Hello Reader,

A huge piece of living fully while gluten-free is navigating the challenges of traveling. Celiac disease or gluten intolerance does not have to stand in the way of you exploring our beautiful world.

National Parks

If your vacations include U.S. National Parks (and I recommend they do!), you'll need a food plan. Gluten-free or not, food options are more limited inside the parks.

Restaurants, lodging, and grocery services are operated by third parties. While I have found labeled gluten-free and naturally gluten-free products in the small markets within some parks and a few, safe dishes at National Park restaurants, it's best to plan on bringing in most of your food.

Whether you are staying in a tent, RV, National Park Lodge, or Airbnb, you can preorder grocery pickup at a store en route before you enter the park gates.

For the Airbnb crowd, I cover tips for gluten-free meal planning in this review of Gluten-Free Yosemite. Tip: aluminum foil is item #1 in my Celiac Travel Kit List.

Did you know that Fourth Graders can get a free National Park Pass? Learn more at Every Kid Outdoors.

Disney Parks

Disney Parks sit on the opposite end of the spectrum from National Parks, in nearly every category... including food.

There's no need to bring in your own gluten-free food when you visit Disney World or Disneyland. Amazing gluten-free treats with standard-setting allergy protocols are available at nearly every turn.

What is the best gluten-free food at Disney? While the answer depends on whether you are seeking kid-friendly pizza, sweet treats, or a fancy dinner, there is a general consensus among gluten-free Disney fans.

For Disney World, poll results for the best table service, quick service, and snacks are covered in this article on The Best of Gluten-Free Disney World. It includes a Printable 1-Page Pocket Guide of the results to take with you into the parks.

For Disneyland, goglutenfreely.com has a growing list of detailed articles to plan your visit, from Gluten-Free Disneyland Park: Table Service Restaurants to Gluten-Free Disney California Adventure: Quick Service Dining (Fast Food). Here's a free printable of poll results for the Best of Gluten-Free Disneyland.

I am currently working on a digital Unofficial Guide to Gluten-Free at Disneyland. Details coming soon!

Dining Out with Celiac Disease

Looking for a few chain restaurants to have in your back pocket while traveling?

California Pizza Kitchen is a verified gluten-free safe spot (by the Gluten Intolerance Group) and serves verified gluten-free pizzas. Read the Go Gluten Freely review of CPK.

​P.F. Chang's is another stellar option with locations nationwide. This chain has an extensive gluten-free menu (available online) and excellent protocols, from dedicated equipment to allergy training.

Whether your travels lead you along solitary trails by bicycle or crowded lines by monorail, you absolutely can have amazing journeys while staying safely gluten free.

Go Gluten Freely!

Heather

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