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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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Check out our video on how to navigate the Epcot Food & Wine Festival with Special Dietary Needs!

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?

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2014 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Gluten Free & Special Diets Food Offerings

*This information comes from the Garden Passports handed out at the festival and was obtained March 8, 2014. 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.*There is one item marked on the gluten free list that is a misprint. The cornbread served with the Smoked beef brisket with collard greens at the Smokehouse: Barbecue & Brews booth is not gluten free.Updated March 14, 2014Pineapple Promenade Flower & Garden FestivalThis year's Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot has officially started, and I have to admit, it's one of my favorite times of year in the park. I adore all of the amazing plants, flowers, and topiaries on display throughout Epcot. Last year marked the first year of the outdoor kitchens in the World Showcase, and like the International Food & Wine Festival, many guests look forward to trying their food offerings.As a gluten free & dairy free diner it can be a challenge - between cross contamination risks, lack of ingredients information and communication - it seemed next to impossible sometimes. Two years ago, Disney released a Food & Wine Festival map that noted gluten free offerings but were told that they would not be putting them on any festival maps again because of liability. Well, apparently they changed their minds.This year's Flower & Garden Festival now has passports which you can get at all of the Outdoor Kitchens kiosks that actually list the items that are vegetarian and are gluten free (meaning they have no gluten containing ingredients). How exciting!Here's a list of all of the items that are considered "gluten free" by Disney:Urban Farm Eats (new booth this year):Read Sarah's review from 3/8/14

  • Pickled beet salad with goat cheese cream, mizuna and pistachios - Gluten free and vegetarian (not dairy free)
  • Land-grown eggplant “scallop” with romesco sauce and spaghetti squash - Gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian (Sarah confirmed this with a chef on 3/8/14)
  • Ghost pepper-dusted tilapia with crisp winter melon slaw and mint oil featuring The Original Sauce Man’s Kick It Up Rub - Gluten free and dairy free (Sarah confirmed this with a chef on 3/8/14)
  • Redbridge Gluten Free Beer - Gluten free and Dairy free

Urban Farm Eats Flower & Garden FestivalFlorida Fresh:

  • Watermelon salad with pickled onions, BW Farm baby arugula, feta cheese and balsamic reduction - Gluten free and vegetarian (not dairy free)
  • Shrimp and stone ground grits with andouille sausage, sweet corn, tomatoes and cilantro - Gluten free

Florida Fresh Flower & GardenThe Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews:

  • Smoked beef brisket with collard greens and jalapeño corn bread - Gluten free *Cornbread is NOT gluten free. Beef brisket and collard greens are but there may be potential cross contamination.
  • Smoked turkey “rib” - Gluten free (and possibly dairy free)

Smokehouse Flower & GardenHanami:

  • Frushi – Fresh pineapple, strawberries and melon, rolled with coconut rice, topped with raspberry sauce, sprinkled with toasted coconut and served with whipped cream on the side - Gluten free and vegetarian (not dairy free)

Hanami Flower & GardenFleur de Lys:

  • Confit de canard, pommes de terre Sarladaise – Pulled duck confit with garlic and parsley potatoes - Gluten free
  • Macaron à la fleur d’ Oranger – Orange blossom macaron with white chocolate ganache - Gluten free and vegetarian (not dairy free)

Fleur de Lys Flower & Garden FestivalPrimavera Kitchen:

  • Caprese – Fior di latte mozzarella, roasted peppers and olio verde - Gluten free and vegetarian (not dairy free)

Primavera Kitchen Flower & GardenLotus House:

  • Beijing-style candied strawberries - Gluten free and vegetarian (possibly dairy free)

Lotus House Flower & GardenJardin de Fiestas:Read Sarah's review from 3/8/14

  • Tacos al Pastor - corn tortilla filled with achiote marinated pork garnished with grilled diced pineapple, onions, and cilantro - Gluten free and dairy free (Sarah confirmed this with a chef on 3/8/14)

Jardin de Fiestas Flower & GardenI'm curious about the Pineapple Promenade booth because the items are not listed as Dole Whips or gluten free. Very interesting indeed.Remember to pick up your passports when you go to the booths and always check with the cast members on ingredients and cross contamination procedures, as well as other additional special dietary needs. These offerings are not marked on the menus outside of each booth, so the passport your best bet for a comprehensive listing.Stay tuned to reviews from both myself and Alexis over at Gluten Free in Orlando for the latest updates from the festival!What do you think about the listing of gluten free & vegetarian items on the passport? Will you go and try any of the items at the booths this year?

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