Hi everyone! We just got back from 8 days at WDW and I am still downloading the pics, but here is a quick rundwon of our thrid gluten free vacation:
Stayed at POR and the first 3 days we had amazing food from Chef Paul and Chef Wes. Hot fresh Mickey Waffles, great turkey sandwiches on Udi's bread (its so big, how did they get that?) and nice salads. The last few days were not quite as great as there was a different chef there who often seemed put out by our asking. Food was still safe and we had no bad reactions, but certainly not prepared with any care or love.
Boma Dinner: Second time here and it was just as amazing! Plenty of good food at the buffet and the chef offered to prepare anything out back that we did not feel comfortable on the buffet. So much of the buffet is gluten free that I was not too worried about corss contamination. And ZEBRA DOMES..obviously amazing. They prepared a special dessert tray for us with zebra domes, gummy workms, brwonies, cookies...it was so good!
Liberty Tree Tavern: The second time here as well and just as wonderful. The chef there was the same as last year and he has been moved to the Castle, but was at LTT for 3 days as a fill in. The best part? Hes Gluten Free!!! Having a chef who gets it totally makes a difference and I had the Pilgrims Feast which blew me away. SOOOO flavorful and it even had gravy!
Sci FI: tasty safe food with lots of options. Loved the steak and my kids devoured the hamburgers. Obviously the shakes totally rocked!
1900 Breakfast: Chef TJ was there!!!! Great options on the buffet but he offered to cook anything out back that we did not feel comfortable with. He came out with 4 plates of GF Mickey Waffles that were the best we have ever had. Crunchy on the outside, warm and fluffy on the inside! I could have eaten 100 of them
Coral Reef: Seated right near the tank and the chef was quick to come out and talk. Much of the menu is naturally gluten free which made it easy. The chocolate wave was delish and he gave it my whole family (all GF) even if they were kids. Such a special thought
50's Primetime lunch: We wne tin 1 hour before and ordered the GF chicken right then so it would be done for out seating. I had the chicken pot pie and it was very tasty, husband loved the GF Fried Chicken. Our server Mikey really made it a special experience though. This is the second time we have had him and I consider him one of Disneys Best. Great attitutde, super funny and thoughtful. Plus he brought my husband 4 glasses of water and then [resented him with a "bedwetters guide" to the parks with all of the bathrooms circled, SO funny!
Chef Mickeys Dinner: Last minute reservation for the best time ever, 5:20! Our big disappointment of the trip. It was ok, but I did not feel the buffet setting was super safe and the only thing on the kids section that were gluten free were the peas and corn. He could not make pizza, mac and cheese, pasta or chicken tenders in the litchen. He made us 2 pieces of toast instead. 2 pieces of toast?
My daughter literally ate a little chicken, sunflower seeds and a cupcake. He did offer us gluten free cupcakes which were very tasty but, I don't feel like I would have to go back here again.
Let me know if you have any questions! I'll try to post pics tonight!