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  • On Feb 3, 2024
    Patricia joyce from VA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Are there any food allergens in the popcorn served on Disney Cruise Line ships? Specifically wondering if popcorn has real butter (dairy/cow's milk) or seasoning that has the 'taste' of salted butter.

    Ahoy there Patricia Joyce, and welcome aboard planDisney!

    If you know the feeling of walking past the irresistible buttery smell of popcorn at theme parks across all of the global Disney Destinations, you can imagine how much more amplified it is when you're within the closed space on board the Disney Cruise Line fleet! Living and working on board for so many years, that tantalizing smell would waft its way from places like the Walt Disney Theatre around showtime or even the Buena Vista Theatre for moviegoers with the munchies. 

    On my most recent cruise, I took the opportunity to speak with the Crew Members who sell the popcorn at locations like Preludes about the ingredients and how it is prepared; they let me know that similar to the theme parks, it is freshly popped with an oil blend (at Walt Disney World Resort this is typically coconut or canola oil) and that it is vegan and therefore did not contain butter. (Something that you'll also want to be careful with is any popcorn you may order through Room Service, as this has been pre-packaged in my experience and does in fact contain dairy.)

    I will however caution that in my years of sailing, Food & Beverage offerings and policies have a tendency to vary at times between ships as well as wherever in the world you may be sailing so with folks like my nephew who may be sensitive to specific allergens or have specific dietary needs, it's always best to check early on the first day of your cruise and ask the Crew Members to confirm or show you a list of ingredients as these are always subject to change without prior notice. (I've observed fellow seafaring folks be surprised to discover when food offerings are different from the last time that they've cruised, and the last thing you'd want is anyone feeling unwell as you sail away from land!) I hope that this was helpful Patricia Joyce, and we look forward to seeing you back again in search of any other wisdom from the waves here at planDisney.

    Wishing you fair winds and smooth seas on your February voyage!
    Prince


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Meet the Panelist: Prince, Ontario

Hello, Bonjour, Aloha and Ahoy there! As a performer and world explorer who's been to all of the Disney theme parks around the globe, I'm always happy to provide my best adventuring advice and knowledge to navigate your way to all of the greatest snacks, attractions and entertainment on land and at sea. Find me featured on the planDisney Podcast and on the Disney Parks Blog, discussing Disney Eats at festivals and beyond, holiday events at Walt Disney World Resort and planning my Disney Fairy Tale Wedding! Learn More About Prince

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