Lactose intolerant: should i note it as dairy allergy when reserving online?

[Alexsandra]

Hi, can someone help me figure out what to write or note down when reserving a restaurant. I am deadly allergic to anise seed and cold cuts and have always noted those as "other" when listing allergies. However, now I am having gastrointestinal issues and lots of trouble digesting dairy and soy. My GI told me to avoid lactose completely including all cheeses, butter, ice cream, milk, etc. Right now i am drinking only rice milk and use coconut spread/oil or Ghee in my cooking. I am allowed yogurt and lactose free milk but have been keeping those at a minimum. I also have to avoid soy products as they cause bloating an intense pain.
Do I note these down as allergies even if they are intolerances? Plus on the special diet form do i do the same?

 

[mfd25wife]

Hi, can someone help me figure out what to write or note down when reserving a restaurant. I am deadly allergic to anise seed and cold cuts and have always noted those as "other" when listing allergies. However, now I am having gastrointestinal issues and lots of trouble digesting dairy and soy. My GI told me to avoid lactose completely including all cheeses, butter, ice cream, milk, etc. Right now i am drinking only rice milk and use coconut spread/oil or Ghee in my cooking. I am allowed yogurt and lactose free milk but have been keeping those at a minimum. I also have to avoid soy products as they cause bloating an intense pain.
Do I note these down as allergies even if they are intolerances? Plus on the special diet form do i do the same?

Yes, note it on the reservations.

I've never done one of the forms since mine is only gluten so I can't address that one.

 

[ttintagel]

That's what I would do.

There are a couple of medications to which I have strong sensitivities, and have really bad reactions, even though they're not technically true allergies. My doctor told me to list them on the drug allergy section when being admitted to a hospital, because there generally isn't a section for "bad reactions but not true allergies," even though it has a serious effect on my health.

 

[clanmcculloch]

I dislike questioning whether an intollerance is "bad enough" to list. Just because you don't have an IgE reaction (that's what an allergy is) doesn't mean it shouldn't be taken seriously. I list all of our allergies and intollerances.

IMO it doesn't really matter what you list on the ADR. I'd click more foods rather than less but again, it's not all that important since nothing will be prepared ahead of time. As long as you indicate that there are allergies you'll be fine. Remember that you'll be having actual conversations with the chef before the chefs begin any kind of food prep for you.

I'd list them on the Special Diets form. I do include information like which foods cross contamination isn't a concern when I'm filling it out.

 

[Disney_Princess83]

I have several allergies and intolerances (over 12) and I always just list them all together. While not allergic to corn, I can't eat corn (intolerance) and the chef doesn't care about the distinction, they'll just make the meal without the things I have mentioned to them.

Since you can't have soy and milk, absolutely make sure all of this is listed in your special diet form as many places don't always carry anything other than milk and soy milk unless you give them the heads up

 

[Alexsandra]

Thanks, everyone. I am filling out the form tonight and sending it in.
I also will call Disney Dining tomorrow to ask them to add dairy and soy to the list on my current reservations. I appreciate everyone's help

 

[Ladygoldenhair]

I have been lactose in tolerate my whole life. I find especially at Disney I don't what to worry over foods or miss my dole whip and other fav's, so I take Lactaid chewables. They take 15 mins to work, I need three, maybe a second dose for stuffed shells, but I can enjoy my meals.
They are sold near the Tums, Dramamine etc.

 

[Alexsandra]

I have been lactose in tolerate my whole life. I find especially at Disney I don't what to worry over foods or miss my dole whip and other fav's, so I take Lactaid chewables. They take 15 mins to work, I need three, maybe a second dose for stuffed shells, but I can enjoy my meals.
They are sold near the Tums, Dramamine etc.

Thanks I went to buy some yesterday. I have never tried them. I will bring them with me in case of a moment of weakness

 

[Random Ninja]

I have been lactose in tolerate my whole life. I find especially at Disney I don't what to worry over foods or miss my dole whip and other fav's, so I take Lactaid chewables. They take 15 mins to work, I need three, maybe a second dose for stuffed shells, but I can enjoy my meals.
They are sold near the Tums, Dramamine etc.

Dole Whips are lactose free anyway. Some flavours have casein so they aren't safe for dairy allergies, but lactose intolerant is okay. No need for a Lactaid on that one.

 

[PinkBudgie]

I've been lactose intolerant for about 4 years. I buy the generic lactaid from Costco- a big box. The pills come in individual packets and I always keep a bunch in my purse. I have learned I can have cheese and be fine, but need it if I have ice cream or a coffee drink with cream or milk. Although I do avoid straight milk. For home, I sometimes buy lactose free milk, but usually get vanilla flavored almond milk for cereals.

 

[Alexsandra]

Dole Whips are lactose free anyway. Some flavours have casein so they aren't safe for dairy allergies, but lactose intolerant is okay. No need for a Lactaid on that one.

Mmmm, dole whips! Staying at the POly so will be enjoying quite a lot of those. LOL

 

[Sparkly]

We noted my lactose intolerance as such, but I guess we could have put it down as an allergy, it'll be taken care of in the same way.