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?
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?
2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Gluten Free Offerings
Now in its 4th year, the International Festival of the Arts is set to take place at Epcot from January 17, 2020 through February 24, 2020. 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 2020, 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
Cuisine Classique
- Seared Corvina with braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc – Gluten-Free
Pop Eats!
- Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam – Gluten-Free
- Sous Vide Chicken Roulade with Apples and Sage served with Warm Brie Fondue, Blueberry and Beet Gel and garnished with Beet Chip Crumbles – Gluten-Free
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts news!
What are you most looking forward to this year at the Festival of the Arts?
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?
2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Gluten Free Offerings
It's hard to believe the holiday season is upon us! And, beginning November 29 through December 30, 2019, Epcot will celebrate the season with the International Festival of the Holidays. In addition to lots of holiday cheer, the park festivities features holiday kitchens with food and drink.
Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items that will be offered at the holiday kitchens. I will be adding prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility when available based on information from the official Epcot International Festival of the Holidays website along with info from the Disney Food Blog. 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.
American Holiday Table
- Hand-carved Smoked Ham with Green Beans and Sweet Potato Casserole – Gluten Free
Festival of the Three Kings
- Pastelón: Sofrito-marinated Beef with Sweet Plantains and Olives – Gluten Free
- Queso Fresco-stuffed Arepa topped with Shrimp, Crushed Avocado Aji and Tomato Sauce – Gluten Free
- Arepas topped with Melted Queso Fresco – Gluten Free
- Tres Leches Rice Pudding with Pumpkin Seeds – Gluten Free
Holiday Sweets & Treats
- Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate Ice Cream, Whipped Cream and Peppermint Candy – Gluten Free
Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen
- Giant Tostada de Puerco: Braised Pork served on a Giant Tostada with Chipotle Black Bean Spread, Guajillo Sauce, Queso Fresco, Crema Mexicana, Pickled Onion and topped with Chicharron Dust – Gluten Free
- Tamal de Pollo: Braised Chipotle Chicken served in a Corn Masa with Yellow Mole and topped with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Queso Cotija and Crema Mexicana – Gluten Free
Stay tuned here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays news!
What are you most looking forward to this year at the Festival of the Holidays?
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?
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?
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?
Cuisine Classique Booth at 2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts
*This dining experience took place in January 2018.
For all Festival of the Arts Gluten Free food studios options, be sure to click over to the food studios booth page for more info.
Review
This year's Festival of the Arts includes several Food Studios booths with items marked Gluten Friendly. After visiting the Pop Eats! booth and loving all of the dishes there, we decided to continue to explore the festival and found ourselves at the Cuisine Classique booth. Last year, this booth was not my favorite -- in fact, had I actually re-read last year's review, I probably would have skipped it. I ended up feeling the same way as I did last year after visiting here.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. Please note that there are no 100% gluten free booths at this year’s Festival of the Arts.
The one dish marked GF at Cuisine Classique was the Seared Corvina with braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc. This dish is gluten free but does contain dairy. Overall, this dish was just OK. The fish was seared nicely and actually fairly well cooked. But, I found the combination of flavors of the ratatouille with the fish to be very unbalanced. They just don't seem like they should go together.On top of that, I also ordered the same wine as last year -- the Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Art Series. I wish they served a lighter white wine at this booth, as the red wine really doesn't go well with the fish. And, my only other drink options are beer.
Overall
This is a booth I wouldn't go back to. Both year's we've tried the fish dish served here we have found it to be unbalanced and just not that great. For our money, we'd rather go back to the Pop Eats! booth a few more times for the amazing dishes served there.What do you think of the menu offerings at the Cuisine Classique booth? What would you order?
Pop Eats! Booth at 2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts
*This dining experience took place in January 2018.
For all Festival of the Arts Gluten Free food studios options, be sure to click over to the food studios booth page for more info.
Review
Festival of the Arts season is here again. And, the food studios booth I was most looking forward to visiting was the Pop Eats! booth. Last year, it had my favorite dishes of the festival (the venison and the ceviche). So, I was definitely excited to see this booth come back. This year the booth had 2 dishes marked Gluten Friendly.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. Please note that there are no 100% gluten free booths at this year’s Festival of the Arts.
We got both of the gluten friendly dishes, along with the Cloudem Sparkling Wine. We absolutely loved this wine last year, which actually sparkles and glows a bit -- making it feel extra special during festival season. This year, we were surprised to see that it was a green almost turquoise color instead of the gold color as last year.Still, the flavors of this sparkling wine are incredible. And, it's a must order when we go. We actually even found the Cloudem wine in the gold color for purchase near the booth and brought some home with us. That's how much we enjoyed it!
The first dish we tried was the Sous Vide Poulet Rouge Chicken Roulade with Apples and Sage served with Warm Brie Fondue, Blueberry and Beet Gel and garnished with Apple and Beet Chips. This is marked Gluten Friendly on the guide and does contain dairy. Hands down, this is one of the best festival dishes we've ever had. We thought the flavors were bright, adding in savory with sweet. The combination of chicken with sage, apple, and the warm brie fondue were lovely, especially when eaten with the sweet blueberry and beet gel. While we miss the venison featured at this booth last year, Brandon and I both agreed this was a worthy replacement -- one we'd definitely get again.
A repeat from last year, we had to get the Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam which is both gluten free and dairy free. You can't go wrong with a bright citrus filled ceviche. And, we were impressed with the amount of shrimp in this dish. While the chicken dish was the star of this booth, we still really enjoyed the ceviche.
Overall
We were both super impressed by the Pop Eats! booth again this year. We thought it had some of the best dishes of the festival and one of our favorite wines too. As the booth with the most gluten friendly options, we will definitely be visiting it again too.What do you think of the menu items at the Pop Eats! booth? What would you order if you visited it?
2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Vegetarian and Vegan Offerings
Now in its 2nd year, the International Festival of the Arts has arrived at Epcot. Beginning on January 12, 2018, the Festival of the Arts happens daily through February 19, 2018 and will focus on three artistic disciplines: Visual, Culinary, and the Performing Arts. So, you’ll get a lot of chance to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes throughout the festival.With that in mind, the festival includes the Food Studios with several food and beverage booths, very similar to the ones at the Food & Wine Festival and Flower & Garden Festival. Unfortunately, this year it appears that the vegetarian and vegan options are even more limited compared to 2017, even though they've added new booths. But, we'll be asking at the booths to see if things are vegetarian or vegan but not marked or can be modified easily to be vegetarian or vegan.Here is a listing of the current known vegetarian and vegan menu items with prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility based on information from my personal visits to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival along with info from 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.
Painter’s Palate
- Trio of Savory Croissant Doughnuts; Whipped Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese with Fresh Herbs is only option in the trio that is Vegetarian – $9.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Pop’t Art: Abstract Designed Sugar Cookie with Strawberry Filling – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Mickey and Friends White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian (also Gluten-Free)
- Festival of the Arts White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian (also Gluten-Free)
Pop Eats!
- Almond Frangipane Cake layered with Raspberry Jam and Chocolate – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
- Pop’t Art: Modern-design Sugar Cookie with Strawberry Filling – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
The Masterpiece Kitchen
- Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction – $9.00 – 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 Festival of the Arts news!What are you most looking forward to this year at the Festival of the Arts?
2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Gluten Free Offerings
Now in its 2nd year, the International Festival of the Arts has arrived at Epcot. Beginning on January 12, 2018, the Festival of the Arts happens daily through February 19, 2018 and will focus on three artistic disciplines: Visual, Culinary, and the Performing Arts. So, you’ll get a lot of chance to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes throughout the festival.With that in mind, the festival includes the Food Studios with several food and beverage booths, very similar to the ones at the Food & Wine Festival and Flower & Garden Festival. Unfortunately, this year it appears that the gluten free options are even more limited compared to 2017, even though they've added new booths. But, we'll be asking at the booths to see if things are GF but not marked or can be modified easily to be GF.Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items with prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility based on information from my personal visits to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival along with info from 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 – $6.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free
Cuisine Classique
- Seared Corvina with braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc – $7.50, DDP Snack Eligible– Gluten-Free
Painter’s Palate
- Mickey and Friends White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
- Festival of the Arts White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Pop Eats!
- Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam – $6.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free (*Sarah's Note: This was Dairy-Free last year but still need to confirm DF status in 2018)
- Sous Vide Poulet Rouge Chicken Roulade with Apples and Sage served with Warm Brie Fondue, Blueberry and Beet Gel and garnished with Apple and Beet Chips – $6.50, DDP Snack Eligible – 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 Festival of the Arts news!What are you most looking forward to this year at the Festival of the Arts?