It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Well, at least in Disney World, anyway. From iconic holiday decorations to festive events, there’s a LOT to enjoy in Disney World as we approach the end of the year. One of our favorite parts of the holiday season? That’s easy. It’s the massive handmade gingerbread displays all around the resorts!

In the past, we’ve enjoyed the gingerbread displays at hotels like Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club, and (of course) Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Not only do these mega gingerbread houses LOOK incredible, but they also serve TREATS! Let’s see what’s coming to Disney World for the 2024 holiday season!

OK, we’re way too excited about this news, so we have to tell you about it right away. Starting November 29th, EPCOT will debut a brand-new 8-foot-tall gingerbread creation. Disney fans can visit CommuniCore Hall to see a NEW Gingerbread Spaceship Earth. Say WHAT?! How are those gingerbread artists going to make a spherical gingerbread house?! We cannot wait to find out. Apparently it took them over 160 hours to create the display. Oh, and it will even “light up and dance to music throughout the day” and feature 11 hidden Mickeys that represent the 11 countries of the World Showcase.

It’s baaaack. The iconic Life-Size Baby Gingerbread Giraffe and Baby Zebra displays are returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge on November 24th. These creations are nearly 7 feet tall, made with a combination of gingerbread, sugar dough, and modeling chocolate. This year, there are even some NEW holiday additions at the resort, like a limited-edition pin, cookie jar, and holiday ornament inspired by Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

We don’t have a full holiday menu yet to go along with this display, but Disney did confirm that the Gingeraffe Cookie will be back for 2024, along with some specialty cocktails.

Time for the BIG boy, a.k.a. the beloved Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Make sure to stop by — this resort is celebrating 25 YEARS of holiday fun with its iconic Gingerbread House. When we say this thing is big, we mean it. The bakery team spends over 500 hours (!!!) baking the gingerbread and then another 480 hours bringing all the details together. Disney shared that to celebrate 25 years of the holiday tradition, there are 25 hidden Mickeys scattered throughout the house.

Of course, there will also be some MERCHANDISE to celebrate 25 years of festive fun! Look out for a limited-edition pin, ornament, cookie jar, magnet, tumbler, t-shirt, and more. Now, it’s time for our favorite part, the snack menu! This year, treats include:

• Gingerbread Mickey
• Gingerbread Shingle
• Stollen Bread
• Brownie Pop
• Gingersnap Cookies
• Gingerbread House Ornament
• Gingerbread House
• Gingerbread Cookie Bags imported from Germany
• Gingerbread Loaf
• Peppermint Bark
• Grand Floridian Gift Box featuring assorted fan favorite treats, including a Santa Gnome Hot Cocoa Surprise, exclusive to the Combo Box

Hot tip! Make sure to park at the Transportation & Ticket Center and take the resort monorail to see this display. Don’t try to park at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa — you will be turned away.

Up next is Disney’s Beach Club Resort! For the 24th season, this resort will bring back its life-sized Holiday Carousel, and yes, it actually moves. This year, the carousel will be decorated with horses and characters from Mickey’s Christmas Carol.

The carousel will also feature 24 hidden gold Mickeys. If you want a matching souvenir, you can buy a limited-edition pin, cookie jar, or a holiday ornament. Some of the holiday treats on the menu this year include:

• Linzer Cookie
• Spiced Orange and Cranberry Bundt Cake
• Gingerbread Macarons
• Hot Cocoa Brownie
• Hannukah Sugar Cookie
• Stollen
• Gingerbread House

Nearby, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has a gingerbread display of its own! The BoardWalk Deli Gingerbread House will arrive on November 12th, along with a limited-edition pin, cookie jar, and holiday ornament.

What’s on the menu here at the BoardWalk? You can buy:

• Holiday Mickey and Minnie Sugar Cookie
• Mickey Caramel Corn Cookie
• Gingerbread Loaf
• Gingerbread Shingle

Next stop: Disney’s Contemporary Resort! On November 8th, this hotel will unveil a NEW overlay inspired by the Cinderella Castle Dream Lights. Oh, how we miss those lights! This 17+ feet tall display will be located on the 4th floor of the resort. Make sure to look for the 13 hidden Mickeys and the famous 5-legged goat. You can also buy limited-edition pins, a cookie jar, and a holiday ornament. How FUN!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Gingerbread display menu features:

• 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)

While Disney’s Wilderness Lodge doesn’t have a display this year, you can visit the lobby to try a selection of new treats. They will be available starting November 21st. You can try:

• Dark Chocolate Bar
• Cheddar Gougère
• Molasses Crackle Cookie
• Cookie Box

That concludes our Disney World gingerbread tour, but we’re not done yet! Over on the West Coast, Disney has two MORE gingerbread displays at Disneyland Resort. On November 22nd, you can visit the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa’s Gingerbread Display.

The special creation (located in the lobby) will be a gingerbread replica of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa with Chip ‘n’ Dale in their pajamas! It’s just like what you’ll see at Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party Breakfast and Brunch at Storytellers Cafe.

Time for a snack! Here’s what’s on the menu from November 15th through January 5th:

• 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)

Phew! That’s a LOT of snacks. We cannot wait to see these gingerbread displays come to life. Stay tuned for a full review of new and returning holiday treats, too. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.

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