food IS a theme park
We’ve got a few ideas that could MAJORLY improve the food courts at Disney World hotels!
Everything POP Food Court Seating
As much as we love splurging on a fancy bucket list meal in Disney World, sometimes we just don’t have the time — or budget — to spend on a table service experience. That’s where the food courts at Disney World hotels come in handy. But as convenient as these spots can be, we still have a few suggestions that would be serious GAME CHANGERS for Disney World food courts!
Today, we are taking in lunch at one of Disney’s newer counter service locations, Landscape of Flavors at the Art of Animation Resort.
Landscape of Flavors took Walt Disney World by storm when it opened a couple of years ago. It was similar to other value resort counter service spots and food courts, in that it offered quick service food from various stations. But right from the start, Landscape of Flavors offered fresh flavors and customizable options that set it apart.
And with it, there came a bit of a wait.
Today, we’re heading back to see what is the same, what has changed, and if the wait times for food that we feared have come to pass.
Let’s head in!
One of the most interesting things about Landscape of Flavors is its entrance. You actually access the restaurant through the Ink and Paint Gift Shop.
You Shop Your Way Through the Ink and Paint Shop to Get to Landscape of Flavors
Go past the wares, and here you are!
Landscape of Flavors Sign
Seating is ample, to say the least. More than 500 spots await you once you receive your food, and there are more tables and chairs outside.
Seating
The beautiful lights overhead are painted to represent scenes from each of the four films highlighted at the resort: Finding Nemo, Cars, Lion King, and The Little Mermaid.
Overhead Lights
I know that was a pretty quick tour of the surroundings, but I promise you there’s a lot to look at in the ordering area! So let’s get to it.
Like many other Disney food court-type counter service spots (think Everything Pop or Sunshine Seasons), Landscape of Flavors offers different stations for different types of food. The difference here is that the options have an international flair that’s a little more interesting than some other spots.
But don’t worry; there are flavors to appeal to picky and discriminating eaters alike.
During breakfast, stations change up with morning meal options. Today, we’re taking a look at a few of the stations you’ll find for lunch and dinner. I was visiting for lunch at the time.
The name of the game here is customization! Nearly everything can be made according to what you like. You can order a custom salad from the Salad Station.
Salad Station
I absolutely love their Create Your Own Pasta Station! I had one of my favorite meals here on a recent trip.
Create Your Own Pasta Station
I also snapped a picture of the [Read more…]
The End Zone Food Court at All Star Sports has just reopened after a lengthy refurbishment — four months, to be exact! We were thrilled to be on the scene for opening day, and are excited to have you join us for a FIRST LOOK!
The first sight to greet you is nicely familiar… the entryway sign remains the same, so as to make the transition from the hallway seamless.
End Zone Food Court Entrance
But in no time you start to notice that things have indeed changed, thanks in part to this sleek “Now Serving” marquee immediately to your left at the entrance.
“Now Serving” Board
Then things really kick into high gear! Gone are the primary colors and life-size cutouts of football and baseball players. In their place are earthy tones and clean lines.
The changes are most notable in the dining area.
End Zone Dining Area
End Zone Dining Area
End Zone Dining Area
But they extend throughout the Food Court [Read more…]
My recent visit to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort left me with tons to tell you about! The Landscape of Flavors food court has seriously taken over as one of my favorite Disney counter service spots.
Erin told you about the Create-Your-Own-Pasta station here when the resort first opened, but I could not wait to try it for myself!
Create Your Own Pasta Menu Board -- Click to Enlarge
There are dozens of combinations available here! Seriously, tons of pastas, veggies, sauces, meats, and mix-ins to choose from. Even though this list is subject to change, here are just a few of the options you might have on your visit…
Pasta customization options.
But if you’re feeling like leaving the creativity to the professionals, no worries. You won’t go wrong by choosing from one of the Chef’s Suggestions.
Chef Suggestions, In Case You Need Some Ideas!
But don’t forget to take a gander at the customization options just in case something catches your eye!
Add-Ins for Create-Your-Own-Pasta
What’s great about the create-your-own pasta station — and most of the other stations at Landscape of Flavors — is the “freshness” of it all. No frozen spinach here. Butters, sauces, and vegetables are all fresh, and [Read more…]
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