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?

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 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?

2017 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 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival takes place this year from March 1 through May 29, 2017. It's one of my favorite festivals at Disney, and I absolutely love the amazing atmosphere in the park. Plus, of all the festivals, the food offered at the Outdoor Kitchens is some of my favorite. Unfortunately, 2017 is shaping up to be a less than gluten free friendly event, as the options (prior to the festival opening) seem limited.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.Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market: 

• Currywurst with paprika chips – roasted bratwurst with curry ketchup and paprika-spiced chips – Gluten Free

Cider House:

• Freshly baked lemon scone with creme fraiche and mixed berries – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Fleur de Lys:

• Macaron Chocolat Framboise: Large Raspberry Macaron with Chocolate Fudge and Raspberry Jam – Gluten Free

Florida Fresh

• Shrimp and Stone-ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, Sweet Corn , Tomatoes and Cilantro – Gluten Free

Northern Bloom (New in 2017): 

• Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple wood Smoked Bacon – Gluten Free 

The Smokehouse:

• Smoked pork ribs with black bean and roasted corn salad – Gluten Free

Urban Farm Eats:

• Watermelon salad with pickled onion, B&W Gourmet Farms baby arugula, feta and balsamic reduction – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2017 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!What are you most looking forward to this year at the Flower & Garden Festival?

Lotus House — 2016 Flower & Garden Festival Booth

*This dining experience took place in March 2016.Please note that the Flower & Garden Festival booths have increased risks of cross contamination.This year's Epcot Flower & Garden Festival marks another year of flowers, fun, and food. One of my favorite booths is the Lotus House, for one very simple reason...Beijing-style Candied Strawberries.This sweet and refreshing dessert option is delicious and a festival favorite (you can read more about it in my review from 2015.) For many years, it was listed as gluten free, but in the last couple of years Disney has not marked it gluten free on the marketplace passports that you pick up at the marketplace booths.Like last year, I checked with the manager on-site at the Lotus House (which is not operated by the Disney Company but by an outside vendor), and they confirmed that the recipe has not changed and that they are still gluten free and dairy free. Hurrah!Here is the list of gluten free (and dairy free) offerings at the booth:

• Beijing-style candied strawberries – Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free (*Note: This is not marked gluten free on the marketplace passport; however, the manager at the Lotus House advised me that these are still gluten free, like they were on previous years – March 2, 2016)

As usual, these strawberries were amazing this year at the Festival. I got them the first day and plan to get them again throughout the festival. The candied sugar coating is sweet but beware, they pack a sharp punch and can be a bit hard to bite into (My friends the Disney Hipsters call them Razor Strawberries & that's pretty accurate!). Still, they are a must-do if you visit the festival and like strawberries!Read about the gluten free Epcot Flower & Garden Festival options on my main festival page, and you can also check out Gluten Free in Orlando's festival page too.Looking for even more fun? Check out my YouTube video walkthroughs of the Festival!

• Walkthrough Video Part 1
• Walkthrough Video Part 2

2016 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Gluten Free & Special Diets Food Offerings

*This information comes from the Garden 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.Updated March 30, 2016View my video walk-throughs of the Flower & Garden Festival on YouTube:

• Walkthrough Video Part 1
• Walkthrough Video Part 2

Listen to Episode 30 of the Podcast on the Flower & Garden Festival HERE or on iTunes!This year's Flower & Garden Festival is set to take place March 2 - May 3rd this year, and there are bound to be some good eats throughout the festival. Disney released their Marketplace Passports early and online (for the first time!) this year.As the festival gets underway, this list will be updated and modified for any dishes that are gluten free & dairy free and/or can be modified easily to accommodate. Some dishes, like the Beijing-style Candied Strawberries have not been marked gluten free (and they weren't last year either) but the booth confirmed that they were, in fact, gluten free and dairy free at 2015's festival. Stay tuned to see if they still are this year.Be aware that Marketplace kiosks are smaller and increased risk of cross-contamination is possible. Please use judgement before consuming any items marked gluten free at the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.Here’s a list of all of the items that are considered “gluten free” by Disney:Urban Farm Eats:

• Watermelon salad with pickled onion, B&W Gourmet Farms baby arugula, feta and balsamic reduction – Vegetarian, Gluten Free (can be made dairy free by removing feta cheese) - $3.75

La Isla Fresca (new booth for 2016):

• Jerk-spice grouper or chicken with mango salsa, chayote and green papaya slaw with lime-cilantro vinaigrette – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (confirmed dairy free by Sarah on March 2, 2016) - $5.25

Read my review of the La Isla Fresca Booth HERELotus House:

• Beijing-style candied strawberries – Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free (*Note: This is not marked gluten free on the marketplace passport; however, the manager at the Lotus House advised me that these are still gluten free and dairy free, like they were in previous years) - $4.95

Read my review of the Lotus House Booth HEREBauernmarkt: Farmer's Market (new booth for 2016): 

• Currywurst with paprika chips - roasted bratwurst with curry ketchup and paprika-spiced chips – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (confirmed dairy free by Sarah on March 2, 2016) - $5.00

Read my review of the Bauernmarkt booth HEREFlorida Fresh:

• Kale salad with dried cherries, almonds, goat cheese and white balsamic vinaigrette – Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Lactose Free (confirmed lactose free and can be made dairy free by removing cheese by Sarah on March 2, 2016) - $3.75
• Shrimp and stone ground grits with andouille sausage, sweet corn, tomatoes, and cilantro – Gluten Free - $6.25

Read my review of the Florida Fresh booth HEREPrimavera Kitchen:

• Cremoso al Pistacchio - pistacchio cream, strawberries and mascarpone cream – Gluten Free - $5.00

Read Gluten Free in Orlando's Review of this booth HEREThe Smokehouse:

• Smoked pork ribs with roasted corn salad – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (confirmed dairy free by Sarah on March 5, 2016) - $6.50

Recipe for the roasted corn salad from the Disney Parks Blog HEREWatch my video review of the booth HEREHanami 

• Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon Rolled with Raspberry Coconut Rice, sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream on the side - Gluten Free (can be made dairy free by removing the Whipped Cream, confirmed by Sarah on March 5, 2016) - $5.25

Watch my video review of the booth HEREFleur de Lys:

• Cassoulet au Confit de Canard - pulled duck confit with braised flageolet beans – Gluten Free (Not available dairy free, confirmed by Sarah on March 5, 2016) - $5.75
• Macaron Chocolat Framboise: Large Raspberry Macaron with Chocolate Fudge and Raspberry Jam - Gluten Free (This information comes from L'Artisan des Glaces on Twitter. They did warn possible cross contamination as they are baked in a non-dedicated bakery. I recommend checking with culinary team at the booth for more information) - $4.75

Cider House (new booth for 2016):

• Land-harvested field greens with apples, dried blueberries, stilton cheese and apple cider vinaigrette – Vegetarian, Gluten Free - $3.75
• Freshly baked lemon scone with creme fraiche and mixed berries (Made using Cup4Cup Flour confirmed by Sarah on March 5, 2016 and cannot be made dairy free) – Gluten Free - $3.75

Watch my video review of the booth HERE

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 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?

Lotus House -- 2015 Flower & Garden Festival Booth

*This review took place in March 2015. Please note that the Flower & Garden Festival booths have increased risks of cross contamination.The Lotus House has been a repeat outdoor kitchen booth at the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival for the past several years. And their Beijing-style candied strawberries have been a favorite for gluten free visitors of the festival, especially since last year they were officially marked gluten free on the marketplace passports. However, this year they weren't weren't marked gluten free, which was surprising for most to hear.I wanted to stop by the booth to see if they could give me some insight as to why they aren't gluten free, and when I did, I was pleasantly surprised to hear that the strawberries are still gluten free (according to multiple cast members). When I arrived, the cast member grabbed multiple other cast members to assist me and every one of them stated that the strawberries are still the same as they have been and continue to be gluten free and dairy free. It's weird then that they aren't marked as such on the passport; however, it was suggested to me that this booth is not owned by Disney and therefore might not have made the marketplace passport updates because of that. Here is the list of gluten free offerings at the booth: 

• Beijing-style candied strawberries – Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free (*Note: This is not marked gluten free on the marketplace passport; however, the Disney culinary team advised me that these are still gluten free, like they were on previous years – March 7, 2015)

In looking and tasting the candied strawberries (I only had one), they were identical to years past. And of course, delicious. These continue to be my favorite sweet treat at the festival, especially since so few of the sweets are gluten and dairy free too. Be warned, the candied coating is crunchy and hard so they can be a surprising texture if you aren't expecting it. There's a reason I jokingly call these razor strawberries! I'd love to see the passports better reflect all of the options at the festival, as in years past (and this one too), there are occasionally misprints and/or missing items from the list. It's always good to consult with cast members, and if possible a chef and/or ingredients binder (if available) for the current ingredients. For more Flower & Garden Festival info, check out my main festival page, as well as the reviews found on Gluten Free in Orlando’s website. Alexis visits the festivals regularly and offers terrific updates

The Smokehouse: Barbecue & Brews -- 2015 Flower & Garden Festival Booth

*This review took place in March 2015. Please note that the Flower & Garden Festival booths have increased risks of cross contamination.The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews has become a hugely popular outdoor kitchen booth at the Flower & Garden Festival. Last year, I didn't get a chance to eat any of their offerings (like the Smoked turkey "rib" which I was so curious to try), so this year, I made sure to make a trip over there to grab a bite. Here are the gluten free offerings at the booth (with notations of the dairy free ones):

• Smoked Debreziner sausage with house-made kraut and mustard – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Confirmed by Sarah on March 7, 2015)
• Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Hash with white cheddar fondue and pickled jalapeños - *ONLY made gluten free if ordered without the white cheddar fondue (it contains flour as a thickener). If ordered without sauce, it is also dairy free, per Chef at the Smokehouse on March 7, 2015.

The Smoked Debreziner sausage was marked gluten free on the marketplace passport, and I wondered if the Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Hash could also be eaten without the sauce. When I got a chance to speak to one of the chefs on hand, he let me know that the brisket could be served without the sauce and that it would be gluten free without the flour based cheese sauce. Good to know!On this occasion, I decided to only try out the smoked sausage, as I was quickly getting full at the various booths, including Botanas Botanico. I totally forgot to take a picture before I started to dive into this; the sausage is not normally cut into thirds (I was splitting it with my family). The sausage itself was so good. It had that delicious smoked flavor and was perfectly cooked. Yes, low and slow is always a good thing when it comes to smoking. I really enjoyed the tangy mustard that came with it, but wasn't a huge fan of the sauerkraut. It was a little too vinegary and had way too many caraway seeds for my taste.While we enjoyed our eats, we also got a chance to talk to the culinary team about the smoking and even get a nice shot of the sausages in all their smoking glory.One non-food related thing that I noticed this year at the festival is that many of the booths have branded merchandise. They had quite the variety for the Smokehouse. I'm not sure I'd personally buy any of the merchandise, but I like the idea of having unique items to pick up at the festival! Overall, I enjoyed the Smokehouse, and I'm glad it's become a yearly booth at the Flower & Garden Festival. I hope to go back and try the burnt ends hash sometimes, minus the cheese sauce. It looked and smelled terrific!  For more Flower & Garden Festival info, check out my main festival page, as well as the reviews found on Gluten Free in Orlando’s website. Alexis visits the festivals regularly and offers terrific updates

Botanas Botanico -- 2015 Flower & Garden Festival Booth

*This review took place in March 2015. Please note that the Flower & Garden Festival booths have increased risks of cross contamination.New to this year's Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is the Botanas Botanico booth located in between the Morocco and France pavilions in the World Showcase. The flavors of the booth are inspired by South America and particularly highlight Venezuelan food.What I was most excited about for this booth was that all of the main food dishes were marked gluten free on the Marketplace Passports. The only exception to this was the dessert option at the booth. To me, this meant my cross contamination risks were greatly reduced given that almost all of the dishes did not contain gluten naturally. When I arrived at the booth, I asked a cast member if I could find out which of the dishes were dairy free, as well as gluten free. I knew the ceviche would be OK but wondered if the arepa featured on the menu was also dairy free. One of the chefs came out to talk to me, and he confirmed that the arepa was dairy free. He also noted that I could not have the Cachapa con Queso, even without the cheese, as the dough contained dairy. Here are the gluten free offerings at the booth (with notations of the dairy free ones):

• Seafood ceviche-shrimp, scallops, and grouper with mango and avocado – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Confirmed by Sarah on March 7, 2015)
• Cachapa con queso – Gluten Free
• White corn arepa with braised beef and chayote slaw – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Confirmed by Sarah on March 7, 2015)  

 This ceviche was probably my favorite of all the ceviches I've had at any of the Flower & Garden or Food & Wine Festivals at Epcot. Filled with bright flavors, the mango and avocado added a sweetness and richness to the dish. The seafood was all perfect -- there was no fishy taste whatsoever. The addition of a bright citrus flavor with jalapeño and onion rounded out the ceviche. In basic terms....this was yummy! I would definitely get this again.The arepa was also delicious, though I would have loved to see this filled with pork instead of beef. The arepa itself was tender and a little crispy on the outside. The slaw that accompanied it was good - though it isn't as delicious as the winter melon slaw that is served with the tilapia at the Urban Farm Eats booth. I would definitely get this dish again. Overall, I really enjoyed the Botanas Botanico booth. I loved the variety of dishes served and also how gluten free friendly everything was. I hope this becomes a repeat in festivals to come because this booth was a hit! For more Flower & Garden Festival info, check out my main festival page, as well as the reviews found on Gluten Free in Orlando’s website. Alexis visits the festivals regularly and offers terrific updates.

2015 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 7, 2015. 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.Updated March 13, 2015This 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. With the addition of the marketplace booths a few years ago, folks look forward to trying their food offerings like the International Food & Wine Festival.This year’s Flower & Garden Festival marketplace passports, which you can get at all of the Outdoor Kitchens kiosks, list the items that are vegetarian and are gluten free (meaning they have no gluten containing ingredients). I have noted the items that I've sampled which are also deemed dairy free by the Disney culinary team.Here’s a list of all of the items that are considered “gluten free” by Disney:Urban Farm Eats:

• Kale salad, dried cherries, almonds and goat cheese with White Balsamic Vinaigrette - Vegetarian, Gluten Free
• Ghost pepper-dusted tilapia with crisp winter melon slaw and mint oil featuring The Original Sauce Man’s Kick It Up Rub - Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Confirmed by Sarah on March 7, 2015)

Lotus House:

• Beijing-style candied strawberries - Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free (*Note: This is not marked gluten free on the marketplace passport; however, the Disney culinary team advised me that these are still gluten free, like they were on previous years - March 7, 2015)

Read Sarah's 2015 review HERE. Florida Fresh:

• Watermelon Salad with pickled onion, B&W Gourmet Farms baby arugula, feta cheese, and balsamic reduction - Vegetarian, Gluten Free
• Shrimp and stone ground grits with andouille sausage, sweet corn, tomatoes, and cilantro - Gluten Free

Primavera Kitchen:

• Limoncello panna cotta - Vegetarian, Gluten Free

The Smokehouse:

• Smoked Debreziner sausage with house-made kraut and mustard - Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Confirmed by Sarah on March 7, 2015)

Read Sarah's 2015 Review HERE. Botanas Botanico (new in 2015):

• Seafood ceviche-shrimp, scallops, and grouper with mango and avocado - Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Confirmed by Sarah on March 7, 2015)
• Cachapa con queso - Gluten Free
• White corn arepa with braised beef and chayote slaw - Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Confirmed by Sarah on March 7, 2015)

Read Sarah's 2015 Review HERE. Fleur de Lys:

• Confit de canard, pommes de terre sarladaise (pulled duck confit, with garlic & parsley potatoes) - Gluten Free
• Macaron guimauve a la fraise (large strawberry marshmallow macaron) - Gluten Free

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?

Urban Farm Eats -- 2014 Flower & Garden Festival Booth

*This review took place in March 2014.Please note that the Flower & Garden Festival booths have increased risks of cross contamination.     The booth I was looking forward to the most at this year’s Flower & Garden Festival was the Urban Farm Eats booth. When I first read the food offerings, I had a suspicion that this booth would be gluten free friendly. So I wasn’t surprised when I read that all of the food offerings at Urban Farms Eats were gluten free. Yippee! This meant less chance of cross contamination. The options served at the booth also sounded really intriguing, so I was looking forward to finding out if at least one of these was dairy free too.When I got to the booth, I noticed a chef was on hand (and I went early, close to the both openings at 11 a.m.). The cast member at the cash register referred me to Chef Scott who helped me out. He said the only dish that contained dairy was the beet salad. This made me even happier about this booth. That meant that I could eat two of the three dishes (and technically, I could probably order the salad without the goat cheese cream).I decided to go for it and try both dishes – the Land grown eggplant "scallop" with romesco sauce and spaghetti squash and the Ghost pepper dusted tilapia with winter melon slaw and mint oil. First up is the land grown eggplant "scallop." So, yeah. The name. I get it's a play on words and food making the eggplant look like scallop. But honestly, I don't think we need this gimmick at the festival. How about some really fabulous grilled eggplant cooked and seasoned really well? This, I'm sad to say was not really great.I liked the romesco sauce well enough - I like roasted red peppers. The sauce wasn't super flavorful though. And the spaghetti squash? Um...bland bland and bland. And don't get me wrong. I know spaghetti squash can be a bit blah-zo when it comes to flavor but salt would have helped. And I LOVE spaghetti squash by the way! Both of those accompaniments were fine relatively speaking but it was the eggplant "scallop" that really ruined it for me. The texture was the eggplant was so mushy and off (I believe one family member said it had the texture of oysters...um, YUCK). Again, I like this vegetable, I just thinking it could have been better highlighted by a different cooking preparation. If your family is already on the fence about eggplant, this really is not the dish to try!The ghost pepper dusted tilapia fared better in my mind. I will say that if you are scared of spicy food this actually isn't as bad as it sounds (ghost pepper is one of the hottest peppers in the world). They definitely used the pepper sparingly. But it is spicy (have some water handy). I thought the curry I had last year at the Singapore booth at Food & Wine was infinitely spicier!I think my favorite thing was the winter melon slaw. It had fresh ginger in it and was super fresh and light. The mint oil seemed like a nice accompaniment...if I could have tasted it! Is it weird I want to go back and just get the winter melon slaw?!The booth also features Redbridge gluten free beer (not really my favorite but glad it's an option) and several vegan wines.I would say overall, I'm glad that this booth is there, and that they had some different gluten free & dairy free offerings. I also felt a lot more comfortable consuming something from this booth.For more Flower & Garden Festival info, check out my main festival page, as well as the reviews found on Gluten Free in Orlando's website. Alexis visits the festivals regularly and offers terrific updates.

Jardin de Fiestas -- 2014 Flower & Garden Festival Booth

*This review took place in March 2014. Please note that the Flower & Garden Festival booths have increased risks of cross contamination.         The Flower & Garden Festival offers a lot of great food offerings, and I was glad to see that one offering at the Jardin de Fiestas booth was "gluten free" this year.I admit, that I was pretty nervous about eating here because the other food option there is a flour tortilla. I just had visions of them cooking the items on the same griddle. YIKES!I decided to visit the booth early, at opening, figuring this would be the most optimal time to get the safest version of the gluten free dish, which was the Taco al Pastor. As you can see from the menu, it had a lot of great components to it. Grilled pineapple? I'm in!When I got to the booth, I did check with the cast member to see if the item had dairy. After some behind the scenes checking, they said yes, there was no dairy in this dish. Once I paid, I went over to the pick-up station and watched as they made my dish. I made sure it didn't involve the use of the same griddle. One I got my taco, I had to take a pretty picture before I dove in (which I wanted to do immediately!)As you can see, it looked pretty tasty! Taste-wise, I have to say this was my favorite thing from the day. Bright and fresh flavors really made this dish standout. I loved the pineapple in it too. So amazingly delicious. The pork was well-seasoned and cooked too.My only cons? The size and cost. This was $5.50. YIKES! And seriously, I think I ate it in 4 bites. I'm not joking! If it had been two tacos, I probably would have been much happier.If you are going to eat at this booth, I urge you to be cautious. I honestly could see this booth getting crazy busy at the end of the day and the booth griddling not being as strict as it was in the morning. That being said, I would absolutely stop by again and get that taco. So delicious!For more Flower & Garden Festival info, check out my main festival page, as well as the reviews found on Gluten Free in Orlando's website. Alexis visits the festivals regularly and offers terrific updates.

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, 2014This 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

Florida 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

The 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)

Hanami:

• 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)

Fleur 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)

Primavera Kitchen:

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

Lotus House:

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

Jardin 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)

I'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?