Gluten Free and Allergy Friendly Eats at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2023

If you’re headed to the West Coast Disney Parks in the next two months, you may want to check out some of the new limited-time-only offerings at the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. If you manage food allergies or celiac disease, there are several options available that cater to one or more food allergies or sensitivities.

PS: You can skip to the bottom for a quick matrix of the options on the allergy-friendly list and which allergens are present in each.

A couple quick things to note before we dive into the foods that may be safe for you:

First, when dealing with food allergies at a Disney Park in general, ALWAYS speak to a cast member to inform them of your allergies or dietary needs before ordering. There are Special Diets Trained Cast Members at the food locations throughout the parks, including at festival booths. They can let you know if any changes have been made, or if there are modifications available if you see something on the menu that’s not listed as safe do to a component.

Second, Disney does have allergy protocols that are some of the best in the industry. However, there’s always a chance for cross-contact and with the festivals, booths are pretty small and that chance is likely higher than in a stand-alone restaurant with a dedicated space for allergy friendly meals. Use your own judgement here.

And lastly, Disney does not count highly-refined soybean oil, or other highly-refined oils as allergens, and they do not list whether allergens were processed in the same facility as allergy-friendly foods on their menu. If you avoid things made in a shared facility or with highly-refined oils, you may be able to ask for more information.

Gluten and Wheat Allergy-Friendly

Elote Paleta – Sweet Corn Paleta with Parm Crema, Chile-Lime Seasoning, Corn Crunch and Cilantro (Golden Dreams)

Grilled Top Sirloin – with Roasted Garlic-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes and Black Garlic Chimichurri (Garlic Kissed)

Egg Allergy-Friendly

Artichoke Pizzetta – Artichoke & Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pickled Onions and Olive Oil-drizzled Micro Greens (I Heart Artichokes)

Impossible Gyro-inspired Naan – Gyro-inspired Flatbread featuring Impossible Ground Beef with Chipotle Hummus, Tzatziki and Spiced Crispy Chickpeas (LAStyle)

Petite Burrata – Grilled Ciabatta with Tomato & Olive Jam, Burrata Cheese, Pesto, and Freeze-dried Balsamic (Nuts About Cheese)

California Artisan Cheese Plate – featuring Marin French Cheese Co. Jalapeno Triple Cream Brie, Fiscalini Farmstead Purple Moon Cheddar & Craft Beer Cheddar (Uncork California)

Elote Paleta – Sweet Corn Paleta with Parm Crema, Chile-Lime Seasoning, Corn Crunch and Cilantro (Golden Dreams)

Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Flatbread – with Basil Pesto (Golden Dreams)

Grilled Top Sirloin – with Roasted Garlic-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes and Black Garlic Chimichurri (Garlic Kissed)

Carbonara Garlic Mac & Cheese Featuring Nueske’s Peppered Bacon (Garlic Kissed)

Impossible Nacho Mac & Cheese – Cheddar Mac featuring Seasoned Impossible Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Olives, Jalapenos and Guacamole (Avocado Time)

Impossible Al Pastor Taco – Al Pastor Taco featuring Impossible Pork with Grilled Pineapple and Avocado-Tomatillo Sauce (Avocado Time)

Camarones a la Diabla – Spicy Shrimp with California Chile and Cilantro Rice (Peppers Cali-ente)

Smoked Honey-Habanero Chicken Wings – Chicken Wings tossed in Honey-Habanero Seasoning (Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo)

Fish/Shellfish Allergy

Artichoke Pizzetta – Artichoke & Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pickled Onions and Olive Oil-drizzled Micro Greens (I Heart Artichokes)

Artichoke Toast with Olive Tapenade – Toasted Sliced Baguette with Artichoke Cream Cheese, topped with Olive & Artichoke Tapenade and drizzled with Olive Oil (I Heart Artichokes)

Glazed BBQ Pork Belly – with Furikake-Togarashi Mac Salad (LAStyle)

Impossible Gyro-inspired Naan – Gyro-inspired Flatbread featuring Impossible Ground Beef with Chipotle Hummus, Tzatziki and Spiced Crispy Chickpeas (LAStyle)

Kenny’s Family Cheesecake – topped with Mixed Berry Compote (Berry Patch)

Blueberry Buttermilk Pie (Berry Patch)

Beef & Barley Poutine – Potato Bites with Braised Beef Short Rib, Cheese Curds, Stout Gravy and Lager Micro Sponge (D Lish)

Cubano Slider – Slow-roasted, Mustard-crusted Pork and Sliced Smoked Ham with Melted Swiss Cheese and Pickle, served on a Hawaiian Roll (D Lish)

Crackers & Cheese – House-made Herb Crackers with White Cheddar Fromage Blanc, Spicy Salami Spread and Cherry Jam (Nuts About Cheese)

Petite Burrata – Grilled Ciabatta with Tomato & Olive Jam, Burrata Cheese, Pesto, and Freeze-dried Balsamic (Nuts About Cheese)

Mickey Mouse-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS – Chocolate Macaron filled with Caramel Ganache and SNICKERS Bar Pieces (Nuts About Cheese)

Celebration Chocolate Fudge Brownie – Gooey Chocolate Brownie with Pecans, topped with Chocolate Pecan Glaze and finished with Chocolate Pearls and Silver Stars

California Artisan Cheese Plate – featuring Marin French Cheese Co. Jalapeno Triple Cream Brie, Fiscalini Farmstead Purple Moon Cheddar & Craft Beer Cheddar (Uncork California)

Elote Paleta – Sweet Corn Paleta with Parm Crema, Chile-Lime Seasoning, Corn Crunch and Cilantro (Golden Dreams)

Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Flatbread – with Basil Pesto (Golden Dreams)

Grilled Top Sirloin – with Roasted Garlic-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes and Black Garlic Chimichurri (Garlic Kissed)

Carbonara Garlic Mac & Cheese Featuring Nueske’s Peppered Bacon (Garlic Kissed)

Impossible Nacho Mac & Cheese – Cheddar Mac featuring Seasoned Impossible Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Olives, Jalapenos and Guacamole (Avocado Time)

Impossible Al Pastor Taco – Al Pastor Taco featuring Impossible Pork with Grilled Pineapple and Avocado-Tomatillo Sauce (Avocado Time)

Chile Relleno Empanada – with Arbol Pepper Salsa and Oaxaca & Cotija Cheeses (Peppers Cali-ente)

IPA Sausage Dog – on a Soft Pretzel Rill with Onion-Pepper Jardiniere, Cheddar Cheese Sauce and Malt Vinegar Onion Crunch (California Craft Brews)

BBQ Beef Brisket Slider – featuring Fiscalini Farmstead Smoked Cheddar with Dill Pickle on Salt & Pepper Brioche (Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo)

Smoked Honey-Habanero Chicken Wings – Chicken Wings tossed in Honey-Habanero Seasoning (Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo)

Milk Allergy-Friendly

Glazed BBQ Pork Belly – with Furikake-Togarashi Mac Salad (LAStyle)

Impossible Al Pastor Taco – Al Pastor Taco featuring Impossible Pork with Grilled Pineapple and Avocado-Tomatillo Sauce (Avocado Time)

Smoked Honey-Habanero Chicken Wings – Chicken Wings tossed in Honey-Habanero Seasoning (Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo)

Peanut/Tree Nut Allergy-Friendly