Last year they did not really have food inside (and only one little lollipop on the way out). Bring some cereal in baggies or something like that. They may make you toss it but if you say it's for your kids and blood sugar, they will probably let you keep if. If you toss it, there are a billion restaurants and coffee places there to pick something up after if they need it.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe take a pass on this event until he is older.

If he is that sensitive he will be exposed to many allergen triggers. He should not be exposed.

NP here. WTF are you talking about? She never said her kid has contact sensitivities. She said she wanted to provide safe food for him. Stop looking for ridiculous ways to be an ass.

Anonymous wrote:what do they really mean? Do they really expect preschoolers (and other kids) to go several hours without a snack? This seems like cause for trouble, particularly given the long lines for things. Could someone please enlighten me?

If your kid needs a snack, pack one and plan to eat it in the line. Be prepared to ditch it when you get to security. Go the next ~2.5 hours without a snack (you'll live). They usually give out some fruit/veg at stations during the event, and there has always been candy passed out as we left, too.

If your kid has allergies, pack a safe snack in your car so you can get it to them asap. If your kid can't go 2.5 hours without a snack, leave the event early or don't go at all.

I was there six years ago and they had snacks. And I had a one year old.
You will survive OP.

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Anonymous wrote:Every post I have seen from people who got tickets to the Egg Roll are whines and complaints about rules and asking for tips on how to skirt these.

If it rains will they put up tents for us?
Can I skip waiting in line and show up at 7:44 for my 7:45 time slot and just walk in with all the plebes who did wait?
It says no snacks can I bring some anyway.

Fuuuuuuuck just stay home if you perceive the rules to be too Draconian for you to possibly follow

+1

Absolutely.

These are COVETED tickets--way more people WANT to go to the egg roll (and are willing to abide by the rules!) than there is available space. If you don't want to go under the set terms, don't apply for the lottery and leave the space for people who do.

Anonymous wrote:This is why this country is so fat

Amen, sister

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I ask because my child does have multiple food allergies. And maybe he can go the 2 hours inside the grounds without a snack, but then we still have to get home via metro and there are few things around the WH (I work a few blocks away and know the area) that he can eat. Maybe this makes me entitled, but I need to plan accordingly if they are going to confiscate all of his snacks.

Maybe this isn't a good idea this year.

Anonymous wrote:Every post I have seen from people who got tickets to the Egg Roll are whines and complaints about rules and asking for tips on how to skirt these.

If it rains will they put up tents for us?
Can I skip waiting in line and show up at 7:44 for my 7:45 time slot and just walk in with all the plebes who did wait?
It says no snacks can I bring some anyway.

Fuuuuuuuck just stay home if you perceive the rules to be too Draconian for you to possibly follow

+1

If there is a medical reason for the food they will have to make an exception, just like they will make an exception to rules about sharp items for your epipen. Explain the situation, show them the epipen and medicalert bracelet and say that you need to carry a small bag with medical supplies including epipen and safe foods.