New Wheat Allergy - Will she be able to eat?

[ChloeH]

My niece was just diagnosed with a wheat allergy. She already was allergic to soy, shellfish and eggs (though she can eat them in baked goods). My sister was just getting ready to book a trip for early spring but now is concerned that it would be too hard for my 8 yr old niece. Is it possible to find enough to eat at Disney? How will she know at the quick service what she is allergic to? It is so surprising how many items have wheat (and so many gluten free items have soy). Even barbecue sauce and many candies have wheat. Will they be able to get a list of ingredients? My sister is scared that my niece will spend the whole trip miserable and covered in hives. Is taking your own food the only safe bet?

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Here is some info for you

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/special-dietary-requests/

 

[Random Ninja]

I'm allergic to all your niece us, minus the eggs, and plus a whole bunch of other things. There will be plenty for your niece to eat. Many of Disney's allergy foods are top 8 free like Enjoy Life cookies and Allergy Free Foods chicken tenders.

Make sure that the allergies are noted on all ADRs. Table service will have lots of option as a chef will come out to discuss the allergies and what options are available. Since your niece has 4 allergies, an email should be sent to special diets with ARD confirmation numbers so they can let the chefs know she's coming.

At CS places, let the cashier know someone in your party has an allergy and they will call for a manager. The manager will have an ingredients binder so a safe meal can be determined. Resort CS is usually easier than CS in the parks.

 

[ChloeH]

Thanks so much! I feel relieved for her!

 

[Zhaan]

I can't eat gluten and one reason I love Disney is they are so accommodating. I have never had a problem not only getting food without gluten (wheat) but also not getting sick from cross-contamination. I think Disney does it better than anyone when it comes to food allergies/intolerances.

 

[bookgirl]

My niece was just diagnosed with a wheat allergy. She already was allergic to soy, shellfish and eggs (though she can eat them in baked goods). My sister was just getting ready to book a trip for early spring but now is concerned that it would be too hard for my 8 yr old niece. Is it possible to find enough to eat at Disney? How will she know at the quick service what she is allergic to? It is so surprising how many items have wheat (and so many gluten free items have soy). Even barbecue sauce and many candies have wheat. Will they be able to get a list of ingredients? My sister is scared that my niece will spend the whole trip miserable and covered in hives. Is taking your own food the only safe bet?

I went last march avoiding wheat. I did fine, plenty of things to eat over 4 days. This summer I was off site but still went to the world only I was newly diagnosed with about 8 allergens. Just had a snack but again no problem. I leave in a week for a 5 day trip. I'm not worried at all. They have tons of alternatives. Last march I had spaghetti, stew, chicken tenders, hot dogs, Cobb salad, turkey and veggies, and a few different snacks.

Ironically I went to Vegas last month, a complete foodie town. I had to order salad, plain meat, and basic fried or baked potatoes at all but 2 meals (corn shell tacos at two different places). They could not accommodate me at all.

You're in good hands at WDW.

I did take my own breakfast items last march as I will this time. That is the one meal that hits all my allergens so it's just easier to have that in the room.

 

[ChloeH]

I went last march avoiding wheat. I did fine, plenty of things to eat over 4 days. This summer I was off site but still went to the world only I was newly diagnosed with about 8 allergens. Just had a snack but again no problem. I leave in a week for a 5 day trip. I'm not worried at all. They have tons of alternatives. Last march I had spaghetti, stew, chicken tenders, hot dogs, Cobb salad, turkey and veggies, and a few different snacks. Ironically I went to Vegas last month, a complete foodie town. I had to order salad, plain meat, and basic fried or baked potatoes at all but 2 meals (corn shell tacos at two different places). They could not accommodate me at all. You're in good hands at WDW. I did take my own breakfast items last march as I will this time. That is the one meal that hits all my allergens so it's just easier to have that in the room.

It's great that WDW makes such an effort!

 

[SueM in MN]

Just echoing the others.
We went last year with some good friends whose young son had multiple anaphalactic food allergies. I know he was allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, milk and I think I remember eggs and wheat.
He was well taken care of in all of the places we went. At the table service restaurants and buffets, a chef will come out and talk to you.
At counter service, they will call a lead to talk with you. They will either have an ingredient book or a specific menu to show you that avoids common allergens. The menu items specify the ingredients and/or what the allergies the item is safe for.