What to Eat at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Walt Disney World’s hotels and resorts are well known for their wide array of dining options, with in-hotel establishments like Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, Kona Cafe, The California Grill among the most beloved on property. However, every tier of Disney hotel – including value resorts like Art of Animation – offer a variety of dining options. Some are worth going out of your way for, while other’s are best left on your vacations cutting room floor.

The Art of Animation resort, which was constructed out of the remnants of the unfinished and unbuilt Legendary Years portion of Pop Century – features similar amenities to its sister value resorts: the aforementioned Pop Century, as well as All-Star Sports, All-Star Movies, and All-Star Music. The main dining offerings are available at the Landscape of Flavors food court, located in the hotel’s main building.

Like most Disney resorts, Landscape of Flavors offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. To start off your day, the breakfast options include:

Waffle Bounty Platter (Character Waffle, Scrambled Eggs, and Potato Barrels served with Bacon and Sausage Ham & Cheese Omelet)

Character-shaped Waffles (also available in a plant-based version) with Bacon and Sausage

Vanilla Pancakes with Berry Compote served with Bacon and Sausage

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Sandwich

Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich

Plant-based Mickey Frittata

In addition to these main breakfast offerings, guests can also enjoy breakfast sides (including steel-cut oatmeal, potato barrels, bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs), a wide variety of baked goods including brownie bites, cinnamon rolls, apple and cherry danishes, coffee cakes, blueberry muffins, chocolate chip muffins, croissants, bagels, chocolate-chip cookies, sugar cookies, glazed doughnuts, fresh fruit cups, packaged goods, and even some desserts (which we’ll get to after dinner).

While all of these options sound appealing, we can’t help but say that character waffles are the best option. Let’s face it, they – specifically Mickey Waffles – are an iconic Disney delicacy, and offering them in both regular and plant-based versions ensure that those on any diet can enjoy them.

For lunch and dinner, Landscape of Flavors offers a wide variety of options for guests looking for a midday bite or a nighttime meal. Options include:

Entrees:

Seared Salmon

Shrimp and Grits

Tandoori Chicken

Braised Beef served with Mashed Potatoes, Garlic-Green Beans, and Red Wine Demi-glace

Sesame Chicken Stir-fry with Broccoli, Red Pepper, and Onion with Jasmine Rice

Walt Disney’s Favorite Chili in a Bread Boule

Pizza and Pasta Dishes:

Large Cheese Pizza

Large Pepperoni Pizza

Baked Gnocchi Turkey Bolognese served with a Side Salad and Garlic Breadstick

Chicken-Parmesan Pasta with a choice of Marinara or Alfredo and served with a Garlic Bread Stick

Pasta with Meatballs served with a Garlic Bread Stick and choice of Marinara or Alfredo

Super Slice of Cheese Pizza

Super Slice of Pepperoni Pizza

Burgers, Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, and Chicken:

Benedict Burger: Grilled Signature-blend Burger with Canadian Bacon, Fried Egg, Hollandaise Sauce, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Toasted Brioche Bun served with French Fries

Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger: Grilled Signature-blend Burger topped with Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Toasted Brioche Bun served with French Fries

Cheddar Cheeseburger: Grilled Signature Blend Burger topped with Cheddar, Lettuce, and Tomato served on a Brioche Bun with French Fries

Grilled Chicken Sandwich:
Marinated Grilled Chicken topped with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Aïoli, Balsamic Glaze, Arugula, and Tomato on a Toasted Brioche Bun served with French Fries

Chicken Strips served with French Fries

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich topped with Creamy Coleslaw and Mango Ketchup on a Kaiser Roll served with French Fries

Ham and Cheese Sandwich served on Multigrain Bread

Plant-based Tuna Sandwich served with Arugula, Cucumbers, Pickled Onions, Tomato, and Radishes served on plant-based Multigrain Bread

Impossible Burger: Plant-Based Impossible Patty topped with Carolina-style Barbecued Jackfruit, Pickled Slaw, and Plant-based Cheddar served with French Fries

Walt’s Chili-Cheese All-Beef Foot-Long Hot Dog topped with Walt’s Favorite Chili Recipe, Onions, and Cheese served with choice of Side

Salads:

Caesar Salad with Chilled Shrimp: Chilled Shrimp, Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing

Greek Salad with Shrimp: Chilled Shrimp over Crispy Greens topped with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Chickpeas, Olives, Feta, and Peppers finished with Vinaigrette Dressing

Caesar Salad with Chicken: Chilled Chicken Breast, Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing

Greek Salad with Chicken: Chilled Chicken Breast over Crispy Greens topped with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Chickpeas, Olives, Feta, and Peppers served with Vinaigrette Dressing

Greek Salad with Plant-based Tuna Salad: Plant-based Tuna Salad over Crispy Greens tossed with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Chickpeas, Olives, Peppers, and Pita Bread finished with Vinaigrette Dressing

Greek Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: Crispy Greens tossed with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Chickpeas, Olives, Peppers, and Pita Bread finished with Vinaigrette Dressing

Caesar Salad: Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing

Greek Salad: crispy Greens topped with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Chickpeas, Olives, Feta, and Peppers finished with Vinaigrette Dressing

In addition, sides including French Fries, Macaroni & Cheese, and Garlic Bread Sticks with Marinara are available during lunch and dinner.

While there’s an option there for every possible palate, we can help but recommend the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich (or Impossible Burger for those on a plant-based diet) for those looking for something heavy, or the Greek Salad with Shrimp if you’re looking for something lighter but just as filling.

Finally, after waiting either breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it’s time for the most important part of the meal: Dessert!

Landscape of Flavor offers several delectable dessert options, including:

Mermaid Tail Cupcake: A Vanilla Cupcake filled with Pineapple and topped with Coconut Buttercream, White Chocolate Mermaid Tail, Graham Cracker Crumb, Crispy Pearls, and Glitter

The 50th Anniversary Dessert – A Raspberry Cheesecake with a Rose Gold Champagne-infused Glaze on an Almond Cookie

Nestlé® Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar

Cookies ‘n Cream Sundae Cupcake – A Chocolate Cupcake topped with Cookies ‘n Cream Buttercream, Rainbow Sprinkles, and Chocolate Ears

Black and White Cupcake – An Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Cupcake with Vanilla Buttercream and Chocolate Shavings

Strawberry Fruit Bar (No Sugar Added)

50th Anniversary Celebration Macaron served with Blueberry Ganache with Lemon Gel and Castle Print

Now, all of those options sound scrumptious, but if we had to go with one, it would most likely be the Mermaid Tail Cupcake, which is seen as a trademark of Art of Animation.

In addition, Mickey Mouse Celebration (dark chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and chocolate mousse) and White Chocolate (vanilla cake with white chocolate ganache and white chocolate mousse) cakes are available for purchase. These full-size cakes can feed 4-6 guests.

Do you have a favorite meal from Art of Animation’s Landscape of Flavors foodcourt? Let us know in the comments below.

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