Orlando’s theme parks are renowned for their thrilling rides and magical moments, but they also offer a delightful array of vegan and vegetarian dining options. In this blog, we’ll take you on a culinary journey through Walt Disney World® Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando, Universal Orlando™ Resort, Discovery Cove®, and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, highlighting the best plant-based dishes to satisfy every palate. As your partners in creating the ultimate Orlando experience, Casiola vacation homes is thrilled to elevate your stay. Imagine indulging in the comfort of one of our spacious, inviting vacation homes nestled right in the heart of the city. After an exhilarating day of theme park adventures, our homes provide the perfect haven for relaxation and rejuvenation. Join us as we explore the enchanting world of Orlando’s theme park cuisine and uncover delectable vegan and vegetarian dishes that will make your visit unforgettable. Let’s dive into the magic of Orlando’s culinary scene together!
Disney® Delights: A Vegan and Vegetarian Culinary Adventure
Walt Disney World® Resort is not only a haven of enchantment and wonder but also a gastronomic paradise for those who embrace vegan and vegetarian lifestyles. The smorgasbord of plant-based offerings spanning all the theme parks, hotels, and Disney Springs® ensures that your magical stay will be anything but hunger-inducing.
Whether you’re embarking on an adventure in Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, experiencing the thrills of Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, exploring the global wonders of EPCOT®, wandering through the enchanting Magic Kingdom® Park, or making waves at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon® Water Park, there’s an array of snacks and meals waiting to delight your taste buds. And, during special annual festivals like the EPCOT® International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE, you can tantalize your palate with limited-time specialty offerings.
Snacks:
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park: Whole Fruit, Grilled Corn on the Cob, and Soft Pretzels at Harambe Fruit Market; Impossible Empanadas at Kusafari Coffee Shop & Bakery; Tiffins Signature Bread Service at Tiffins or Nomad Lounge
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios®: Fried Herb and Garlic Cheese at 50’s Prime Time Cafe, Arugula-Farro Salad at ABC Commissary, Plant-Based Totchos at Woody’s Lunchbox, Blue or Green Milk (V) at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- EPCOT®: Empanadas con Queso at Cantina de San Angel; Fruit, Veggies, Cheese and Hummus at The Land Cart
- Magic Kingdom® Park: Orange, Pineapple or Strawberry Dole Whip (V), Rapunzel Sundae at Storybook Treats
- Disney Springs®: Everything at all-vegan Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC, Vegan Ice Cream (V) at Salt & Straw; Kung Pao Cauliflower at City Works Brewing & Pour House; Oat Milk Cold Brew (V) at Gideon’s Bakehouse; Ube Donut at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew; BBQ Cauliflower, Grilled Street Corn, and Tomato and Watermelon Salad at The Polite Pig; Zucchini Hush Puppies, Cauliflower Buds, House-Made Hummus and more at Wine Bar George
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon®: Cauliflower Tabbouleh at Lowtide Lou’s, Soft-Serve Ice Cream at Snack Shack
Meals:
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park: Beyond Sausage Hot Link Bowl at Harambe Market, Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl at Satu’li Canteen, Hot Link Smokehouse Sandwich at Flame Tree Barbecue, Vegetable Tikka Masala or Veggie Burger at Yak & Yeti
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios®: Trixie’s Plant-Based Trio at Roundup Rodeo BBQ; California Burger or Mediterranean Salad at ABC Commissary; Felucian Kefta and Hummus Garden Spread at Docking Bay 7; Polenta Cake, Mushroom and Herbed Cauliflower at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
- EPCOT®: Mediterranean Small Plates at Spice Road Table; Vegetable Stir Fry at Lotus Blossom Cafe; Vegetable Korma, Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich or Asian Vegetable Noodle Salad at Sunshine Seasons; Pasta and Pizza at Via Napoli
- Magic Kingdom® Park: Royal Avocado Toast at Cinderella’s Royal Table, Plant-Based Crab Cake Sandwich at Columbia Harbour House, Falls Family Falafel at Jungle Skipper Canteen, Revolutionary Impossible Meatloaf at Liberty Tree Tavern
- Disney Springs®: Roasted Vegetable Red-Chile Enchiladas at Frontera Cocina, Kale and Quinoa Wrap at Local Green Orlando Food Truck, Multiple Pizza Varieties at Pizza Ponte, Morgan’s Veggie Burger at Planet Hollywood, Risotto Nua or This Shepard Went Vegan at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, Tofu Bowls at YeSake
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon®: Crabless Crab Cakes at Typhoon Tilly’s, Impossible™ Island Burger or Tofu Rice Bowl at Leaning Palms, Plant-Based Bratwurst at Surf Doggies
Spice Up Your SeaWorld® Adventure with International Vegan and Vegetarian Delights
When you visit SeaWorld® and Aquatica® Orlando, you’re in for more than just adrenaline-pumping rides and mesmerizing marine life encounters; you’re also in for a culinary journey that spans the globe. These parks offer an array of internationally-inspired vegan and vegetarian dining options that will tantalize your taste buds and add a flavorful twist to your vacation. From the tempting Spinach and Artichoke Empanada at Aquatica’s Papa’s Cantina to the delightful Vegetable Egg Rolls at SeaWorld’s Expedition Asia Cafe, there’s a snack to satisfy every craving. And if you’re looking for heartier fare, don’t miss out on the Hummus Wrap at Aquatica’s Mango Market or the Roasted Street Corn Salad at SeaWorld’s Waterway Grill. Plus, during special annual events like the SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival and Craft Beer Festival, you can explore even more sweet and savory delights that make your visit to these parks an unforgettable culinary adventure.
Snacks:
- Aquatica: Spinach and Artichoke Empanada at Papa’s Cantina (seasonal), Seasonal Fruit, Soft Pretzels
- SeaWorld Orlando: Vegetable Egg Rolls at Expedition Asia Cafe, Fresh Fruit at Eats on the Street in Sesame Street Land
Meals:
- Aquatica: Hummus Wrap at Mango Market, Caprese Panini at Kura’s Beachside Panini (seasonal)
- SeaWorld Orlando: Roasted Street Corn Salad at Waterway Grill, Plant-Based Chorizo Dishes at Lakeside Grill, Vegetable Stir Fry at Expedition Asia Cafe, Caprese Panini at Panini Shore Cafe
Universal Orlando’s Vegan and Vegetarian Feast: A Culinary Adventure Awaits
Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey when you visit Universal Studios™ Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure™, Universal Volcano Bay™, and Universal CityWalk™. These Universal Orlando™ Resort destinations offer a diverse range of fresh and delectable vegetarian and vegan-friendly options to satisfy every palate. From the Veggie Bao at Bend the Bao in Universal CityWalk™ to the Artichoke Hummus at Confisco Grill in Universal Islands of Adventure™, and even the Tropical Fruit Salad at Bambu in Universal Volcano Bay™, there’s something for everyone.
But the culinary adventure doesn’t stop there! Keep an eye out for special annual events like Mardi Gras, Holidays, and Halloween Horror Nights, where you can discover even more flavorful fun. From savory to sweet, Universal Orlando™ Resort ensures that your visit is not only filled with excitement but also with delicious, plant-based delights that will leave you craving more. So, whether you’re looking for snacks or hearty meals, Universal Orlando™ Resort has you covered with a variety of delectable options.
Snacks:
- Universal CityWalk™: Veggie Bao at Bend the Bao, Vegan Donuts at Voodoo Doughnuts, Warm Chocolate Almond Bread at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen™, Frozen Yogurt at Menchie’s® Frozen Yogurt
- Universal Islands of Adventure™: Artichoke Hummus at Confisco Grill, Vegan Pizza Tots at Green Eggs & Ham™ Cafe, Cold or Frozen Butterbeer™ (specify non-dairy topping or no topping) at Three Broomsticks™
- Universal Studios™ Florida: Hummus, Fruit and Yogurt at Lisa’s Teahouse of Horror; Dole Whip Pineapple Sorbet at Schwab’s Pharmacy; Cold or Frozen Butterbeer™ (specify non-dairy topping or no topping) at Leaky Cauldron™, Vegan Berry Crepe at Central Park Crepes
- Universal Volcano Bay™: Tropical Fruit Salad at Bambu, Arugula Salad at Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club
Meals:
- Universal CityWalk™: Tableside Guacamole and Vegetal Fajitas at Antojito’s Authentic Mexican Food, Cauliflower Steak at Bigfire, Goat in the Garden at The Cowfish® Sushi Burger Bar, Pizza Bianca at Red Oven Pizza Bakery™, Forest Mushroom Flatbread or Vegetable Press at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen™
- Universal Islands of Adventure™: Herbivore Burger Platter at The Burger Digs, Tofu Ramen at Comic Strip Cafe, Vegan Meatball Kebab Combo at Doc Sugrue’s Desert Kebab House, Spinach and Parmesan Ravioli at Confisco Grille
- Universal Studios Florida™: Vegan Chorizo Dishes at Cafe La Bamba, Carl’s Crispy Cauliflower Despica-Bowl at Illumination’s Minion Cafe, Irish Stew and Shepherd’s Pasty Pie at The Leaky Cauldron™, Veggie Sandwich at Lisa’s Teahouse of Horror, I Heart Vegan Sandwich Platter at Universal Studio’s TODAY Cafe
- Universal Volcano Bay™: Quinoa Edamame Burger at Bambu, Veggie Wrap at Volcano Bay Pavilion Kiosk, Tropical Baby Greens Salad or Mac and Cheese at Whakawaiwai Eats
Building Delicious Memories: Vegetarian Delights at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
Crafting fantastic vegetarian-friendly meals is a breeze at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, where a world of iconic snacks and delectable offerings awaits at LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park, LEGOLAND® Water Park, and the Peppa Pig Theme Park. Satisfy your snack cravings with options like Granny’s Apple Fries, Fruity Bars, and Vegetable Egg Rolls at the LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park or indulge in Churro Bites at Beach Street Tacos in the LEGOLAND® Water Park. And if you’re exploring the Peppa Pig Theme Park, enjoy a Mixed Fruit Salad, Fruit & Cheese, Hummus & Veggies, or Muddy Puddle Milkshakes at Miss Rabbit’s Diner.
Snacks:
- LEGOLAND ®Florida Theme Park: Granny’s Apple Fries, Fruity Bars and Vegetable Egg Rolls at Ninja Kitchen Food Truck, Ice Cream at Firehouse Ice Cream, Mac n Cheese Bites at Kick’n’ Chicken Co.
- LEGOLAND ®Water Park: Churro Bites at Beach Street Tacos
- Peppa Pig Theme Park: Mixed Fruit Salad, Fruit & Cheese, Hummus & Veggies and Muddy Puddle Milkshakes at Miss Rabbit’s Diner
Meals:
- LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park: Sundried Tomato and Spinach Frittata Wrap at LEGOLAND Coffee Co., Beyond Burger at LEGO® City Burger Kitchen, Vegetarian Pizza at Pepper & Roni’s, plus vegetarian options at Deli Takeover, Taco Everyday and more
- LEGOLAND® Water Park: Plant-Based Chorizo Dishes at Beach Street Tacos, Ultimate Garden Salad at Beach-n-Brick Grill
- Peppa Pig Theme Park: Margherita Flatbread and Grilled Vegetable Ciabatta at Miss Rabbit’s Diner
Indulging in Green Delights: Exploring Vegan and Vegetarian Cuisine at Orlando’s Theme Parks with Casiola Vacation Homes
In Orlando’s theme park world, there’s a delightful surprise for plant-based enthusiasts. From Disney® to SeaWorld® and Universal Orlando® Resort, you’ll discover an array of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options. LEGOLAND® Florida Resort adds creativity to your meals. After a thrilling day, consider staying with Casiola vacation homes, offering spacious, comfortable homes in the heart of Orlando, enhancing your experience. Whether you explore Disney, SeaWorld, Universal, LEGOLAND®, or other Orlando attractions, Casiola vacation homes ensures a memorable and cozy stay, blending excitement and relaxation for your Orlando adventure.
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