Have a ? about Boma and nut allergy!

[4fordisneyworld]

I have already been in contact by email with brenda bennett but I need some real experiences from you guys! I have a severe peanut allergy and a moderate tree nut allergy. Brenda told me every restaurant can accomodate me but we just were not really sure about Boma.

Do they use alot of nuts in their dishes? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

thank you!

 

[Selket]

I have not been since my younger son developed the peanut/TN allergy but I have a ressie there next month.

I have read mixed reviews about their ability and willingness to modify the dishes. It seems that if Chef TJ is there then people generally report an extremely positive experience with his willingness to make special dishes and the care he takes.

I am hoping he is there for Easter Sunday. On the other hand my PN/TN person is 6 yrs old so I don't need extremely interesting cuisine as an adult would hope to get at Boma.

I don't generally recommend making 2 ressies for the same time but you might consider it for this place. Ask the CM when you make the ADR for the phone # to Boma and see if closer to the date you can call and find out if TJ will be there. In any case you can talk to them and see how you feel about it, then cancel one of the ADR's.

 

[Belle72]

I thought I'd share the recent information I'd been given by Disney- not about Boma or the restaurants but concerning Animal Kingdom Park:

At Disney's Animal Kingdom, our Animal Programs keepers roam the Park throughout the day and at any given time could have nuts in their pocket to use for demonstration and educational purposes while handling birds. Birds are located in just about every area of the Park. Be mindful that these keepers would have nut oil on their hands and remnants in their clothing.

 

[livndisney]

I have already been in contact by email with brenda bennett but I need some real experiences from you guys! I have a severe peanut allergy and a moderate tree nut allergy. Brenda told me every restaurant can accomodate me but we just were not really sure about Boma.

Do they use alot of nuts in their dishes? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

thank you!

I had also been told that every restaurant could accomodate allergies. I got a call on the day of my ADR that Ohana COULD NOT meet my needs. The Chef would not even speak to me or try to meet my needs-just left a message for me telling me to not come to the restaurant. So in my experience not every allergy can be accomidated.

 

[Schmeck]

I had also been told that every restaurant could accomodate allergies. I got a call on the day of my ADR that Ohana COULD NOT meet my needs. The Chef would not even speak to me or try to meet my needs-just left a message for me telling me to not come to the restaurant. So in my experience not every allergy can be accomidated.

I'm wondering if the chef called in sick, and they couldn't get a replacement for that day. maybe the cook staff was not allowed to improvise on the menu without a chef there? I would have asked for another ADR, either to Ohana's on another day, or to a really special restaurant that you wanted to try but couldn't get an ADR for.

 

[luvdzny]

I have many food allergies and my cousin is allergic to nuts, we have both dined at Boma with no problems. Each time the chef has come to our table to explain the food and answer any questions. My cousin lives in Orlando and has dined at Boma many times without me and was always taken care of.

 

[livndisney]

I'm wondering if the chef called in sick, and they couldn't get a replacement for that day. maybe the cook staff was not allowed to improvise on the menu without a chef there? I would have asked for another ADR, either to Ohana's on another day, or to a really special restaurant that you wanted to try but couldn't get an ADR for.

There was no one to ask for a special restaurant. A message was left (by the Chef) on my room phone telling me not to come to the restaurant.

In this particular case, WDW did "drop the ball", it does not happen often-but it does happen. I mentioned it since the OP asked for "real experiences".

 

[mechurchlady]

There was no one to ask for a special restaurant. A message was left (by the Chef) on my room phone telling me not to come to the restaurant.

In this particular case, WDW did "drop the ball", it does not happen often-but it does happen. I mentioned it since the OP asked for "real experiences".

The good news is that you did not have to go all that way to Boma only to not get a good meal. Some places would not have the courtesey to call you and tell you that your meal would not be up to par.

 

[got2luvtink]

I thought I'd share the recent information I'd been given by Disney- not about Boma or the restaurants but concerning Animal Kingdom Park:

At Disney's Animal Kingdom, our Animal Programs keepers roam the Park throughout the day and at any given time could have nuts in their pocket to use for demonstration and educational purposes while handling birds. Birds are located in just about every area of the Park. Be mindful that these keepers would have nut oil on their hands and remnants in their clothing.

I was told that as well, but there is a way to identify those CM' s with peanuts. I believe it's a green pin that they where, or they dress in green, or something like that.

I was also told by Brenda to make sure to bring baby wipes. She said to wipe the surface and underneath tables to remove traces of peanut butter, as kids usually put their fingertips under the table.

 

[DCDisney]

You can eat anywhere TS (generally) and they will make you something but at Boma many dishes do have nuts so you wouldn't be able to just eat things off the buffet. If you are just going to eat they'll feed you but if you are going to try a bunch of things chances are not good for that. Pretty much everywhere I could get a steak, grilled chicken, grilled fish so I didn't go hungry but not the true experience of some of the "neat" places.

 

[Matt'sMom]

...at Boma many dishes do have nuts so you wouldn't be able to just eat things off the buffet.

I just wanted to add that, if you have a very severe allergy, it is wise to stick with having something specially prepared and plated up in the kitchen, specifically for you.

I would not risk trying anything from off of a buffet at all, due to the chances of 'cross contamination'. Far too many people tend to casually use the serving utensils from one dish for another... or they could touch the utensils against something else already on their plate... so almost anything dished from the buffet could potentially end up having trace amounts of nuts mixed in.