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Vegetarian Diets The 2001 expansion of the Disneyland Resort brought a wealth of food types to the area, and many more choices for vegetarians. Sadly, there is not a standout anywhere in the resort for vegetarian eating, and true vegans will have an even harder time.You can find salads almost anywhere, of course. The Plaza Inn can make you a vegetarian cobb salad, for one. Any restaurant is willing to alter standard dishes to your liking, provided you can wait (I'm thinking here of the pizza salad at Redd Rockett's Pizza Port). Be very wary of "hidden" meat products or by-products. Most of the sauces and dressings are not dairy-free. If in doubt, and it's important, ask that the lead or manager double-check with the chef, who should know. In general, the Disney Resort Hotels have offerings which are much more vegetarian-friendly. Don't forget to check out soups also as options! Within Disneyland, you might also try the Veranda's vegetable gumbo in a breadbowl, or garden burgers at Hungry Bear, or Garden sandwiches on Main Street. Lo-Carb Diets If your diet calls for no carbohydrates, you are in for an inconvenient time at the Disneyland Resort. The best options here are the meat and/or vegetable skewers at the Bengal Barbecue. You may of course elect to get a burger or sandwich and not eat the bread, but this is expensive, messy, and ultimately not satisfying enough.A better option is the sit-down restaurants, where you can order a plate of food (usually meat, vegetables, and potatoes) and request extra veggies in place of potato. With the popularity of controlled carb diets increasing in recent months, the restaurants seem more aware of low-carb options, and won't blink when you request a modification. Food Allergies Those Guests with specific food allergies (or gluten-free requirements) may have a very difficult time at the Resort; plan on mealtimes taking twice as long as they would otherwise. Contrary to myth, City Hall or the DCA Guest Relations Lobby do not stock folders with all ingredients for all menu items (that would be a lot of work). Your best option is to speak with the hourly manager ("lead"), assistant manager or chef at the restaurant. Simply ask for one when you first arrive at the restaurant of your choice. In general, you will find chefs most available if you visit buffeterias or table-service locations. Tell the chef/manager/lead what your restrictions are, and ask if they are willing to prepare something special for you. Know that you won't save any money this way, and you will likely have to wait thirty or so minutes for it. But, and this is important, DO NOT TAKE "NO" FOR AN ANSWER. They can make something. You will find much less of this attitude if you visit when the restaurant is not normally busy (so avoid busy lunch and dinner hours). For very severe allergies, you may want to coordinate with Disneyland guest relations. With enough advance planning, the park chefs can help you to plan your meals and discuss your options. Kosher Meals There are no kosher meals available at the moment at Disney's California Adventure. At Disneyland Park, prepackaged kosher meals can by purchased for $11.39 (excluding tax and tip) at the Plaza Inn on Main Street and at The Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square. Meal choices: All meals come with a drink and a piece of fruit Kosher meals can also be purchased at all Disneyland Resort Hotel restaurants (except for Yamabuki's at The Paradise Pier Hotel) for $21.95 (excluding tax and tip). At Goofy's Kitchen at The Disneyland Hotel the price is the same as the cost of the buffet. Meal choices: Roast Turkey You can let the reservations agent at the Disney Dine Line know you need a kosher meal and/or you can inform the check-in host/hostess at the restaurant. It will likely take 15 to 20 minutes, minimum, for your order to be ready. They will provide you with the meal and its original packaging as proof of the meal's kosher value.
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