Casey’s Corner – check out my earlier post from November 10, 2011 on Casey’s Corner.  The last time I ate here they didn’t have all the new offerings they do now.  I am excited to try to new hot dog choices here.

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe – By far has the most options for the Magic Kingdom.  The only thing I don’t like is that I have to stand in separate lines to order different items for myself, wife, and kids if we all want something different.

Columbia Harbor House -  I have eaten here a couple of times.  I really don’t find anything that exciting.  I do like fish and chips but I am sure the amount of carbs in these are pretty outrageous.

Tortuga Tavern -  I really enjoy the Tortuga Tavern when it is open.  Having the fixin’s bar is pretty nice.  You can really load up on the lettuce and other veggies.  The taco salad has been one of my favorite choices here.

The Lunching Pad – Another one of the quick service places that doesn’t really offer me a lot.  I haven’t eaten here because there isn’t really anything that appeals to me.

Main Street Bakery – The cinnamon rolls are a family favorite of ours.  We usually stop here at some point in the morning during our visits to the Magic Kingdom.  Of course I have already eaten breakfast back at the resort by this point so this become 2nd breakfast for me.  I haven’t been able to locate any information on the carb count of the cinnamon rolls and I would probably be pretty shocked to see what it is.

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe – I haven’t eaten here yet.  But they do serve a taco salad with a fixin’s bar.  So I might have to give it a try.  The rest of the menu is pretty much burgers and fries.

Pinnochio Village Haus -I have never eaten here because of the carb amounts.  I look at the menu and know I am pretty limited in what I would want to eat.  They do have a salad with chicken.

Tomorrow Land Terrace Restaurant – We looked at eating here once but didn’t try it.  The lobster roll or shrimp salad sounds interesting to me.

No trip to Walt Disney World is complete without enjoying what has maybe become the most talked about snack, the Dole Whip.  This wonderful concoction can be found at Aloha Isle in Adventureland at Disney World, Captain Cook’s at the Polynesian, Sunshine Tree Terrace also in Adventureland, or the Tiki Juice Bar in Adventureland at Disneyland.  Let me tell you, the first time I had a Dole Whip I was a little bit skeptical.  My wife raved about the awesome pineapple ice cream at Disney World all the time.  So the first time I had it on our honeymoon I reall didn’t know how much I would like it.  And to be honest, I really don’t remember much about it.  But then I had again during our trip in 2010.  But this time I did the Dole Whip float and it was awesome.  As far as carbs go it isn’t that bad.  For a 1 cup of just the ice cream it is 34 carbs.   I guess for me personally based on the deliciousness factor, the Dole Whip is pretty good.  Obviously if you are doing the Dole Whip Float you would also have to add in the pineapple juice.  Which I found out has 24 carbs in a 6 oz. can.  So now you are looking at 50 carbs which might not be the best choice for every diabetic.

Nutrition Facts

Walt Disney World – Dole Whip

1. Servings: 1 cup

I am now in the process of researching what insulin pump I want.  This is quite the experience, as I have no background with this and there are so many differing opinions out there.  I have narrowed it down to three different pumps; the Animas Ping, Medtronic Paradigm, and the OmniPod.  Each of them has there advantages and their drawbacks, which makes it even more difficult to decide.  Also, you throw in the possible use of a CGM and it gets even more difficult.  Price really isn’t much of a factor, as I have figured out what my insurance will cover and they all pretty much end up being the same price after 4 years of use.  Right now I would probably lean towards the OmniPod.  I have read a lot of really good things about it online and I am currently test driving it to see how I like it.  The idea of a tubeless insulin pump really seems to fit my lifestyle.  I am a teacher and track/xc coach and it might make more sense for me.  At least that is where I am today.  Tomorrow may be a totally different story.

www.myomnipod.com

www.animas.com

www.medtronic.com

On May 1, 2010 I was officially diagosed with Diabetes.  I went to the doctor that day because the day before my family and I finally noticed something was wrong.  The day before I was at my parents house celebrating something.  I don’t exactly remember but I do remember eating a giant bowl of ice cream.  Little did I know but that would be my last giant bowl of ice cream.  I really do mean “giant” and I also topped it with hot fudge, M&M’s and whatever else was available.  After eating this giant bowl of ice cream my mom and wife started to talk about how much weight I had lost.  I guess I really didn’t notice, but the next day I found out I lost 40 pounds since November.  After talking to my mom about how I was feeling, she decided to check my blood sugar.  She is a Nurse Parctioner and happened to have a meter at home.  (Kind of weird, I know).  Well after I told her about being thirsty all the time, leg cramps, headaches, and frequent urination she tested my blood.  The meter said “High”.  So I don’t know exactly what my blood sugar was but I do know it was over 500.  My mom sent me home, which I now know she wishes she would have driven me straight to the emergency room, and I went to bed.  The next morning I called the doctor and got in right away.  I went in and after visiting with my doctor and testing my blood sugar, he told me “You have Diabetes.”  He then gave me a meter and some Metformin and off I went.

I started to check my blood sugar without really knowing what anything meant.  I was able to get an appointment with a Diabetic Educator a couple of days later.  This helped a lot and I was put on insulin.  I still didn’t know if I was Type 1 or Type 2 but I was taking insulin and trying to control my numbers.  A couple of weeks later I was told I have Type 2 Diabetes.  I now know this was wrong due to my pancreas going through the “honeymoon” phase.  I went back to the doctor three months later and my A1c had dropped to 7.0.  They took me off insulin at that point.  Looking back I thought it was pretty easy.  I would watch what I ate, exercise a little and I would be fine.

Fast forward to September, 2011.  My blood sugar numbers started to get out of control and I was losing weight again.  I went back into the doctor and was put back on insulin.   I was taking 20 units of Lantus every night.  In November I got really sick.  My numbers were out of control and I ended in the hospital getting a couple of units of fluid.  This was the turning point in my Diabetes.  The next day I called an endocrinologist and got an appointment.  After seeing the Endo, I now know I am officially a Type 1 and am really starting to feel better.  I still take Lantus at night but now am taking Humalog with my meals.  I am also in the process of getting an insulin pump.  That is my story.  I haven’t had it very long but I am learning every day how to live with Diabetes.

Cupcakes as big as your head!

My family is once again planning a trip to Walt Disney World at end of May 2012.  The last two years we went to Disney and purchased the Quick Service Dining Plan.  During our trips we found this to be very convenient for our family but as a diabetic I found it to also be very frustrating.  I felt as I was eating hamburgers, french fries, and pizza for almost every meal.  Don’t get me wrong, I love these foods but they are not doing me any favors.  So this year we have decided to upgrade to the Disney Dining Plan.  This plan includes 1 Table Service meal per day as well as 1 Quick Service meal.  After looking at many of the menus, online at http://allears.net, I am excited to have the variety available at these restaurants.  Yes, I will still be eating 1 Quick Service meal per day but I will be able to have a much more diabetic friendly meal at these Table Service restaurants.  Yesterday, I started the process of making our Advanced Dining Reservations.  This is what we have so far:

The Garden Grill @ EPCOT

@ The Polynesian fo

The Plaza Restaurant @ Magic Kingdom

Hollywood & Vine @ Hollywood Studios

Sci-Fi Drive-In Diner @ Hollywood Studios

Les Chefs de France @ EPCOT

Coral Reef Restaurant @ EPCOT

50′s Prime Time Cafe @ Hollywood Studios

The Liberty Tree Tavern @ Magic Kingdom

As I start to plan out my meals I hope to be able to share this information, as well as the information I am able to receive from the Disney Chef’s at these restaurants.  Our trip isn’t for another 6 months but I am already getting excited to eat some quality food that fits into my diabetic diet.

As you can see I do not have all the information on everything served at Casey’s Corner.  One of the challenges I am running into is that Disney does not give out  a lot of information when it comes to carb counts and their meals.  I have contacted Disney to try to get as much information as I can.  I was told that in all restaurants a Chef would be available to answer any questions about ingredients used in their meals.  This Chef, from what I understand, would also be able to point out items that would be lower in carbohydrates.  This is helpful, but of course doesn’t reall help when trying to plan ahead.

If you have any updates on nutritional information for anything I post feel free to post a comment.

Casey’s Corner Menu (November, 2011)

Chicago Style Hot Dog – tomato slices, dill pickle, Chicago-style relish and banana peppers on top

Chili Cheese Dog - chili and shredded cheddar cheese on top

Barbecue Slaw Dog - pulled pork, cole slaw and barbecue sauce on top

Hot Dog Meal - includes either apple slaw or french fries

Ener-G Brand Hot Dog Buns are used.  These are gluten free.  – 17 carbs. per bun

Corn Dog Nuggets
Ball Park Nachos
French Fries – 20 carbs (per 3 oz.)

Cotton Candy – 28 carbs
Brownie – 22 carbs (if this is the chewy fudge brownie) 21 carbs (sugar free brownie)
Cracker Jack – 30 carbs

Beverages -

Coke, Diet Coke,  Sprite, Fanta Orange, Light Lemonade, Nestea Iced Tea
1 %, Chocolate or Whole Milk – 12 carbs
Hot Cocoa – 15 carbs
Nescafe Coffee - 0 carbs
Bottled Water – 0 carbs

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I decided to start my first post for DiabeticDisney on the snack that I have the most memories of, the Mickey Bar.  I can remember as a child eating a Mickey Bar when my parents took me to Disneyland in 1988.  I have memories of eating a Mickey Bar while standing on the bridge to Tomorrowland with my wife during our honeymoon in 2002.  And now as a parent I have wonderful memories of my own boys eating Mickey Bars and getting covered in the chocolate on a hot day in the Magic Kingdom.

My goal for our next trip to Disney World at the end of May is to be able to enjoy a Mickey Bar with my two boys.

Here is the nutritional information for the Mickey Bar.  Suprisingly it only has 31 carbs.  I was expecting a lot more than that.  So this might be a snack I fit into my plan.

Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar Label

http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/nestle-ice-cream/mickeys-premium-ice-cream-bar/

Disclaimer:  This page is not and should not be taken as medical advice.  Nutritional information posted on this site is based off of research I have done online.  Please understand that menus may change and items being offered may change.  This is only meant to provide tips.  Please use your own discretion when deciding what to eat at Disney World.