Traveling with allergies can be a huge cause for concern, so that is why we are here to help you find destinations that are safe for you! The risk of cross contamination, language barriers, and so much more provides stress and anxiety when choosing where to travel.
As a family who has first hand experience with gluten and nut allergies, I can confidently tell you that Disney Cruise Line is an excellent option!
When booking your cruise, be sure you or your travel agent notate any allergies on the reservation. This ensures that on embarkation day, your head server and server discuss your allergies for you. Each night your meal will be safely be prepared separately and brought to you.
And you don’t have to worry about limited options, Disney Cruise Line chefs do an incredibly job making you feel included in each and every meal by modifying recipes or making you something special!
While Disney Cruise Line does their best to provide an allergy friendly environment, here are a few tips to remember when sailing:
- Plan ahead – preparing allergy meals takes extra time, especially on the pool deck or in Cabanas/Marceline’s Market
- Utilize room service – room service does have a few gluten free options including chicken tenders, bufflo wings, salad, and grilled cheese
- Order meals in advance – you can order the next days breakfast, lunch, and dinner while at your rotational dining for dinner (this is especially important for Castaway Cay)
- Bring your own snacks – Disney Cruise Line allows pre-packaged food on board, and this may save you if you get off the ship in a port other than Castaway where you aren’t familiar with the food offerings
- Grab a cup for your ice cream at eye scream – they typically only have cones available which are not gluten free so grab a cup from the drink station to take with you to put the ice cream in
Take a look at just a few of the gluten and nut free dishes we experienced on our most recent Disney Cruise.
If you’re wanting help navigating a vacation with a food allergy, fill out our quote request form below and select Hunter as your preferred travel planner.
If you have booked a Disney cruise within the last 30 days and are finding yourself overwhelmed with information or not knowing where to turn, there is good news! As long as you have not paid in full and booked your reservation within 30 days, you can transfer your booking to an experienced travel agent like me who will guide you every step of the way to help you have a smooth and magical Disney Cruise.
Transferring to a Travel Agent
If you have booked a Disney cruise within the last 30 days and are finding yourself overwhelmed with information or not knowing where to turn, there is good news! As long as you have not paid in full and booked your reservation within 30 days, you can transfer your booking to an experienced travel agent like me who will guide you every step of the way to help you have a smooth and magical Disney Cruise.
About The Author
My name is Hunter Keeling and I am concierge travel agent as well as General Manager of Friend Like Me Travel Co! I love helping families and couples create memories that will last a lifetime by planning and booking the vacation of their dreams.
One of my favorite vacations to take and plan are Disney Cruise Line vacations. In fact, I have been on 23 (& counting)! I love everything from the crew members, unlimited ice cream, Disney’s private island, character interactions, Broadway style shows, and so much more. For me and my family, it is the perfect mix of Disney + beach and relaxation.
My love for Disney does not stop at cruising. There isn’t much that beats walking up Main Street USA admiring the castle. If you are planning a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation, I will work closely with you to make sure you get the accommodations and reservations that you and your family desire. And, if you do not know, that is okay, too! I will be there to guide you every step of the way. I have years of first hand experience and knowledge to make sure you have an incredible trip.
Having a wealth of Disney and other travel knowledge from personal trips, research and lots of prior planning, you can be assured no detail will be missed for your vacation.
I have personal travel experience with:
- Walt Disney World
- Disneyland
- Disney Cruise Line
- Aulani
- Adventures by Disney
- Hawaii
- and many Caribbean destinations!
I look forward to planning your next vacation very soon!
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