strange buffet - fruit and yogurt question

[holly7347]

HI all,
A quick question for those of you that have done the breakfast buffets before. If the menu says seasonal fruit and assorted yogurts. Does that generally mean that there is fresh whole plain fruit like a banana, apple, grapes etc? DD has sensory issues and is picky beyond all belief when it comes to food. We have picked breakfast buffets for our TS meals specifically because lots of them say fruit and yogurt. But if the fruit is messed with in any way she won't eat it. Example - bananas already sliced with strawberry sauce on them will not be touched by my DD - she wants a whole plain still in the skin banana. And what about the yogurt are they in a bowl that you scoop out yourself or pre-packaged (ex. dannon) yogurts? Are they generally smooth yogurts or do they have fruit chunks in them?

I know these questions are a bit odd but I was picking breakfasts specifically because I thought there would be something there for DD to eat. But if she isn't going to like the stuff anyway I would prefer to use our TS meals at lunch time.

TIA

 

[thegrimdwarf]

I'll be interested in the responses, too. DS2 has some sensory issues, also, and we're relying on buffet-style dining to get us through most of the trip. I just assumed there would be some "whole" fruits and veggies available in the salad bar area.

 

[SmallWorld71]

I don't know how to post links, but MickeyNicki has recently posted great pictures of the Boma and Cape May breakfasts in her dining reveiw on the review board that would probably answer your questions. I know DD had a whole banana at CM's and CP last year at dinner. Would assume they are out at breakfast.

 

[holly7347]

I'll be interested in the responses, too. DS2 has some sensory issues, also, and we're relying on buffet-style dining to get us through most of the trip. I just assumed there would be some "whole" fruits and veggies available in the salad bar area.

Aren't sensory issues fun I'm used to packing food for her when we go out and plan to have stuff with us at all times for her to eat. But since she is on the meal plan as with us I thought it would be nice if I could plan at least one meal a day where there would be something she could eat. On the other hand eating seems to bore her so she will more than likely be so entranced by the characters at the meals that she won't eat anyway no matter what they serve.

 

[MickeyNicki]

We love breakfast buffets and the yogurt is usually plain and strawberry with all types of add ins like granola, raisins, chocolate chips, almonds etc. Boma has yogurt with fresh strawberries and bananas already mixed in. Cape May used to have big blueberries and raspberries on the bar but now they just have strawberries.

Every buffet I have gone to has fresh watermelon, cantelope, pineapple, red grapes, honeydew, strawberries, oranges, grapefruit, apples and bananas available.

You can click on my dining links to see pics of many breakfast buffets.

 

[JerseyMamaBear]

We have never seen the fruit all mixed together. The melons were sliced but they had bunches of grapes and whole fruits like bananas.

 

[tnmomof4]

Every buffet I have gone to has fresh watermelon, cantelope, pineapple, red grapes, honeydew, strawberries, oranges, grapefruit, apples and bananas available.

I was going to say the same thing. These fruits have always been available at the breakfast buffets we have ever gone to. All in their own separate serving containers.

As far as the yogurt... I know that last year I had pre-packaged Yoplait Strawberry yogurt at several breakfast buffets.

 

[thegrimdwarf]

Aren't sensory issues fun .

That's a great, big "NO!", lol. His issues aren't that bad, and normally when we're eating at home, I can wait him out on stuff - it just takes him a while to warm up to the appearance or texture of something. But when we're not eating at home, I generally try to bring something familiar (usually an applesauce cup and some crackers) - mainly because we're not going to be sitting at a restaurant table for an hour or so while he gets to know his food, lol. There's been plenty of times that he's eaten nothing else but the applesauce, crackers, and a couple of fries off his brother's plate - but then he chows at the the next at-home meal, and I usually try to serve him go-to stuff that I know he'll eat without the long courtship.

I'm hoping, like you, that at least once/day we'll find a situation where he can eat til he's full without too much stress.

Good luck to both of us!!!

 

[Mackey Mouse]

I am trying to remember at the Yacht Club Galley which is now Captain's Grille and one of our fave quiet, bright and cheerful breakfast buffets....I believe they have a separate area for the yogurt etc... at least they did in the past.

Why not call the restaurant directly, and get an answer or explain the dietary issues you have and I do believe the chefs seriously try to work with you to accommodate...

 

[thegrimdwarf]

Why not call the restaurant directly, and get an answer or explain the dietary issues you have and I do believe the chefs seriously try to work with you to accommodate...

Very good idea!

 

[Pirate's Princess]

I know at crystal palace they had cut up melons and then whole strawberries, grapes, bananas, apples and oranges. The yogurt was in one big bowl but I'm not sure what flavor it was or if it was chunky. I'm sure Disney would be able to accommodate you if there are issues if you call in advance.

 

[MickeyNicki]

I am trying to remember at the Yacht Club Galley which is now Captain's Grille and one of our fave quiet, bright and cheerful breakfast buffets....I believe they have a separate area for the yogurt etc... at least they did in the past.

Why not call the restaurant directly, and get an answer or explain the dietary issues you have and I do believe the chefs seriously try to work with you to accommodate...

They do have plain yogurt with a few mix ins and plenty of fresh fruit, we ate there this past Sunday.

 

[holly7347]

That's a great, big "NO!", lol. His issues aren't that bad, and normally when we're eating at home, I can wait him out on stuff - it just takes him a while to warm up to the appearance or texture of something. But when we're not eating at home, I generally try to bring something familiar (usually an applesauce cup and some crackers) - mainly because we're not going to be sitting at a restaurant table for an hour or so while he gets to know his food, lol. There's been plenty of times that he's eaten nothing else but the applesauce, crackers, and a couple of fries off his brother's plate - but then he chows at the the next at-home meal, and I usually try to serve him go-to stuff that I know he'll eat without the long courtship.

I'm hoping, like you, that at least once/day we'll find a situation where he can eat til he's full without too much stress.

Good luck to both of us!!!

Applesauce is a big hit here too. She eats fruits (apples, grapes, bananas, watermelon) frozen strawberries, blueberries, and peas but they have to be frozen hard so those are at home foods, yogurt, and cheese and that is totally it except for some junk food. She has never eaten any meat or bread. And other than the frozen peas and babyfood sweet potatoes she will not eat any vegetables. Unfortunately she will not even try any new foods and really hasn't since she was 18 months old I once tried and tried to get her to tast some mashed potatoes and she just wouldn't so I snuck a bit into her mouth and she immediately started gagging and acting like she was choaking, she couldn't even swallow them with a big drink of milk then she threw up all over me Lesson learned.

We will be packing some food for her but I'm thrilled to hear about that fruit and yogurt seem to be available at least for breakfast.

 

[brergnat]

Just FYI, whole fruit and prepackaged yogurts are available in the quick service places at all the WDW resorts. They always have apples, bananas, and oranges. Stuff like grapes (whole) can be found in the refrigerated section, along with cut up fruit "bowls".

Where are you staying? The Beach Club Marketplace as well as Roaring Forks at WL have a "yogurt parfait" station, with plain smooth vanilla yogurt and "mix ins". You could just get some plain yogurt and get the fruit separately.

Unless you are on the dining plan, it seems foolish to pay the price for the breakfast buffet if your child is only going to eat yogurt and fruit (unless she's under 3, in which case it doesn't matter).

Also, it's worth noting that *most* WDW restaurants can accommodate a request for a whole piece of fruit and some plain yogurt. If you don't see it, just ask.

 

[Abharmagic]

I have a sensory kid too- so I feel your pain.

If the buffet has the fruit on it such as cut up bananas that means there are whole bananas in the kitchen (at least in theory, right) so if you see a fruit on a buffet that your child likes but it is presented in a way you know he/she won't like (cut up, with sauce, as a part of a fruit cocktail, etc) then I would ask a CM - they can probably get you a whole, skin on banana, and any other un-cut fruit you child may desire. HTH

 

[cboudre1]

There is a magazine called Advance for Speech Language Pathologists that also has an online version. If you go the website and search for food aversion they have an article about how to introduce a new food. It might have ideas that you haven't tried.

Hope it helps.