Allergy-Friendly Changes at Walt Disney World

Disney has made two big changes to how they handle allergy classification and allergy-friendly menus.

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has recently changed some tree nut allergy classifications. The following ingredients are no longer classified as major tree nut allergens:

• Coconut
• Kola (cola nut)
• Beechnut
• Butternut
• Chestnut
• Chinquapin
• Ginkgo nut
• Hickory nut
• Palm nut
• Pili nut
• Sheanut (shea)

As a result of the FDA change, Disney-owned and operated restaurants have updated their classifications. This means that foods containing the ingredients above may be included in dishes listed as “allergy-friendly” on Disney’s menus.

Allergy information is listed on Disney World menus on the My Disney Experience app, but so is the warning above, “Guests must speak to a Cast Member about this allergy-friendly request.”

One location that is making allergy-friendly ordering easier is Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT.

Sunshine Seasons in the Land Pavilion has added a dedicated window for guests with special dietary requests, including allergy-friendly concerns.

The photo above is the new allergy-friendly menu at Sunshine Seasons. These physical menus are available at all of the registers. Guests will still need to speak with a culinary Cast Member about their order, though.

Do you order from the allergy-friendly menus in Walt Disney World? What tools do you use to stay safe? Let us know in the comments, please. Thank you for reading!