Review of Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

We just got back from our week-long stay at the Port Orleans Riverside Resort and our group ate at the food court frequently before and after park visits. The menus were definitely geared toward kids, but the chefs took allergies really seriously, and took very good care of me at every meal, always serving my food on a purple allergy tray and in a sealed to-go box with an allergy sticker. I often waited in line with parents of kids with a variety of allergies (the usual top 8 pls less-heard of ones like kiwi) and no matter what the combo, the chefs had safe recommendations.

I confirmed with the chefs at each visit which options were Celiac-safe, and was told by all of them that they can safely make GF pizza, mac & cheese, mojo chicken, salmon, mashed potatoes, succatash, steamed green beans & carrots, rice, chicken tenders, fries, tots, burgers, omelettes, waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit cup, and I think one chef even said the chicken sandwiches can be made GF too maybe? I can only vouch for the:

- GF waffles (very sweet even without syrup, but nice to get in on the Mickey-shaped foods since they have a dedicated waffle maker for the GF waffles)

- bacon (thin and greasy)

- scrambled eggs (very rubbery)

- omelettes (decent and pretty big)

- fruit cup (fine)

- tots (nice and crispy)

- chicken tenders (crispy and moist)

- fries (fine)

- mojo chicken (underseasoned but moist and a half a chicken so very shareable)

- succatash (really tasty)

- rice (just plain white rice but cooked well)

- steamed green beans (unseasoned but great to have some veggies).

Being spring break during our visit, the food court was often busy, so meals could take anywhere from 5-20 minutes to get after ordering at the allergy station in the bakery storefront. (Breakfast and lunch tended to be faster to get than dinner. ) Our first night there after a long travel day, the meal took the longest to get, but it was because the chef had graciously offered to go off menu and just steam some salmon and veggies with rice for me. I was so grateful--it was exactly what I needed. Tip for while you're waiting--they have alternative milks at the bakery and can make lattes there, even though they're not on the menu. With all of the 5-6 meals our group ate here, I never had any reactions, and for how busy the place was, this was an extraordinary feat!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies