News Walt Disney World restaurants to begin expanding plant-based menu options

[JohnD]

I'm not a vegan myself, but I don't necessarily want to have meat with every meal, as I've reaped substantial health benefits by cutting down on it. More options are always good, and I'm glad to hear that the new vegan ones will be labeled with a special icon for easy identification.

Of course, it's only a matter of time before I utter the words, "I'll have the vegan burger with kale and quinoa... and could you put some bacon and cheese on that, please?"

I don't want meat with every meal either. But those foods will be fruit, veggies, pasta, bread, etc. Not tofu or a pretend burger.

 

[Joshuagrant724]

I don't want meat with every meal either. But those foods will be fruit, veggies, pasta, bread, etc. Not tofu or a pretend burger.

I agree! I’m actually vegan and prefer real food lol. There are so many options that don’t need meat or pretend meats. I wish they had more things like pasta primavera, veggie curries, black bean burger, rice and bean burritos, etc. Not everything needs chicken or Chik’n I think a big misconception about “vegan food” is that it has to replicate meat dishes.

 

[DoleWhipDrea]

As someone who only a few years ago figured out I was lactose intolerant (after complaining of issues and never having a single doctor suggest we check for it), I’m thrilled that Disney is continuing to make attempts to offer a variety of food and drink offerings for people with any sort of dietary restrictions. If you don’t have restrictions, good for you! I would love to not feel deathly sick every time I come into contact with certain foods, but I can’t just will it away. It amazes me how people have such strong opinions on something that never has to affect them.

 

[Weather_Lady]

I don't want meat with every meal either. But those foods will be fruit, veggies, pasta, bread, etc. Not tofu or a pretend burger.

OK.

 

[Think Tink]

This a great thing. I’m slowly incorporating more plant based meals into my diet and this is nice to see. I already have menu items from the F&W fest on my list to try next month.

 

[JohnD]

"Steamed Asian Dumplings at Le Cellier at Epcot – Plant-based meat dumplings, served with bok choy, Chinese long beans, red peppers and radish in an Asian broth. "

Huh? Which is it? Plant or meat?

 

[Think Tink]

"Steamed Asian Dumplings at Le Cellier at Epcot – Plant-based meat dumplings, served with bok choy, Chinese long beans, red peppers and radish in an Asian broth. "

Huh? Which is it? Plant or meat?

Yeah that’s a weird way to list it.

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

"Steamed Asian Dumplings at Le Cellier at Epcot – Plant-based meat dumplings, served with bok choy, Chinese long beans, red peppers and radish in an Asian broth. "

Huh? Which is it? Plant or meat?

Its plant based meat. AKA imitation meat. Not sure why its confusing.

 

[Disstevefan1]

WDW, the leader in serving the lowest quality, highest priced meat based foods in the world, will now try its hand at serving the lowest quality, highest priced plant based foods in the world....

 

[tribbleorlfl]

Yes and the Impossible Burger (and its counterparts) might be the biggest scam out there right now. It's not true plant based and has as many chemicals in it then a bottle of RoundUp.

 

[Horizons '83]

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Please, I would love to learn from you. Explain to me how I am wrong.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Wake me up when Zahav is coming to Disney Springs.

 

[Rhinocerous]

They sell double bacon cheeseburgers with nacho cheese sauce on a black Star Wars bun for the same reason.... people want these things I don’t get why that negates it being a good thing for those of us that want vegan options

Who is selling this, exactly, and where? Asking for a friend (who is me).

 

[hokielutz]

So how can the Cashew Cheesecake be a cheese cake if it is plant based and has no dairy???

Just call it a Valrhona Chocolate Cashew Delight.

 

[John park hopper]

Nice they are catering to plant eaters ----I'll stick to eating meat

 

[larryz]

Try it, my husband had it and he could not tell the difference.

I'd sooner drink caffeine-free Diet Coke.

 

[Dole Whip Happy Hour]

I am the only vegetarian (30+ years, so no, not a fad) in my family of four. My family is great about going to restaurants, home or vacation, that have more than fries with a side salad that must be ordered without bacon for me to have. If it doesn't have at least ONE option, we just don't go there. I am hoping there will be more places my family and I can go to that we have never considered before. So these add-ons are not just going to be nice for the vegan-vegetarian people, but also for the people that live with us.

 

[TJJohn12]

Please, I would love to learn from you. Explain to me how I am wrong.

Everything is made of chemical? Try going on a chemical-free diet for four days and see what happens.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

I don't want meat with every meal either. But those foods will be fruit, veggies, pasta, bread, etc. Not tofu or a pretend burger.

I feel exactly the same way. Not vegetarian, but sometimes vegetarian or vegan options are just more appetising. I'm not a big red meat eater and sometimes want a change from chicken or fish, so something different on offer is always good. I've also never quite got the appeal of imitation meat products. I can understand, though, if you can't eat meat for health reasons rather than by choice it might be nice to have something that approximates food you miss.

It amazes me how people have such strong opinions on something that never has to affect them.

Indeed. If you don't want to eat plant based options, don't order them. Disney is still going to be offering up plenty of over-priced steaks and burgers alongside their over-priced vegetarian and vegan options.

 

[Phil12]

Better than mom's that trick their kids into eating animals without fully explaining how meat is "produced".

We'll probably find out that the "plant-based" menu options are actually Soylent Green.