special dietary needs

[papadis]

My wife is on dialysis and so her dietary intake is strictly limited. Low sodium, low potassium and low phosphorus. Can disney meet these needs or are we not going to be able to go for her last time. Please help.

 

[gap2368]

Disney is good with speacle diets

 

[Dashzap]

My wife is on dialysis and so her dietary intake is strictly limited. Low sodium, low potassium and low phosphorus. Can disney meet these needs or are we not going to be able to go for her last time. Please help.

From disneyworld.com https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/special-dietary-requests/


Special Dietary Requests
Walt Disney World Resort is committed to offering a wide range of culinary and dietary options for its Guests.
Delicious Alternatives


By substituting different ingredients and approaches, most Disney chefs, restaurants and quick-service locations can accommodate the following common food allergies:

• Gluten or wheat
• Eggs
• Fish
• Milk or lactose
• Peanuts and tree nuts
• Shellfish
• Soy
• Corn

Many Disney restaurants now offer allergy-friendly menus to address these food intolerances, and many are able to accommodate lifestyle requests as well—including low-fat, low-sodium, no-sugar-added and vegetarian options—often with no advance arrangements!

Guests with food allergies should discuss their dietary requirements with their server upon arrival at the restaurant. Guests also have the opportunity to consult with a chef or special diets-trained Cast Member if desired.

We strive to use reasonable efforts in our food sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of the named allergens into your menu choices. While we take steps to prevent cross-contact, we do not have separate allergy-friendly kitchens and are unable to guarantee that a menu item is completely free of allergens.

Please also note that our allergy-friendly offerings are reliant on supplier ingredient labels, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of each food item. Allergen advisory statements (e.g., “ may contain") are not regulated and therefore not taken into consideration when developing allergy-friendly meals. It is ultimately up to your discretion to make an informed choice based upon their individual dietary needs.

Metabolic Disorders and Multiple Allergies
Guests with the following concerns:

• Any allergy or intolerance not listed above under common food allergies
• Phenylketonuria (PKU)
• Metabolic disorders
• A single Guest with 4 or more allergies/intolerances or multiple Guests with allergies/intolerances within the same party should contact Special.Diets@DisneyWorld.com after booking dining arrangements for their visit and at least 14 days prior to their arrival:

Our team will assist you in navigating the dining process. Be sure to communicate your dietary restrictions upon arrival at the restaurant. You will have the opportunity to speak with a chef or special diets-trained Cast Member if desired. While our restaurants will do their best to accommodate dietary requirements, we cannot guarantee that they will be able to meet all requests.




Participating Restaurants
You’ll find a wide range of culinary options at these Walt Disney World Resort restaurants and dining locations, and many will be able to accommodate special dietary requests.

Table-Service Locations
Most table-service restaurants are able to provide allergy-friendly menus and alternate meal options. You should indicate any food allergies or intolerances when making your dining reservations and again upon arrival at your dining location.

Quick-Service Locations
Select quick-service restaurants offer allergy-friendly menus and other meal options that may accommodate certain food allergies or intolerances. Guests should indicate any dietary requirements upon arrival at a dining location.

Buffets
Our buffet restaurants are able to provide allergen guides and alternate meal options. Please indicate any food allergies or intolerances when making dining reservations, and again upon arrival at the dining location.

When you arrive at the restaurant, please speak with a chef or special diets-trained Cast Member to discuss any food allergies or intolerances. Chefs are available to walk Guests through the buffet to explain what can be eaten based on specific dietary requirements. Please note that we cannot always guarantee we will be able to meet all dietary requests.

Victoria & Albert’s
As part of the impeccable personalized service of this prestigious restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Victoria & Albert’s may be able to customize a unique menu of the finest allergy-friendly cuisine imaginable for Guests with certain dietary restrictions. Call Victoria & Albert’s at (407) WDW-DVNA or (407) 939-3862 to make reservations and discuss your dietary needs and preferences. In addition, ask to speak with the chef upon arrival.




Making a Special Dietary Request
Our standard menu selections are available online, and allergy-friendly menus are available at many dining locations. When making reservations and arriving at your dining location, please follow these guidelines:

Reserving Online
When reserving a table online, please indicate all food allergies and intolerances at the time of booking.

Reserving by Phone
Please inform a Cast Member of your dietary requirements when making a dining reservation over the phone. To make a reservation, call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

At the Restaurant
Inform the server of any restrictions upon your arrival. You have the opportunity to consult with a chef or special diets-trained Cast Member if desired.

After receiving your dietary request, we will use reasonable efforts to prevent the introduction of your allergen of concern into your food through close attention to sourcing, preparation and handling processes. However (as noted above), Walt Disney World Resort cannot guarantee that a menu item is completely free of any allergen. It is ultimately up to your individual discretion to make an informed choice regarding whether to order any particular item. Always inform the server of any restrictions upon arrival – even if you have spoken to a Guest experience service Cast Member while planning your vacation or have noted your restriction on your dining reservation.

Contact Us with Additional Questions
For other questions related to food allergies and other special dietary needs and requests, contact us at Special.Diets@DisneyWorld.com. Our team will assist you in navigating the dining process.




Kosher Meals
Kosher meals can be accommodated at table-service and select quick-service restaurants and should be requested 24 hours in advance by calling (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Also be sure to indicate any dietary requirements upon arrival at your dining location.


Halal Meals
Halal meals can be accommodated at select restaurants and should be requested 24 hours in advance by calling (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to e-mail. Also be sure to indicate any dietary requirements upon arrival at your dining location.


Personal Food Items
Guests with food allergies or intolerances are allowed to bring food into Walt Disney World theme parks and dining locations. When entering a park, simply inform the Security Cast Member at bag check that someone in the party has a food allergy or intolerance.

Please note that cast members are prohibited from storing, preparing, cooking or reheating any food brought by Guests into our Resort hotels or theme parks.

Refrigerating and Heating Personal Food Items
Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel who have items that need to be refrigerated may use the small refrigerator in their room or call Housekeeping to request an additional small refrigerator (subject to availability).

 

[ArwenMarie]

Disney does not provide actual sodium counts, or any nutritional information, other than for the Kids Mickey Check Meals. The chefs will try to help but they are limited. Most nights I ended up with a grilled steak and plain pasta and a dry salad.

 

[ArwenMarie]

The nutritional information available online is for the Kids Mickey Check Meals only. Just in case you run into that

 

[pezaddict231]

I'm on a very low sodium diet for a heart condition and it's challenging but Disney is better than most places. Your best bet will be table service restaurants. The QS locations are very limited in what they have and it's difficult to get an answer on how much sodium is in things, it was actually pretty frustrating. The one exception was Be Our Guest for lunch which seems to be better at accommodating.

Table service restaurants were overall very good about it. Even buffet restaurants can make something separate but it will take a little longer. My best meal was actually at Hollywood and Vine, the chef was fantastic and really tried to think of things I could eat and make it delicious. Akershus and Ohana were also great. I brought a small container of salt free seasoning with me from home. Some chefs are completely thrown off by the low sodium thing so if you have suggestions for them it's very helpful.

Have a great trip!