Best dining restaurants for GF/CF diet?

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In general and in the Animal Kingdom specifically. I did most of our dining but want to make sure I don't have anything on there that will be impossible for my 4 year old daughter to eat!
 
If you click on where it says "disABILTIES" at the top of this page it will take you to the Index. One of the top items is the "disABILTIES FAQ" which will gives lots of useful information. Post #3 has a large selection related to dietary concerns.

Or, if you want an easier route, click on the link in my signature.
 
Have you emailed Brenda Bennett yet? You'll want to do that.

Every park has one counter-service that sort of "specializes" in the allergy stuff. I do know they have gluten-free hot dog buns. Which my son loved, so that was about all he was interested in the whole week. ;) I think some can do gf chicken nuggets. But you'll want to head to that counter-service, and don't go during the lunch rush.

As far as table service, in AK we ate at Yak & Yeti and I can't say I'd recommend it for anyone concerned about food allergies. Sooo... since AK has limited table service options... I'd have to recommend Tusker House by default. Never been there, but we wouldn't go back to Yak.

:rotfl: I made a rhyme!

When you contact Brenda, if you tell her your dining reservations, she'll put you in "the system" and that will make it much easier. When you arrive at the restaurant, it should pull up on their computer that there are allergies, if not tell them. They're very good about it. If it's a buffet the chef will walk you thru (I just went ahead and loaded up the plate as we walked), if not then the chef comes to the table and talks thru some options. Most everyone had some sort of gf dinner rolls or bread, Tony's had gf pasta.

If I had to pick one that did the best, I'd say Chef Mickey's, although Tony's was a close second. Chef Mickey's rocked- the chef made gluten-free dairy-free egg-free waffles for DS, they looked home-made not the frozen Van's ones, can't beat that.
 

I am wondering if any GFCF families went to Kona and Yak & Yeti and how it went? My 4 year old daughter is GFCF and I am rethinking these choices. HELP!

Thanks
 
As a general rule any food service owned and operated by Disney has very strict handling with respect to special diets.

The independent operators (most of World Showcase, most of Downtown Disney and Y&Y and RFC at AK) maintain there own standards which may not be as high as Disney's.
 
I am wondering if any GFCF families went to Kona and Yak & Yeti and how it went? My 4 year old daughter is GFCF and I am rethinking these choices. HELP!

Thanks
Yak & Yeti is owned by Landry's who is owner of Rainforest Cafe, Joe's Crab Shack, and T-Rex. The Rainforest Cafe is known for their excellent service and being allergy friendly. HOWEVER, based on what some people are saying it is not safe enough unless you have very minor allergies.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=27886520#post27886520
One person even called the employee flippant. Also as I was trying to find that thread I saw some not so happy campers about the food quality but who knows.

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http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=188
The Kona Cafe is out of the Polynesian Resorts and I have heard rave reviews on the Polynesian's allergy safety. I have included a link to their menu.
 
Thanks so much! This is not the first time that I heard this about Yak & Yeti so I think we will skip it. I heard the food was good, but my daughter's health is obviously more important :)

Kona's menu is to die for :) I'm excited to eat there!
 














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