GFCF at Disneyworld

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Here are two different posts taken from the www.GFCFdiet.com message board, I

hope they help!

Cara

We have the advantage of living in Florida and live only about 1 1/2 hours from

the parks. So we take advantage of going quite a bit.

If you are staying on Disney grounds you can rent a small refrigerator in your

room for $6.00 a night. I generally bring some cereal, rice milk, lunches and

snacky type things. I also bring a small 6-pack cooler and refreezable ice

packs. I then freeze the packs in the " freezer " section in the frig and take the

cooler into the parks during the days stocked with GFCF foods. There are no

utensils in the rooms, so remember a knife or spoon, small bowl or whatever you

may need. I also bring little sandwich bags I can separate food into for the

day.

Mornings we generally have cereal, but we have on occasion stayed at a Disney

hotel where you can order room service. If you give the hotel 24 hour notice

they can have a GFCF room service breakfast for you. We have also gone to the

character breakfast and again with 24 hour notice they will have a GFCF meal for

you.

All of the parks have a baby care center and in these centers are kitchens,

changing tables, nursing rooms, and a small room with tables/chairs and (of

course) a Disney movie playing. These are great little retreats if the park is

getting overwhelming or they just need some down time. It is also great to heat

up a lunch in their microwave. A hostess is there to help you. I generally bring

hot dogs to heat up in the microwave, but be careful the microwaves are really

powerful! Again, Disney just tends to be extremely wonderful and helpful.

A few of the parks have Mcs, but do not count on it being open. I have

gone into the parks and at times the Mcs counter has been closed. If they

are open, this is a bonus since a large order of french fries can be quite

tasty! But each of the parks does have fresh fruit you can buy, popcorn that is

airpopped with just oil, and 100% strawberry fruit popsicles. None of the walk

up counters can really accommodate the GFCF diet too much, but they are happy to

help as much as possible.

Any of the sit-down restaurants can help you at the parks with 24 hours notice.

We generally do not sit-down much because it's time consuming and can get

expensive. With so many things to do at the parks, you don't want to waste too

much time eating! One restaurant Liberty Tavern was particularly helpful at

Magic Kingdom. Chef Dennis went above and beyond making a wonderful meal and

even had GFCF " ice cream " with a GFCF chocolate sauce he made special for my

daughter.

There are soft drinks & bottled water all over that you can purchase to drink.

If you are flying, you can check a large cooler filled with GFCF foods and just

duct tape it closed. Call your airline to check their specifications. I hope

this helps, if you have any questions, please ask!

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Food Shopping Information

Publix grocery store in Florida does carry some GFCF items such as Pacific Rice

Milk (it is usually less expensive here than at a health food store. Publix

plain microwavable popcorn is GFCF at this time, Neuman's all natural

popcorn microwavable NO BUTTER is GFCF and can be found at Publix. And of

course, most meat products including lunch meat listed on the gfcfdiet.com

website is found at a regular grocery store. Hellman's mayonnaise (of course

keep refrigerated - pack in ice filled coolers to prevent spoilage. The motels

all have plenty of ice for you to use free. Buy some zip lock plastic bags to

put the ice into after you come to the states. They also sell fresh vegetables

and fruits, canned vegetables and fruit, small boxed juices, etc.

Health Food Stores in the Disney World area:

Chamberlins Natural Food Mkt

7600 Dr Blvd # 88

Orlando, FL 32819-7238

phone

Chamberlins Natural Food Mkt

4960 E Colonial Dr

Orlando, FL 32803-4376

phone

Health Food City

1225 E Colonial Dr.

Orlando, FL

phone

Tips to help assist you while at the Disney Resorts:

For $6.00 extra a night you can rent a small refrigerator to have in your room

at any of the resorts.

Some of the resorts, like the Polynesian, Contemporary, Grand Floridian also has

room service and if you call in advance they will be able to provide you with a

GFCF breakfast or dinner. Another suggestion for breakfast and snacks is

shopping locally for dry foods that can be kept in your room. (GFCF cereal,

muffins, etc)

The Polynesian does have a sit down restaurant (again if called in advance they

will be able to help you.) All of the Character Breakfasts are buffet, but again

they can make you something special (eggs, waffles, etc. if notified.)

There are park maps online at www.Disney.com if you need help organizing your

days and restaurants!

a few extra tips...

Tips- park wise...Use a stroller to carry bags (with food, jackets, cameras,

etc.) Even if it means buying a second umbrella stroller. You can also rent

strollers at the park, but there really isn't a separate place to carry the

cooler.

If you have a child who doesn't do lines well, you can get a special pass. Get a

special pass at Special Services at the front of every park that allows you to

bypass the lines. It is helpful to have a note from your doctor saying your

child has a disability, but not always necessary. If waiting in lines is a

concern, you may wish to have a note with you just in case. We have progressed

to a point that we do lines okay, even for an hour.

Another alternative If you are doing the regular lines, check out the map to see

which rides are offering " fast passes " . Go directly to that ride and get your

fast pass, which will tell you when you can return to the " fast pass " line. It

allows you to walk right past all the other people waiting for hours to ride

popular rides and frees you to stand in other lines until your appointed time.

You can only have a " fast pass " for one attraction at a time, and later in the

day, they will all be given out and no longer available. Go there first, if this

are attractions that you want to do that day.