Need Advice - DDP, 2 adults, 4yo, 2yo + food allergies

[carrietorgc]

Hi - we are going to WDW for the first time this Feb 9-12, staying 3 nights at the Port Orleans Riverside, with the DDP (regular) plan. It is DH and I, 4yo dd (no food allergies), and 2 yo ds (multiple food allergies, limited diet). We are already planning on bringing in lots of safe snacks for ds as there is not much he can safely get at disney (allergic to milk, soy, gluten, egg, corn, some spices, etc).

We are using our TS credits on a Princess Storybook Dinner at Akershus, a CP late breakfast, and a CP dinner.

I read on here that the CS credits are pooled, which will help tons. I have also contacted WDW dining many times to find out which CS places can best accomodate ds's needs (ie hand cut french fries, rice pasta, etc). So our meals will really need to be planned out for CS things based on that.

Here is where I need help: I know that WDW says that under 3 eats free - sort of. For buffet, they eat free from parents plate. From CS, I plan on having ds share my meals.

My confusion is in how to do this with his allergies. Ex - I want to get safe french fries for him at Main St in MK. (we will have packed safe fruit and lunch meat for him since he can't eat their burgers/hot dogs). I would *like* to be able to order an adult burger/fries CS meal - safe fries for him, the burger for me. Will that work? Or would I have to order ala carte kiddie fries for ds that are safe?

I'm even more confused for the ts/buffet meals. I want to be able to order safe food for ds, but at the same time don't want to be limited entirely by his diet. How would you approach this? Would I have to order safe foods for ds, and he and I would share them? Would it just be easier for me to again order ala carte for ds (oh, wait, would I have to pay the kid buffet fee? Hate to do that for the amt of food an allergic 2yo will eat, kwim?).

Can someone help me make sense of this? TIA!

 

[WVUFan]

Both my DD (2) and I are gluten free and she is also dairy free (a lot less allergies, but I hope this will help!) When I made reservations, they noted both of our allergies. At bufffets, they accomadated her without charging. At most other TS, I ordered mine gluten and dairy free (except dessert- they were so wonderful, and she was just as happy with an itsadoozie later.) At one we ordered her dinner separately and paid OOP. At CS, I special ordered what she could eat, and they were very nice at most places. They have a book that lists what is safe and at times the manager came out to talk to me. Have a great trip!

 

[Selket]

I'm just guessing here as my allergic son was 3 the first time he went after being dx'd with the allergies.

I would think at the buffet restaurants they will make him a special meal. I would definitely get the phone numbers to the places and call ahead to let them know about his needs because of the multiple allergies. The chefs can and will prepare something for him that is not on the menu if you ask.

At CS places I would think they would try to accommodate whatever way you wanted to order the meal (safe fries, unsafe burger for you). I would be more concerned about the possible wait time and whether some places can accommodate and others not. Perhaps you would need to order a special meal for him. I think if you ordered a special meal then you would be paying for it OOP at the CS place but not the TS place.

Have you talked to Brenda Bennett - you said you called many times? She is absolutely AWESOME and will take care of you. I've always gotten great info from her - she will let you know how to handle things. I would call rather than email because of your complex issue but here is her contact info:
brenda.bennett@disney.com
ph. 407-824-5967

CP is one of our favorite restaurants and we eat there every trip. I've always had good luck with them.