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EPCOT’s Sunshine Seasons Opens Dedicated Special Dietary Requests Counter

The change concentrates allergy ordering at one staffed station with a printed ingredient‑by‑allergen menu to make communication clearer after Disney revised its tree‑nut guidance.

Overview

  • Sunshine Seasons in the lower level of The Land pavilion now has a clearly marked Special Dietary Requests counter where guests order with a Cast Member rather than using regular queues.
  • A large printed menu at the counter lists every item with ingredient lists organized by allergen categories such as gluten, fish, peanut, milk, and egg to help guests identify safe choices quickly.
  • No new allergy‑friendly dishes were added; existing allergy options were consolidated into this single service point to reduce rushed or unclear conversations during busy periods.
  • The operational change follows Disney’s October update to tree‑nut guidance based on revised FDA classifications that no longer treat some ingredients like coconut and shea as major tree‑nut allergens.
  • Guests with severe or multiple allergies are still advised to consult Disney’s Special Diets guidance online and notify Cast Members when ordering so the Special Diets team can be contacted before a visit if needed.