Gluten-free at Hollywood Studios at Disney World
I honestly dread trying to find good gluten-free dishes while on vacation. But, I have to say that Disney World has accommodating people with allergies down to a science. All of my GF ordering experiences at Hollywood Studios were quick and painless. And, all of the food was delicious!
Find Me Gluten-Free APP
Helpful Tip: You can download the Find Me Gluten-Free APP to plan your trip and/or activate it during your trip to Hollywood Studios. This APP will show you all the updated GF options near you and reviews for each restaurant.
Disclaimer: This information was collected on our trip in February 2019 & November 2019. Disney can change their menu and options at any time. Please ask to speak to a chef/manager/cast member at each restaurant. You can also ask to see a list of ingredients for some snacks and entrees.
Here are some current options for Gluten-Free Snacks and Meals at Hollywood Studios:
Snacks
Disney allows guests to bring outside food and snacks into the park. You just can’t bring in glass containers – the only exception being baby food. If you need or want certain GF snacks for your day at the park, just bring them with you!
I brought in snacks to Hollywood Studios, but I only ate a few almonds. There were so many GF options available, I didn’t need my snacks.
- Popcorn – Popcorn Stands located throughout the park
- Mickey Premium Ice Cream – Ice Cream Carts throughout the park
- Ice Cream – Ask a Cast Member about the Gluten-Free options available. Ice Cream is offered at various carts and ice cream shops throughout the park.
Gluten-Free Entrees
Sometimes, a chef would approach our table or the counter to speak to me about my gluten-free options. Sometimes, the cast member taking our order was able to let me know what allergy-friendly dishes were available at that restaurant.
My gluten-free entree was prepared separately and served on a different, green tray. The gluten-free food was kept completely separate from my kids’ entrees and the other food being prepared in the kitchen. Not only were they concerned with offering GF foods, but they also took every precaution to prevent cross-contamination.
ABC Commissary
Located on Commissary Lane, ABC Commissary is a casual, quick-service restaurant that offers several gluten allergy-friendly options. It’s a great place to order a burger, sandwich, salad, or some bbq.
- BBQ Ribs Platter – with coleslaw and choice of fries, apple slices, or green beans.
- Mediterranean Salad with Chicken – with Mediterranean Vinaigrette and Hummus.
- Vegan Burger – with Allergy-Friendly bun and choice of fries, green beans, or apple slices
- 1/3 Angus Bacon Cheeseburger – Allergy-Friendly bun and choice of fries, green beans, or apple slices
- Chicken Club -with Allergy-Friendly bun and choice of fries, green beans, or apple slices
- Allergy-friendly Chicken Strips – served with choice of fries, green beans, or apple slices
- Allergy-Friendly/Gluten-Free Brownie
- Allergy-Friendly/Gluten-Free Cookies
- Allergy-Friendly Kid’s Meals – Cheeseburger, Chicken Strips, Carved Turkey Sandwich with choice of sides
PizzeRizzo
PizzeRizzo is located on Grand Avenue and is a great place to get gluten-free pizza, salad, and cookies!
- Antipasto Salad – Romaine lettuce with Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Kalamata Olives, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Pepperoncini Peppers and Red Onion and House Vinaigrette
- Allergy-Friendly Pizzas (Cheese, Pepperoni, and Vegetable) – Disney uses an Allergy-friendly pizza crust and serves pizza with Salad and choice of salad dressing
- Allergy-Friendly Kid’s Meals/Pizza (Cheese, Pepperoni, and Vegetable) – on an Allergy-friendly Crust with a Mandarin orange, Apple Slices, and choice of Beverage
- Allergy-Friendly Cookies
Catalina Eddie’s
Located on Sunset Boulevard, Catalina Eddie’s is a quick-service restaurant that offers gluten allergy-friendly pizzas, Chicken Caesar Salads, and desserts.
- Caesar Salad with Chicken –
Heart of Romaine, Parmesan Cheese, Marinated Chicken Breast, and Caesar Dressing - Cheese Pizza – Allergy-friendly Crust with Caesar Salad
- Kid’s Meal Cheese Pizza – Allergy-friendly Crust with Yogurt Smoothie, Carrots, and choice of Beverage
- Allergy-Friendly Cookies and Brownies
Rosie’s All-American Cafe
Rosie’s All-American Cafe is located on Sunset Boulevard. This Cafe is a quick-service restaurant that serves classic foods such as burgers, chicken nuggets, and fries.
- 1/3 lb Fresh Angus Cheeseburger – Allergy-friendly Bun, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, and Tomato served with Coleslaw or French Fries
- Allergy-friendly Chicken Strips – With Fries or Coleslaw.
- Allergy-friendly Cookies & Brownies
- Kid’s Menu – GF/Allergy-friendly Chicken Strips and Turkey Sandwich -both meals served with yogurt smoothie, carrots, and drink.
Backlot Express
Backlot Express is one of my favorite quick-service restaurants in Hollywood Studios. The California Chicken club (on a GF bun) is SO GOOD!! You can also get a bacon cheeseburger, chicken strips, or a Southwest Salad here – All Gluten-free!
This restaurant is located in Echo Lake next to the Star Wars – Star Tours 3D ride.
- 1/3 lb Angus Bacon Cheeseburger – Allergy-friendly Bun served with Carrot Sticks or French Fries
- California Chicken Club – Allergy-friendly Bun, Lettuce, Pickled Red Onions, Bacon, Guacamole, Pepper Jack Cheese, served with choice of fries or carrot sticks
- Chicken Strips – with fries or carrot sticks
- Southwest Salad
- Southwest Salad with Chicken
- Kid’s Meal Chicken Strips – with yogurt smoothie, carrot sticks, and drink
- Allergy-friendly Cookies and Brownies
Allergy-Friendly Menus Upon Request
- 50’s Prime Time Cafe– Located in Echo Lake, this cafe serves classic comfort food and offers an allergy-friendly menu. I’ve heard rave reviews for their Aunt Liz’s Fried Chicken, Crab cakes, meatloaf, chicken pot pie – all Gluten-Free! They even have a dedicated fryer for gluten-free foods. Reservations highly recommended.
- Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre– Located on Commissary Lane, Sci-Fi Dine-in Theatre offers an allergy-friendly menu on request. Options include burgers with GF buns, fries, and GF milkshakes. This restaurant is VERY popular – Reservations highly recommended.
- Hollywood & Vine– Hollywood and Vine is located in Echo Lake and provides an allergy guide upon request. For breakfast, they offer eggs, omelets, and breakfast meats. This is also the place to be if you want GF Mickey Waffles at breakfast. Proteins, Veggies, and Salads are available for lunch and dinner. Speak to a cast member about what options would be best for you since this is a buffet. Reservations highly recommended.
Allergy-Friendly Menus Upon Request (continued)
- Fairfax Faire – Located on Sunset Boulevard, Fairfax Faire is a quick-service restaurant that offers GF options. You can speak to a crew member and/or chef about what menu items would work best for you and your allergy issues. They offer proteins, rice bowls, and salads that can be tweaked to be GF.
- Hollywood Brown Derby – This fine dining restaurant is located on Hollywood Boulevard. It provides an allergy-friendly menu/kid’s menu upon request. Recent options offered include Salads, Chicken Breast, Grouper, and Shrimp and Grits.
- Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano– This is a casual dining restaurant located on Grand Avenue. It offers an allergy-friendly guide for lunch and dinner. They offer a creative variety of GF Pasta dishes with veggies and proteins (such as Fish, Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp).
What’s your favorite GF meal or snack at Hollywood Studios?
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That’s awesome that they have gluten free options now. That means everyone can have some fun.
Gluten-free options are a must because so many people and travelers have allergies. I am glad to see it’s wide spread!
Yes! And Disney really does a great job of accommodating their guests. I was really impressed with their options and understanding.
Thank you for all the tips and info! It is so important to know which places and what to eat for dietary restricitons, especially for children!
You’re welcome, Nati! I hope it helps other travelers and families!
Thanks for doing the ground work here and its great the amount of options available!
Thanks for visiting! I know a lot of people have allergies like me, so I hope this helps them enjoy their trip to Disney!
That Southwest Salad at Backlot Express…That bowl looks so yummy and healthy too.
Yes, that salad was so good! It was so nice to find fresh food options at Disney World. That guac was delicious!
I really love gluten-free food. And this sounds really good since we are planning to visit Hollywood Studio next month. I will consider those on my list.
I’m so glad, Preet! I hope this helps. You will have a great time.
Wow, this place looks incredible. There’s so much gluten-free food to eat there! Looks like a brilliant place to eat while in Hollywood Studio for those with dietary restriction.
We found lots of GF foods and snacks! I didn’t even eat the snacks I brought into the park and I didn’t just have to eat plain chicken salads. They offered some creative and delicious choices.
I know people who have kids who are gluten-free or have allergies themselves. This is some great information.
Disney is a great vacation for those with a gluten allergy. They also have special menus for those with other allergies, like dairy. I was really impressed with the GF options and the care they take to prevent cross-contamination.
We don’t have gluten allergies, so we don’t have to worry as much when we go out. We do know some family that have celiac and allergies so it’s nice to see restaurants be so accommodating to them!
I was really impressed with all of the options available whether a person had allergies or not. My kids don’t have a gluten-allergy and found lots of snacks and foods that they loved. I am severely allergic to gluten and I also found lots of GF options that were fantastic!
I’m glad to see that there is such a range of gluten free options at Hollywood Studios. This post will be such a handy resource for those on GF diets looking to visit.
It seems that more and more people and children are having issues with gluten- whether it’s Celiac disease, gluten allergy or intolerance, or and autoimmune issue. It’s nice to be able to go to Disney World and find plenty of delicious options while in the parks.
I love it that there are vendors who act responsibly and offer healthy alternative to those who are maintaining a healthy lifestyle, too.
Yes, the gluten-free options also some of the healthiest options at the parks. It was so nice to have those options. Most amusement parks only sell junk food.
This is so good to know that Disney is so accommodating! All of these food options look amazing too!
I was really impressed with the variety of options and how good everything was, Tonya. That GF Chicken Club Sandwich was the BOMB!
I like all of the gluten-free options provided here. I think they strive to ensure everyone is catered to, even those with allergies. Thanks.
Disney really does put for a lot of effort to accommodate their guests. I was really impressed!
Thank you for highlighting these places; especially in Disney World when it can be hard to find a place to eat and hit all the rides!
I know, right? But, it’s nice to know there are GF meals and snacks all over the park so it’s easy to find something no matter where you are.
I really like this useful post! I know people who have this problema so I’ve sent it to them! – Amalia
I’m glad it will be helpful!
I’m glad they offer these options! So many kids have allergies and special diets nowadays!
You’re so right, Felecia! Now, kids can really enjoy their vacation at Disney and have meals and snacks there like everyone else.
It’s so fantastic that this is available now! And, it’s great to have an APP too! Thanks for sharing!
Yes! The Find Me Gluten Free APP is a lifesaver. It’s hard to remember all of this information so you can just pull up the options on the APP.
I did not know that there are so many gluten-free options! Thank you for sharing! It really looks like you had a great time!
We had a great time! And, the GF choices were delicious!
It’s great to know that Disney offers gluten-free menu’s. I have to say it is not something I have thought of, but I know it will benefit so many people with allergies!
It’s nice that there are so many options whether you have allergies or not at Disney World. Having these options was a lifesaver for me since I am severely allergic to gluten.
A useful article for families who do not tolerate gluten. Planning a trip allows you to have fun and enjoy your vacation even more.
Yes! It was so nice to find yummy GF food and to not worry about cross-contamination!
I love that they have GF options! It’s really a necessity these days since so many people can’t have gluten.
Exactly! I have a severe gluten allergy (tested negative for celiac, but gluten sends me to the ER!) and having these GF meals and snacks were wonderful!
I love anything about Disney but have not been to Disney world yet, been to few disneyland around the globe. Glad you have share a list Gluten free snacks and meals! It certainly very helpful for people who need it.
Oooh! I would love to visit all of the Disneyland’s all over the world!
This is such a useful post! I don’t have any dietary restrictions luckily, but I really appreciate this post. I’ll bookmark this for my gluten free friends!
Thanks, Lisa! Have some Churros at Disney for me (even though, I heard they now have GF Churros)!
Love that there are so many Gluten Free alternatives, and it looks like you had a great time.
It was a lot of fun! And, the GF foods were fantastic!