2024 Gingerbread Displays Among the DVC Resorts
Each year, the talented pastry chefs at the Disney resorts create some impressive gingerbread displays. Here’s a list of the DVC resorts that will have gingerbread displays as well as some of the holiday goodies that you can savor and sip as you take in the festive decor.
Grand Floridian
This year is extra special as Disney celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Grand Floridian gingerbread house! It will be on display beginning November 6. The impressive gingerbread house takes over 500 hours to bake and is made with 1,050 pounds of honey, 800 pounds of flour, and 600 pounds of confectioners’ sugar! Look closely, and you’ll spot 25 hidden Mickeys throughout the gingerbread house in honor of its 25th anniversary.
As you take in all the beautiful details, treat yourself to some gingerbread cookies and other baked goods, such as:
- Gingerbread Mickey
- Gingerbread Shingle
- Brownie Pop
- Gingersnap Cookies
- Gingerbread House Ornament
- Gingerbread House
- Gingerbread Cookie Bags
- Gingerbread Loaf
- Peppermint Bark
- Grand Floridian Gift Box (assorted treats and a Santa Gnome Hot Cocoa Surprise)
In addition to all the treats, there will be a merchandise collection for the gingerbread house’s 25th anniversary, including pins, ornaments, cookie jars, magnets, tumblers, and t-shirts.
Contemporary
On the fourth floor of the Contemporary (just across the Skybridge from Bay Lake Tower) will be the 17-foot tall Castle Display, starting November 8. In its 13th year, the castle will have a new overlay inspired by the Cinderella Castle Dream Lights. Look closely among the more than 4,000 castle gingerbread bricks to find 13 hidden Mickeys and the 5-legged goat. On the menu at the Contemporary are:
- Linzer Cookie
- Caramel Apple Cake with Gingerbread Streusel
- Chocolate Hazelnut Log
- Pistachio Cranberry and Cherry Cake
- Santa Peppermint Hot Chocolate Tart
- House-made Christmas Tree Butter Cookie
- Winter Berry Freeze (Alcoholic floater available)
- Frozen Hot Cocoa (Alcoholic floater available)
BoardWalk
Starting November 12, the BoardWalk Deli Gingerbread House will be displayed in the BoardWalk lobby for the holiday season. This miniature version of the deli has some fun details to spot, including Mickey and his pals! For a little sweet treat, you can choose a Mickey and Minnie Sugar Cookie, Mickey Caramel Corn Cookie, Gingerbread Loaf, or Gingerbread Shingle. There will also be a pin, cookie jar, and holiday ornament for sale.
Grand Californian
On the West coast, the Grand Californian lobby will have a 7-foot tall gingerbread replica of the hotel. The gingerbread display features 25 hidden Mickeys and Chip ‘n’ Dale in their pajamas–just like the ones they wear for Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party Breakfast and Brunch at Storytellers Cafe. It took more than 600 pounds of gingerbread, 600 pounds of confectioners’ sugar, and 250 pounds of fondant to create the gingerbread replica of the Grand Californian! At the Grand Californian Great Hall Cart, you’ll find the following treats:
- Gingerbread Cookie
- Christmas Cookie
- Mickey-shaped Poinsettia Cookie
- Holiday Crisped Rice Treat
- Sweet Potato Loaf Treat
- Holiday Cinnamon Bun
- Macaron Box
- Cookie Box
- Eggnog (Also available with Bailey’s Original Irish Cream Liqueur)
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Starting November 24, you’ll find a life-size gingerbread baby giraffe and baby zebra in the lobby of Jambo House! Ginger, the baby giraffe, and Debra, the baby zebra are almost 7 feet tall and made out of gingerbread, sugar dough, and modeling chocolate. In addition to a “gingeraffe” cookie and specialty cocktails, there will be a limited edition pin, cookie jar, and holiday ornament for sale, all inspired by Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Beach Club
The life-size, spinning Holiday Carousel, made of gingerbread, chocolate, and fondant, has been a Beach Club tradition for the last 24 years. This year, it’s back and themed after “Mickey’s Christmas Carol.” Among the hand-painted characters, gingerbread shingles, and snowflakes are 24 hidden gold Mickeys. At the Beach Club, guests can purchase the following goodies and souvenirs:
- Linzer Cookie
- Spiced Orange and Cranberry Bundt Cake
- Gingerbread Macarons
- Hot Cocoa Brownie
- Hanukkah Sugar Cookie
- Stollen
- Gingerbread House
- Pin
- Cookie Jar
- Holiday Ornament
Don’t miss these amazing gingerbread displays if you’re visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland this holiday season! Looking for some last minute winter fun? Check out the confirmed reservations or check availability.
