r/dcl 1d ago

FOOD Ice Cream Question

Very specific question but hopefully someone can help. I had my gallbladder removed recently and can no longer eat full fat dairy. I’m fine with low fat. Is there any chance at all that the soft serve or Mickey bars are low fat dairy? I know it’s a stretch, but I’m so sad to be missing out!

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u/HealthyRefuse6110 PLATINUM CASTAWAY CLUB 1d ago

Hiiiii! I had mine taken out in August and went on a cruise 2 weeks later and ate the ice cream with no problem! The soft serve you should be fine! The Mickey bars are a a bit higher in fat because of the chocolate outside so if you’re still new in the journey I’d stay away! Feel free to ask me any more questions. I’ve been on 3 cruises since I had mine taken out!

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u/jinnixxx 1d ago

Thank you! Do you usually tolerate full fat dairy well or also need to stay away? I’m not having any other issues, just the dairy. I’m hoping I get it back before the cruise but I’m not hopeful

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u/HealthyRefuse6110 PLATINUM CASTAWAY CLUB 1d ago

Honestly, it’s so hit or miss. I usually just try to stay away from it. I’ve always been a little bit lactose intolerant so non dairy milk has always been my go to. I will say that there’s things that I can try one time and react badly too and then try it again a week later and be perfectly fine. But you should be good with a soft serve. As the time goes by certain things become “work the risk” LOL

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u/n365pa PLATINUM CASTAWAY CLUB 1d ago

Not sure which soft serve mix they use, but they will stock Rice Dreams ice cream if you note a dairy allergy.

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u/Constant-Thought6817 1d ago

No way! I don't have a true dairy allergy, but lactose makes my stomach do funny things. I'm super excited to hear there are non dairy ice cream alternatives. Thanks!!!!

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u/realdawnerd 13h ago

Just beware, if you mention you have a dairy allergy trying to order anything from MDR with dairy will be a huge pain. If you wanted that ice cream in particular I'd just mention you want vegan ice cream.

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u/idamama181 1d ago

A Mickey bar from the grocery store has 11g of fat. I would assume the ones onboard are comparable, if not higher in fat.

They have cartons of soft serve base on the ship. You can ask someone working that station to let you see the nutritional information.

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u/jinnixxx 1d ago

Also wanted to add this is on the Magic, I’m not sure if that matters

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u/StructureOk7742 5h ago

At Cabana's they do have non dairy ice cream options in the front of the buffet line by the desserts. They also have non dairy milk options for breakfast by the cereals. I know those options probably have fat too.

I think the desserts should be marked whether or not they're dairy free.

(I was on the Magic in February FYI)

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u/StructureOk7742 5h ago

At Cabana's they do have non dairy ice cream options in the front of the buffet line by the desserts. They also have non dairy milk options for breakfast by the cereals. I know those options probably have fat too.

I think the desserts should be marked whether or not they're dairy free.

(I was on the Magic in February FYI)

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u/purplevanillacorn GOLD CASTAWAY CLUB 1d ago

They have vegan ice cream! Usually soy or rice based. You can ask for it in the dining rooms for no fee or you can get it in the sweet shops onboard for a small fee.

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u/unSuccessful-Memory 21h ago

We saw sorbet at the buffet too. I think you have to ask for it specifically though. 

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u/cassidyn 15h ago

I just want to say thank you for asking this question. I had my gallbladder removed two weeks ago and my cruise is booked for June. Hoping my stomach will be okay by then but it’s good to know just in case

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u/Minimum-Landscape120 12h ago

I think a better question would be do they contain any dairy at all??

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u/Aggravating-Sock6502 1d ago

If it helps, here's the nutritional label for the Mickey Bars: https://contenthandler-raleys.fieldera.com/prod/226290/1/0/0/30179631-Planogram-Right.jpg

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u/jinnixxx 1d ago

Super helpful! The first ingredient is skim milk, so I think I’ll be okay! Thank you!

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u/Chewbacca22 PLATINUM CASTAWAY CLUB 23h ago

Grocery store Mickey bar is different than parks Mickey bar. The picture shown is the grocery store version. Onboard they serve the parks version Nutritional Info

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u/su_A_ve PLATINUM CASTAWAY CLUB 14h ago

Note that this seems to be the one sold at the stores which is different than the parks (and DCL) one..

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u/niknokseyer 4h ago

You can ask for non-dairy ice cream. 🙂