This is actually my first post, after years and years of lurking, and it's because I completely understand where you are. We have traveled to WDW four times since 2011 and taken a cruise on the Dream, and I have been gluten free for all of those visits (celiac). We return to WDW for many reasons, but probably top of the list is how easy it is for me to eat along with my family, with so little planning.
I have been well taken care of at every restaurant, whether at resorts or parks, but that may be because I have spent a lot of time scouring resources to find the "best" places. If you search in the disABILITIES forum, so many people have given outstanding advice.
Here are my observations, but keep in mind, I haven't had a terrible gf meal at Disney. I have had several in other places. And, I have never felt sick after, which is key.
Some of my table service favorites at resorts have been: Kona (breakfast), Boma (dinner), Whispering Canyon (dinner), Trails End (dinner). Looking forward to the Wave and maybe 'Ohana next trip.
Some of my favorites at parks have been: 50s Prime Time (I did not do the fried chicken, but apparently if you go in beforehand to let them know, they will get it ready for you), Teppan Edo, Tutto Italia (lunch).
For character meals: 1900 Park Fare and Crystal Palace for breakfasts - the chef took me through the buffets, then prepped me fresh food in the back. Garden Grill for dinner (was ok, but that was the general consensus at the table - we are trying the breakfast next trip).
Quick service: Riverside Mill Food Court, Roaring Forks, Sassagoula Floatworks (for GF beignets), Sunshine Seasons, Flame Tree, Beaches and Cream walk up. Again, all of my food was prepped in a separate place. I had a woman behind me at Roaring Forks be very unpleasant about the "special treatment" I was receiving by getting fresh food, but I just pointed to the chocolate croissants and said, "Really? Do you know how much I would like to have that?"
I wasn't crazy about BOG lunch, Chef Mickey's breakfast, Akershus lunch - not because of the gf offerings, but the food itself. My husband wasn't either, and he is not gf.
Snacks - people at the snack counters and carts have been very willing to take out the binder for me to look through.
I use an app to help me find restaurants when I travel, and it is invaluable.
Please feel free to ask about anything specific, and if I can remember, I will happily share!
