Hi! Newbie planning first trip to WDW for Jan/Feb 2014! With allergies, fibro, oh my

[RubyV]

Hello everyone, and thanks for these boards!

I'm Ruby, age 37, and planning my first ever trip to WDW over Jan 31 - Feb 4. Travelling with me will be The Pixie, age 10, and The Spouse, 45. It's the first time for all three of us, and is actually meant to be a birthday gift to The Pixie, with a little birthday fun for me too (we have december birthdays).

I'm reading the boards obsessively, TBH.

The Pixie has a very severe, life threatening allergy to dairy - including inhaled with powdered dairy products. I'm allergic to seafood, and Pixie and I both have migraines. I've got other pain issues as well.

I'm looking to learn more about making this fun for a tween, keeping said tween safe, etc. Amusement parks often are stressful, as you can be waiting in line next to a kid with a bag of Doritos, or drinking a milkshake, who then drops it and it gets everywhere.

We chose Disney because of its reputation wrt food allergies. I'm even hoping to get her a birthday cake there.

Thanks, and feel free to drop any hints, tips, etc that help.

BTW, this will be the first time we travel where we aren't going to have to rent a place with a kitchen to feed us - we opted for the dining plan with the full sit down service, hoping that it is safer than counter service, etc. I'm tired of having to cook every time we travel. It really sucks.

 

[MizMerrill]

My husband and I have quite a few food allergies between us (the biggies are nuts [minor, so fairly easy to handle] and mold [so no bleu cheese for me!]), and we had the easiest time managing them while at WDW last year.

We included descriptions of our allergies in our dining reservations and called 407-WDW-DINE the week before our trip, just to make sure all the notes were included on all our reservations.

While at the parks, we made sure the server was aware of our allergy situation, and at every table service restaurant, the chef came out to see us and help us make safe choices.

I don't have any recommendations for your concerns about powdered milk, but the good folks at 407-WDW-DINE might be able to arrange a callback to you from someone who CAN help.

Good luck!

 

[SoarinSC]

WELCOME and I hope you and your family have a wonderful, stress-free trip!

 

[Kpskyman]

Hi Ruby!!! Hope your vacation is magical. Here are some tips, call the reservation line and let them know of your allergies ad they can suggest restaurants. Also tell them you are first timers and celebrating birthdays, if you are staying In a resort, they will most likely leave something in the room when you arrive. Also make sure to get your birthday and first visit pins they make a great free keepsake and the cast members will interact with you. You you want more tips or anything feel free to drop me a note.