Welcome back to
planDisney, Nikki!
Oh, boy--your son's first trip to
Walt Disney World? How exciting!
When planning a visit with the youngest Guest, a little research will go a long way. Scoping out menus throughout the parks and resorts is a fantastic idea, enabling you to have a tried and trusted option at each location you choose throughout your stay.
First, take a look at the most up-to-date dining information on the post
Dining: Know Before You Go. There, you'll find lists and links to all of the dining locations currently available. If you plan to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, take a look at
Disney Resort Hotel dining and search for your options at your home away from home. For example, if you will stay at
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, click on that link and you'll be taken to a page that lists all of your dining options at that resort. Click on one of those, and you'll see the option to "View Menu" to the right of the photo on that location's main page.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill is one of the locations whose online menu lists allergy-friendly options, including those for kids, but you can follow this same process to search for
Dining in the Theme Parks and Disney Springs as well as
Dining in Resort Hotels.
Another way to search what's available at dining locations is by using the super-handy
My Disney Experience mobile app. There, type "Order Food" into the search bar and you'll get a list of dining locations throughout the parks and resorts. Instead of clicking on an Arrival Window, select the name of a restaurant that is located in a park or resort that's convenient for you, then select "Menu". Scroll down to see allergy-friendly options there, too.
When making a Table Service reservation, be sure to note the allergies present in your party; at check-in, the hostess will confirm that there is an allergy in your group and at that time, you can even ask for the chef to come to your table to help you navigate your options. I've even seen customization that enables everyone to enjoy a delicious meal that's just right for them. Truly, dining with food allergies or dietary restrictions at Walt Disney World is more magical than anywhere else on Earth.
Be sure to check out
Special Dietary Requests, too, which will give you greater insight into your dining options. There is even an email address for you to send questions related to food allergies should you need to have something more specific answered: Special.Diets@DisneyWorld.com.
As you plan your prince's perfect introduction to The Most Magical Place on Earth, be sure to send additional questions our way, Nikki. We love to help!
Andrea