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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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