Hello, Verusha! I am happy to answer this question for you, as my family and I are vegans and vegetarians, and we’ve had three lovely meals at
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.
Although a part of this
Character dining experience includes a buffet with dishes inspired by Nordic cuisine, the chefs and servers have always been very accommodating to us and our needs. Currently there is an entree option on the
menu called Raspeballer. This is a Scandinavian Potato Dumpling with Zucchini, Leeks, Peas and Mushrooms served in a Coconut-Curry Sauce. Since these dishes are cooked to order by Disney’s extraordinary culinary team, you can ask for modifications (such as no mushrooms). In my experience, we’ve also had chefs willing to make us a vegan or vegetarian dish with other ingredients they have on hand. For example, the last time we were there our chef made us an incredible pasta dish with tons of fresh vegetables and a homemade tomato “jam” as the sauce. It was one of the most delectable meals I’ve ever had! Just be aware that you may need to wait a little longer for a chef to come to your table and then allow additional time for them to prepare an off-menu dish for you. As some times of the day are busier than others, your experience with this request may vary.
Another option would be for you to
contact the Special Diets team in advance of your stay and let them know about your dietary restrictions. If you’ve made such arrangements ahead of time, you can be sure that they’ll have the necessary ingredients on hand to make your meal a memorable one.
Our favorite thing about Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is definitely the Character interactions. The last time we were there, we were able to meet Belle, Ariel, Snow White, Cinderella and Aurora! My daughter is Disney Princess-obsessed, so it’s lovely to be able to meet so many of them all in one place.
I hope you and your family enjoy your time at Akershus and
Epcot, Verusha! Please let us know if there’s anything else we can do for you to help you make the most out of your
Walt Disney World Resort vacation.
Amy