Awesome! Thanks so much. I was on that thread 2 years ago and it was outdated then so I took a look and decided to start a new one to see if any one had recent experience. I like the lists on the OP of that old thread through - feels like it at least gives me a starting place.
Wow, what a week of eating our way through Disney! Both my DW and DDIL were spoiled rotten with the food and menu choices from the many resort eating establishments. Not once did they have to resort to the standby "salad"
Several tips:
If you have an iphone, download an app called "Gluten Free Disney Dining", it was an amazing resource for us during our stay in Disney. I think it costs $1.99, but well worth it.
With specialty dining, always indicate, when you book, that one or more of the guests have a food allergy. You will get a visit from the chef on duty and they will go through your options.
When you want a quick service, tell the server that you "
have an allergy", they (for some odd reason) do not understand the words Gluten Free or Celiac. But every single one of them instantly responds to the word "Allergy", and they will always go to get a cook.
The GF buns, for hamburgers, and hot dogs are very, very good.
Breakfast brunches - we did the Character breakfast at the Plaza Inn for breakfast. The chef came out and made special breakfasts for both of the ladies. They had Waffles, eggs, bacon, hash browns, fruit, and some amazing sauces for the waffles. Word of caution, DO NOT get bacon from the buffet line, as they lay the bacon on bread while it is awaiting to be served (takes to oil off the bacon easier).
Tortilla Jo's (DTD) it seemed that almost the entire menu was GF. We ate like little piggy's there.
Wine Country - some very nice pasta dishes, and the deserts can be made GF.
Ariel's Grotto - lots of choices here, we all had the lobster and tri-tip steaks. The GF brownies were heavenly, I wish I had that vs the regular dessert.
Big Thunder BBQ - lots of choices here, chicken, ribs, sausage, Corn on the cob.
Jolly Holiday cafe - the GF buns for the sandwiches are outstanding. DW had the Waldorf Chicken sandwich, and it was amazing.... They had a selection of GF desserts as well.
Several no go's.... La Brea Bakery, Wentzles Pretzels, Corn Dog Castle.
Interesting side note... DW had a Sourdough bread bowl at the Pacific Wharf Cafe, and had no issues from the meal. She did some research and apparently the Sourdough mix does something to the gluten to make is less harmful. She did take her medication, but she had none of her usual reactions to bread products.
(I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TESTING THE THEORY LIKE SHE DID)