Disney does not mess around when it comes to allergies. There are allergy safe options and menus all over the parks and resorts, and Disney Cruise Line is no exception. If you are hesitant to set sail because of allergies in your family, rest assured-you’re in excellent hands.
Disney Cruise Line (DCL) takes allergies very seriously, and this starts with your reservation before you are even thinking about what to pack or what Fish Extender group to join! DCL wants to know what allergies are in your party from the outset, and believe me, they aren’t just filing this information away. While it’s critical that you are vigilant about allergies for yourself and your family, and advocate for your needs, DCL does take a lot of that off of your plate with their high standards.
DCL has rotational dining so you’ll get familiar with your servers starting at night one. They will take time to get to know everyone in your party, and will make sure they know who has what allergies. They they will guide you through the allergy friendly menus (yes, there are separate menus) to make sure you are making choices that are not only delicious, but safe! Meals will be prepared in a separate kitchen to avoid any cross contamination, but will be served to you with the rest of your party. The meals are similar to the choices on the regular menu, with allergen information listed right there so that you can make an informed choice.
After your first night on board, you will be asked to order your meals ahead of time so that your meal can be seamless, and the kitchen will be prepared for any accommodations. While this is great, it can be a little frustrating to decide 24 hours in advance of a meal what you will be eating, especially with so many options available throughout the day. This can also get tricky if you choose to go to a sit down meal for breakfast or lunch without planning ahead. As long as you are willing to wait a little bit longer for your meal, this shouldn’t be much of a problem.
It’s really nice to feel taken care of, and DCL goes above and beyond to make sure those with allergies have plenty of options right at their fingertips. It’s hard to be the odd (wo)man out with food issues, and the stress of having to be hyper vigilant and asking so many questions is removed!
So now, go enjoy some allergy friendly Mickey waffles on board your favorite Disney ship. Don’t forget the maple syrup!
