Typhoon Lagoon is a fun and memorable park at Disney World… a water park that is.
While Disney World technically has 6 theme parks (the four main, and two water parks) there is as much discussion or planning around the water parks as part of a disney vacation. But it is so fun, and something I highly recommend!
So if your headed there with food allergies, food needs, or gluten free… this is the guide for you!
While your here, check out the Snack and Touring Guide for Disney World with Food Allergies, or the Food Allergies at Disney World Made Easy guide if this is your first trip with Food Allergies.
***As Always, please speak to a qualified restaurant employee when ordering food. In order to see the most accurate ingredients and risk assessment, you will need to confirm allergy safety in real-time. This is my personal experience, I am not employed or endorsed by companies or brands mentioned.***
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Quick Note: Typhoon Lagoon is different than the theme parks
Because Typhoon Lagoon has lower attendance and shorter hours that the four Main Disney World Theme Parks, things are different.
For one, there is only one quick serve that is equipped to deal with Food Needs, and no table service (sit down) options.
For two, there are snacks here, but again, they are limited and tend to sell out fast when the crowds are higher.
For three, the options available at Typhoon Lagoon are limited simply because they don’t get as many people asking for options. Read on below to see current available options, some tips, and nearby locations you can head to!
Quick FAQ for Typhoon Lagoon with Food Allergies
Can you bring in food to Typhoon Lagoon?
Yes, you can bring in a food to Typhoon Lagoon! It needs to be in a small bag, or a soft sided cooler with no loose ice (Disney wants you to have hard ice packs instead). You don’t need to tell them it’s for food allergies, as anyone can bring in a meal or some snacks.
Here’s my favorite soft side cooler by CleverMade. It’s collapsible so it saves me a lot of space, plus still keeps things nice and cool!
Can Typhoon Lagoon accommodate Food Allergies and Gluten Free food options?
Yes. Typhoon Lagoon has one quick serve that has an Allergy Menu and Coordinator who can accommodate the top 8 most common food allergies (wheat, dairy, soy, egg, peanut, treenut, fish and shellfish) and gluten free food needs. If you have an unique allergy, or significant special diet needs, you should bring a meal/several snacks just in case the small quick serve doesnt have options. See the full review below.
Does Typhoon Lagoon have a dedicated Gluten Free Fryer?
Yes! Typhoon Lagoon has a dedicated Gluten Free Fryer. It is used to make the french fries and the gluten free chicken tenders.
Food Allergy and Gluten Free Meal options at Typhoon Lagoon
***As Always, please speak to a qualified restaurant employee when ordering food. In order to see the most accurate ingredients and risk assessment, you will need to confirm allergy safety in real-time. This is my personal experience, I am not employed or endorsed by companies or brands mentioned.***
There are a LOT of places to eat at Typhoon Lagoon, but only Leaning Palms Quick Serve is equipped for food allergies/food needs. (you can try the other locations, but I don’t recommend it because of staff training and possible lack of ingredient lists)
Typhoon Lagoon has an Allergy Menu- here’s some of the options available:
Gluten/Wheat Friendly: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, Impossible Burger, Caribbean Salad with Chicken, Rice Bowl, Rice Noodle Mac and Cheese, Chicken Strips, Pizza.
Tri-Colored Chips have corn and soy oil. Have red, yellow and blue dye. Shared wheat facility. ** Note that they are listed Friendly for wheat/gluten despite shared facility. Disney doesn’t take shared facility into account (learn more here)
Dairy Friendly: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, Impossible Burger, Caribbean Salad with Chicken, Rice Bowl, Chicken Strips, Pizza
Soy Friendly: Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Chicken Strips (contains soy oil) , Hot Dog, Pizza, Fries contain Soy Lethicin and Oil.
Egg Friendly: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, Impossible Burger, Caribbean Salad with Chicken, Rice Bowl, Rice Noodle Mac and Cheese, Pizza
Peanut Friendly/Treenut Friendly: None used in their kitchen process (some cross contamination risks from product manufactoring , so ask to see ingredients like usual)
Fish/Shellfish: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, Impossible Burger, Caribbean Salad with Chicken, Rice Bowl, Rice Noodle Mac and Cheese, Chicken Strips, Pizza, Turkey Sandwich
Brands you’ll find at Typhoon Lagoon depending on supplier availability:
Bloomfield Farms top 8 and gluten friendly hotdog bun (plus sometimes the hamburger bun)
Local Oven Hamburger Buns which contain Egg but are free from the gluten/wheat, dairy, soy, peanut, treenut, fish and shellfish.
Several OMG brand options, like cheese pizza, pizza crust, cookies and brownies. These are gluten free and will be free from several other allergens depending on the item.
Daiya Cheese (free from dairy, egg, peanuts, gluten/wheat, soy)
Enjoy Life cookies which are certified top 14 free.
Amy’s Rice Noodles.
Food Allergy and Gluten Free Snacks and Dessert options at Typhoon Lagoon
Snacks are my jam, and there’s a few really good ones I’d recommend at Typhoon Lagoon.
First up, there’s several prepackaged options at the shop there. From chips and candies to They used to have several allergy friendly options, but that line has disappeared from Disney World due to supply issues. Hopefully it comes back soon!
Then there’s various Prepackaged Ice Cream/Cold items! These include items like the Mickey Ice Cream Bar (dairy, soy, coconut), and the minute maid frozen lemonade (no top 8 allergens or gluten).
And Popcorn! The Popcorn lists Coconut and Corn but no other top allergen (they do have a natural flavoring with no allergen warning) Bring your reusable buckets if this is a staple for you!
You’ll also find fruit options like grapes, watermelon, strawberries, pineapple (whatever is in season) and then cheese cups and pickles.
Plus you can get ice cream here. There’s several places to grab a bucket of ice cream, but I recommend the location right by the Leaning Palms Quick Serve. The location is called, Happy Landings on the map. If your over in the area you can’t miss it! Ask them to call over a coordinator from Leaning Palms, who can help you manage your ice cream needs without the cross contamination (As the location is small!)
Last but not least are the famous Joffrey’s Coffee Mini Donuts. These are made with Pillsbury Dough in a dedicated fryer. Listed allergens are wheat, soy, egg, and milk.
Need all the Snack Details? Get the Touring plan and Snack Guide covering the top 8 allergens and gluten free options for Disney World.
Nearby Locations to Typhoon Lagoon if you need to grab food at another place
Sometimes Typhoon Lagoon doesn’t have the options you need or want, so you can hop to these nearby locations.
If you are using a vehicle, you may get turned away from some of the resorts, but parking is Free (and kinda easy) at Disney Springs.
Disney Springs Recommendations:
- D-Luxe Burger (Disney Owned, Top 8 Free options and Gluten Free options)
- The BoatHouse
Nearby Disney Resort options:
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Dsney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter/Port Orleans Riverside
- Disney’s Riveria Resort
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Are these options available at Blizzard Beach too?
Typically they are, but Blizzard Beach has been closed for several months, and the last time both parks were open at the same time was pre 2022. Once Blizzard Beach is open, I’ll have the full review and link it (or you can search for it on my site)
Recommended items you should bring with you to Typhoon Lagoon
Always, always, always bring a snack or two! You could get rained out, or the kitchen could be out of food and you’d need to find another location to serve you outside of the water park.
Bring a towel if you aren’t staying on property (or rent one there!)
Bring your safe sun protection like hats, sun wear/rash guards, and sunscreen you’ve already tested at home to make sure you won’t have a reaction. If you are coming in the summer, you should plan for the summer heat/crowds and for the rainy season
Consider a small neck lanyard or ankle bag for Epi Pens/epinephrine autoinjector on most of the rides, including the kiddie area, the wave pool and the lazy river. Several of the adult slides don’t allow bags, but you can put it in your pocket. Consider swim pants that have a zipper for those occasions!
There’s lots more, but that’s the bare minimum. See this list of tips and hacks for planning an awesome Typhoon Lagoon Day!
How I use Typhoon Lagoon as part of my Food Allergy Touring Strategy
Because the hours for the waters parks are generally shorter ( normally 10 am opening and 5/6pm closure on slower seasons and occasionally open later till 7 or 8 pm) it makes sense to include this as part of your day but maybe not the whole day.
For myself, when I’m visiting and not staying on property, I enjoy coming for a few hours in the afternoon to cool down and get refreshed before heading back to the parks for the evening.
For those on vacation, it’s quite fun to pair several hours at Typhoon Lagoon with other activities, like mini golf (it’s connected to Typhoon Lagoon) or head over to Disney Springs across the street by driving or taking Disney Bus Transportation.
Bonus reminder, Typhoon Lagoon is VERY close to Port Orleans French Quarter which has these allergy safe beignets. Spending a few hours at the water park, hoping on a Disney Bus to Port Orleans French Quarter for some beignets, and then coming back to close out the water park is a fun adventure (buses are free and you do not need to be staying on property to use them)
Wrap Up
Typhoon Lagoon will always have a special place in my heart- it’s true vacation with Disney Flair in a lower stress environment! While the lines can sometimes exceed 30+ minutes, most of the year (and weekdays) the lines are shorter and the fun is overflowing!
For those of us with Food Needs, consider bringing in snacks, packing a lunch from the resorts, or heading straight to Leaning Palms when they open to make sure you have a safe option.