Gluten free eating at Disney California Adventure

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My family and I are frequent visitors to Disneyland and Disney's Calfornia Adventure Parks.  While yes we love Disney, we also love that Disney is extremely accommodating to people with food allergies and dietary restrictions. In the past we have eaten at the parks with restrictions of gluten free, dairy free and soy free, but at this point we are now only gluten free.

Over the years Disney has changed policies. They used to have a list you would have to pick up at City hall that told you which locations that offered gluten free and what to order.  Now the chefs and staff are trained to accommodate allergies at every food location. Some of the locations even have a separate gluten free menu.

On this particular trip I was only in the park for one meal which ended up being a very late lunch. I ended up stopping at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta in Disney California Adventure. I ordered an individual  gluten free pepperoni pizza. The staff asked my allergies and wrote down my order and info on an order form. When the pizza was done it came out directly from the back delivered from the chef. It never had any cross contact with the area other people pick up their food.

I love Disney's pizzas. They are crispy and cheesy. My pizza is cooked just the right amount which in my experience is not always an easy task as gluten free crusts can be unpredictable. I enjoyed my late lunch and highly recommend it to other gluten free folks.

                                     

Eatting out allergy free in San Francisco

I went on a mini vacation to San Francisco for a few days with my mom. We stayed at a hotel near Pier 39. I did a little bit of research but not much. Like I always do I brought snacks and fruit to eat for breakfast and in between meals. I was surprised Trader Joes was around the block to buy some food too.

On our first night we ate at Bubba Gumps. I asked for the gluten free menu and was given a nice laminated copy. I expressed my other allergy concerns to my server and he went to check to make sure the dish I ordered was also free of dairy. I ordered the shrimp screwers with rice. It was super yummy and I had no reactions.

The next day we ate lunch at Rainforest Cafe. They don't have a gluten free menu but the chef came out to help me figure out what to order. I decided to go with the cob salad minus the dressing and no cheese. I was a bit disappointed because my meal came out with a slice of bread in the plate touching the salad. It makes me feel they are not that aware of the seriousness of food allergies. I should have made a fuss but I didn't so I just removed the bread and several pieces of lettuce that touched it. After my server finally brought me some oil and vinegar I was able to enjoy my meal. I'd say it was an ok meal, not anything to brag about though. I am happy to report I did not get sick either. My next meals I just got in n out burger and fries and also ate some of the snacks I had from home.

Overall it was a good short trip and I am so happy I was able to stay healthy despite the cross contamination issues I encountered.