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I have a friend who is starting to look at a trip about the time we would be doing a return trip. She would be going as a single mom with 5 kids who would range in age at the time of the tenative trip from 6 to almost 14 so more in likely she would travel at the same time as us so we could provide back up for the kids. My oldest is good friends with her 2nd, her 3rd is the same age, and her 4th and my youngest are really close in age and good friends so I think we would travel well together provided we could keep the older kids from talking all the time.
Her youngest who is now 2.5 is allergic to garlic
Are there any dining places she would want to completely avoid what tips would you give her.
Has anyone traveled with a garlic allergy or someone who has one.
When making your dining reservations, be sure to note that there is an allergy. Once you are at the restaurant, the server will inform the chef that there is an allergy and the chef will come out to talk to your friend regarding the allergy. As for the counter service restaurants, let the cashier know that there is an allergy. They have a book that will list the ingredients in the different dishes.
Hi Tammy,
I don't think I can improve on Pam's answer except to say "Hi", have a magical trip, and be sure to stop by with any other questions you might have. :-)
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Hi Tammy,
May I add that because it's a 2.5 year old eating from the kids menu I bet the food will not have much seasoning or garlic anyway. But I 100% agree with Pam, Do talk to the chefs
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My brother is severly allergic to garlic. When they went to Disney, the chefs came out. If necessary they prepared him something with no garlic. He didn't have any problems at all. He also carries charchol capsules with him just in case there may be garlic in anything. He just takes it before the meal.
I don't have any personal experience with garlic allergies, but I am gluten / dairy free and have had amazing experiences at WDW. They really go above and beyond to keep people safe and provide great food. Just make sure to note the allergies on your ADRs and the chefs should be able to take care of you.
I hope you have a magical time!
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I don't have any personal experience with garlic allergies, but I am gluten / dairy free and have had amazing experiences at WDW. They really go above and beyond to keep people safe and provide great food. Just make sure to note the allergies on your ADRs and the chefs should be able to take care of you.
I hope you have a magical time!
Disney takes food allergies/intolerances seriously.
I'm gluten-free, too. Most of the time on our last trip, the G-F dessert options were flourless chocolate cake and creme brulee. By the last night of our weeklong stay, I was FCC and CB'd out. I asked our server if it would be possible to get something else for dessert. He laughed and said he'd certainly check with the chef to see what they might do for me.
I got a substantial bowlful of delicious fresh berries with a big dollop of whipped cream. I was delighted that they'd go off the menu like that just because I was tired of both the usuals.
So, yes, WDW restaurants really will take allergies seriously and will sometimes go out of their way to fix something you'll enjoy. I expect they'd be especially accommodating for a young child.
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