Port Orleans:
I made sure that we took a specific trip to this resort.  It was like the time that Glenn and I went to New Orleans. While there we went to Café du Mond. He had his coffee and those famous beignets and I watched. No beignets for me. Then we stayed here on our last visit and Glenn and Katrine shared beignets as I watched. No beignets for me.
Well, 10 years after that trip to New Orleans I finally had my chance. While prepping for the trip I discovered that Port Orleans French Quarter had created their own recipe for GF beignets. Obviously that made a stop there necessary. Upon arriving and placing my order the cashier directed me to speak with the chef himself who made me a fresh GF batch of anticipated fabulousness. Damn those were some good beignets. They were light, airy and covered with powdered sugar. Like I mean, my fingers got whiter with every bite. Glenn and the girls split one order of regular beignets while I savoured each and every bite as it danced across my taste buds. To top it off, the chef brought me the recipe so that I can make them at home for Mardi Gras.
Thank you Disney for bringing this particular culinary dream to life.
Coronado Springs:
Business Lounge- When we notified Disney that we were coming to the resort and staying at the business class level they took my food issues serious. As part of the business level, you have access to the lounge for continental breakfast and snacks. They made sure that there were cookies or brownies available for me each evening. For breakfast there was always soymilk, Rice chex cereal packs and muffins. Plus, they had buns or bread for me which were accompanied by a dedicated toaster that was pulled out when I arrived and boxed back up underneath the counter when I was done. To top it off, the staff were lovely.
Siesta Pool Bar and Grill- On our last lazy morning at the resort we had 4 quick service credits left. It was a gorgeous morning so we decided to eat poolside. The menu posted at this quick service location had clearly marked GF options. To top it off, the food was hot and yummy.
Grand Floridian:
Our final night in Disney we went for one last character meal. This time we got to meet Cinderella, Prince Charming and the highlight – her stepmother and stepsisters. The charcters were amazing. I was basically chastised by Lady Tremaine because “A woman of a certain age, should always wear a respectable high collar.” Nope, tank top doesn’t meet that description. The stepsisters tried to convince the girls that they should come and do Cinderella’s chores. Elspeth almost joined in when the prince and Cinderella waltzed but then changed her mind. We all left with a smile on our faces.
Again the chef walked me through each and every buffet item as well as checking to make sure that there was nothing that I wanted to order from the back. The one thing that I would say is my options were a bit fewer because I can’t have shellfish or nuts and there were yummy looking GF options that had those in them. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal which was topped of with a made for me Tofutti ice cream sandwich with Mickey sprinkles.
This buffet had a lot of kid friendly options too. The girls enjoyed the chilled strawberry soup but you can tell it was not to Glenn’s liking. Plus, they had gummy candies at the dessert station. Katrine used hers to act out the story of Cinderella while waiting to meet the final stepsister.
On exiting we walked past a work of art….in chocolate. A chocolate replica of Cinderella’s carriage was on display and it was too lovely to eat.
