The Disney food and beverage team strives to accommodate guests with special diets including guests who dine gluten-free. In fact, Disney has shared that Disney Parks and Resorts has received a FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) Award “for dedication to providing a safe and enjoyable dining experience for vacationing families.”

The focus for this page is gluten-free dining. The process differs a bit different between Table Service (sit-down) and Quick Service (or counter service) restaurants in Disneyland, as we’ll discuss below.

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. Making Cast Members aware of your dietary restriction will help to ensure that your food does not come into contact with any cross-contaminants from the cooking surfaces Disney uses to prepare dishes.

Dining Gluten-Free in Disneyland

Table Service Restaurants

Table Service restaurants (sit-down restaurants) are locations where guests often make Advance Dining Reservations prior to dining, and the process of dining gluten-free can begin as soon as you arrive at your chosen restaurant: 

You should speak with the server for your specific table immediately regarding any concerns. Disney shares: “Always tell the Cast Member assisting with your order that you have a special diets request. For table-service restaurants, this will be your server. When they know the modification requested is more than just a taste or texture preference, they will inform the kitchen to use the allergy request process, which involves a special diets-trained Cast Member.”

Keep in mind that with buffet service, a Chef can walk you through your options; however, cross-contamination may be more difficult to avoid. If nothing on the buffet looks appealing, you can also ask the chef to make you something that is not on the buffet line.

Table Service Dining TIP!

Most Table Service locations provide menus that can be viewed on the Disneyland website prior to your arrival (or even prior to making your dining reservation, so you can see make sure there is an item that suits your palate). Many restaurants have their Allergy-Friendly items available online! The screenshot below, for instance, is taken from the online menu for Carnation Cafe in Disneyland park.

You’ll notice that each item is marked with the allergies addressed, so be sure to look for “Gluten/Wheat,” and note the reminder that you must speak with a Cast Member once onsite.

Please be aware that, when making your Advance Dining Reservation online, Disney provides the following statement: “Guests must notify their server about any allergy-friendly requests. While we take steps to help mitigate cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that any item is completely free of allergens. Our allergy-friendly recipes may use highly refined oils, such as soybean oil, and/or ingredients that are processed in facilities that also process allergens. It is ultimately our Guests’ discretion to make an informed choice based upon their individual dietary needs. For more information about allergy-friendly requests at Disney owned and operated locations, please ask to speak with our special diets trained personnel upon arrival at the location.” 

Quick Service Restaurants

Quick Service restaurants — also called Counter Service — do not accept Advance Dining Reservations. Upon arrival at your chosen location, you can — and should — request to speak with a Cast Member (or manager) who can guide you accordingly. You can do this at Quick Service restaurants both in the parks and at the Disneyland Resort hotels.

If you’re at a Quick Service spot in the Disney Parks, always ask for a manager — they will help to make sure that your gluten-free order is made correctly. 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 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 to see Gluten/Wheat Allergy-Friendly items. 

Simply click the “Gluten/Wheat Allergy-Friendly” option to see full descriptions and even photographs of the menu items.

Other DFB Resources

Eating Gluten Free in Disney World

Web Resources

Disneyland’s main website page about specialty diet info:
Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs | Disneyland Resort

An informative site on allergy-friendly restaurants: AllergyEats

Specialty diet contact info for Disney:
General Disney Special Diets Contact: [email protected]

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