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Busch Gardens Offers Allergen-Free Food Options

The amusement park partnered with the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network to create menu items for those with food allergies.

Are you allergic to gluten, nuts or other ingredients found in amusement park food?

Busch Gardens, a SeaWorld Park, has come up with dining plans especially for you. They range from personalized service to new menu options.

“We serve millions of guests each year and are committed to provide each a great experience,” said Jim Atchison, president and chief executive officer of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, in a press release. “For families with allergen concerns, we understand how challenging it can be to safely dine out, especially while on vacation. Our new initiatives ‘serve up’ a family experience that everyone can enjoy.”

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As many as 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies, according to the release.

Busch Gardens partnered with the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) to educate and train more than 6,000 culinary employees to assist guests with allergen needs, the release states. The new initiatives include:

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  • Increased personal attention to ensure the safety of each meal. Park restaurant managers and supervisors will work one-on-one with guests and oversee the preparation of each allergen-friendly meal from start to finish. “Chef Cards,” filled out in advance by guests to outline the foods to avoid, are handed to a chef before the preparation of the meal.
  • All park restaurants are equipped and trained to take care of guests with allergen needs.
  • More menu options, ranging from gluten-free pizza to an allergen-friendly Shamu-shaped chocolate bar, enhance the experience for dining guests. For those on the go, the parks also provide prepackaged snacks, such as cookies from companies that specialize in allergen-friendly foods including Divvies and Gluten Free to Go.

To help guests plan, detailed information on allergen-friendly services and helpful safety tips can be found on the Busch Gardens website. Guests can also download the Chef Cards and fill them out prior to their visit.

At the parks, in-park educational handouts are available.


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