Ordering modified items at Be Our Guest

[DuskKodesh]

My hubs has texture issues too though not to that extent (And I always make him order for himself specifically for this reason). When we ate at BOG we preordered and as others have said the cashier will still check you out with your dining plan credits and ask if you have any allergies or substitutions so we swapped a couple of items on his plate with no trouble at all. He even got the same sandwich you were considering, no bacon though. He was worried about the brie as he doesn't like soft cheese but decided to try it and found he didn't mind the type they used at all. Perhaps ask for it and the eggs on the side so you or the son could try it? I'm sure they'd be willing to plate it up for you.

 

[PattnFmly]

I have no suggestions, I just wanted to add that I truly feel for you OP. I have a DH who is harder to feed than both my DS's. Sounds like mine might eat a few more things than yours, but not much. Mine eats no fruits or vegetables and won't eat anything with a sauce on it (besides red pasta sauce). Makes eating out challenging! We have not tried BOG because of him, but someday I will. Wishing you Good luck!

 

[figmentfinesse]

I’m shocked at how you’re having to explain yourself. You sound like a great wife

I would agree that if you pre-order and then ask when you reach the front of the line for them to be kept off/put on a separate plate for you and your son, they will really go above and beyond to accommodate that.

There are two vegans in my family and Disney has bent over backwards to feed them. I am a picky eater myself and they’ve always accommodated me. Fingers crossed for you!

 

[kaytieeldr]

In January, the cashier was more interested in Dining Plan policy than in my substitutions. We found this funny because we understood and were ordering the right number of meals/credits.

Isn't January exactly when Disney started enforcing more accurate use of Dining Plan credits?

 

[BarlowFamily]

Isn't January exactly when Disney started enforcing more accurate use of Dining Plan credits?

Yes, we went at the end of the month, there were a few weeks to work it out. It was "funny" because we were really straight forward - one child and two adults on dining plan ordering one child and two adult meals. Not complicated, the cashier made it way more complicated than it needed to be. My substitutions should have been the hard part, not ringing up meals separately. We weren't angry or anything. we'll just be sure to double check meal modifications with the cashier at BoG next time.

 

[ShirikiUtundu]

He actually doesn't eat potatoes, for the most part, and he'd be unhappy at having the scrambled eggs on the plate. Sausage is a no go. Double bacon would be a plus. He will eat the croissant from the pastry tray, but he'd be happy to have more croissant, which is why I was thinking the Belle.

Anything that does get ordered for him will be nearly unrecognizable by the time we're done, so it's usually just a question of what it's simplest to start with.

Gotcha. I just thought that might be the easier option because all of the items are separate, if that makes sense?

 

[kaytieeldr]

Belle's Prefere will work for him if they removed the egg, brie, and any garnish. He won't eat the fruit salad, but he won't be offended by its presence, and someone else might

Belle's Préfëré is a sandwich. So you're saying you want to order him half the sandwich and have it deconstructed? Would heeat a cupcake instead?

 

[wvjules]

If he's that darned picky then he needs to figure it out himself. He's a grown man for goodness sakes. You are not his servant.

 

[Pumbaa_]

Ok time out
im all for giving hubby a few jabs but that’s crossing the line

in a marriage, spouses support each other and often play to their strengths. planning where to eat and what will make their trip better.

 

[persimmondeb]

Gotcha. I just thought that might be the easier option because all of the items are separate, if that makes sense?



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That totally makes sense, but since he'll eat less of it, it's not the better option in this instance.

Belle's Préfëré is a sandwich. So you're saying you want to order him half the sandwich and have it deconstructed? Would heeat a cupcake instead?

Cupcake is kind of plan C. He might, but he's not a big chocolate fan. I want to order the whole sandwich, just a nearly naked one (just croissant and bacon--and they don't need to be separated, thank goodness).

 

[persimmondeb]

If he's that darned picky then he needs to figure it out himself. He's a grown man for goodness sakes. You are not his servant.

No, I'm not his servant, I'm his helpmeet. He has figured it out--he asks a family member (me) for help with the issue in circumstances where he thinks that's the best strategy. If for some reason I'm not available and it's not super straightforward, he'll ask another family member or occasionally a random stranger.

 

[wvjules]

No, I'm not his servant, I'm his helpmeet. He has figured it out--he asks a family member (me) for help with the issue in circumstances where he thinks that's the best strategy. If for some reason I'm not available and it's not super straightforward, he'll ask another family member or occasionally a random stranger.

He will ask a random stranger to remove offensive food from his plate?

 

[persimmondeb]

He will ask a random stranger to remove offensive food from his plate?

No, he'll ask a random stranger if they know what's in a particular dish, how they make it in that establishment, if x is the same as y, etc. The only strangers he'll ask to do anything with his plate are waitstaff/counterpeople.

 

[ashley0139]

No, I'm not his servant, I'm his helpmeet. He has figured it out--he asks a family member (me) for help with the issue in circumstances where he thinks that's the best strategy. If for some reason I'm not available and it's not super straightforward, he'll ask another family member or occasionally a random stranger.

What is "helpmeet"?

 

[persimmondeb]

What is "helpmeet"?

It's an older word for spouse or partner, with the implication of being a helpful companion.

 

[Chuck S]

I sometimes travel with a currently 10 year old with somewhat similar issues. Thankfully, she has gotten to where she simply eats around the undesired food, and just leaves it on her plate. And she has gotten better, if is it something she hasn't had before, she will at least taste it now. Her cousin (also 10), while not as picky, is one where one food can't touch another on his plate. As I've gotten older, I have developed a mild texture issue. I still eat everything, but now and then, even foods I've had before, will trigger my brain into thinking it is a weird texture. I eat it anyway, but it is a somewhat strange feeling. I feel for you OP, dining in new restaurants must be tricky and tough for your husband, and your family.

 

[elle21]

It's an older word for spouse or partner, with the implication of being a helpful companion.

I think in our society the idea of serving or taking care of our spouse is often looked down on. While I don’t understand the issues your DH deals with and it seems strange to see an adult struggle with food aversions, I respect you for caring for him.
I have to say, new ‘situations’ often make me feel a bit anxious (not knowing where to go, etc.) I’ve been this way since I was a child. My DH travels quite a bit, often internationally for work. When we travel together, he kindly makes the plans, and takes the lead in airport travel, procedures, navigation, etc. He helps me and I’m so thankful for that. It makes me feel secure and much more relaxed. I’m an adult and I should be able to figure it out myself...I can if I need to, but I’m thankful for a spouse who knows the ropes and takes the lead because he cares about me.

 

[Alan1972]

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We also teach them to be independant and order for themselves in restaurants.if my son grows up offended by eggs I have failed as a father

enabling is not helping anyone by the way.

 

[elle21]

We also teach them to be independant and order for themselves in restaurants.if my son grows up offended by eggs I have failed as a father

enabling is not helping anyone by the way.

Maybe I misunderstood but I thought the OP was asking if she could do a pre order on the app with extreme modifications. I’m sure her husband orders his own food in a typical restaurant situation...as in, he speaks to the waiter or waitress telling them what he would like to eat, instead of whispering that information to his wife so she can say it to the server.
I hope you judge your parenting success by more than the foods your kids like or dislike. I get it...I think parents are responsible for trying to help their kids get over aversions, but we still don’t need to make fun of someone or insinuate that this guy is a failure because of food aversions.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I'd like to ask that we show some compassion to our fellow Disers.