dining @ Disney after Gastric Bypass

[maugwamp]

Anyone had to do this? Just wondering if the restraunts allow you to purchase say at the buffet the childrens price. How have others handled this.
Maggie

 

[queenmichelle]

Just got from the world w/ my Mom who is 10 months post op. and while we were on the free dining plan she had 4 table services that were out of pocket. At every one they accepted the card she got from her doctor. I think she used it at Trails End Buffet, 50's Prime Time Cafe, Crystal Palace and 1900 Park Fair. Hope this is helpful.

 

[baggypants]

I went last summer, ate everywhere. They were wonderful in all the restaurants. I called ahead and also requested sugar free desserts as sugar makes me sick. I was charged children's price for all the buffets. The only place I had a small issue with was Coral Reef. I had called ahead and was told I could substitute a sugar free dessert for the one on the diver's special lunch, even though it says no substitutions. They brought me the dessert I asked for, plus the one that came with the meal, and charged me for it. It was inedible anyway so I sent it back and they took it off the bill. I think it was just a misscommunication between whoever I had talked to and the server not understanding. No big deal. If you cannot tolerate sugar I would not recommend Boma as a lot of their food tasted sweet to me. Most of it I was afraid to eat, but they did have a beautiful roast beef. All of the restaurants were familiar with my card. It saved us a ton of money on the buffets and character meals. Many places the chef came out and talked to me as I had called ahead and mentioned my sugar allergy - you would be surprized at how many foods you would not really think about having sugar in them are loaded with it, like some salad dressings, sauces etc. I was really impressed at how great Disney treated me. When you make your ADRs they will give you a number you can call the chef at each restaurant directly if you want to. Every one called me back! Have fun!

 

[maugwamp]

Thank you for the responses. I am only 4 days post op so not sure what I am sensitive to yet lol. We will be going the beginning of Dec. so I will have a little bit of time. I hope I am not to sensitive to sugar, you mentioned Boma and I just love there butternut squash soup, which I am sure has lots of sugar as sweet as it is.
Maggie

 

[baggypants]

Maggie if you are just four days out you will not be eating much at a time by December! They will also allow you to share with a family member, I did with my granddaughter quite a few times when we ate in menu restaurants. You might want to bring along some small snacks like string cheese, nuts and protein bars. I am over four years out so if I can be of any help let me know. I would try to stay away from sugar anyway as you don't want to eat it knowingly. If you are like me that was how I got where I was before surgery! Good l.uck!
Sheryl

 

[honeybee30]

My sister ordered off the children's menus quite a bit at both TS & CS restaurants. That seemed to work fine for her. We didn't eat at any buffets though, specifically because it seemed like such a waste of food. That was in March, at 6 months post-op. She's now a year out and has lost 120 lbs!