Disney’s New Food Allergy Policy: What Families Need to Know

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!"Wally the Seafood-Allergic Walrus" is a fun children's story for children, parents, and educators. The story emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing food allergies, being prepared with necessary medications like an "EpiFriend," and displaying empathy in emergency situations. It also highlights the significance of forgiveness and friendship, demonstrating that these values can turn even the most difficult circumstances into opportunities for growth and understanding.Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy🔎 Find an AllergistAAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderThis podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses oral immunotherapy (OIT) for children with food allergies, addressing common parental concerns about safety, the treatment process, expected outcomes, and emotional support for children undergoing OIT. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the risks and benefits of OIT, the practical steps involved in the treatment, and the emotional aspects of managing food allergies in children.Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy🔎 Find an AllergistAAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderThis podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt dives deep into Disney’s recent and surprising change to its food allergy policy. After releasing an episode outlining how her family safely plans for Disney, the policy shifted — servers are no longer required to ask diners if they have food allergies.To get clarity for food allergy families, Dr. Hoyt traveled to Orlando for a speaking engagement and then headed straight to Disney Springs to get firsthand insight. She shares what she learned from cast members, managers, and her own dining experience at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar.This episode gives you the real, updated picture of what to expect at Disney with food allergies, and how to stay safe while still experiencing the magic.Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy🔎 Find an AllergistAAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderThis podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt shares her insights on planning a Disney World trip with food allergies. She discusses her personal experiences and offers four key strategies: Theme your tripPick your prioritiesPlan your days Dining safely with specific strategies (tune in to hear more!)Dr. Hoyt emphasizes the importance of communication with Disney staff to ensure a magical and safe experience for families with food allergies.Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy🔎 Find an AllergistAAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderThis podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!In this episode of "Food Allergy and Your Kiddo," Dr. Alice Hoyt welcomes back Tamara Hubbard (@foodallergycounselor) to discuss the impact of recent studies on peanut allergy prevention and how parents of children with food allergies may be feeling about this news.The conversation highlights the importance of community support, evolving guidelines, and the emotional journey of parenting children with food allergies. Let us know how YOU are feeling by sharing your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe to YouTube: @hoytfoodallergyInstagram: @hoytfoodallergyFacebook: Hoyt Institute of Food AllergyResources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy🔎 Find an AllergistAAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderThis podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt interviews Tamara Hubbard about her new book, 'May Contain Anxiety,' which addresses the challenges of parenting children with food allergies. They discuss the emotional journey of writing the book, the realities of food allergy-related anxiety, and practical strategies for parents to manage their fears while fostering resilience in their children. The conversation emphasizes the importance of communication with allergists, understanding values in parenting, and recognizing unhelpful approaches to anxiety. Tamara shares insights from her clinical experience and personal journey, providing valuable resources for families navigating food allergies.Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy🔎 Find an AllergistAAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderThis podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Dr. Alice Hoyt welcomes Dr. Tom Chacko, a board-certified allergist from Atlanta, to  dive into the complexities of food allergies, focusing on oral immunotherapy (OIT) and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). They discuss Dr. Chacko's journey into the field, the importance of whole foods in treatment, and collaborative efforts within the FAST network. The conversation also addresses the need for patient-centric care in allergy treatment. Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy🔎 Find an AllergistAAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderThis podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Receiving a food allergy diagnosis for your child can feel like the world has suddenly shifted beneath your feet. What was once a simple trip to the grocery store now involves scrutinizing labels, and family gatherings transform into potential hazard zones. But here's the truth: with the right plans in place, you can navigate this journey with confidence rather than fear.In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt welcomes back co-host Pam Lestage to share five essential plans every mother new to food allergies needs. Drawing from both medical expertise and lived experience as food allergy moms, they offer a framework that puts you into the driver's seat of your child's food allergies.Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy🔎 Find an AllergistAAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderThis podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!The world of food allergy treatment has been buzzing with headlines claiming that Xolair (omalizumab) is "superior" to oral immunotherapy for treating multiple food allergies. As a board-certified allergist who both prescribes Xolair and performs multi-food OIT, I'm here to cut through the hype and provide clarity on what these treatments actually offer.Let me take you behind those headlines to examine the OUtMATCH study that sparked these claims and we will decide whether Xolair truly is superior to OIT.Links I mention:Here is the Food Allergy Peds Hub article on this topic, which has the graphic I mentioned.Here is a link to Dr. Platts-Mills' amazing article. Regarding OUtMATCH stage 2, the study results are not published (at the time of this publication - my info came from the presentation at the AAAAI 2025 and the photos I snapped of the presentation of the data). Here is the NIH link I mentioned.Here is my Doximity article on this topic.Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy🔎 Find an AllergistAAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderThis podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Accidental ingestions of food allergens happen all too often, so kids with food allergies need access to epinephrine. While them having their own epi is ideal, that just isn't always the reality.Stock epinephrine is epinephrine prescribed to a school or other entity to be used to treat a child or adult having an anaphylactic emergency. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Hoyt shares a training she led for fellow prescribers. In this training, she teaches the ins and outs of stock epinephrine. In this episode, you'll learn:What really is stock epinephrine?How do you determine what your state's law says about stock epinephrine?How can you prescribe stock epinephrine?If you are not a prescriber, still check out this episode so you can learn about this process, and share it with a doc you know!If you are a prescriber, then check out then click here to access the webinar, and earn an hour of CME!Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy🔎 Find an AllergistAAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderThis podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.