2021 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Vegetarian & Vegan Offerings
*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.
The International Flower and Garden Festival has been one of my favorites festivals held at Epcot. This year’s event takes place from March 3 – July 5, 2021. Here is a listing of the current vegetarian & vegan menu items based on information from Disney’s website along with info from the Disney Food Blog and Vegan Disney World. I will be updating this poster after the festival begins and after I visit the park for more information.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.
Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market
- Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth
- Grilled Baby Vegetables with Hummus Cream and Red Pepper Coulis – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Pineapple Promenade
- DOLE Whip® – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Refreshment Outpost
- Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning – Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Refreshment Port
- House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers Poutine – Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Taste of Marrakesh
- Lemon Magdalena Cake with Fig Compote and Sangria Gel – Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Trowel & Trellis hosted by
IMPOSSIBLE™ Foods
- Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
- Impossible™ Sausage and Kale Soup – Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
- Boneless Impossible Korean Short Rib with Cilantro-Lime Rice, Danmuji Slaw, and Kimchee Mayonnaise – Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
- Lavender Pot de Crème with Blueberry Cake, Pink Peppercorn, and Lime Whipped Cream – Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog, Vegan Disney World, and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2021 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!
What are you most looking forward to at the 2021 Flower & Garden Festival?
2021 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Gluten Free Offerings
*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.
The International Flower and Garden Festival has been one of my favorites festivals held at Epcot. This year’s event takes place from March 3 – July 5, 2021. Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items based on information from Disney’s website along with info from the Disney Food Blog. I will be updating this post after the festival begins and after I visit the park for more information.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.
*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
Bauernmarket: Farmer’s Market
Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham, Onions and Herb Sour Cream – Gluten Free
The Citrus Blossom
Meyer Lemon-poached Lobster Salad with Grapefruit-Rosé Vinaigrette, Yuzu-marinated Hearts of Palm, and Avocado-Yuzu Panna Cotta – Gluten Free
Epcot Farmers Feast (World Showplace)
Duck Confit with Carrot Purée, Roasted Root Vegetables, Rainbow Chard, and Duck Jus – Gluten Free
Festival Favorites (World Showplace)
Watermelon Salad with Pickled Onions, Feta, and Balsamic Reduction – Gluten Free
Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth
Grilled Baby Vegetables with Hummus Cream and Red Pepper Coulis – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Hanami
Frushi: Strawberry, Pineapple, and Cantaloupe wrapped in Sweet Rice and Pink Soy Wrap served with Whipped Cream, Drizzled Berry Sauce, and Toasted Coconut – Gluten Free (*Sarah confirmed on March 12th by reviewing the ingredients binder; dish can also be made dairy free by omitting the whipped cream).
The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™
Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon Bread with Jalapeños, Bacon, and House-made Whipped Honey Butter – Gluten Free
Jardin de Fiestas
Tostada de Cochinita: Braised Pork on a Crispy Corn Tortilla with Black Beans topped with Pickled Onions, Mango-Habanero Relish, and Oregano – Gluten Free
Taco Vampiro: Braised Beef on a Corn Tortilla with Crispy Grilled Monterey Jack Cheese and Salsa Ranchera – Gluten Free
Sope de Chorizo: Plant-based Ground Chorizo on Fried Corn Dough with Black Beans and Avocado Mousse – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
La Isla Fresca
Lamb Curry with Sweet Plantains and Rice – Gluten Free
Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with Steamed Rice and Coconut-Lime Sauce – Gluten Free
Northern Bloom
Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple-wood-smoked Bacon – Gluten Free
Pineapple Promenade
DOLE Whip® – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Refreshment Outpost
Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Refreshment Port
Popsicle Trio: Honeydew, Raspberry-Mint, and Coconut-Lime – Gluten Free
Trowel & Trellis hosted by
IMPOSSIBLE™ Foods
Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2021 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!
What are you most looking forward to at the 2021 Flower & Garden Festival?
2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Gluten Free Offerings
Now in its 5th year, the International Festival of the Arts is set to take place at Epcot from January 8, 2021 through February 22, 2021. It highlights three artistic disciplines: Visual, Culinary, and the Performing Arts. So, there’s lots to see and experience throughout the festival.
With that in mind, the festival includes Food Studios that features food & beverage options similar to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival and Flower & Garden Festival. The festival passports and booth menus indicate items that are GF (which Disney refers to as Gluten Friendly) and are not made with gluten containing ingredients. While items marked GF are limited in 2021, there may be a few additional dishes that are not marked GF but are or that can be easily modified. We’ll be sure to update this list with any modifications or notes about dishes, including updated information about dairy free options.
Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items based on information from the official Epcot International Festival of the Arts website and other sites, such as the Disney Food Blog.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.
*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Food Studios booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Food Studios booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
The Artist’s Table
- Pan-Seared Scallop with Chorizo, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis and a Parmesan Crisp – Gluten-Free
El Artista Hambriento
- Chile Relleno: Fried Poblano Pepper filled with Flank Steak, Black Beans, and Tomatoes drizzled with a Poblano Cream Sauce – Gluten-Free
- Pork Belly Pastor: Pastor-marinated Pork Belly atop Boniato Puree with Charred Pineapple and Crispy Cilantro – Gluten-Free
- Taco de Chocolate: Chocolate Candy Shell filled with Mexican Chocolate Mousse with a touch of Chile topped with Tropical Fruit – Gluten-Free
Pop Eats!
- Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam – Gluten-Free
Vibrante & Vivido Food Studio
- Blue Corn Pupusa stuffed with Cheese and topped with Shredded Pork, Guajillo, and Arbol Chile Sauce, Cabbage Slaw, and Aji Amarillo Crema – Gluten-Free
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts news!
What are you most looking forward to this year at the Festival of the Arts?
2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Gluten Free Offerings
*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.
The International Flower and Garden Festival has been one of my favorites festivals held at Epcot. This year’s event takes place from March 4 – June 1, 2020. Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items based on information from Disney’s website along with info from the Disney Food Blog. I will be updating this post after the festival begins and after I visit the park for more information.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.
*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
Bauernmarket: Farmer's Market
- Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (Sarah asked cast members who radioed a chef to confirm; indicated potatoes were gluten free & made with potato starch), Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
- Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham, Onions and Herb Sour Cream – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (Sarah asked cast members who radioed a chef to confirm; indicated potatoes were gluten free & made with potato starch)
The Citrus Blossom
- Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion and Grilled Lemon – $8.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (*Marked on the passport)
- Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange Aïoli and Baby Greens – $5.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (*Marked on the passport)
Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth
- Grilled Baby Vegetables with Hummus Cream and Red Pepper Coulis – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (Sarah asked cast members who radioed a chef to confirm), Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Hanami
- Frushi: Strawberry, Pineapple and Cantaloupe wrapped in Sweet Rice and Pink Soy Wrap served with Whipped Cream, Drizzled Berry Sauce and Toasted Coconut – $6.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (Sarah asked cast members showed her the ingredients binder to confirm), *Can be made Dairy Free by omitting the whipped cream.
Magnolia Terrace
- Grilled Oysters with Cajun Butter – $7.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (Sarah asked cast members who radioed a chef to confirm)
- Pecan Praline – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (Sarah asked cast members who radioed a chef to confirm)
Northern Bloom
- Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey Blistered Grapes, Sunflower Brittle and Coriander Flowers – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (*Marked on the passport)
The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™
- Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey Blistered Grapes, Sunflower Brittle and Coriander Flowers – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (*Marked on the passport)
Pineapple Promenade
- DOLE Whip® – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Not marked but Dole Whips are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based) *Double-check cross-contamination concerns & ingredients
- Pineapple DOLE Whip® with Fanta (Non-alcoholic) – $6.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Not marked but Dole Whips are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based) *Double-check cross-contamination concerns & ingredients
- DOLE Whip® with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum – $12.00 – Not marked but Dole Whips are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based) *Double-check cross-contamination concerns & ingredients
Refreshment Outpost
- Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning – $4.75 – *Sarah has not visited booth but the pineapple skewers and seasoning are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based) *Double-check cross-contamination concerns & ingredients
Trowel & Trellis hosted by
IMPOSSIBLE™ Foods
- Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread – $5.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (*Marked on the passport), Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
- Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumb, Pomegranate and Baby Herbs – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (*Marked on the passport), Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
- Impossible™ Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, and Creamy Herb Dressing (Plant-based) – $5.75, DDP Snack Eligible – *Can be made Gluten Free by omitting the bread, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (Plant-Based)
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2020 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!
What are you most looking forward to at the 2020 Flower & Garden Festival?
2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Vegetarian & Vegan Offerings
*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.
The International Flower and Garden Festival has been one of my favorites festivals held at Epcot. This year’s event takes place from March 4 – June 1, 2020. Here is a listing of the current vegetarian & vegan menu items based on information from Disney’s website along with info from the Disney Food Blog and Vegan Disney World. I will be updating this poster after the festival begins and after I visit the park for more information.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.
Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market
- Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce – Dairy Free, Plant-Based (Vegan), Vegetarian
Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth
- Grilled Baby Vegetables with Hummus Cream and Red Pepper Coulis – Dairy Free, Plant-Based (Vegan), Vegetarian
Florida Fresh
- Watermelon Cucumber Slushy (Non-alcoholic) – Dairy Free, Plant-Based (Vegan), Vegetarian
Pineapple Promenade
- DOLE Whip – Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Plant-Based (Vegan), Vegetarian
Refreshment Outpost
- Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning – Dairy Free, Plant-Based (Vegan), Vegetarian
Trowel & Trellis hosted by
IMPOSSIBLE™ Foods
- Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread – Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Plant-Based (Vegan) Vegetarian
- Impossible™ Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, and Creamy Herb Dressing – Dairy Free, Plant-Based (Vegan) Vegetarian
- Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumb, Pomegranate and Baby Herbs – Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Plant-Based (Vegan) Vegetarian
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog, Vegan Disney World, and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2020 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!
What are you most looking forward to at the 2020 Flower & Garden Festival?
2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free Offerings
It’s that time of year when Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival takes place. Held on August 29, 2019 through November 23, 2019, this year’s Festival lasts almost three months!
Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items. I will be adding prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility when available based on information from the official Epcot Food & Wine Festival website along with info from the Disney Food Blog and AllEars.net. I will be updating and posting information from my own visits once the festival begins.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.
*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from marketplace booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Marketplace booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
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Active Eats
*Dish has been updated due to gluten in the original dish marked GF Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with UNCLE BEN’S® Basmati Rice, Lentils, Quinoa, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar – $5.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
Fruit and Nut Energy Snack: House-made mixture of Apricots, Almonds, Pecans, Coconut, Puffed Rice and Chocolate Chips – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (*Dairy Free & Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
*Read our review of the Active Eats booth HERE.
Australia
Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas – $6.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
Roasted Lamb Chop with Sweet Potato Purée, Bush Berry Pea Salad and Pistachio-Pomegranate Gremolata – $7.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
Deconstructed Pavlova with Pastry Cream, Citrus-macerated Berries and Lemon Myrtle Meringue – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Brazil
Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions – $6.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (*Confirmed by Sarah on 9/3/2019)
Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
*Read our review of the Brazil booth HERE.
Canada
Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce – $8.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
The Chocolate Studio
Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
France
Crème Brûlèe: Crème Brûlèe with House-made Chocolate Hazelnut Cream – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Hawai'i
Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
*Read our review of the Hawai'i booth HERE.
India
Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Uncle Ben’s® Basmati Rice – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (*Dairy Free & Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
Islands of the Caribbean
Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
Refreshment Port
DOLE WHIP® Pineapple Soft-serve – $4.99, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (*Never marked on the passports as GF, but Dole Whips are gluten free)
DOLE WHIP® Pineapple Soft-serve with Bacardi Coconut Rum – $10.25 – Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (*Never marked on the passports as GF, but Dole Whips are gluten free)
Spain
Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar and Smoked Paprika – $6.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
Stay tuned here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival news!
What are you most looking forward to this year at Food & Wine Festival?
Hawai’i Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival
*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2019. It includes notes about vegetarian options.
For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.
Hawai'i, located this year in near the Refreshment Port, first debuted at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival in 2011. It's sadly never been a booth that I could visit as a gluten free guest because it's never had any GF options. This year, however, I was surprised to see one gluten friendly option available.
Because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths or booths that contain almost all gluten friendly dishes.
The one gluten friendly option available at the Hawai'i booth this year is:
- Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts
As I mentioned, with less options marked GF at them contain a higher risk of cross-contamination. But, because this was a pre-made dessert that was essentially just stored in the refrigerator and required no prep except to add toasted macadamia nuts on top, I felt like the risk at this booth for the dessert was fairly minimal. Of course, use your own judgement and comfort level when decided what to eat at the festivals.
The Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts is marked gluten free and vegetarian on the festival passport and costs $4.00 and is eligible as a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan. The dish does contain dairy and cannot be modified.
As far as desserts go, this was right up my alley. I'm not a particular fan of super sweet desserts, and this was a nice mild and only slightly sweet flavor. If you like a rich and creamy simple cheesecake, this is for you. The passion fruit puree on top was really nice and also not overly sweet. The cheesecake itself was crustless. So, the toasted macadamia nuts added the perfect texture.
My only slight criticism to this is the dessert choice. I love cheesecake, but it's about the least likely thing I want to eat in the blazing heat and Florida sun. I would love to see this at a restaurant like Kona Cafe, but it just seems odd for an outdoor festival in warm temperature months. That being said, I might get it during the evening again and take it with me to a nearby air conditioned space to enjoy.
Overall
I was so glad to finally see a gluten free option at the Hawai'i booth. Although desserts aren't always my favorite, this one was really excellent. I would definitely get it again if the temperatures are a bit milder. If you enjoy a dessert that's rich but not overpowering, you'll enjoy the passion fruit cheesecake at the Hawai'i booth.
Have you been to the Hawai'i booth? What did you think of the gluten free and vegetarian cheesecake?
Brazil Booth at 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival
*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2019. It includes notes about dairy free and vegetarian options.
For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.
When it comes to repeat booths at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival that I most look forward to, Brazil has got to be number one for me. Debuting in 1996, it's also probably one of the most popular booths all around for guests -- special dietary needs or not. This booth includes options that are almost always gluten friendly too, which is great. In fact, in 2016, every single dish at the booth was GF. So, it’s a good go-to for any GF guest visiting the festival. This year the booth has two gluten friendly options available.
With that in mind, because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths or booths that contain almost all gluten friendly dishes.
The two gluten friendly options available at the Brazil booth include:
- Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions
- Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread
Just like the Brazil booth, the crispy pork belly and Brazilian cheese breads are favorites of mine and repeat GF options from year's past.
The Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions is marked gluten free on the passport and is also dairy free. It is priced at $6.00 and is eligible as a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan.
While some people find the crispy pork belly dish hit or miss, it's usually a big hit with me. The main challenge some guests find is that the pork belly isn't crispy enough. On this visit, it was perfectly crispy and very tasty. The black beans and fresh salsa are also really flavorful and pair well with the rich pork belly. I think like the Active Eats booth, my only real complaint is that the size has reduced for this dish over the years.
The Pão de Queijo (aka Brazilian Cheese Bread) is marked gluten free and vegetarian on the passport. It does contain dairy. The price is $4.50, and it's eligible as a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan.
If you like Brazilian cheese bread, this is a must order. On our visit, we received two large portions of bread. As a word of caution, these are very popular during the festival and often sell out or require a wait while the bread cooks. We always try to go early so we don't miss out on this festival favorite!
Overall
As always, the Brazil booth is a must-do for us at the festival. The gluten free options are fantastic, and the consistency of the options has been excellent over the years. It's always a staple and an easy spot to get a few GF items while we're visiting the festival. It will most definitely be a repeat booth of us on multiple occasions over the next few months.
Have you been to the Brazil booth throughout the Food & Wine Festival? What are your favorite dishes served at this booth?
Active Eats Booth at 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival
*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2019. It includes notes about dairy free modifications, as well as vegetarian, and vegan options.
For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.
Active Eats, located this year in Future World West, first debuted at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival in 2017. Featuring healthful options, this has been a good go-to gluten free booth the past few years and has included different variations of the Verlasso Salmon dish -- a gluten free festival favorite. I was glad to see the booth return this year to the festival, especially since it now has two gluten friendly options available. *Note: As of 9/24/2019, I have learned that one of these dishes is NOT gluten free and contains gluten. As of 10/2019, Disney has updated the dish to make the Salmon dish gluten free once again.
Because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths or booths that contain almost all gluten friendly dishes.
The two gluten friendly options available at the Active Eats booth include:
- *Dish has been updated due to gluten in the original dish marked GF. Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with UNCLE BEN’S® Basmati Rice, Lentils, Quinoa, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar
- Fruit and Nut Energy Snack: House-made mixture of Apricots, Almonds, Pecans, Coconut, Puffed Rice and Chocolate Chips
The salmon is also a must-order for me at this booth, but I was very curious about the fruit and nut energy snack. Our friends at Vegan Disney World had confirmed that not only was this dish gluten free and vegetarian (as marked on the festival passport), but it was also dairy free and vegan.
*Dish has now been updated to be gluten free (after it was mislabeled and contained gluten). The Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with UNCLE BEN’S® Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar is marked gluten free on the passport and costs $5.75 and is eligible as a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan.
Last year's version of this dish contain dairy in the avocado mash. Because we attended the festival the day before Hurricane Dorian was set to affect Central Florida, I did not ask about the avocado and dairy. The festival booths had been adjusted to still operate but weren't operating at full capacity. This meant the booths were a bit busy. However, I will work to double-check these ingredients on a regular festival day. If you're dairy free, do make sure you double-check before consuming.
As always, I really enjoy the salmon dish. It wasn't very spicy and was fairly mild in flavor. The only flavor that was a bit strong was the sherry vinegar in the quinoa and ancient grain medley. My only big complaint with this dish is that it continues to shrink in size. I'd love a slightly larger portion of salmon. As an aside, I did have a stomach ache after eating this and have since learned that the dish contains gluten. The booth has updated the dish so that it is made using gluten free ingredients now after many of us reached out to Disney about the dish containing gluten but being labeled GF.
The Fruit and Nut Energy Snack: House-made mixture of Apricots, Almonds, Pecans, Coconut, Puffed Rice and Chocolate Chips is marked gluten free and vegetarian on the passport and costs $4.00 and is eligible as a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan. Vegan Disney World also confirmed that it is dairy free and vegan.
Last year, the Active Eats booth had a version of a fruit and nut snack on their menu, but it was not marked gluten free. I was excited to see it marked GF this year. Overall, I really loved this dish. It wasn't very sweet at all -- though the dried fruit and chocolate chips gave a nice hint of sweetness throughout. My only major complaint is that it "melted" very quickly.
The snack came from the refrigerator and was served chilled. But, within mere minutes it started coming apart quickly in the heat. So, I would recommend eating this quickly and indoors if you can. It's not a great dish for holding up to sitting around for a long period of time. That being said, I would totally get this again for a mid-morning or evening snack. If you like granola type bars, you'll enjoy this one. If not, I'd pass.
Overall
*Updated Note from Sarah: I am deeply disappointed that Disney is currently marking a dish gluten free and continuing to serve it as such. However, I'm glad that Disney responded to this error swiftly once notified and have since modified the dish to be gluten free.
I was glad to see two options available to gluten free guests at the Active Eats booth this year. Both were solid options, in my opinion, and were quite tasty. In addition, anytime there's a booth with more than one GF option, the better. Not only does it mean there are more options to try and enjoy, but it also helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination. The Active Eats booth will definitely be a repeat for me this year during the festival.
Have you been to the Active Eats booth? What did you think of the GF options?
2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Vegetarian and Vegan Offerings
It’s that time of year when Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival takes place. Held on August 29, 2019 through November 23, 2019, this year’s Festival lasts almost three months!
Here is a listing of the current known vegetarian and vegan menu items. I will be adding prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility when available based on information from the official Epcot Food & Wine Festival website along with info from Vegan Disney World, the Disney Food Blog and AllEars.net. I will be updating and posting information from my own visits once the festival begins.
Please note this is NOT the Gluten Free (and other special dietary needs) List. Please check the blog’s Gluten Free Food & Wine Festival Offerings page for more info on those dishes.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.
*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from marketplace booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Marketplace booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
Active Eats
- Fruit and Nut Energy Snack: House-made mixture of Apricots, Almonds, Pecans, Coconut, Puffed Rice and Chocolate Chips – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan, Gluten Free (*Dairy Free & Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
Africa
- Spicy Kenyan Vegan Githeri with White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Curry Rice Pilaf and Kachumbari Slaw – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (*Dairy Free & Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
The Alps
- Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart with Crème Fraîche Cream and Blue Diamond® Almonds – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Australia
- Deconstructed Pavlova with Pastry Cream, Citrus-macerated Berries and Lemon Myrtle Meringue – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Belgium
- Golden Malted® Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Golden Malted® Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Brazil
- Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Gluten Free
The Cheese Studio hosted by Boursin® Cheese
- Black Pepper Boursin® Soufflé with Fig Marmalade – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Maple Bourbon Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel and Pecan Crunch – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
The Donut Box (Opening October 1st)
- Sweet Corn Fritter with Fresno and Red Pepper Jelly – Vegetarian
- Strawberry-dusted Yeast Donut Holes – Vegetarian
Earth Eats, Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE™ Foods
- The IMPOSSIBLE™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (*Dairy Free & Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World; potential cross-contamination with dairy for bun, so those with allergies should proceed with caution)
- IMPOSSIBLE™ Cottage Pie: IMPOSSIBLE™ Ground Meat with Carrots, Mushrooms, and Peas topped with Mashed Cauliflower, White Beans, and Mozzarella – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (*Dairy Free & Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
- Suja® organic kombucha green apple – $4.00 – Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (*Dairy Free & Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
- Suja® organic kombucha pineapple passionfruit – $4.00 – Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (*Dairy Free & Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
- Suja® organic kombucha mixed berry – $4.00 – Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (*Dairy Free & Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
- Suja® organic kombucha Flight also available – $6.00 – Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (*Dairy Free & Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
France
- Fondue Savoyarde: Fondue of Imported Cheeses and Chardonnay served with Croutons – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Crème Brûlèe: Crème Brûlèe with House-made Chocolate Hazelnut Cream – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Funnel Cake
- Mini Funnel Cake topped with Vanilla Ice Cream and Mixed-berry Sangria Compote – $8.50 – Vegetarian
Germany
- Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Hawai'i
- Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Hops & Barley
- Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
India
- Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Uncle Ben’s® Basmati Rice – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan, Gluten Free (*Dairy Free & Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
Ireland
- Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Islands of the Caribbean
- Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Morocco
- Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onions, Tzatziki, and Chipotle Sauce – $8.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian (*Not Vegan this year; see Vegan Disney World's post about it)
- Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Refreshment Outpost
- Savanna Smoothie: Coconut Milk, Agave, and Amarula Cream Liqueur – $11.25 – Vegetarian
Refreshment Port
- DOLE WHIP® Pineapple Soft-serve – $4.99, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan, Gluten Free (*Never marked on the passports as GF, but Dole Whips are gluten free)
- DOLE WHIP® Pineapple Soft-serve with Bacardi Coconut Rum – $10.25 – Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan, Gluten Free (*Never marked on the passports as GF, but Dole Whips are gluten free)
Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar
- Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae made with Blue Diamond Almond Breeze® Almondmilk, fresh Berries, and Chocolate Almond Streusel – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Dairy Free and Vegan if ordered without Streusel (*Dairy Free & Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
- Cheesecake Trio: Raspberry, Chocolate, and New York-Style Cheesecake Bites – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Shimmering Strawberry Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Sommerfest
- Frangipane Peach Tart – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
The Wine & Dine Studio
- Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese and Pumpkin Seeds – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Trio of Artisan Cheese – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Stay tuned here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival news!
What are you most looking forward to this year at Food & Wine Festival?
2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Gluten Free Offerings
*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.
The International Flower and Garden Festival has been one of my favorites festivals held at Epcot. This year’s event takes place from March 6 – June 3, 2019, which makes it even longer than ever! Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items based on information from Disney’s website along with info from the Disney Food Blog. I will be updating this poster after the festival begins and after I visit the park for more information.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.
*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
Arbor at The Gardeners Terrace (New in 2019)
- Mixed Berry Buttermilk Cake, served with Apple Cider Sorbet – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth (New in 2019)
- Citrus-poached Salmon with Ancient Grain Salad, Roasted Vegetables, Citrus Greens – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (*DF status confirmed by chef via radio when Sarah visited on 3/7/19)
- From the Garden: Roasted Beets, Cashew Cheese and Micro Herbs with Lemon-oil Dressing – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (*DF and Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
The Citrus Blossom (New in 2019)
- Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion and Grilled Lemon – Gluten Free
- Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange Aïoli and Baby Greens – Gluten Free
Fleur de Lys
- Vichyssoise aux Concombres: Chilled Cucumber Soup – Gluten Free
- Macaron au Chocolat en Sucette: Large Chocolate Macaron Lollipop – Gluten Free
Hanami
- Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon rolled with Coconut Rice garnished with Whipped Cream, Berry Sauce Drizzle and Toasted Coconut – Gluten Free (*GF status confirmed by looking at ingredients binder when Sarah visited on 3/9/19) *Can be made Dairy Free by omitting the whipped cream. Menu says vegetarian but ingredients label says contains "cochineal extract" which is animal based.
Northern Bloom
- Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple-wood Smoked Bacon – Gluten Free
The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™
- Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey Blistered Grapes and Sunflower Brittle – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Trowel & Trellis hosted by
IMPOSSIBLE™ Foods (New in 2019)
- Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (*DF and Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
- Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumb, Pomegranate and Baby Herbs – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (*DF and Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!
What are you most looking forward to at the 2019 Flower & Garden Festival?
2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Vegetarian & Vegan Offerings
*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.
The International Flower and Garden Festival has been one of my favorites festivals held at Epcot. This year’s event takes place from March 6 – June 3, 2019, which makes it even longer than ever! Here is a listing of the current vegetarian and vegan menu items based on information from Disney’s website along with info from the Disney Food Blog. I will be updating this poster after the festival begins and after I visit the park for more information.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.
*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
Arbor at The Gardeners Terrace (New in 2019)
- Mixed Berry Buttermilk Cake, served with Apple Cider Sorbet – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth (New in 2019)
- From the Garden: Roasted Beets, Cashew Cheese and Micro Herbs with Lemon-oil Dressing – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
- Mickey Tart Peanut Butter Mousse with Strawberry Jam and Boba Pearls – Vegetarian
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market
- Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce – Vegetarian
The Citrus Blossom (New in 2019)
- Citrus Shortcake: Orange Chiffon Cake, Lemon Curd, Mandarins, Whipped Cream, Citrus Crumble – Vegetarian
Fleur de Lys
- Macaron au Chocolat en Sucette: Large Chocolate Macaron Lollipop – Vegetarian
Hanami
- Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon rolled with Coconut Rice garnished with Whipped Cream, Berry Sauce Drizzle and Toasted Coconut – Vegetarian *menu says vegetarian but ingredients label says contains "cochineal extract" which is animal based.
Lotus House
- Vegetable Spring Rolls – Vegetarian
Pineapple Promenade
- Pineapple Soft-Serve – Vegetarian (Dole Whips are also Vegan and Gluten Free)
THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews
- Warm Chocolate Cake with Bourbon-Salted Caramel Sauce and Spiced Pecans – Vegetarian
The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™
- Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey Blistered Grapes and Sunflower Brittle – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
- Local Wildflower Honey-mascarpone Cheesecake with Orange Blossom Honey Ice Cream garnished with Fennel Pollen Meringue Kisses and Petite Lavender Shoots – Vegetarian
Trowel & Trellis hosted by
IMPOSSIBLE™ Foods (New in 2019)
- Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread – Vegetarian, Vegan, (Also Gluten Free and Dairy Free) *Vegan and Dairy Free status confirmed by Vegan Disney World.
- Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, Creamy Herb Dressing – Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free *Vegan and Dairy Free Status confirmed by Vegan Disney World.
- Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumb, Pomegranate and Baby Herbs – Vegetarian, Vegan, (Also Gluten Free and Dairy Free) *Vegan and Dairy Free status confirmed by Vegan Disney World.
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog, Vegan Disney World, and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!
What are you most looking forward to at the 2019 Flower & Garden Festival?
2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free Offerings
It’s that time of year when Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival takes place. Held on August 30, 2018 through November 12, 2018, this year’s Festival lasts over two months.Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items. I will be adding prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility when available based on information from the official Epcot Food & Wine Festival website along with info from the Disney Food Blog and AllEars.net. I will be updating and posting information from my own visits once the festival begins.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from marketplace booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Marketplace booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
Active Eats
- Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with Warm Lentil Power Salad, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar – $5.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free (*Can be made dairy free by omitting the Crushed Avocado; Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18)
*Read our review of the Active Eats booth HERE.
Africa
- Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato and Pap – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
- Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (Sarah's neighbor confirmed with a chef directly on 9/3/18), Vegan (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
The Almond Orchard
- Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins® Crackers – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18; dish contains dairy and cannot be modified) *NOTE: Double-check to confirm they are serving Nut Thins when you visit, as we have learned reports that readers have been served crackers that contain gluten.
- Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Roasted Almonds and served with Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins® Multi-seeds Crackers – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18; dish contains dairy and cannot be modified) *NOTE: Double-check to confirm they are serving Nut Thins when you visit, as we have learned reports that readers have been served crackers that contain gluten.
- Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian (*Can be made dairy free and vegan by omitting the Chocolate Almond Streusel; Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18)
- Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie (Non-alcoholic) – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18)
*Read our review of the Almond Orchard booth HERE.
Australia
- Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Dairy Free
- Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies – $7.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free
*Read our review of the Australia booth HERE.
Brazil
- Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions – $5.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18)
- Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
*Read our review of the Brazil booth HERE.
Canada
- Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce – $8.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
Chocolate Studio
- Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
Flavors from Fire
- Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli – $6.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free if ordered without the Smoked Corn Cake (Confirmed by Carmen from The Adventures of Peas and Carrots)
France
- Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with House-made Raspberry Jam – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
India
- Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Basmati Rice – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Japan
- Beef Nigiri topped with Shrimp Sauce and Diced Pickled Jalapeños – $5.95, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
Mexico
- Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
New Zealand
- Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free if ordered without the Toasted Breadcrumbs (Confirmed by multiple blog readers)
Spain
- Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar and Smoked Paprika – $6.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
Stay tuned here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival news!
What are you most looking forward to this year at Food & Wine Festival?
Australia Booth at 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival
*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2018. It includes notes about dairy free modifications.
For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.
One of the staples of the Epcot Food & Wine Festival is Australia marketplace booth. It debuted in 1997 and has been a good go-to booth for gluten friendly options for many years. None of the menu items have really changed in the past few years. So, it's good to have a booth to visit that has gluten friendly dishes that are repeats at the festival.
This year the Australia booth has two gluten friendly dishes. The dessert option contains gluten. The two gluten friendly dishes are repeats at the festival and have been at the Australia booth for many years.Because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths or booths that contain almost all gluten friendly dishes.
On my first visit to the booth this year, I ordered the Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas. It is marked as gluten friendly and is also dairy free. It is currently marked as $5.50 per serving and is a Disney Dining Plan Snack Eligible Credit. In years past, I have found this dish to be spicy, but not so spicy that it was hard to eat. But, on this particular visit, I thought the dish was way too spicy. I am a huge fan of spicy food. So, that's saying a lot for me to say it was too much. The spice level was so overpowering that I had to guzzle water after eating it. And, my mouth burned for quite a while after. If spicy food is not your thing, I would avoid this dish.I'm kind of hoping that this was just a fluke and that it's not the normal spice level it should be. I might try to order it again once during the festival. But, if it's still too spicy, it will be a pass from me. That's a shame because the shrimp and combination of sweet and spicy flavors should be a winner. For me, it was just far too spicy to be tasty.If you're gluten free, you may like the other gluten friendly item available at this booth - Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies. If you're dairy free, you'll need to avoid the mint pesto on this dish.Overall, I'm not sure we'll be getting anything else from Australia's marketplace booth this year during the festival. With an overly spicy dish, we'd prefer to find options at other booths instead.Have you been to the Australia booth? What did you think about the gluten friendly options there?
The Almond Orchard Booth at 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival
*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2018. It includes notes about dairy free modifications.
For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.
The Almond Orchard booth hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze is a relatively new booth to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival debuting in 2017. It’s returned this year for the festival. And, it is one booth that did not list any gluten friendly items but seemed like a booth that should have them due to the use of Blue Diamond products that are gluten free. With this in mind, we decided to stop by the booth to find out some more information about the dishes served there.
Disney notes on their official Food & Wine Festival site that guests can speak to a chef or special diets trained cast member at any time about ingredients and dishes served at the Festival. When I stopped by, I asked to speak to a chef. Unfortunately, the chef was not able to come over to the booth. But, they were able to have a radio discussion with the chef to go over the ingredients.
The chef told us via radio that the Banana Almond Soft Serve Sundae served with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel was gluten friendly with no modifications. The same was true for the Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie.The chef also told us that the Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins® Crackers and the Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Roasted Almonds and served with Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins® Multi-seeds Crackers were also gluten friendly. But, he did state that anything made in their catering kitchen (as most dishes at the festival are) had an increased chance of cross-contamination.With that in mind, we noted that every single item on the Almond Orchard menu was technically gluten friendly but not listed on the festival menu as such. It always seems like there are one or two booths where this happens every year. But, it's was surprising to learn that every single item was gluten friendly. And, the chef seemed to feel strongly that the Banana Almond Soft Serve Sundae and Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie were both gluten friendly with no major concerns about cross contamination.That being said, no matter what booth you go to at the Festival there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths or booths that contain almost all gluten friendly dishes -- or in this case, where the items are not marked gluten friendly.
I felt pretty comfortable ordering the Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel. It is currently $4.50 per serving and is a snack eligible credit on the Disney Dining Plan. The chef via radio told us that this dish is gluten friendly. Our friends at Vegan Disney World confirmed that it can be made vegan by omitting the Chocolate Almond Streusel. (see follow-up to my review below with some notes about the Streusel)Well, I have to say that so far, this may be my favorite dessert that I've had at the Food & Wine Festival in years. It was so good! If you like bananas, then you will enjoy this dessert. It does have a fairly strong banana flavor, as we learned the soft serve is just bananas and almond milk. Combined with the fresh berries and a nice crunch of the streusel on top, and you have a real winner. Our friends at Vegan Disney World were able to thinly sliced plain almonds on their vegan version of this sundae for some added crunch too. So, you don't have to miss out if you're dairy free or vegan.
We visited the Almond Orchard Booth again on another night to get the Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel and try the Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins® Crackers.One of the first things I noticed as they were preparing other sundaes for guests was that the Streusel looked completely different. It actually looked like it contained chocolate (the last time, it did not) and also oats. I do not eat any oats at Disney because Disney often marks non-certified gluten free oats as safe for guests. And, the only gluten free oats I have encountered at Disney has been Bob's Red Mill gluten free oats which are mechanically sorted and may have issues with cross-contamination. I stick to purity protocol oats only, as those are the safest oats for celiacs to consume. Next time I visit, I will be asking some additional questions about the Chocolate Streusel ingredients too!I did ask if they had sliced almonds, as recommended by Vegan Disney World, to add to my sundae. But, they said they did not. So, I just ordered it without any topping. I have to say that the sundae itself was still quite delicious. I think they gave me extra berry sauce this time to make up for the lack of topping. One thing I did notice was that the topping served on the Spinach and Artichoke Dip that we ordered had the same topping that was on my sundae the last time. So, I would ask for that on my next visit or continue to enjoy it minus any topping. I do think the crunch adds a lot to the dish though!
Next up, we tried the Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins® Crackers. It is currently $5.00 per serving and is a snack eligible credit on the Disney Dining Plan. The chef via radio told us that this dish is gluten friendly. It does contain dairy both in the dip and crackers and cannot be modified to be dairy free.Since I have reintroduced dairy back into my diet, I knew this would be a must try at the Almond Orchard booth. I have to say this was a real winner for me. I liked the creamy dip and the combination of flavors. The toasted almonds on top also added a really nice crunch to what could be considered a very mushy dip. It worked well with the crackers too, though I wish we would have been given more crackers because there was a lot of dip for the serving. This is one I would most definitely get again. Brandon, on the other hand, was not a fan of this at all.The Almond Orchard is now a festival favorite for me. I will definitely be going back to the booth for repeat visits throughout the festival. I hope to try the hummus and the smoothie offered there too. It's also nice to know that this booth is gluten friendly despite the lack of labels this year. I do hope that Disney will work to improve labeling and gluten friendly offerings -- especially with this year's Festival including a record low number of marked options. We'll be updating this review with more info as we get it, especially if we can get the ingredients lists.Would you be interested in the options at the Almond Orchard booth? What would you order if you went there?
Brazil Booth at 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival
*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2018. It includes notes about dairy free options.
For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.
Brazil has been a long time booth at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival debuting in 1996. So, it's fair to say that it's pretty popular. As a gluten free guest, Brazil has always been one of my top booths for gluten friendly options. In fact, there have been several years, like 2016, where every single dish served at the booth has been marked gluten friendly. So, it's a good go-to for any GF guest.
This year, Brazil has two gluten friendly options. Unfortunately, the Seafood Stew is not marked GF, and I suspect it's due to potential cross-contamination with an ingredient (i.e. being unable to confirm the sourcing) rather than gluten in the dish. But, I haven't checked yet this festival season to confirm this.With that in mind, because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths or booths that contain almost all gluten friendly dishes.
The Brazil booth has two of my favorite festival staples. The first is the Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions. This dish is marked gluten friendly and is also dairy free. It is currently marked as $5.75 per serving and is a snack eligible item on the Disney Dining Plan.Although there have been some complaints about the consistency of the way that the pork belly has been cooked over the years, I have never found it to be a major issue. In fact, when I ordered it this time, it was perfectly crispy and well cooked. Add in the flavorful black beans and a fresh salsa on top for an outstanding dish. I admit, I kind of miss the touch of avocado on top. But, it's still one of my favorite gluten friendly dishes of the festival.
The second dish marked gluten friendly at the Brazil booth is Pão de Queijo, also known as Brazilian Cheese Bread. This dish is marked gluten friendly but does contain dairy and cannot be modified to be dairy free. It is currently marked as $4.25 and is a snack eligible item on the Disney Dining Plan.If you can have dairy, you can never go wrong with Brazilian Cheese Bread. This has been a very consistently tasty dish throughout the years at the festival and one that frequently sells out or runs out on any given day. It's that popular.Overall, both of the gluten friendly options available at the Brazil booth are some of my favorites of the festival and a must do on any festival visit.Have you been to the Brazil booth in festivals from years past? What are your favorite dishes served at this booth?
Active Eats Booth at 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival
*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2018. It includes notes about dairy free modifications.
For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.
Active Eats is a relatively new booth at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival debuting in 2017. It's returned this year for the festival and has one gluten friendly option available. Thankfully, it's a play on one of my favorite festival dishes from the past several years -- the Verlasso Salmon -- so I knew I had to check it out.Because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths or booths that contain almost all gluten friendly dishes.
The Active Eats menu lists the Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with Warm Lentil Power Salad, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar as gluten friendly. It is $5.75 per serving and is a Disney Dining Plan Snack Eligible item.We also inquired about the dairy free status of this dish. After the cast members radioed a chef, it was confirmed that the avocado contains dairy in some way. But, the dish can be easily be modified to be dairy free by omitting the avocado.
Overall, we liked the festival's take on the Verlasso Salmon this year. But, it wasn't our favorite version. That's mostly due to the warm lentil salad that acts as the base for this dish. The flavors to this salad were a bit bland. And, it was under-seasoned. That being said, we thought the salmon was extremely flavorful, well seasoned, and perfectly cooked. Epcot definitely has cooking the salmon dishes at festivals down to an art. And, we've found them to be consistently good throughout the years.If you're dairy free, you won't miss out too much by omitting the avocado. We enjoyed it, but it wasn't a make or break component to the dish.I'm not sure this would be a repeat dish every time we visit. But, I'm sure we'll order it at least one more time before the festival ends. It's a solid dish and filling for the price. That being said, we miss the version from the last few years with quinoa and chimichurri and hope they bring it back next year.What do you think about the updated Verlasso Salmon dish? Would you order it when you visit?
2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Vegetarian and Vegan Offerings
It’s that time of year when Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival takes place. Held on August 30, 2018 through November 12, 2018, this year’s Festival lasts over two months.Here is a listing of the current vegetarian and vegan menu items. I will be adding prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility when available based on information from the official Epcot Food & Wine Festival website along with info from the Disney Food Blog, AllEars.net & Vegan Disney World blog. I will be updating and posting information from my own visits once the festival begins.
Please note this is NOT the Gluten Free (and other special dietary needs) List. Please check the blog’s Gluten Free Food & Wine Festival Offerings page for more info on those dishes.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from marketplace booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Marketplace booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
Active Eats
- Active Eats Energy Bar Bites: a mixture of Chocolate, Nuts, Dried Fruit and Dates – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Africa
- Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World), Gluten Free (Sarah’s neighbor confirmed with a chef directly on 9/3/18)
The Almond Orchard Hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze
- Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan if ordered without the chocolate almond streusel (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World), Gluten Free (Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18)
- Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie (Non-alcoholic) – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World), Gluten Free (Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18)
Australia
- Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Belgium
- Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Brazil
- Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
The Cheese Studio
- Maple Bourbon Boursin Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel and Pecan Crunch – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Chocolate Studio
- Sweet Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart with Whipped Cream – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Earth Eats, Inspired by The Chew
- The IMPOSSIBLE™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
France
- Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with House-made Raspberry Jam – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Germany
- Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Greece
- Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles, and Vegan Tzatziki – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
- Spanakopita: Greek Spinach Pie – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Bougatsa: Warm Phyllo Dough Strudel with Sweet Vanilla Custard, Lemon Honey Syrup and Cinnamon – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Hawai'i
- Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Hops & Barley
- Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
India
- Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Basmati Rice – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
Ireland
- Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Islands of the Caribbean
- Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Mexico
- Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Morocco
- Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions and Tzatziki Sauce – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan if ordered without the tzatziki sauce (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
- Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Refreshment Port
- Sweet Potato Poutine: Sweet Potato Fries with Caramel Sauce, Mini Marshmallows and Pecans – $6.49, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Pineapple Soft-Serve Ice Cream – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Not listed on menu, but also Gluten Free)
- Pineapple Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Bacardi Coconut Rum – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Not listed on menu, but also Gluten Free)
Wine and Dine Studio
- Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese and Pumpkin Seeds – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Trio of Artisan Cheese featuring La Bottega di BelGioioso® Cheeses – $11.25 – Vegetarian
Stay tuned here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival news!
What are you most looking forward to this year at Food & Wine Festival?
2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Vegetarian & Vegan Offerings
*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.The International Flower and Garden Festival has been one of my favorites festivals held at Epcot. This year's event takes place from February 28 – May 28, 2018, which makes it even earlier than ever! Here is a listing of the current vegetarian and vegan menu items based on information from Disney’s website along with info from the Disney Food Blog. I will be updated this after the festival and after I visit the park for more information.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market
- Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce – Vegetarian
Cider House
- Freshly Baked Lemon Scone with Crème Fraîche and Mixed Berries – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
Fleur de Lys
- Tarte à la Tomate Provençale: Provencal Tomato Tart with Sautéed Onions, Fresh Thyme and Rosemary on a Flaky Pastry Crust – Vegetarian
Hanami
- Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon rolled with Coconut Rice, sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream with Raspberry Sauce on the side – Vegetarian
Lotus House
- Vegetable Spring Rolls – Vegetarian
Pineapple Promenade
- Pineapple Soft-Serve – Vegetarian (Dole Whips are also Vegan and Gluten Free)
Primavera Kitchen
- Frittata di Asparagi: Asparagus Frittata, Mixed Greens and Citrus Dressing – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
- Panna Cotta al Melone: Cantaloupe Panna Cotta – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
The Berry Basket
- Field Greens with fresh Strawberries, Crisp Quinoa, Strawberry Vinaigrette and Spiced Pecans – Vegetarian
- Warm Wild Berry Buckle with Pepper Berry Gelato – Vegetarian
THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews
- Warm Chocolate Cake with Bourbon-Salted Caramel Sauce and Spiced Pecans – Vegetarian
The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™ (New in 2018)
- Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey Blistered Grapes and Sunflower Brittle – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!
What are you most looking forward to this year at the Flower & Garden Festival?
2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Gluten Free Offerings
*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.The International Flower and Garden Festival has been one of my favorites festivals held at Epcot. This year's event takes place from February 28 – May 28, 2018, which makes it even earlier than ever! Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items based on information from Disney’s website along with info from the Disney Food Blog. I will be updated this after the festival and after I visit the park for more information.
Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.
I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.
Cider House
- Freshly Baked Lemon Scone with Crème Fraîche and Mixed Berries – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Fleur de Lys
- Macaron au Chocolat en Sucette: Large Chocolate Macaron Lollipop – $4.95, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
Florida Fresh
- Spicy Blackened Shrimp and Stone-ground Cheddar Cheese Grits with Brown Gravy and Local Sweet Corn Relish – $6.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Can be Made Gluten Free (*Not marked on passports, but The Adventures of Peas & Carrots were told by a Chef at the booth that this can be made Gluten Friendly by removing the Brown Gravy).
Hanami
- Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon rolled with Raspberry Coconut Rice, sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream on the side – $5.95, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Can be Made Dairy Free by Removing Whipped Cream (*Not marked on booth sign but confirmed by Sarah at booth)
- Teriyaki Salmon with Furikake Seasoned Brown Rice – $6.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (*Dairy Free confirmed by Sarah)
Northern Bloom
- Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple-wood Smoked Bacon – $6.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
Primavera Kitchen
- Frittata di Asparagi: Asparagus Frittata, Mixed Greens and Citrus Dressing – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
- Panna Cotta al Melone: Cantaloupe Panna Cotta – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
The Berry Basket
- Field Greens with fresh Strawberries, Crisp Quinoa, Strawberry Vinaigrette and Spiced Pecans – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian (*Not marked on passports, but The Adventures of Peas & Carrots were told by a Chef at the booth that this is Gluten Friendly with no modifications).
The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™ (New in 2018)
- Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey Blistered Grapes and Sunflower Brittle – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!
What are you most looking forward to this year at the Flower & Garden Festival?