Food Allergy Dining Report

[BeckyScott]

I don't know that they have anything *special* per se. Looking at my sheets, it looks like they carry things by Divvies... there are also the Mickey rice krispie treats... I'm sure if you go to the bakery and ask, they could point you in the right direction. Might not be chocolate, but something that would be a good gift.

 

[utmemmom]

food allergy and microwave in theme park?

Hello, I just read flynnmnstr post from 03-15-2007, 01:20 PM, where it was mentioned that one can use a microwave in the baby centers at the theme parks.

"We need a food bag also between picker eater and severe DAIRY allergy; I am a human refrigerator. You'd be amazed at what meals I was cooking in the microwaves at the baby centers."

Does anyone know if this is still available? My 3 y.o. son has anaphylaxis to dairy (and hives to contact) and I tried to contact Disney re:use of microwaves in the park and got no answer. I know we can't ask for them at the restaurants but didn't even know they were accesible anywhere. Thanks. We are planning to visit in May 08.

 

[Disney Fan Katt]

food allergy and microwave in theme park?

Hello, I just read flynnmnstr post from 03-15-2007, 01:20 PM, where it was mentioned that one can use a microwave in the baby centers at the theme parks.

"We need a food bag also between picker eater and severe DAIRY allergy; I am a human refrigerator. You'd be amazed at what meals I was cooking in the microwaves at the baby centers."

Does anyone know if this is still available? My 3 y.o. son has anaphylaxis to dairy (and hives to contact) and I tried to contact Disney re:use of microwaves in the park and got no answer. I know we can't ask for them at the restaurants but didn't even know they were accesible anywhere. Thanks. We are planning to visit in May 08.

I have a son with dairy allergies and had a great experience there. The ice cream shop on Disney's Main Street has a special allergy room where they keep tofutti and rice dream and only one CM has access to it and he does not handle any other items there. We had a great experience with how the chef's and CM handled his issue.

As for the microwave, I found a website with pictures of the baby care centers and there is a microwave in them. Here is the link:

http://www.explorethemagic.com/disney-world-baby-care-center.asp

Good luck!

May I also suggest using Gardengrocer.com and have food delivered to your room. We had soymilk and soy yogurt delivered, it was very easy.

 

[utmemmom]

Disney Fan Katt,
Thanks so much for answering and sorry for the "accessible" typo. This is the first time ever where I've had to let go and let someone else be responsible for so many of his meals and I'm terrified b/c his allergies are so SEVERE. We plan to do most breakfasts in the room - soy milk and cereal (that's what he pretty much eats everyday) - along with CS, TS, and now we can maybe bring some things into the park with us to heat up at the baby centers! Have already made some ADR and asked them to note his allergies. I read that dairy-free, egg-free pancakes and waffles are available at some character breakfasts. Looking forward to everything but still nervous.

Any other tips from parents with food allergic kids would be welcomed!

 

[Selket]

Disney Fan Katt,
Looking forward to everything but still nervous.

Any other tips from parents with food allergic kids would be welcomed!

I remember going to WDW for the first time after my younger son had developed the severe food allergy (he is anaph. to peanut/tree nut - touch is enough) and he also has type 1 diabetes. He was 3 years old on that first trip!

The Disney chefs and Brenda Bennett were very professional and patient with me and all of my questions and requests. They were just fantastic. I have been back to WDW many times since (and a Disney cruise) and had pretty much great service everywhere and he hasn't reacted to anything served to him.

I think with a 3 yr old it is easy to single out some things they really REALLY like and focus on finding those for your trip. For us it was hot dogs so I made sure that each place we dined had a hot dog that was safe - and some other items that were dependable. Even if the TS place doesn't normally serve this item - if it is something simple I had never had a problem with any place not being able to get it for us with some advance notice. I really would take advantage of calling those chefs ahead of time....and Brenda Bennet.

If you can dine at Boma and get TJ as your server you will have an awesome dinner (or your 3 year old will). We just were there last month and met TJ for the first time and he is worth a special trip.

I have also had chefs at the Disney resort hotels offer to make him a boxed lunch to take to the parks. If you are staying on property this might be an option. It does take some persistence to get ahold of those chefs but it can be worth it. This might be easier than trying to make a hot meal in the baby room from what you bring. I have seen people be able to arrange a special meal for someone with allergies for the CS places too. It is worth asking about.

Good luck with your trip!