What it's like visiting the only McDonald's in Disney World, a modern building covered in plants

Disney World is the culinary destination that foodies dream of, but there is also one McDonald's on the property.

Within the 40+ square miles of Disney World, you can find menus designed by world-renowned chefs, sample delicacies from across the globe, dine "in space," and yes, eat your weight in Mickey waffles.

It's hard to fathom why you'd want to waste one of your precious meals on a Big Mac and a large fry. But the only McDonald's on Disney World property makes a compelling case for a visit.

It's located just a half-mile walk from Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, where I was staying on a recent visit. 

If you're staying somewhere else on the property, hop on a Disney bus to All-Star Sports, which is even closer to the chain restaurant. 

Here's what the McDonald's is like.

As part of its sustainable design, there are 1,066 solar panels all along the roof and around the parking lot.

The nearly 2,000 square feet of living plant walls make for a good photo spot and keep the restaurant cool.

Having grown up going to McDonald's PlayPlaces, I quite prefer this fresh clean air to the smell of stinky feet in a ball pit.

You'll find workout equipment that generates electricity as you pedal.

This McDonald's prioritizes mobile orders.

The menu has photos of every item and lists all the calorie information.

At the end, the mobile-order platform lets you round up your bill to donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

While you wait, you can check out the interactive tablets with fun games for kids.

The order numbers have locator technology so the employees can find your table, even if you're outside.

There's seating inside the modern building.

Or you can eat at one of the many tables in the outside dining area.

After your meal, you'll find plenty of instructions on how and what to recycle.

This McDonald's makes for a good, cheap lunch before walking back to your hotel or heading to Magic Kingdom.