Yes, vegans can eat well in Walt Disney World, too… especially these days! In October 2019, Disney announced that every major table and counter service restaurant in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort would offer plant-based options!

Disney shares that the over-400 plant-based options that are available throughout Walt Disney World “are made with no animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey. They are made with ingredients that come from plants, including grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and legumes.” 

“Look for the Leaf”

Disney notifies that guests can easily identify plant-based options on Disney restaurant menus by looking for the Leaf icon.

More Helpful Hints and Resources

Though it is far less difficult these days for vegans to find options throughout Walt Disney World, as with other guests dining with special diet concerns, you may wish to note that there is a plant-based guest in your dining party on any Advance Dining Reservations you make for Table Service restaurants, and you may clearly note your restrictions (no eggs, no meat, no dairy, etc).

Of course, if you would like to learn more about your options even prior to making your Advance Dining Reservations, you can peruse individual restaurant menus on the Walt Disney World website or visit the Walt Disney World website’s Plant-based Dining Guide page.

If you are dining at a Counter Service location which accepts Mobile Order, keep your eyes peeled for the Plant-based icon in the menu sorting options as seen in the top row in our example below! (Not familiar with Mobile Order? Learn more here!)

Check out our DFB YouTube Video about some of the BEST Disney World restaurants for vegan and vegetarian dining!

Plant-Based Food Photos and Reviews

Here at the DFB, we have had the opportunity to try several plant-based dishes around Walt Disney World. Below we’re including pictures and links to reviews for a just a few of the plant-based items we’ve tried. As with any menu items, please note that while the specific items available may change and vary as new recipes are developed, these can give you an idea of what you might expect!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Felucian Kefta and Hummus Garden Spread at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

Toasted “Lobster” Roll at Rosie’s All-American Cafe 

EPCOT

Cookies ‘n’ “Cream” Chocolate Mousse at Sunshine Seasons

Magic Kingdom

Spaghetti and Impossible Meatballs at Tony’s Town Square

Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding at The Plaza Restaurant

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Customizable Bowl with Tofu at Satu’li Canteen
(Please Note: As the Bowls at Satu’li Canteen are customizable, options for plant-based guests include Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu, Black Beans and Rice or Potato Hash and Charred Onion Vinaigrette) 

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Plant-based Mickey Waffles at Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory in Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter

Flamingo Cake at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

DFB Favorites! Favorites from among the Disney Food Blog team include the Plant-based TOTCHOS at Woody’s Lunch Box and the Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu at Satu’li Canteen!

We also enjoy the unexpected Curry Spice Pizza at EPCOT’s Connections Eatery.

Also in EPCOT, we love the Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich at Sunshine Seasons. It has roasted red peppers, red onions, tomatoes, arugula, hummus, and balsamic vinaigrette, served on herbed focaccia bread. 

Hollywood Studios keeps churning out plant–based winners. The Teriyaki Tofu Bowl at Backlot Express got a thumbs-up from our plant-based reporter.

And the Zuchii Wrap at Ronto Roasters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has proved to be an absolute GEM.

Animal Kingdom Lodge offers enjoyable plant-based options at The Mara (the Lodge’s Counter Service location) and Sanaa. The Chickpea Salad Sandwich at The Mara is a fun vegan version of an egg salad.

“California Grill [in Disney’s Contemporary Resort] also has a great plant-based offering where you get to pick four things off of the menu, which is super fun.” Currently, California Grill is serving a special prix-fixe menu in honor of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and plant-based options are included!

The Potjie Inspired option at Sanaa gives guests the opportunity to choose two dishes, accompanied by Basmati rice. The Harvest options — Rajma Masala, Chickpea Wat, Sukuma Wiki, or Lentil Daal — are all plant-based.

A terrific plant-based option in the grab-and-go section of the End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort is the Plant-Based Tuna Sandwich!

In Disney Springs, B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. offers a tasty Plant-Based Bratwurst Sausage. It comes with Sauerkraut and German Mustard on a Pretzel Roll served with a side of chips.

It’s even possible to eat plant-based at the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness! You can read our review of the Vegan and Gluten-Free Platter at this all-you-care-to-eat meal here.

Even Character Meals such as Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall present at least one vegan option.

Think you can’t enjoy fine dining in Disney World as a plant-based eater? Think again… Or, better yet, read our review of the  plant-based meal at EPCOT’s Takumi-Tei in the Japan pavilion!

And THAT’s just a glimpse!

A Few Favorite Disney SNACKS That Are Vegan

You didn’t think we’d let you go without a few SNACK recommendations, did you? Some of the most beloved and iconic Disney snacks just so happen to be vegan!

Mickey and Simba Soft Pretzels (without dipping in the accompanying cheese sauce), Popcorn, and DOLE WHIP fruit flavors (skip the vanilla and coconut) are vegan!

And don’t miss a visit to Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC in Disney Springs, where EVERYTHING — from breads to cookies to cupcakes — is vegan (and gluten-free, to boot)!

Vegan guests can also check out the Local Green Orlando Food Truck in Disney Springs which specializes in vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian options.

It’s typically parked at Expedition Park on the West Side of Disney Springs.

Reader Experience

Reader Jean: Yak and Yeti in Asia has Vegetable Lo Mein on menu to which you can add Tofu. However, they will substitute Tofu for any meat dish on menu. I’ve had Bourbon Tofu, Sweet ‘n Sour Tofu, Honey Tofu and Miso glazed Tofu (instead of the Salmon) which was fantastic! Also the Maple Tamarind chicken made with Tofu instead is really good. For an appy, the wok-fried green beans are vegan. You can get some of these at their quick service next door because they share same kitchen.

For more information, visit our Special Diets Resources Page.

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