Dining at Art of Animation: Landscape of Flavors and the Drop Off Pool Bar
Dining at Disney's Art of Animation Resort is handled on-site by Landscape of Flavors, the resort’s quick-service food court in Animation Hall (open daily 7:00 AM–11:00 PM), and the Drop Off Pool Bar by the Big Blue Pool (open daily 11:00 AM–10:30 PM). Both operate on a walk-up, quick-service basis; Landscape of Flavors accepts mobile orders through the My Disney Experience app and both participate in the Disney Dining Plan as Quick Service credits.
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At-a-glance: the two on-site dining options
Art of Animation has two on-site places for food and drink: Landscape of Flavors (the quick-service food court inside Animation Hall) and the Drop Off Pool Bar (a poolside quick-service bar and kiosk near the Big Blue Pool).
There is no table-service restaurant, lounge, or signature dining option on property; these two outlets cover the resort's on-site dining and beverage needs.
- Landscape of Flavors — Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (7:00 AM–11:00 PM)
- Drop Off Pool Bar — Poolside bar and snacks (11:00 AM–10:30 PM)
- Both outlets operate walk-up quick service; no advance reservations
| Venue | Hours | Service style |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape of Flavors | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Walk-up quick service; mobile ordering available |
| Drop Off Pool Bar | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM | Poolside kiosk/bar; seating nearby |
Landscape of Flavors: what to expect
Landscape of Flavors is located just off the Animation Hall lobby and is set up as a multi-station quick-service food court with four themed dining rooms that reflect the resort’s Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid sections.
Menus cover American quick-service staples plus some regionally inspired items: pizza, pasta, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and select cuisine such as butter chicken, along with a Grab 'n Go market for snacks and packaged items.
- Open 7:00 AM–11:00 PM daily.
- Mobile ordering through the My Disney Experience app is available to skip the line.
- Operates on a walk-up basis; no reservations.
- Participates in the Disney Dining Plan (Quick Service credit).
| Useful tip | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Try mobile ordering | Saves queue time at peak meal hours |
| Self-serve breakfast is available for a surcharge | Breakfast is not included automatically with a room rate |
| Four themed dining rooms | Good fit for families staying in themed Family Suites or The Little Mermaid Standard Room |
Drop Off Pool Bar: snacks, drinks, and timing
The Drop Off Pool Bar is a poolside kiosk near the Big Blue Pool offering frozen specialty cocktails, draft/bottled beer, wine, sangria, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, and some entrée items during daytime hours.
It’s designed for poolside service—there is seating at the bar (seating for roughly 15) plus additional nearby tables and poolside lounge seating; it operates walk-up only and does not accept reservations.
- Open daily 11:00 AM–10:30 PM.
- Entrées (for example: salads, sandwiches, chicken strips, chili-cheese hot dog) are available from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM; snacks and desserts are available across operating hours.
- Accepts Disney Dining Plan on a Quick Service credit basis.
| Item type | Typical availability |
|---|---|
| Entrées (sandwiches, salads, hot dogs) | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Snacks & desserts | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Practical payment, plan, and ordering notes
Both Landscape of Flavors and the Drop Off Pool Bar accept the Disney Dining Plan on a Quick Service credit basis. Mobile ordering is available at Landscape of Flavors via the My Disney Experience app to speed pickup; both venues are walk-up service and do not take reservations.
The resort accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted as a property-wide payment method. If you use the on-site arcade, note it runs on a rechargeable swipe-card system (paid at an on-site kiosk).
- Landscape of Flavors: mobile ordering available in My Disney Experience.
- Drop Off Pool Bar: accepts Quick Service Disney Dining Plan credits.
- Property payment: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa; cash not accepted at property level.
- Arcade uses a cashless card system paid at a kiosk (cash or card accepted at the kiosk).
| Topic | Key point |
|---|---|
| Mobile ordering | Available at Landscape of Flavors through My Disney Experience |
| Reservations | Not accepted at either on-site venue |
| Payment | Major credit cards accepted; cash not accepted for property charges |
Dining with kids and in-room options
Families in Family Suite, Cars Family Suite, Finding Nemo Family Suite, Lion Family Suite, The Lion Family Suite, or The Little Mermaid Standard Room can use Landscape of Flavors for family meals and Bring food back to eat in suites; Family Suites include dining tables and small kitchenettes in many layouts that make in-room dining practical.
If you have early park plans, Landscape of Flavors opens at 7:00 AM and is set up for quick grab-and-go breakfasts; remember the property notes breakfast is available for a surcharge (not included automatically with a room rate).
- Family Suite and themed suites have dining tables and seating suitable for family meals.
- Grab 'n Go market at Landscape of Flavors sells packaged items and snacks for in-room convenience.
- Poolside snacks and beverages at Drop Off Pool Bar make afternoon breaks easy when at the Big Blue Pool.
| Room type | In-room dining setup |
|---|---|
| Family Suite | Queen bed, double-size table bed, double-size sleeper sofa; dining table available |
| The Little Mermaid Standard Room | Standard guest room layout; use Animation Hall dining or Grab 'n Go for meals |
| Standard View Room | Two queen beds; use food court and Grab 'n Go for family meals |
Planning tips and nearby options
If you want more dining choices beyond the resort’s two outlets, buses and the Disney Skyliner provide access to restaurants at EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs and other Disney Resort hotels. Travel times vary by transportation mode and connections.
For families who prefer to bring some groceries, the Grab 'n Go at Landscape of Flavors can supply basics; larger grocery runs will require a trip off property or delivery to the resort.
- Landmark: resort address is 1850 Animation Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830; BookResorts agents (24/7) can be reached at +1 (888) 605-1350 for booking help.
- If you rely on the Disney Dining Plan, confirm Quick Service credit details for specific menu items at both venues.
- Consider mobile ordering and early/late meal times to avoid peak queues.
| Nearby dining access | How to get there |
|---|---|
| EPCOT & Hollywood Studios restaurants | Skyliner (shared station with Pop Century; may require transfer at Caribbean Beach) |
| Disney Springs restaurants | Complimentary Disney bus |
| Other Disney Resort hotel dining | Complimentary bus or Skyliner connections |
