Couple enjoying pretzel at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
  • On Jun 7, 2023
    Bella from NY Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello! There is a specific restaurant my friend loves in Disney world. I want to go there for her, but I can’t eat anything on the menu. Can I just not eat or maybe just order a drink or dessert? I didn’t know if that was allowed, especially with an ADR.

    Hey there, Bella! Thanks for Being Our Guest here at planDisney!

    From snacks consumed while rushing to the next attraction to leisurely dinners at my Disney Resort Hotel, I love dining around the Walt Disney World Resort and it is one of my favorite topics of discussion. Bella, when we last traveled to the Most Magical Place on Earth with my Mom, we spent a lot of time looking over menus in advance and considering which restaurants would be best as she is both gluten and dairy free.

    Now, to your question, the quick answer is that it depends on the restaurant. In restaurants that are not buffet or a prix fixe price, you are welcome to order a drink or dessert in lieu of a full meal or entree. For example, one day my husband and I had a reservation at Tony's Town Square Restaurant. We opted to only order drinks and appetizers to share for a light lunch. If your friend's dream restaurant falls in the category of character dining where you would need to pay the fixed price regardless, I'll encourage you to check out THIS PAGE about special dietary requests including how to order Kosher or Halal meals. While I can't guarantee anything, when we visited with my Mom, the chef at each location was fantastic about creating items she could enjoy, even if they were not listed on the menu. To accomplish this, we just let the Cast Member know when we checked in that she may need to speak with the chef and they came to the table.

    Bella, I hope this helps as you're looking ahead to your next visit. Please come on back to planDisney with any additional questions. Just like Lumiere from Beauty & the Beast, "We only live to serve!"

    Lauren
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Meet the Panelist: Lauren, Pennsylvania

Greetings from central Pennsylvania! Hi, I’m Lauren and I can’t wait to answer all of your Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Vacation Club questions. My husband and I became Disney Vacation Club Members because we love visiting the Disney Parks and with hectic day-to-day schedules, wanted to prioritize time away for our family. The options at the Walt Disney World Resort make each trip unique and I am excited to help other families build vacations with those unforgettable moments.

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