them to show up, explain all my allergies, find something safe to eat, and have it brought out. Pretty much every CS serves something I have an airborne allergy to and even my mask isn't enough to keep me safe.

I am greatly concerned that the bread bin wasn't labeled. I hope the OP meant that the brand of bread wasn't listed rather then not labeled at all because it can be a major issue for cross-contamination. The attitude of some CMs is also concerning when they don't seem to care. (Not saying that this particular CM didn't.) Some are really great (shoutout to CHH) but others, and I have been running into this kind more often, just approach allergies with a complete lack of caring or an attitude that you taking up their time and please go away.

Disney policy is "you have allergies-you speak to a supervisor". We are at WDW several times a week and have not had the experience you mention of being given the binder prior to a supervisor arriving.

As far as the rest of your post-I think you are reading things I did not post.

 

[Random Ninja]

Disney policy is "you have allergies-you speak to a supervisor". We are at WDW several times a week and have not had the experience you mention of being given the binder prior to a supervisor arriving.

As far as the rest of your post-I think you are reading things I did not post.

I always do speak with a manger or chef to get food at wdw. Due to a rather uncommon allergy it's just not safe for me to wait around in a restaurant too long. I have a very severe allergy to tapioca which is found in around 90% of frozen french fries including all of disney's fries. I have reactions to the airborne particles that makes it difficult to breathe and sets off my hyperfocus. Asking for the binder and reviewing it while waiting for the manger gives me something to focus on and I can usually go through and figure out something safe or not find anything and be able to leave before the manager gets there. The CMs are usually pretty good about letting me have the binder when I explain my situation.

I have unfortunately learned from experience that I can't wait for the manager and then start looking. My mind just won't let me leave even if it's getting too difficult to breathe until the manager shows up or I go through the binder and can't find something. I try to always bring my own food so I can eat somewhere safe like TSI but that's not always possible.

Sorry, I was actually replying to mistysue in the second half of my previous post. I'm using the iphone app and quoting multiple posts can be difficult.

 

[stackyallred]

Josh's (at easyWDW) most recent entry (from 4/29/13) is about the new Boardwalk Bakery. He has a picture about a GF roast beef sandwich and it includes the list of the ingredients in the entire sandwich. I was hoping it would be a bread I could have, but alas, it is not. It looks like they are using Udi's brand. I cannot have egg or flax seed so this brand is out for me. Maybe this will help some one else on this thread... (scroll down for the pic of the sandwich)

 

[disfan07]

I always do speak with a manger or chef to get food at wdw. Due to a rather uncommon allergy it's just not safe for me to wait around in a restaurant too long. I have a very severe allergy to tapioca which is found in around 90% of frozen french fries including all of disney's fries. I have reactions to the airborne particles that makes it difficult to breathe and sets off my hyperfocus. Asking for the binder and reviewing it while waiting for the manger gives me something to focus on and I can usually go through and figure out something safe or not find anything and be able to leave before the manager gets there. The CMs are usually pretty good about letting me have the binder when I explain my situation.

I have unfortunately learned from experience that I can't wait for the manager and then start looking. My mind just won't let me leave even if it's getting too difficult to breathe until the manager shows up or I go through the binder and can't find something. I try to always bring my own food so I can eat somewhere safe like TSI but that's not always possible.

Sorry, I was actually replying to mistysue in the second half of my previous post. I'm using the iphone app and quoting multiple posts can be difficult.

I have never had them give me the binder before a manager or supervisor coming out. It's always been the manager/supervisor who has given me the binder. But I've never had to wait too long after asking unless they are already helping another allergy family which is what usually happens.

At WDW I've never encountered a manager/supervisor who is not capable of handling my allergy list. Some of them do look at my list and I can see their eyes widen but they are always accommodating. At CS places I frequently get something "off the menu" using menu components. Some of the front line CMs are not quite as knowledgable sometimes but that's why I just take what they say with a rain of salt and wait to speak to the manager

I imagine at boardwalk bakery just like everywhere else you can get more information by talking to a manager.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Here's a picture from easywdw's site, it's actually for a roast beef though. Maybe there are two GF options now!!

 

[Random Ninja]

I have never had them give me the binder before a manager or supervisor coming out. It's always been the manager/supervisor who has given me the binder. But I've never had to wait too long after asking unless they are already helping another allergy family which is what usually happens.

At WDW I've never encountered a manager/supervisor who is not capable of handling my allergy list. Some of them do look at my list and I can see their eyes widen but they are always accommodating. At CS places I frequently get something "off the menu" using menu components. Some of the front line CMs are not quite as knowledgable sometimes but that's why I just take what they say with a rain of salt and wait to speak to the manager

I imagine at boardwalk bakery just like everywhere else you can get more information by talking to a manager.

I'd give a lot to be able to just go in a restaurant and breathe normally. I have a need to get in and out as fast as possible and I'm glad that many CMs are willing to accomodate me. If my needs can't be accomodated, I leave. Why stay in a bad situation? The frontline CMs really aren't the best ones to discuss allergies with, that's what the supervisor is for. I actually have met several managers at wdw who've told me they can't accomodate me. While the norm in my life, it's still dissappointing.

I'm sure there's an ingredients binder at the bakery; just concerned about the bread seeming to be in an unlabeled container. This doesn't directly affect me since I can't eat the bread but it does make me worry about the rest of their cross-contamination policies.

 

[livndisney]

I'd give a lot to be able to just go in a restaurant and breathe normally. I have a need to get in and out as fast as possible and I'm glad that many CMs are willing to accomodate me. If my needs can't be accomodated, I leave. Why stay in a bad situation? The frontline CMs really aren't the best ones to discuss allergies with, that's what the supervisor is for. I actually have met several managers at wdw who've told me they can't accomodate me. While the norm in my life, it's still dissappointing.

I'm sure there's an ingredients binder at the bakery; just concerned about the bread seeming to be in an unlabeled container. This doesn't directly affect me since I can't eat the bread but it does make me worry about the rest of their cross-contamination policies.

Once again-I think you are reading more into what I said. ONE CM did not know the ingredients. But then again she is not the one trained to handle allergies and would not be handling allergy food.

 

[Random Ninja]

Once again-I think you are reading more into what I said. ONE CM did not know the ingredients. But then again she is not the one trained to handle allergies and would not be handling allergy food.

I understand that the CM didn't know. That is not what concerns me at all. I don't expect most of the CMs to understand allergies or handle allergy foods. What has me concerned is the unlabeled box the bread is kept in. Since the box isn't labeled, it makes me wonder how many times the regular cms reach in and grab bread before remembering that it's "special" and drop it back in. That's my only concern on this thread, the possibility for cross-contamination and that it could be the case with other allergy foods here. I personally don't care about the bread since I can't eat it; it's the other food contamination posibilties that makes me warry of the place.

 

[clanmcculloch]

Hey Clan-I posted LOL

Hi stranger. Missed you! Thanks for posting about this. I wouldn't have expected them to have anything GF based on past experience with CS in the area. The addition of Babycakes alone is a nice change. Adding GF sandwiches is even better. Not that anybody in either of our families can eat these, but it's still nice that it's an option for those who are only GF.

What has me concerned is the unlabeled box the bread is kept in. Since the box isn't labeled, it makes me wonder how many times the regular cms reach in and grab bread before remembering that it's "special" and drop it back in. That's my only concern on this thread, the possibility for cross-contamination and that it could be the case with other allergy foods here. I personally don't care about the bread since I can't eat it; it's the other food contamination posibilties that makes me warry of the place.

If you take a look at the picture PP posted from easywdw, it's labelled as an Udi's roll. What I don't understand is why they would put cheese on it. The roll itself is dairy free so why add dairy and make it unsafe for a bunch of people? I'm actually surprised they used Udi's rolls and not GNI since the GNI, while not nearly as tasty, are at least egg free.

I wonder if they're made elsewhere? Since they're premade I can't imagine that the bakery has an allergy area in the kitchen. I bet they're made over at YC in the Captain's Grille kitchen and shlepped over in the morning before they open.