I have a gluten allergy, and last summer when our family visited Disneyland I had a hard time finding gluten-free options in the Disneyland park.  I was so hungry and spent so much time searching for gluten-free options that it was hard to have a good time. Hopefully you can learn from my experience so that you or your gluten-free family member can fully enjoy your visit.

Plan ahead

My first mistake was that I didn’t plan ahead. I had heard so much about how great Disneyland was with gluten-free options that I thought it was a given, that I’d be able to find options in every part of the park.  Gluten-free items can be found that following park restaurants:

Disneyland Park:

• Village Haus Restaurant
• Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
• River Belle Terrace

Disney California Adventure Park:

• Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
• Lucky Fortune Cookery

There is no specific mention of gluten-free on the menu, you need to ask the server for their gluten-free items.  When you get to Disneyland you can check in at City Hall for an updated list of gluten-free options.

Ask the chef

If you are at a buffet, or another Disneyland restaurant, ask the chef for gluten-free options, they are happy to accommodate you.

Bring your own snacks

I found most of the snack vendors and food carts have little in the way of gluten-free options, with the exception of fruit.  Disneyland allows those with food allergies to bring their own food.  I recommend packing your own snacks; protein bars, trail mix, chips, etc.

Click the following link for more details about how Disneyland accommodates food allergies and special dietary needs.