Dining at EPCOT has become a little more convenient for guests managing food allergies and other dietary restrictions.
Sunshine Seasons, the quick-service restaurant inside The Land pavilion, has introduced a dedicated ordering counter for special dietary requests.
The new service was documented October 13, 2026.
Rather than placing allergy-related orders at the restaurant’s regular food stations, guests can now visit a designated counter where Cast Members assist with their specific requirements.
The change does not introduce new menu items.
Instead, Disney has reorganized part of the ordering process to make existing allergy-friendly options easier to identify and request.
For visitors managing multiple allergies, the adjustment could make a meaningful difference.
New Special Dietary Requests Counter
The dedicated ordering station is clearly marked.
A screen above the counter displays the words “Special Dietary Requests Order Here” alongside a green fork symbol.
Guests can approach the counter and explain their dietary needs directly to a Cast Member.
The arrangement provides a specific location for discussing allergies rather than requiring visitors to navigate the restaurant’s various ordering stations.
Sunshine Seasons operates as a food court, with multiple counters offering different types of meals.
That format provides variety but can also require guests to determine which station handles their preferred allergy-friendly selections.
The new counter simplifies that process by creating a central point of contact.
New Printed Menu Organizes Allergy Information
Another important addition is a large printed menu available at the dedicated counter.
The menu lists Sunshine Seasons’ food offerings and ingredient information.
It is organized into allergy categories, including gluten and wheat, fish, peanuts, milk, and eggs.
This arrangement allows guests to review available options based on their dietary restrictions.
The printed information complements the allergy-friendly menus already available through Walt Disney World’s dining system.
It also provides a reference that guests and Cast Members can use while discussing an order.
Disney has not announced that the new printed menu replaces its existing allergy procedures.
Guests should continue communicating their specific requirements whenever they order.
No New Food Items Have Been Added
The new station represents an operational change rather than a menu expansion.
Sunshine Seasons already offered allergy-friendly versions of several meals.
Those options remain available.
The difference is that guests now have a designated place to request them.
The restaurant’s menu includes items such as wood-fired salmon, rotisserie chicken, rice bowls, sandwiches, and salads.
Several dishes have allergy-friendly preparations or are identified as appropriate for particular dietary restrictions.
However, the suitability of any meal depends on the guest’s individual allergies and the ingredients used.
Guests should never assume that an item is appropriate for their needs simply because it appears in an allergy-friendly section.
Disney Recently Updated Its Tree Nut Allergy Guidance
The new counter arrives shortly after another change affecting allergy-related dining at Walt Disney World.
Effective October 6, 2026, Disney updated its approach to certain ingredients following revised classifications from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The updated guidance affects ingredients including coconut, chestnut, and several other foods previously classified within broader tree nut categories.
At Disney-owned and operated restaurants, dishes containing those ingredients may now appear among allergy-friendly selections.
That distinction is particularly important for guests with allergies to individual ingredients such as coconut.
Disney advises guests to communicate their specific allergies directly to Cast Members.
The new Sunshine Seasons counter provides another location where those conversations can take place.
Disney’s Existing Allergy Procedures Still Apply
Walt Disney World has long offered special dietary assistance at many of its restaurants.
Guests can review allergy-friendly menus and request assistance from Cast Members trained to handle special dietary needs.
However, Disney does not guarantee that any menu item is completely free of allergens.
Ingredients may be processed in facilities that also handle allergens, and cross-contact remains a consideration.
The company encourages guests with complex dietary requirements to contact its Special Diets team when appropriate.
The new Sunshine Seasons station does not eliminate those precautions.
Instead, it provides a more convenient way to begin the ordering process.
Where Is Sunshine Seasons?
Sunshine Seasons is located on the lower level of The Land pavilion in EPCOT’s World Nature neighborhood.
The restaurant is near Soarin’ and Living with the Land.
Its current listed operating hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The location serves breakfast, lunch, and other food selections throughout the day.
Because it is inside EPCOT, valid theme park admission is required.
What Guests Should Know
The dedicated dietary-request counter is now operating at Sunshine Seasons.
Guests can identify it by the overhead signage and green fork symbol.
A printed menu provides ingredient and allergy information.
No new menu items have been introduced as part of the change.
Disney’s existing allergy precautions and recommendations remain in effect.
For guests managing dietary restrictions, the new counter is a practical improvement to one of EPCOT’s busiest quick-service dining locations.