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How could a Six Flags trip with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease be managed?
My friend invited me to Six Flags last year. I had diabetes, but not celiac disease, so I am concerned more about it. They usually have dinner in the park, but you bring your own lunch to eat outside the park. So I am ok for lunch but not dinner. I will not be too much of a dispute over this. They do not allow food inside the park. So, what should I do? By the way, I can not eat what on the inside, if they contain gluten. Just to be on the safe side.
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#2 written by jen 2 years ago
Most places like Great Adventure, Disney World, Universal and other such mass tourist destinations are prepared for people like yourself. They are also prepare for, allergies, vegetarians, vegan’s and religious dining.
The best thing to do, is to call the Great Adventure and ask someone from the dining services. Tell them your conditions and eating habits and they will guide you to the proper restaurant. Odds are, they will just tell you to alert your waiter to your conditions.
You can get the dining reservation number from their website.
I go to Disney every year with my friends or family. I am vegan, they have allergies. We always call ahead and make reservations at the proper restaurants. The same goes for Universal, Sea World and other places I visit.
But on the off chance they are not prepared…. lets just say. Stick to the light menu in restaurants. The dieters menu usually has less salt and sugar then other items on he menu. Eat lots of fresh fruit and water. No desserts unless they are sugar free. And, most important carry your mediations and things you use to control your diabetes on a day to day bases.
Also carry a candy bar or a can of orange juice in case you suffer from low while at the park! VERY VERY IMPORTANT! Also don’t forget to bring a large water bottle to the park. A diabetic can dehydrate quickly in an amusement park faster then a stranger in the desert.
Consult your doctor before you go… get a quick check up before you go. Check your blood pressure and sugar levels before you hit those high fast roller coasters. Plus, your doctor can give you the best advice of all.
Don’t worry, You will be fine. Just remember to watch what you eat and try to have a good time.
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#3 written by Monica 2 years ago
That stinks … I remember a discussion about bringing food inside of parks a while ago, but I can’t remember exactly what was said.
If I recall correctly, people said they kept coolers in their cars, and would get their hand stamped when they left so they could get back in.
But I don’t think it’s fair that you would have to do that. I wonder if you could get a note from your doctor talking about your Celiac, and then they would let you bring food in. It’s not like you want to bring food in to be cheap.
Here’s a link to the “contact us” page from their website:
http://www.sixflags.com/national/footerNav/contact.aspx
It lists phone numbers for all the Six Flags. Maybe you could call the guest relations number for your Six Flags?
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Six Flags will allow special diet foods to be brought into the park or at least that is what they put on their web page. My advice is to find out where your friend plans to eat in the park and call ahead and see if they have something on the menu you can eat or if they can make something like a chicken caesar salad(or whatever you like) that would be appropriate. Explain that you have celiac disease and need a gluten free meal.
Have fun!