I was lucky to get Princess Breakfast in Norway

[shelby2001]

Of course CRT was booked this is a last minute trip we just started to plan on Sunday, and I called today and was able to get the Princess Breakfast in Norway at 10:00 a.m. the nice woman said oh something just came up do you want it I said yes now to my question is this a buffet or family style or plated like CRT. What do they serve as I have 2 children one alergic to milk one to eggs so can anyone tell me what they serve and how it is done. Buffet, Plated or Family Style.

 

[pumpkinboy]

You were indeed very lucky! Well done. The food at PSB arrives family style. I would highly recommend talking to the restaurant or the WDW DINE folks about your kids food allergies well in advance, tho. I am sure they can accommodate you, but it helps if they know of your particulars in advance. We love PSB.

 

[CindyAnn]

DD (who has been 4, 5, 6, and 7 on our last Disney trips) has been to CRT twice and PSB twice. Her pick is PSB over CRT (I think in part due to the cinnamon rolls). If CRT is very important to you, though, we've had good luck phoning at 7:00 a.m. exactly 2 days in advance, while on our trip, and we've been offered a choice of 4 or 5 PS times at CRT.

Have fun!

 

[SnoWhiteRabbit]

In response to your ? PSB is family style. I don't remember the exact menu (It's been tooo long! LOL 1 1/2 years and I can't wait to go back in December!)

It was definitely family style. I think I remember fresh fruit, french toast sticks, some osort of eggs and some sort of meat. From what I've read, definitely call back and have the allergies noted on the PS and maybe even call the restaurant directly. People have posted rave reviews of all Disney restaurants accommodating special diets.

Glad you got lucky. Enjoy!!

 

[SnowWhiteIsDreaming]

I went to the PSB last October and I noted my gluten allergy on the PS, plus the CM (who noted it on the PS) gave me a phone number to call a few days before the PS. I left a message on that phone number (it was the restaurant/chef's line) about my allergy. They made me special wheat-less pancakes that were very yummy! I think Disney is the best when it comes to allergies. Even if the chefs have NO notice, they still try their best to accomodate. But if they have more time (a few days notice), they even go to the trouble to get special ingredients. Definately, call back and have it noted on your PS. Have a wonderful trip and princess breakfast

-Karen

 

[LisaZoe]

I've found that allearsnet.com has menus for mostr, if not all, of the character meals, table service and buffet restaurants. The site indicates when the menu was last updated. Even if the menu for PSB isn't current (I think it is, though), it will at least give you an idea of what is served.

My DD, almost 3, and I are going to this in September. I'd love to hear your review after your return. Have a great trip!

 

[pumpkinboy]

OK, so I checked my email, and just got a Passporter update, that included an article on WDW dining with food allergies. Here it is:

Dining Safely: Food Allergies at Walt Disney World

by Dr. Marla Shapiro
Guest Columnist

As the parent of a child with severe food allergies, I’m always more than a little wary of eating out in public. Although I luckily don’t have to worry about airborne contaminations or exposures, my 5-year-old daughter Dana has had an anaphylactic reaction after ingesting even tiny amounts of dairy or sesame products.

When we first started planning our trip to Walt Disney World, I was very nervous about how we’d manage the “food issue.” I envisioned a not-so-mini fridge in the room, a portable cooler on our backs, and a suitcase just for safe foods. My nervousness began to evaporate, however, as I began to learn what Disney has to offer guests with food allergies. By providing a wealth of dining alternatives for those with special dietary needs, Walt Disney World can indeed provide magical vacations for all.

Based on my initial information-gathering (from friends and printed sources like PassPorter), I learned that Disney provided “some accommodations.” But as the time for making that first Priority Seating grew closer, I was still concerned about making PS's (priority seatings) in restaurants in which Dana would be able to eat. We would be staying at the All-Star Movies (ASM) resort, so I called the head chef at the ASM food court, hoping to get some guidance in determining which WDW restaurants might provide some safe choices. I was blown away by his response! Not only was he incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, he completely (well, almost completely) allayed my fears, and all without making me feel like the pain that I often seem perceived to be when dining out locally.

For starters, he assured me that at WDW, accommodating special dietary needs was routine. By asking me questions about Dana’s susceptibility to airborne exposure, specific ingredients, and requirements for food preparation, I could tell immediately that he “got it.” Dealing safely with food allergies isn’t exactly rocket science, but I’ve found that people either “get it” or they don’t; and if they don’t, I simply can’t provide enough instructions to cover any/all possible scenarios. But he clearly understood which immediately put me at ease. I quickly came to realize that we’d be able to have a “normal” vacation like other people -- that asking about allergens was no big deal, that chefs across WDW were all highly knowledgeable and willing to deal with special dietary needs, and that -- most exciting to us -- we’d be able to eat just about anywhere we wanted to go. All that we needed to do was provide “a little advance notice.”

The chef told us that Dana would even be able to have a choice of foods in the food court, though it might take a little longer to prepare them, and encouraged me to let him know if we had any questions or concerns when we were there. And, as we made each PS, the cast member noted our special dietary concerns and reminded me to contact the individual restaurants 7 days prior to that meal.

As an example of the wonderful service and understanding that we encountered, our first meal was at Chef Mickey’s, a special surprise for my Dana. When I checked in at the podium, I asked to speak to the chef as I’d been instructed to do when I dutifully called seven days in advance. After asking me specific questions about Dana’s dietary restrictions, he walked me down the buffet lines, talked about each and every dish, and told me what she could and could not eat. When we encountered foods that she couldn’t eat, he asked if that was a food she liked and, if so, suggested alternate ways that he could prepare special portions for her. Moreover, he assured me without prompting that his staff would be sure to take such precautions as cleaning the cooking surface, using separate utensils for her, etc., in order to avoid accidental contamination by allergens. He even offered soy milk and non-dairy ice creams for dessert. For the first time in her life, Dana could go into a restaurant and eat just about anything she wanted that was on the menu -- and dance with Mickey and Minnie to boot. It was truly a magical evening!

The rest of our trip was equally enjoyable. She had a delightful dairy-free breakfast with princesses and more at character dinners, soy milk and “her” ice cream upon request, and we even knew which carts and counter-service dining spots offered “safe” food for more spontaneous dining (thanks to tips from the ASM chef). We learned to ask for the head chef at each restaurant, and we tried to dine at off-peak hours so that the extra time needed to prepare her foods wouldn’t make much of a difference to us.

The only problems we encountered were at non-Disney owned restaurants, though not all. Although we’d eaten at a Rainforest Café in Connecticut with no problems, we had a poor experience at their location at the Animal Kingdom. I had trouble getting a knowledgeable person on the phone when making my 7-day advance call, and we had even more trouble finding someone at the restaurant when we were there who seemed even somewhat understanding of our needs. After waiting over an hour for our food at an off-peak time, we still weren’t entirely confident that Dana was served foods that were safe to eat (and luckily had enough snacks in our bags to give her). We also discovered that only the Disney-owned restaurants stocked non-dairy supplies like Soy Dream or Tofutti, but we were at least able to feed her safely and confidently anywhere else that we went.

I realize that there are far worse things than food allergies, but until you’ve known the gnawing anxiety of trying to feed someone with life-threatening food allergies away from home, you won’t really appreciate the extraordinary relief and pleasure we took in each Disney dining experience. And while fortunately Dana’s allergies aren’t as severe as others, I’m confident that she’d be safely fed at WDW even if airborne contamination were an issue. I’m not sure what difference it really made to call each restaurant seven days in advance, particularly since I was told that most Disney restaurants often have non-dairy beverages and desserts on hand, but I’d do it again anyway.

It was a truly amazing, magical and safe vacation. And we can’t wait to do it again!

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Did you enjoy this article? Have questions? E-mail us at news@passporter.com or visit http://www.passporterboards.com to discuss food allergies.

This is one of the reasons I love getting the Passporter Guide (the email updates that is, among so many other handy features. Just thought I'd share it with you, as you will likely find it useful.

 

[pumpkinboy]

Just to re-emphasize here, note the advice the author got from the chef:

...And, as we made each PS, the cast member noted our special dietary concerns and reminded me to contact the individual restaurants 7 days prior to that meal...

With food allergies like OP's children have, you cannot be too careful; and yet as the author notes, her kids were able to have wonderful dining experiences everywhere (except Rainforest Cafe, confirming my already horrible opinion of that place).

 

[momtoPrincessA]

Shelby2001,

My mom, daughter and I went to the PSB in December (DH,DS and my dad did "Guy things", i.e Space Ranger Spin!!).

WE LOVED IT!!!!

Your DD will love the princesses (there are at least 4 everyday, we had 5). The food was good and the atmosphere was fun.

DD was picked for their "Princess of the Day" which made even better memories for us, they truly treated her like royalty!!

Have a great time and make great memories!!

 

[StarPM]

I just got mine!! October 21st at 10AM. DD is soooo excited!! Jasmine is her absolute favorite princess, followed by Mulan. Now, if they would both be there.......