Universal Dietary Info:
Dietary Restrictions
Universal Orlando restaurants work very hard to accommodate guests’ special dietary needs. If properly informed, Universal's chefs can prepare food that is vegetarian or vegan, kosher or halal, dairy-free, gluten-free, or nut-free. When you make a dining reservation, either online at
opentable.com or by phone (407-224-3463 for restaurants in the parks and CityWalk; 407-503-DINE for hotel dining), you’ll be asked about food allergies and the like. The host or hostess and your server will also ask about this and send the chef out to discuss the menu; if you’re not asked, just talk to your server when you’re seated.
At counter-service restaurants, ask to see the menu book with ingredient and allergen info. Unfortunately, one place that does not get high marks for dietary accommodation is the Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley. There is virtually nothing on the menu that's vegan, and not much more for the gluten-free or lactose intolerant. In general, those on restricted diets will find many more options at Universal's table service eateries.
Be aware, also, that Universal Orlando does not have separate kitchen facilities in which to prepare allergen-free foods, so there is always slight possibility of inadvertent allergen contamination before or during preparation. You are welcome to bring your own food into the resort, as long as you follow the restrictions on items permitted inside the parks (no glass containers, or large or hard coolers). If you are staying on-site, a refrigerator can be rented in rooms that do not provide one as standard for $15 per day.
For more information, e-mail your specific dietary requests to
FoodServiceCUF@universalorlando.com.
From the email: (This later was replied to as "all of these items listed are sugar free" (Note that I believe that this is a listing of sugar free AND gluten free, which will be much more limited than just gluten free)
Hi, in
Universal Studios. We have fruit stands in the parks with apples, oranges, grapes, watermelon on them. Also have turkey legs on carts that are just smoke plain. We have a full service unit it is Lombard's landing and Finnegan’s, We have a chef in each unit have the server bring the chef to the table and he can go over all the things he can do for you In
Islands of Adventure we have 2 full service units one called Confisco's and one is Mytho's, We have Chefs in both of those units, have server bring Chef to table and he can go over the things he can do for you,. I have another walk up unit it is Thunder Falls, I have smoke chicken, smoke ribs, and roasted corn on cob and roasted potatoes with fresh herbs and salt and pepper, also have French fries all natural cooked in soy blend oil that is the only thing cooked in those fryers too. If you need any more information or help feel free to give me a call at 321-388-2123, Chef Bob. I will also say no desserts at all from any of the restaurants too. Thanks Chef Bob
We also offer gluten free pasta in the full service restaurants in both parks, there is a Ben and Jerry’s Ice cream shop in USF that has gluten free ice cream. We also have three broomsticks which have smoked chicken and smoked pork ribs, roasted corn on cob, baked potatoes, roasted potatoes with onions, garlic, salt and pepper, and fresh herbs and some salads too.
