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[Dobby]

All I'm reading about menus, character meals, etc. I am constantly seeing mention of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches...what about the many kids who are allergic to peanut butter? Even getting something else isn't certain, because so many also have contact allergies, including my son. Touching an object that was touched by someone with a little peanut butter on their fingers will cause an immediate reaction.

With so many schools and daycare going peanut free, why is Disney so gung-ho on this as a lunch?

*I'm not complaining, as I will certainly be carrying my trusty Benadryl around, I'm just curious*

[ilovejack72]

i think your right i think disney should look into this and take it off i know its such a big thing for most kids maybe disney should start to use the peanutbutter that is in the small packs with the jelly the same way kinda put a kit together with the bread and let the parents put together the sandwiches themselves just a thought

[DopeyGirl]

The PB&J sandwiches that Disney serves are mostly the Uncrustables, so they are prepackaged. I think that would lessen the chance of a contact reaction for a nut allergic person.

The only place that I know of, for sure, that serves actual PB&J on regular bread is at the Plaza Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom at WDW. Every other place I have seen have the prepackaged ones.

[HeatherD]

The quick service places serve Uncrustables. All the restaurants that I know of serve it out. The Wine Country Trattoria even serves it as a "make your own" sandwich in little bowls that the kids can put on their MM shaped bread.

I understand that it's hard with allergies, but I would be very disappointed if they completely got rid of PB&J. It's just a matter of making sure Disney is good at eliminating cross contamination...most people say that Disney is great about food allergies, though I'm sure it's hard to completely rely on that minimum wage worker not to touch PB and then grab your food...

[DebiDebiDebi]

You might try calling in advance. They may have all the information you need, or at least be able to tell you where to ask. Here is the info from the Disneyland website:

Can my special dietary needs be accommodated at restaurants at the Disneyland® Resort?

Special dietary needs — including vegetarian and medically restricted diets — can often be accommodated at select table-service restaurants. Please request special meals at least 24 hours in advance at (714) 781-DINE (3463)

[wifey68]

Lots of other options are available if you check the menus on "allears" they are usually up to date, I can recall most places do a child's hamburger meal or hot dog meal or chicken nuggets and pizza or turkey pinwheels or grilled cheese sandwiches are available too, most places have a choice of two sides and a drink (Soda and fries available on request) included in the price some restaurants have cookies or ice cream or fruit for kids too. It's not as limited as it used to be and if you have special dietary requirements you can usually talk to the chefs about them they are great at making something not on the menu to suit your needs.
Our son no longer has to live on chicken tenders and fruit so the change to the menus has been a welcome break for us.

[Carousel96]

I don't recall even seeing PB&J on the kids menus when we ate. Enough chicken tenders to make DD happy. But the uncrustables eliminate cross contamination issues -- at least in the kitchen.

[DopeyGirl]

Just to follow up on this . . .

The kids menus at DL appear to have been revamped again . . . in addition to the normal kid fare of chicken nuggets, burgers, etc, they now have "Kids Power Packs" which consist of string cheese, yogurt, sliced apples and "fish" crackers and then milk, orange juice or bottled water.

They have also added TODDLER meals to some of the kids menus. It is mac and cheese, applesauce and milk for those.

It doesn't look like Uncrustables are even on the DL kids menus anymore. :


Here are the places at DL that still have PB & J's . . . they aren't listed as such, but they may or may not be Uncrustables:

DL:
Carnation Cafe Child's Menu - Disneyland


DCA:
Baker's Field Bakery Menu - Disney's California Adventure

Pizza Oom Mow Mow Menu - Disney's California Adventure


DLH:
Menu for The Coffee House Restaurant in the Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland


DTD:
La Brea Bakery Express Kid's Menu - Downtown Disney

[Dlandmom2]

Keep in mind though that the toddler meals may be pretty tiny. They've had one with spanish rice and I think chicken bits (think smaller than pea size bits) in the Adventureland/Frontierland/Critter Country area, I can't remember which places though. The meal was about half a cup. I haven't seen the mac and cheese ones yet.

[busybee1]

Originally Posted by HeatherD

The quick service places serve Uncrustables. All the restaurants that I know of serve it out. The Wine Country Trattoria even serves it as a "make your own" sandwich in little bowls that the kids can put on their MM shaped bread.

I understand that it's hard with allergies, but I would be very disappointed if they completely got rid of PB&J. It's just a matter of making sure Disney is good at eliminating cross contamination...most people say that Disney is great about food allergies, though I'm sure it's hard to completely rely on that minimum wage worker not to touch PB and then grab your food...

I agree

[Willowwind]

Originally Posted by DopeyGirl

, they now have "Kids Power Packs" which consist of string cheese, yogurt, sliced apples and "fish" crackers and then milk, orange juice or bottled water.

I took a look at one of these "power packs" when I was looking for a snack in Toontown. They sell them at some of the fruit carts. The packs are pre-packaged, and it's sort of like buying a "lunchable". If cross contamination is what you're worried about this might be a good option.

I realize that many kids these days are allergic to PB, but there are plenty that still love it and eat it every day. My youngest daughter (age 9) has decided that she's going veggie, nuts and nut butters are a quick, good source of protien for her.

I would be very disappointed if Disney got rid of PB. because people have allergies. My daughter is allergic to blue cheese and mushrooms, those are all over the menus. Especially since most of Disney's vegitarian dishes have mushrooms in them. It's my responsibility to call ahead and talk to the chef if I'm extra worried about having to avoid them, not Disney's to get rid of them.