Dining Plan Diabetic Question

[MomBoyd]

My DH and I are both diabetic. This will be our first time on the dining plan. I see that all of the meals include dessert. Is there any way to get an appetizer, a side or even a bottle of water instead of the desserts we should not eat?

 

[TDC Nala]

TS restaurants will not sub an appetizer for a dessert for any reason, even medical reasons. Check to see if you can substitute a sugar-free dessert, or fruit.

CS restaurants may (or may not) allow substitution of a bottle of water for a dessert. Most likely you will not be permitted to substitute a side dish, but again you could ask for fruit. Most if not all CS places have grapes, apples or carrots available.

 

[MHSweb79]

Once you have your ADR's, you can contact the chef's at each table-service restaurant to discuss your particular needs. They are wonderful at accommodating special dietary considerations.

 

[MomBoyd]

Thank you for the suggestions.

I will mention our dietary needs when I make ADRs. Do I also need to contact each restaurant directly?

Also, has anyone been able to substitute fruit, or something else, for the desserts at QS restaurants?

 

[Luv2Roam]

You do not need to contact each restaurant direct. Just mention your dietary needs at the time you make the ADRs. Really WDW restaurants are outstanding when it comes to helping those with diet restrictions.
Also mention to your server your diet restrictions and you will be taken care of.
You will not be able to substitute for an appy. But you will be offered suggestions such as fruit or something else.

 

[commdoc]

CS locations will often allow you to trade desserts for yogurt or fruit and some will offer the sides - just ask "what can I have instead of dessert". If someone at the register won't do it - you can always ask to swap it at the counter for grapes or carrots...