I’m gonna cut right to the chase. There’s a big blue curtain at the Contemporary Resort in Disney World, and we’re dying to see what’s hiding back there. Just look at that thing! It looks like it belongs on the set of Let’s Make a Deal. What’s behind curtain number one?! WE MUST KNOW!
The Big Blue Curtain in question
Don’t worry. We’re not completely clueless. We know that the Contemporary Resort is preparing to unveil its annual holiday gingerbread display, and those Disney bakers are hard at work behind the scenes. But this year’s display is extra special. Why? Four words: Cinderella Castle Dream Lights. Let’s talk about it.
Each holiday season, hotels around Disney World host incredible gingerbread displays, complete with limited-time treats and drinks. Take it from us — it is SO much fun hopping from resort to resort to see all the different gingerbread creations (and enjoying some sweets along the way).
Gingerbread Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Now, over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we typically see a gingerbread castle creation of some kind. The 2023 display, for example, featured Mickey and Minnie as they waved to visitors in front of Cinderella Castle. Cuuuute.
2023 Contemporary Gingerbread Castle
But things are changing this year! In fact, Disney teased that on November 8th, the Contemporary Resort will unveil a NEW gingerbread overlay inspired by the Cinderella Castle Dream Lights. Hold the phone. Disney mentioned the beloved DREAM LIGHTS in the year 2024?! You have no idea how badly we miss those stunning lights.
Cinderella Castle Dream Lights circa 2018
For now, the castle is still hiding behind a curtain — those Dream Lights take a while to install, after all! And at 17+ feet tall, this is no baby castle.
We see you, missy!
When it’s complete (and the mysterious curtains come down), the new Cinderella Castle display will be located on the 4th floor of the resort. You will also be able to buy limited-edition pins, a cookie jar, and a holiday ornament.
We can’t WAIT to see it!
The display will even feature 13 hidden Mickeys and the famous 5-legged goat. That little guy is an icon! Between the iconic Mary Blair goat and the Dream Lights, this gingerbread creation was MADE for Disney fans.
5-legged goat
Oh, and while we’re here, we should talk about the new and returning treats coming to the resort for the holidays! When the gingerbread display debuts, you’ll be able to order iconic holiday treats like a Linzer Cookie, Hot Chocolate Tart, and a Chocolate Hazelnut Log! Santa, if you’re listening, this is the place to GO if you’re looking for some holiday cookies. Here’s a peek at what will be on the menu:
- 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)
Pistachio Linzer Cookie
Now, all that’s left to do is wait for that curtain to come down. You KNOW we’ll be there to see the final product, so keep your eyes out for updates! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.
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This may be an insanely silly question. But I’m nothing if not insane and silly when it comes to Disney. 😂 I am obsessed with Gingerbread Houses, especially ones at Disney. But I have only seen the Boardwalk ones in person. The others I’ve seen in pictures. I don’t stay on property as I have a Marriott Resort Timeshare. Can I just drive onto the other properties and tell them I want to see the Gingerbread displays? Is that something they allow? I go every year and miss out and I really want to see them at least once.