Guest guest Posted March 18, 2006 Report Posted March 18, 2006 > > Has anyone been to Disneyland in Anaheim recently and can give me some > specific suggestions on how to go about eating glutten free both > inside and outside the park? We are still new at this (6 weeks) but > feel like we can't stay cooped up in our house forever..... > Any idea if their french fries, hot dogs, cotton candy, ice cream > bars, etc. are GF? How about the restuarants like Goofy's kitchen or > Downtown Disney, etc? > Thanks, > Eileen Call Disneyland guest services and ask for the food liason (or whatever they call him/her now). I did this before we went to Disneyland and had several phone conversations with both one of the chefs and an informed guest services rep. They gave me over the phone a list of meal ideas for us, and a number to call when we were ready to eat. At the park, I talked by cell phone with one of the chefs, found out which restaurant he was cooking in, and he personally fixed our lunches. The person who took our order didn't even seem phased by the special requests - said they often make special medical meals. Lunch was at the hamburger place near the Dumbo ride. Son had a basket with hot dogs, fruit and (I think) fries. I had a salad. The chef also asked what we wanted to do for dinner, and we decided on spaghetti w/ red meat sauce. The resataurant in Tomorrowland is a pasta place, and keeps GF spaghetti. The chef contacted them, so they pre-cooked the pasta, and then when we went there, they heated it in fresh boiling water and their regular sauce was GF. Disneyland is very accomadating IF you call ahead and give them advance notice. Maureen Quote
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2006 Report Posted March 19, 2006 We go to Disneyland often and there are several options. The best thing to do is to call and ask for Chef Chris. He is so supportive and will try to do anything that you request. We have eaten there often without notice and been okay too. There is one place that regularly has gluten free hotdog buns even! However, I would call ahead if you want them. Twice I went and they were out of them. I don't call ahead, because my daughter doesn't eat the bun anyway, but I always ask for it, so they know there is a demand for them. I haven't done too much out of the park in that area, but I do live in Anaheim Hills, so could probably help you depending on where you're starying. As for snacks, the popcorn, cotton candy and a few of the ice cream treats are GF. Chef will give you a whole list. You can also email me at jmarcoly@.... Hope you have a great time, > >Reply-To: SillyYaks >To: SillyYaks >Subject: Disneyland in Anaheim >Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 17:01:39 -0000 > >Has anyone been to Disneyland in Anaheim recently and can give me some >specific suggestions on how to go about eating glutten free both >inside and outside the park? We are still new at this (6 weeks) but >feel like we can't stay cooped up in our house forever..... >Any idea if their french fries, hot dogs, cotton candy, ice cream >bars, etc. are GF? How about the restuarants like Goofy's kitchen or >Downtown Disney, etc? >Thanks, >Eileen > > > _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2006 Report Posted March 19, 2006 You are in luck...Disneyland is a GREAT place with kids with celiac...we go 2-3 times a year (in laws live nearby) and we have never had a problem..this is what I do: 1. Call Chef (Justesen)...he is one of the head chefs for the park (calling is better...he does not respond to email quickly and he prefers to talk with you) and he will go over what is available by land, etc.....his number is and his email is chris.justesen@... say he is helpful is an understatement and he had pushed for more GF food to be available in the park...he will give the details but here are some of our favorites: 2. SOme of our favorite places to eat in the partk are as follows: a. Pizza place in tomorrow land - near Space Mountain - makes GF pizza for you using Kinnikincik GF pizza crust...Thye are very careful...have a sperate oven for jus tthis purpose...it was so good that we went there 3 times in 3 days b. Hamburger Buns and Hot Dog buns available in a few areas in the partk...so take advantage of it..they are great (kinnikinnick again I think).. c. I have small children so we always eat at Ariel's grotto in California Adventure - they make a GF pasta there that is yummy. d. All the restaurants are VERY accommodating...Chef will tell you want to do (basically, for a casual/fast food type restaurant, as a busboy to get a manager so your order is taken care of correctly...and for the nice restaurants, make a reservation at the disney dining number - don't have it but Chef will - and not on the reservation that you have need to have GF food...the chef will come out and make ANYTHING you want...I kid you not...) We always have a great time and I think it is the most GF friendly place we have come across so far...please email directly if you have any more questions! Cheers! > > We go to Disneyland often and there are several options. The best thing to > do is to call and ask for Chef Chris. He is so supportive and will try to > do anything that you request. We have eaten there often without notice and > been okay too. There is one place that regularly has gluten free hotdog > buns even! However, I would call ahead if you want them. Twice I went and > they were out of them. I don't call ahead, because my daughter doesn't eat > the bun anyway, but I always ask for it, so they know there is a demand for > them. I haven't done too much out of the park in that area, but I do live > in Anaheim Hills, so could probably help you depending on where you're > starying. As for snacks, the popcorn, cotton candy and a few of the ice > cream treats are GF. Chef will give you a whole list. You can also > email me at jmarcoly@... > Hope you have a great time, > > > > > > >Reply-To: SillyYaks > >To: SillyYaks > >Subject: Disneyland in Anaheim > >Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 17:01:39 -0000 > > > >Has anyone been to Disneyland in Anaheim recently and can give me some > >specific suggestions on how to go about eating glutten free both > >inside and outside the park? We are still new at this (6 weeks) but > >feel like we can't stay cooped up in our house forever..... > >Any idea if their french fries, hot dogs, cotton candy, ice cream > >bars, etc. are GF? How about the restuarants like Goofy's kitchen or > >Downtown Disney, etc? > >Thanks, > >Eileen > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > Quote
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