Hi Cassie!
Welcome back to planDisney.
I am excited to see that your vacation is just around the corner so I'm very happy to say that yes, you can dine at any Disney Resort hotel, even if you are staying off-property or elsewhere at Walt Disney World Resort. I love to visit the different hotels for lunch and dinner as it's nice to explore a new place and see if I'd like to stay there on another visit.
At Disney's Art of Animation Resort, you will find Landscape of Flavors offering a delicious
menu for you to choose from. As this is a Quick Service restaurant, no reservations are required. If you are arriving by car, just tell security at the gate that you are visiting for lunch.
This Resort hotel is on the
Disney Skyliner route, so if you were planning on visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios the same day, I would recommend you park at the theme park, then take the Skyliner to lunch at Disney's Art of Animation, returning to the park after lunch. You can also take the Skyliner to/from EPCOT, but you will have to transfer the Skyliner at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort.
Please come back and visit us again if you have any further questions.
You can also send a question directly to me if you wish. We will be happy to help you plan your magical trip and keep your eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for all the latest official news about events that may be happening during your stay.
Sue