Zoebear
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Just thought I would weigh in on our recent experiences- some out there may be wondering/worrying...
We just returned from a great trip and had EXCELLENT experiences with everyone respecting my son's peanut (only) allergy.
We ate at various places, but everyone was understanding and accomodating. The following deserve a special mention:
- Bubba Gump, John's Pass - we called ahead to make sure they could accomodate us. Server had a print out of all meals, possible peanut issues etc. He could eat anything except 2 desserts. Kid's jello dessert prepared elsewhere, so I let him eat it . No problems.
- McDonald's drive thru ! Mentioned the allergy, very understanding. Server's daughter has it as well and no issues. (McDonald's here is usually fine too, just being over careful)
- Sci Fi Dine in (DHS) - WOW WOW WOW the chef came out (as usual) but spent SO much time and was SO thoughtful, I was overwhelmed. Very great service too.
- Port Orleans Riverside ( had Divvies put aside for kid's desserts, no problems)
- Crystal Palace, Chef Mickey's and Ohana- Chef met us first thing (!), very thoughtful and very accomodating.
My son had his belly full and we felt very safe.
Just a follow-up on my note a few weeks ago re: the Tampa Bay Rays game- we followed some very sage advice from this board and put long pants and socks on my son due to the common presence of peanut shells. I wiped his chair handles and he had no issues, even though behind us a guy was eating peanuts and dropping the shells everywhere. (Side rant: WHY WHY WHY do people think this is OK !? ) I washed all our clothes after and he had no problems.
Thanks to everyone who has posted experiences and advice in the past. Now if I could only find safe ice cream for DS at DTD (now that McDonald's is closed) so I could get me some Ghiradelli's without guilt!!
We just returned from a great trip and had EXCELLENT experiences with everyone respecting my son's peanut (only) allergy.
We ate at various places, but everyone was understanding and accomodating. The following deserve a special mention:
- Bubba Gump, John's Pass - we called ahead to make sure they could accomodate us. Server had a print out of all meals, possible peanut issues etc. He could eat anything except 2 desserts. Kid's jello dessert prepared elsewhere, so I let him eat it . No problems.
- McDonald's drive thru ! Mentioned the allergy, very understanding. Server's daughter has it as well and no issues. (McDonald's here is usually fine too, just being over careful)
- Sci Fi Dine in (DHS) - WOW WOW WOW the chef came out (as usual) but spent SO much time and was SO thoughtful, I was overwhelmed. Very great service too.
- Port Orleans Riverside ( had Divvies put aside for kid's desserts, no problems)
- Crystal Palace, Chef Mickey's and Ohana- Chef met us first thing (!), very thoughtful and very accomodating.
My son had his belly full and we felt very safe.

Just a follow-up on my note a few weeks ago re: the Tampa Bay Rays game- we followed some very sage advice from this board and put long pants and socks on my son due to the common presence of peanut shells. I wiped his chair handles and he had no issues, even though behind us a guy was eating peanuts and dropping the shells everywhere. (Side rant: WHY WHY WHY do people think this is OK !? ) I washed all our clothes after and he had no problems.

Thanks to everyone who has posted experiences and advice in the past. Now if I could only find safe ice cream for DS at DTD (now that McDonald's is closed) so I could get me some Ghiradelli's without guilt!!
