The Disney food and beverage team strives to accommodate guests with special diets. With a few easy steps, you can dine in Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort knowing that all reasonable efforts will be made to address your concerns.

Processes are a bit different between Table Service (sit-down) and Counter Service restaurants. First and foremost, however, know that — with any special diet concern — it is always best to speak directly with a trained special diets Cast Member or Chef at each dining location you visit, no matter the service style.

Dining in Walt Disney World with Special Diets

Table Service Restaurants

Table Service restaurants are locations where guests may often make Advance Dining Reservations prior to dining, and the process of dining with a special diet can begin as soon as you make your reservation.

1. Make your Advance Dining Reservations and note your special diet on each reservation.*
2. Email the Special Diets department — [email protected] or call (407) 824-5967; Disneyland guests may contact [email protected] or call (714) 781-DINE (3463).
3. Talk to the Chef or Restaurant Manager when you arrive the restaurant.

*As mentioned above, it’s best to notify Disney of any special dietary concerns upon making your Advance Dining Reservations for Table Service restaurants. If you call (407) WDW-DINE for Disney World or (714) 781-DINE (3463) for Disneyland to make your reservations, the cast member you speak with can make a note on your reservation. Be vocal that you want your special diet noted on your reservation and request a consultation with a chef, if needed. 

If you are making your reservation online via the Walt Disney World website, you will be presented with the option to note a Food Allergy or Special Request as part of the reservation process. When you see the option below, click “Add.”

Here you will be able to select your applicable allergy (“Other” is also an option). Once again, you are reminded to indicate your requirement upon arrival at the restaurant as well.

Counter Service Restaurants

Counter Service restaurants — also called Quick Service — do not accept Advance Dining Reservations. Upon arrival at your chosen location, you can — and should — request to speak with a cast member who can guide you accordingly. You may receive a physical menu noting your options. But rest assured, you may always request to speak to a chef, as well.

Additionally, Mobile Order — a feature available to guests with the My Disney Experience app (for Disney World) or the Disneyland app — is accepted at several major Counter Service locations in both the theme parks and hotels. A terrific feature is available which allows guests to navigate the choices with allergy concerns in mind, by choosing the “Allergy-Friendly” icon.

From here, you can navigate further, as needed.

Various Special Diets

In addition to allergies, many guests travel with diet requirements, preferences, and other concerns. You may visit any of the links below to learn more about dining with various special diets at Disney destinations.

Allergies and Intolerances
The following food allergies and intolerances can usually be accommodated at restaurants in the parks and Resort hotels: gluten, wheat, shellfish, soy, lactose, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish or eggs. Visit our Eating with Allergies and Intolerances in Disney World page to learn more.

And a reminder: as with any special diet concern — it is always best to speak directly with a trained special diets Cast Member or Chef at each dining location you visit, no matter the service style.

AllergyEats offers further information on allergy friendly restaurants at Walt Disney World.

Dairy Free
Gluten Free and Dairy Free WDW

Diabetic
Dining with diabetes at Walt Disney World requires bringing a carb guide with you. Sugar-free desserts are available.

Gluten Free
Eating Gluten Free in Disney World
Eating Gluten Free in Disneyland
Gluten Free Items at the 2022 Epcot Food and Wine Festival
AllergyEats
Gluten Free and Dairy Free WDW

Healthy Eating
You can eat healthy in Walt Disney World, and we’re giving you some of our favorite tips here!

Kosher
Kosher Meals can be accommodated at most WDW Table Service restaurants. Disney requests that guests call (407) 824-1391 at least 24 hours in advance. Upon arrival at the table service restaurant, guests are also asked to indicate their dietary needs in person.

For more information, including a list of Counter Service restaurants which can easily provide kosher meals, visit our Kosher Meals in Disney World page.

Keto and Low Carb Eating
Visit our resource page for eating low carb in Disney World!

Sugar Free
For diets with sugar restrictions, we share how to find sugar-free treats in WDW.

Vegan and Plant-Based
Yes, vegans and plant-based guests can eat well in Walt Disney World, too… especially these days! As of October 2019, every major table and counter service restaurant in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort offers plant-based options! You can learn more by visiting our Vegan Dining in Disney World page. 

Vegetarian
Vegetarians find eating in WDW to be easy and plentiful. If you don’t see an option on the menu, just ask your server or the counter-service cast member for assistance. Often, they’ll readily give you a list of items that aren’t noted on the menu. Both vegans and vegetarians can also enjoy the Plant-Based options around the Disney World parks.

Specialty Cakes

Celebrating a special event at Walt Disney World? Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC at Disney Springs delivers gluten-free and vegan cakes to most table-service spots on property! Call ahead to place your order by phone; they ask that orders be placed at least one week prior to your reservation.

Contact Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC at 855-GOBABYCAKES (462-2292) to order a specialty cake. Hours are Sunday-Thursday 10AM – 11PM., and Friday & Saturday 10AM – 11:30PM.

When you’re visiting Disney Springs, you can stop by Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC for vegan and gluten-free cupcakes, donuts, bagels, cookies and other treats. The menu also includes coffee, tea, and lemonade, along with iced coffee.

Special Events
Disney World’s Magic Kingdom hosts extra-ticket events that include Mickey’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party and Mickey’s Verry Merry Christmas Party. Both parties include free goodies with trick-or-treating for the Halloween Party and complimentary cookies and drinks at the Christmas Party. Have no worries that guests with allergy concerns can be accommodated at each event, simply by speaking with a Cast Member at the treat distributions spots.

For example, guests at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party may request a special treat bag that includes instructions on how to redeem the complimentary allergy-friendly treats.

And remember, you can always visit Disney’s official special diets website area.

For additional information

Contact Information
Walt Disney World’s Special Diets team provides Guests with personalized service as they plan dining experiences at any of the Theme Parks and Resort Hotels. If you need assistance, you can contact the team by email or phone at the following:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (407) 824-5967
Visit Disney World’s official special diets website area

Business hours:
Monday – Friday 9AM to 5PM
Saturday – Sunday 10AM. to 5PM

Disneyland’s Special Diets team provides Guests with personalized service as they plan dining experiences at any of the Theme Parks and Resort Hotels. If you need assistance, you can contact the team by email or phone at the following:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 781-DINE (3463)
Visit Disneyland’s official special diets website area

Disneyland Special Diets

To request help planning for Disneyland meals if you have special diets in your party, contact Disneyland Dining at (714) 781-DINE (3463). Please request special meals at least 24 hours in advance.

Eating Gluten Free in Disneyland
Eating Vegetarian in Disneyland

For more Disney dining information, including details on dining discounts, restaurants, dining plans, menus, and more, visit our Disney Dining Reference Page.