in Issue 87 ( December 2020 ) in my review of Toledo . I praised the fact that this plant-based dish wasn ’ t a pared-down version of another item ; it was its own entity , planned from the start as a plantbased option . The facsimile of seafood was done quite well .
Some of the other plant-based alternatives are much simpler , like a straight substitute for an existing item . Chef Gary said , “ While I love making more complex dishes , the meat alternatives — sausages and burgers — are fast , easy , and tasty . They can also sway the ‘ no ’ vote when trying to satisfy entire family needs .” He brought up a key point here ; the entire family needs to enjoy the meal , and by diversifying the menu , the whole family can find what they want at a single restaurant . Add in dietary restrictions with general childhood picky tendencies , and finding a place to eat can become a challenge .
Fortunately , there are hundreds of plantbased items found across the menus at WDW . As Cheryl pointed out , you can always talk to the staff about menu item accommodations . Sometimes a simple substitution ( like swapping a dressing or holding the cheese ) is all it takes to make a dish plant-based . This commitment to service is a hallmark of dining at Disney that we at WDW Magazine ( and our readers ) continue to praise .
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Food is a central part of the Disney experience . A regular , nonthemed Quick- Service restaurant would completely break the illusion of Star Wars : Galaxy ’ s Edge . That ’ s why Docking Bay 7 is just as much a part of the Batuu story as Savi ’ s Workshop or the Millennium Falcon . Plant-based dishes like the Felucian Kefta and Hummus Garden Spread served here were created not only to meet the dietary needs of guests but also to enhance the
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo sits just beyond the entrance to Millennium Falcon . PHOTO BY JUDD HELMS