{"id":7723,"date":"2015-10-21T17:55:47","date_gmt":"2015-10-21T21:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/?p=7723"},"modified":"2022-07-07T23:20:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T03:20:39","slug":"eating-vegan-in-the-magic-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/eating-vegan-in-the-magic-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Vegan in the Magic Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/newsletter.html\">subscribe today<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>By Teresa Pitman<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Eating-Vegan-at-the-Magic-Kingdom.jpg\" alt=\"Eating Vegan at the Magic Kingdom\" width=\"500\" height=\"277\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the heart of Disney Magic. The first place many people think of when they hear the words \u201cWalt Disney World.\u201d The favorite park of most kids. But what\u2019s it like eating at the Magic Kingdom for vegans?<\/p>\n<p>To be honest, it\u2019s not always easy. As a vegan (meaning I eat no meat or fish or animal products such as eggs or milk), it\u2019s sometimes a challenge to get a tasty and satisfying meal in the park with Cinderella Castle. However, there is good news: it\u2019s definitely been improving in recent years. Here are some tips for hungry vegans:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dole whip! Yes, Dole whip is now vegan! Enjoy!<\/li>\n<li>WDW popcorn is vegan despite that rather buttery taste.<\/li>\n<li>Soft Mickey pretzels are also vegan, and they are delicious with mustard.<\/li>\n<li>Check the carts for popsicle-type treats and fresh fruit and vegetables.<\/li>\n<li>The Main Street Bakery has a nice selection of fruit and vegetable snacks as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Quick-service:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My favorite quick-service spot used to be Columbia Harbor House. The chili is vegan and you can get steamed broccoli to go with it! You can also get the Lighthouse sandwich made vegan by leaving off the broccoli slaw. However, I also have a shellfish allergy and was told on my last visit that there is potential for contamination of ALL foods sold in the restaurant so I have stopped eating there \u2013 a big disappointment for me.<\/p>\n<p>Be Our Guest offers a hearty quinoa salad during their quick-service lunch which has good reviews.<\/p>\n<p>Gaston\u2019s Tavern has Sabra brand hummus and pretzel chips to dip, as well as raw vegetables which unfortunately come with a non-vegan dip. Makes a nice light lunch if you skip the other dip. LeFou\u2019s Brew is also vegan!<\/p>\n<p>Pecos Bill\u2019s now has a vegetable and rice bowl, Cosmic Ray\u2019s has a rather uninspired veggie burger, and I have heard that you can get vegan pizza at Pinocchio Village Haus. Generally, not much to get excited about!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full-service:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Eating-Vegan-at-the-Magic-Kingdom-2.jpg\" alt=\"Eating Vegan at the Magic Kingdom 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"208\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Be Our Guest wins for me here! The Seasonal Salad Trio was a wonderful appetizer with great flavour and variety, and the Ratatouille main course was also delicious. Definitely worth checking out for vegan eaters.<\/p>\n<p>But after that, the choices are slim. Cinderella\u2019s Royal Table serves a fairly plain vegetable and rice dish for vegans. Liberty Tree Tavern has a vegetable sandwich (with vegan mayo!) for lunch. However, if you go for supper, you will have to pay the full price ($32) even though you just get the sandwich and salad and other diners are having a big turkey dinner. So if you want to eat there, lunch is a much better value for your money. The Plaza restaurant can make their vegetable sandwich vegan for you. Crystal Palace is fun for the characters, but you\u2019ll find very few vegan options on the buffet.<\/p>\n<p>Vegan food can be tasty and flavorful, but I find these dishes are all pretty bland. On the other hand, if you are just trying to fill your tummy so you have the energy to do Space Mountain again, they\u2019ll work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Another option: nearby hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the good things about Magic Kingdom is that several hotels are quickly accessible. You can hop on a boat or the monorail and be at a resort in a short period of time, and that expands your eating options. Some of our favorites:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/DSCN5615.jpg\" alt=\"DSCN5615\" width=\"500\" height=\"452\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Trail\u2019s End at Fort Wilderness. Normally this buffet would not be too vegan-friendly, but the wonderful Chef TJ is working there now and making incredible multi-course meals for vegans who visit. You will leave absolutely stuffed and very happy!<\/p>\n<p>Kona Caf\u00e9 at the Polynesian. The Pan-Asian Noodle dish can be made vegan and is very tasty; we have also had the chefs make us special vegan dishes when asked. You can also buy Dole Whip at the Polynesian.<\/p>\n<p>The Wave at the Contemporary has a Curry Vegetarian Stew, and Artist\u2019s Point at Wilderness Lodge has a Vegan Lo Mein. I\u2019ve also had some outstanding vegan meals at California Grill.<\/p>\n<p>These options will give you meals with more flavor and spice than the run-of-the-mill veggie burgers.<\/p>\n<p>So while I find the vegan meals at Magic Kingdom aren\u2019t always as magical as they could be, you won\u2019t go hungry while you\u2019re there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive \u2013 subscribe today! By Teresa Pitman It\u2019s the heart of Disney Magic. The first place many people think of when they hear the words \u201cWalt Disney World.\u201d The favorite park of most kids. But what\u2019s it like eating at the Magic Kingdom for vegans? 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