Gluten Free Dining Plan Reviews

[snorris49]

I haven't been to CHH, but I've had those allergy free chicken tenders! They are soooo good. I plan on hitting CHH and Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary when we go in BLT. In fact, my first meal is going to be the chicken tenders!

 

[clanmcculloch]

DD12 eats them almost every meal even though she has other options. She LOVES them. When we're at Pop, she gets the chefs to make her GFCF some mac & cheese to go with it instead of fries (cashiers ring it up as a chicken and pasta dish; we always have a dining plan so it doesn't matter to me how they ring it up). Have I ever mentioned how much I love Pop chefs? DD9 isn't quite as fond of them. I think it's the seasoning they use; she's such a typical kid that she likes very plain flavours.

 

[2Tiggies]

I haven't been to CHH, but I've had those allergy free chicken tenders! They are soooo good. I plan on hitting CHH and Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary when we go in BLT. In fact, my first meal is going to be the chicken tenders!

Do you know if they are baked or fried?

 

[snorris49]

Do you know if they are baked or fried?

The ones I got from ABC Commissary were fried. The fries and chicken tenders were fried in a dedicated allergy fryer (away from the other ones--I watched). As for other places, I'm not sure if they bake or fry. I suppose it would depend on the kitchen. I know that Columbia Harbor House has baked fries, but I don't know how they prepare the chicken. I think it varies from place to place. They sure are good though!!

 

[misch88]

The ones I got from ABC Commissary were fried. The fries and chicken tenders were fried in a dedicated allergy fryer (away from the other ones--I watched). As for other places, I'm not sure if they bake or fry. I suppose it would depend on the kitchen. I know that Columbia Harbor House has baked fries, but I don't know how they prepare the chicken. I think it varies from place to place. They sure are good though!!

Just so you know, the fryers are dedicated, but the oil is not. They recycle to oil at night and filter it, but that does not mean that it would be 100% cross contamination free. I always ask for baked fries if I get them. I have this information as a former CM and a person with celiac in case anyone was wondering. I don't feel comfortable eating those fries so I figured I'd share.

 

[snorris49]

Just so you know, the fryers are dedicated, but the oil is not. They recycle to oil at night and filter it, but that does not mean that it would be 100% cross contamination free. I always ask for baked fries if I get them. I have this information as a former CM and a person with celiac in case anyone was wondering. I don't feel comfortable eating those fries so I figured I'd share.

EEEK!!! I assume this goes for the chicken tenders too?!
I sure hope this wasn't the reason I ended up violently sick that night (I assumed it was the GF pasta I ate--I have determined unless I make it at home and only eat a very small portion, I don't do well with it--part of the Crohn's issue on top of the food allergies).

Well that sure doesn't make me feel any better, but thanks for the info!

 

[clanmcculloch]

SCARY about ABC Commissary!!! Very good to know. It makes me glad that we added a lunch ADR for 50s PTD for our DHS day next month.

At CHH the manager told me in June that the chicken and fries were baked.

 

[misch88]

EEEK!!! I assume this goes for the chicken tenders too?!
I sure hope this wasn't the reason I ended up violently sick that night (I assumed it was the GF pasta I ate--I have determined unless I make it at home and only eat a very small portion, I don't do well with it--part of the Crohn's issue on top of the food allergies).

Well that sure doesn't make me feel any better, but thanks for the info!

Yeah most of the QS restaurants (at least at the parks) would have concerns with cross contamination in the oil. I think the chicken is alright though since I've only ever had it baked. I always ask just to be safe, plus certain chefs/managers really get it while others just don't. I even had one chef at POFQ try to give me the hamburger fixings that were definitely cross contaminated. Luckily, I could see him making it and how he was messing up. What surprised me the most is that after I said something he replied saying, "Oh, I probably should have known that since I have a shellfish allergy" Having Crohn's on top of being gluten free definitely makes it harder, huh?

 

[snorris49]

Yeah most of the QS restaurants (at least at the parks) would have concerns with cross contamination in the oil. I think the chicken is alright though since I've only ever had it baked. I always ask just to be safe, plus certain chefs/managers really get it while others just don't. I even had one chef at POFQ try to give me the hamburger fixings that were definitely cross contaminated. Luckily, I could see him making it and how he was messing up. What surprised me the most is that after I said something he replied saying, "Oh, I probably should have known that since I have a shellfish allergy" Having Crohn's on top of being gluten free definitely makes it harder, huh?

Yeah, come to think of it, the manager tried to give me BBQ sauce that had gluten in it (and it was very easily identified) and I had to tell her that it was not safe. Well, I'll make sure I stick with the baked stuff. Thanks all for the tips!!!

And yes, unfortunately, the Crohn's (and the milk allergy on top of that) makes it harder. I have more difficulty digesting veggies specifically, I don't do that well with raw veggies for some reason (aka don't eat too many salads!) and vinegars seem to bug me too. I also eat smaller portions multiple times a day. Sometimes when I'm at Disney I forget that and get a little too rambunctious with all the food!

 

[minniejack]

I'm seeing a theme here regarding Chefs De France. I've had ADR's there for the last 180 days. I just made ADR's at Bistro. Do you all think that would be the better choice for gluten free?

Really the only reason were dining there is for the snails and both restaurants have them. I looked at the menus on allears and both places looked like they had decent gf menus.

 

[ZPT1022]

I haven't been to CHH, but I've had those allergy free chicken tenders! They are soooo good. I plan on hitting CHH and Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary when we go in BLT. In fact, my first meal is going to be the chicken tenders!

Ooooh, we are staying at the Contemporary and planning to have lunch at Contempo Cafe when we arrive- I'm so excited to have some chicken tenders

The ones I got from ABC Commissary were fried. The fries and chicken tenders were fried in a dedicated allergy fryer (away from the other ones--I watched). As for other places, I'm not sure if they bake or fry. I suppose it would depend on the kitchen. I know that Columbia Harbor House has baked fries, but I don't know how they prepare the chicken. I think it varies from place to place. They sure are good though!!

Does anyone know if the fries are fried in soybean oil??

Yeah, come to think of it, the manager tried to give me BBQ sauce that had gluten in it (and it was very easily identified) and I had to tell her that it was not safe. Well, I'll make sure I stick with the baked stuff. Thanks all for the tips!!!

And yes, unfortunately, the Crohn's (and the milk allergy on top of that) makes it harder. I have more difficulty digesting veggies specifically, I don't do that well with raw veggies for some reason (aka don't eat too many salads!) and vinegars seem to bug me too. I also eat smaller portions multiple times a day. Sometimes when I'm at Disney I forget that and get a little too rambunctious with all the food!

I totally get what you're saying- one allergy is bad enough but add in more allergens and intolerances and it is soooooo hard. I'm free of dairy, soy, gluten, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, and strawberries. I also have problems with raw veggies, red meat, and pork so I totally get it. I'm so excited for our trip and getting a chance to let someone else do the cooking!

 

[snorris49]

I'm so excited for our trip and getting a chance to let someone else do the cooking!

I can second that one!
No cooking for an entire week is soooo nice!

 

[cheesekate2005]

I can second that one!
No cooking for an entire week is soooo nice!

I was thinking this last night when I was cooking dinner...I just need a break

 

[snorris49]

I was thinking this last night when I was cooking dinner...I just need a break

Yep, it's a bummer, especially when other people want to get take out and you either don't have any safe options or you are soooo tired of eating the same thing over again at that restaurant. And there are some weeknights where I just don't want to prepare a meal (we have to work 4-10 hour days at the college I work for in the summer time)...yep, my trip in October can't come soon enough!

 

[ZPT1022]

I was thinking this last night when I was cooking dinner...I just need a break

I've been thinking this a lot lately, in fact, it's probably one of the things I'm most looking forward to

Yep, it's a bummer, especially when other people want to get take out and you either don't have any safe options or you are soooo tired of eating the same thing over again at that restaurant. And there are some weeknights where I just don't want to prepare a meal (we have to work 4-10 hour days at the college I work for in the summer time)...yep, my trip in October can't come soon enough!

Definitely. I just could not stand to cook the other night after the day we'd had so I ordered pizzas for DH and the kids, but that still leaves me needing to make something for myself. The one and only place that I can go out to eat with all my issues is Red Robin and I like the place but you can only eat so many plain turkey patties before you get bored. LOL.

 

[snorris49]

The one and only place that I can go out to eat with all my issues is Red Robin and I like the place but you can only eat so many plain turkey patties before you get bored. LOL.

I love RR! Thankfully, with my gluten intolerance and milk allergy, I still have a several choices there, but I do get a little bored with my modified California Chicken Burger, which I get most often. I was actually able to eat one of their specials recently (modified version of the Honey Mustard Chicken) which was tasty! I wish all restaurants were like RR--they are great with allergies! (only I wish they could do dairy free milk shakes! I can't wait for one of those at 50's Prime Time in October!)

 

[ls15]

Hi everyone,
I thought I would follow this thread as I am planning a trip to Disney (very excited) and have a multitude of allergies (along with Celiac disease). I am also a vegan.

I've read through 10+ pages of your reviews and raves (and not-so-raves!) and am narrowing down my restaurants along with reading the vegan threads.

So thank you!

 

[ambertides]

Not dining plan, but we went to House of Blues last night and felt very well taken care of. The chef came out and asked what I was interested in. I just had a burger - they don't have buns and won't bake the fries - but I asked for two cheeses (no problem) on the burger, and when I pouted at the no fries, he suggested mashed potatoes. The burger was perfect. The mashed potatoes were so-so. But everyone who handled my food was aware of the "allergy", apparently - someone who wasn't our server brought our food and forgot the mashed potatoes, and when I asked about him he said he would have to check and that he wasn't sure they were gluten free - so he knew about the allergy, which made me feel really great. Sadly, no GF deserts there, so we drove over to Friendly's on I-Drive for 3 scoop sundaes.

Restaurant.com has $25 gift certificates (you must spend $35 and they pre-charge an 18% tip plus add $1 IHOBF donation to your bill), and if you use the code TOUCHDOWN you can get them for $2 currently. So, basically $23 off your bill. Our bill ended up being $25, including additional tip, for my burger & tatoes, and DH's jambalaya, gumbo, and soda.

 

[queenof3]

Hey, just wanted to throw this out there...my kids actually had their first donuts ever last year at Disney! It was at Tusker House breakfast. The chef had brought us around to the buffet and told us what they could eat, etc. then later came to the table and said he had a surprise and brought out a plateful of yummy donuts! It was so exciting for them!

 

[valree]

I wonder if they are Kinnikinnick donuts? Now you've got me craving a donut!