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Our recent trip to Disney was so wonderful - here are my positive
experiences.
We made reservations well in advance. Thank you to those of you who provided
suggestions - they were very helpful.
Staff seemed to be quite educated about cd and gf dining. I did find it
important to ask lots of questions because there are so many gf details that can
be forgotten. I tend to play it safe and order things plain . . .
Character Breakfasts
CONTEMPORARY - chef gave a tour of gf foods on the buffet - eggs,
bacon, tons of fruit; she offered gf pancakes that would take 30 minutes
CRYSTAL PALACE - chef gave a tour of similar buffet - offered gf
pancakes or waffles (promised to clean waffle iron really carefully)
GRAND FLORIDIAN - another tour of gf buffet - offered gf pancakes,
hash browns that he would make special for me; I requested a bowl of berries
since there were none on the buffet; they were delicious!!!
OLIVIA'S @ OLD KEY WEST - chef brought out yogurt container for me to
check, answered questions about menu; no buffet here.
The GRAND FLORIDIAN was my favorite - we went early and the chef was
wonderful!!!
Lunches/dinners
PLANET HOLLYWOOD - ok, but too busy; I had to repeat my requests and
I felt a little nervous. The chef didn't come to speak to me.
CINDERELLA'S CASTLE - chef/server created a salad with grilled salmon.
Chef answered all my questions. Very good, quiet, away from the crowds.
SCI-FI DINER @ MGM - what a fun place - you eat in a convertible at a
drive-in theatre while watching old sci-fi movies. My kids had a blast. Chef
offered to prepare just about anything for me - I had a plain steak (they're
usually marinated) on a salad. Fries made in dedicated fryer.
The following restaurants were a little more expensive, but worth it!
FULTON'S CRAB HOUSE - chef helped me choose a delicious meal, he made
some minor accomodations. I had a Hawaiin fish, shrimp, salad,
corn-on-the-cob.
ALFREDO'S in Italy, Epcot - WOW! What wonderful service; I had rice
pasta with shrimp marinara and gf rolls (showed me ingredients) and salad. I
enjoyed every bite (while my 6 yr old slept on my lap!)
LE CELLIER in Canada, Epcot - another WOW! Chef prepared mussels, a
fantastic chicken, roasted red potatoes, grilled asparagus - all different from
the menu items. She also offered gf rolls.
Snacks:
french fries
popsicle at ice cream stand
(didn't get a chance to try the turkey legs, popcorn, soft ice cream,
fruit smoothies that have been listed here previously)
Peggy nh
I highly recommend the Disney experience for gf diners.
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