Vegan on a DC?

[pooh's stunt double]

Hi all!

I've been perusing (for hours) all the great information on these boards! I have a whole page of tips saved for my December 6 cruise and am SO excited! I do have a concern about the cruise though.

I'm travelling with a group of four, and three of us are vegan (we eat no animal products, including dairy and eggs). We plan on bringing our own soymilk, snacks and treats, but I wanted to know how much I should lug with me. Are any other vegans out there who have cruised Disney? Any luck with getting special diet requests fulfilled ahead of time? Any tips?

Being a foodie, I'm looking forward to eating well on board and am hoping I won't have to subsist off of salad, pasta and things I brought from home . . .

Thanks!

Nicole

 

[preb]

While I don't have any personal experience with this, my brother is also a vegan and has sailed with disney. His wife frequents the boards, so I'll point your post out to her and have her give you some input.

I know his experience went well, because they rebooked for a 7 night!

 

[CindyBeth]

I am Preb's SIL and I can tell you about our experience. I submitted a form ahead of time letting DCL know about my dh diet. On board the ship, they did try to have things for my dh. There was always one entree that was vegan and instead of butter on the table they had margerine. That always cracks me up because our servers very proudly on the first night pointed that out to us!!!

They also had soy milk and soy ice cream available. I know that one of the places near the pool, has veggie burgers. But you would have to check the content of those, some of them do have dairy in them.

I would say they did go out of their way to make sure my dh would have something to eat but you do have to let them know several weeks in advance so they have time to get the items.

Hope that helps!

 

[pooh's stunt double]

Thanks so much for your feedback! I'm definitely calling ahead, but it's nice to know they do have some amenities.

Thanks!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

I am vegetarian and have had no trouble obtaining veggie-friendly food onboard. I stated my concerns and listed what I didn't eat with DCL before traveling. My servers were very prompt in asking me what I liked on the first night and always had an option for me. They always had soy milk for me, as well. I never asked for soy ice cream, though. I've been able to eat the veggie burgers...to me they look like and taste like Boca-brand burgers which are vegan, but never persued the ingredients.

 

[Mojomanny]

I have a photo of the pictures/descriptions of the vegan meals which are in the kitchen area for the servers to refer to. I will email it to you if you would like.

 

[LG123]

Welcome to the Boards Pooh's Stunt Double!

Great to see that there are some more people going on the December 6th Western.

I am also glad to hear that there are soy based products on board. DH is lactose intolerant and will happy to know this.

 

[lancerguys]

pooh's stunt double,
I sent you an extrememly long PM that you might want to check about being a vegan on the cruise. my mom is a strict vegan, so she explained a lot. hope it helps!!!

 

[pooh's stunt double]

You all are too wonderful! And Mojomanny, I'd love as much info as you have. My email is grrlburn at yahoo dot com.

Eeeeeee! I can't wait!

 

[Camping Disney]

There are so many choices on board the Magic......you will be amazed. I never lugged anything with me. I did let DCL know at time of booking and they assured me there would be plenty of choices. The servers were all well aware of our preferences. I hope you have a great trip!

Michele

 

[BalooCA]

Hey Nicole,
I see you have been a busy little huney bee. You'll have to share what information you've gathered. From what I've read on other posts, I don't think you guys are going to have any problem. Sounds like they are almost as accomodating as Disneyland. Heck I may even have to try one of those veggie wraps.
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