Are you celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary during your Disney World vacation? Then you may want to know about celebrating with a CAKE at Disney World!

We’ve put together this page to help answer some Frequently Asked Questions about Disney World Cakes.

Let’s start with the basics…

How do I order a Cake at Disney World?

There are a few options for ordering a cake for a specific location in Disney World. One way to begin is by calling the Cake-Ordering Hotline at 407-827-2253.

The automated greeting will begin by informing you that Mickey Mouse Celebration Cakes (in a specific design) are available to add to existing Advance Dining Reservations at most Disney owned-and-operated Table Service restaurants around Disney World (with the exception of Victoria & Albert’s; operating participant/third party vendor locations are also not included).

The automated greeting additionally informs that Custom Cakes may also be ordered with a MINIMUM of 72 hours advance notice, with prices starting around $75.00. (We will dive into more information below.)

Mickey Celebration Cakes

Mickey Celebration Cakes are available in a classic Micky Mouse design (as seen in the Mobile Order screenshot below) in your choice of chocolate or white chocolate.

Guests may choose a message option of “Happy Birthday” or “Congratulations” to be written on one of Mickey’s edible Ears, or may leave the Ears blank. Mickey Celebration Cakes are $39.00 and can serve 4-6 guests. Pre-payment is not required.

To order a Mickey Celebration Cake for a Table Service restaurant at which you have an existing Advance Dining Reservation, start by calling the Cake-Ordering Hotline as noted above (407-827-2253). Simply follow the voice prompt to add a Mickey Celebration Cake to your Reservation. 

Additionally, Mickey Celebration Cakes are available for same-day order and can be picked up at several Resort hotel restaurants through Mobile Order on the My Disney Experience app, as seen in the image below:

Ordering a Mickey Celebration Cake is no different than placing a Mobile Order for a regular food item or meal, and we provide complete instructions on that process here. It is recommended that you place your order for a Mickey Celebration Cake early in the day. As with any other Mobile Order, you may choose desired pickup time. 

Custom Cakes at Select Restaurants

Custom Cakes are available at select restaurants around Disney World may also be ordered with a MINIMUM of 72 hours advance notice, with prices starting around $75.00. This option requires credit card information at the time of ordering.

To inquire about Custom Cake availability, start by calling the Cake-Ordering Hotline as noted above (407-827-2253). The caller will follow prompts to select the number option to inquire about Custom Cake availability at their choice of the following locations: restaurants in Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, or Disney Springs.

Custom Cakes for Pickup

Amorette’s Patisserie

Custom cakes and creations are also available for pickup from Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs. Interested guests may call the dedicated cake line at 407-934-3500 OR stop by Amorette’s Patisserie AT LEAST 48 hours in advance. (The pickup time window is typically 12 Noon – 10:30PM.)

Guests may choose from five different Disney Character-inspired Dome Cakes (typically $59.00) and the Signature Amorette’s Cake (typically $75.00).

Character Dome Cakes are typically available in two flavor options: Chocolate Chiffon Cake, Milk Chocolate Mousse and Orange Pate De Fruit Jelly OR Lemon Chiffon Cake, White Chocolate Mousse and Strawberry Pate De Fruit Jelly. They can serve 8-10 guests. 

The Signature Amorette’s Cake features eleven layers of Red Velvet Cake, Chocolate Cake, Cherry Mousse, Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry Pate De Fruit Jelly, and Italian Buttercream. It can serve 12 – 15 guests. 

Allergy-Friendly Cakes

Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC at Disney Springs provides gluten-free and vegan cakes at Walt Disney World. They can deliver to most Table Service restaurants. Generally, this spot requires that custom cakes be ordered with 3 business days’ notice, but lead times could be as long as 1 week depending on the bakery’s availability, so contact Erin McKenna’s at least two weeks in advance to determine what things are looking like for your visit. Order your cake by calling 855-462-2292 or by calling Erin McKenna’s custom cake ordering line directly at (407) 530-4690 for a seperate office. (The custom cake ordering line is available from Monday through Friday, 9AM – 5PM).

Note: Specialty cake sizes and options from Disney World or the Disney Springs spots are subject to change.

Gideon’s Bakehouse

Gideon’s Bakehouse in might be best known for cookies, but it’s also beloved for incredible slices of cake.

Gideon’s Bakehouse shared a helpful tip for those interested in even MORE cake. If you’re interested in a whole cake (not just the mega-slices you can get at the counter), guests can preorder whole cakes with a minimum notice of 72 hours and up to 30 days in advance. Note that this option is only available at the Gideon’s in the East End Market — NOT the Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs.

Is there a web site/email address for viewing and ordering cakes?
Not at this time. You can see photos of the standard custom cakes on this Cake Photo page. The best resource for photos of unique fancy Disney cakes is the DIS Boards’ Cake Chatter Thread.

Can I get a cake delivered to my room?
At resorts that offer Private Dining, (generally) yes.

Magical Floral & Gifts by Florida Fresh Floral can make Resort deliveries, though the site does not list full cake offerings. However, assorted Snack Gift Baskets are available to order. Be sure to check and see what’s available during your trip. To find out more or order online, click here or call 888-814-8718.

You may also be able to get some unique items delivered to your room (including cakes, chocolate, charcuterie boards, full meals, and more) from non-Disney vendors (including some businesses owned by furloughed or former Cast Members). Check out our list of some of the coolest things you can get delivered to your room.

Can I get a cake at Disney Springs?
The Yacht & Beach Club bakery has been known to make arrangements to deliver a cake to most locations at Disney Springs—call 407-934-3105 to see if this service is still available.

In addition, you can order custom cakes and creations from Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs by calling 407-934-3500. Orders require 72 business hours advance notice.

When should I order my cake?
Generally, cakes should be ordered no more than 4 weeks ahead (call ahead of your trip to see if this has changed) and no less than 72 hours ahead. We advise you call as soon as you can, to ensure your order can be processed in time for your trip.

What size cake do I need for my group?

• 6-inch serves 5
• 8-inch serves 8
• 10-inch serves 16
• Mickey Mouse cake serves 10–12
• 1/4 sheet cake serves 25
• 1/2 sheet cake serves 50
• Sheet cake serves 100

Do I need to bring my own candles?
Generally, no. Disney’s table-service restaurants can typically provide candles upon request.

What flavors are available?
Options vary by location, but typically you will find chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and vanilla cake with vanilla frosting. See our Disney Cake Options By Location page or call the Cake Hotline to speak to someone about the options where you are staying or dining.

What if I want red velvet/carrot cake/something besides chocolate or vanilla?
Most bakeries have limited flavor options, but Deluxe resort bakeries can typically accommodate certain special requests. Your best bet is to be staying or dining at the Grand Floridian, whose bakery is responsible for most of the wedding cakes on property. This is a list of flavors for wedding cakes from the Grand Floridian—guests have had varying degrees of success getting non-wedding cakes made in these:

Wedding Cake Flavors

• Yellow
• Chocolate
• Marble
• Carrot
• Red Velvet
• Lemon
• Orange
• Almond

Wedding Cake Fillings

• White Chocolate Mousse
• Dark Chocolate Mousse
• Milk Chocolate Mousse
• Raspberry Mousse
• Orange White Chocolate Mousse
• Orange Milk Chocolate Mousse
• Amaretto Mousse
• Amaretto Mousse with Almond Crunch
• Strawberry Mousse
• Passion Fruit Mousse
• Tropical Mousse (pineapple, passion fruit-mango, and lime mixed)
• German Chocolate
• Caramel Milk Chocolate Mousse
• Buttercream
• Cream Cheese
• Peanut Butter Cream Cheese
• Peanut Butter Cup (dark chocolate and peanut butter cream cheese mousses layered together)
• Bavarian Cream
• Bailey’s Mousse
• Blackberry Mousse
• Lemon Mousse
• Mocha Mousse
• Fresh Strawberries
• Fresh Raspberries
• White Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Strawberries
• Bavarian Cream with Fresh Strawberries
• Passion Fruit Mousse with Fresh Raspberries
• Dark Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Raspberries
• Strawberry Mousse with Fresh Strawberries
• Raspberry Mousse with Fresh Raspberries

Where can I get a fancy, fondant-covered cake or a mini cake?

In the past, these have been some of the locations where guests have been able to get a fondant-covered cake or mini cake. Be sure to call and see what is/will be available during your upcoming trip.

• Animal Kingdom Lodge & Villas (no mini cakes)
• Art of Animation Resort (made by Yacht & Beach Club)
• BoardWalk Inn & Villas
• Caribbean Beach (made by BoardWalk Bakery)
• Contemporary Resort & Bay Lake Tower
• Downtown Disney (call Private Dining at the Yacht & Beach Club)
• EPCOT (excluding restaurants in Mexico, China, Italy, Japan, Morocco, and France)
• Fort Wilderness (call Private Dining at the Contemporary)
• Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Magic Kingdom (call Cake Hotline at 407-827-2253 and choose option #4; or email [email protected]).
• Old Key West (made by BoardWalk Bakery)
• Pop Century (made by BoardWalk Bakery)
• Polynesian Resort (call Private Dining at the Grand Floridian)
• Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa (made by BoardWalk Bakery)
• Wilderness Lodge (call Private Dining at the Contemporary)
• Yacht & Beach Club & Villas

Can I get a fancy, fondant-covered cake or a mini cake in a theme park?
Typically these have been available in EPCOT, excluding restaurants in the Mexico, China, Italy, Japan, Morocco, and France pavilions. Note that as of December 15, 2016, custom cakes are no longer available in Magic Kingdom restaurants. Call to see if anything has changed ahead of your visit. For EPCOT, you can generally place your order through EPCOT’s Food and Beverage department, or call the Cake Hotline for more information.

I got married at Walt Disney World. How do I get a re-creation of the top layer of our wedding cake?
Contact Private Dining at the Grand Floridian. If your wedding was in the last five years, they can typically access your BEO to get an exact description of the cake. Otherwise, you can submit photos to help them replicate your cake. Alternatively, BoardWalk Bakery can generally replicate any of the standard Escape Collection cake designs.

Is the frosting buttercream or whipped cream?
Standard 6-inch cakes are frosted in buttercream, while custom-ordered cakes may be available in a choice of buttercream or whipped cream.

I don’t like the taste of fondant but I want an elaborate cake. What should I do?
Disney’s cakes typically come with a layer of buttercream underneath the fondant and can be served with the fondant removed. You can also specify whether you want vanilla or chocolate buttercream underneath the fondant.

Which characters can I get on my cake?
Any character from the extended Disney family (Muppets, Pixar, Disney Junior, et al.) except Winnie the Pooh & Friends. (Note: Awareness of this rule varies, so if you want Pooh, it never hurts to ask.) Characters cannot be sculpted 3-D, they must be rendered as a flat screen print directly on the cake or on a standing piece of white chocolate. The exceptions are the white chocolate character statues available for an additional charge at certain Deluxe resorts. Alternatively, you may be able to work with the bakery to provide your own plastic figurines to be placed on the cake.

Which white chocolate characters are available?
In general, white chocolate characters are only available at the locations that offer fancy, fondant-covered cakes (see Disney Cake Options By Location page). Prices are $15–$65, depending on size and resort, and figures can be fully painted for an additional charge. The selection varies by location, with the Grand Floridian offering the widest variety. Check with the bakery at the resort where you want to order the character.

• Mickey
• Minnie
• Donald
• Goofy
• Pluto
• Chip
• Dale
• Belle
• Cinderella
• Snow White
• Tinker Bell
• Peter Pan
• Stitch
• Anniversary Mickey & Minnie
• Lightning McQueen
• Tow Mater
• Dark chocolate 3-inch Mickey or Minnie

Note that in the fall of 2020, we also found some white chocolate Mickey and Minnie figurines being offered for $25 each at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Can I get a cake shaped like something besides a circle or a square?
The Grand Floridian is your best bet for a specially shaped cake, although the Contemporary and the Yacht & Beach Club may be able to do certain styles.

Can I send in a picture of what I want?
Once you make contact with a Disney Cast Member through the Cake Hotline, you can work with them to e-mail photos to the pastry chef.

Where can I get a mini cake?
The Grand Floridian, the Contemporary, Yacht & Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn or any location serviced by these bakeries is your best bet for a mini cake, but availability can fluctuate. Check to see what’s available during your trip.

Where can I get a mini-castle cake?
The Grand Floridian or the Contemporary and any location serviced by these bakeries.

Where can I get the chocolate Cinderella Slipper Dessert?
The Cinderella Slipper Dessert is available at the Grand Floridian, the Contemporary Resort, and Cinderella’s Royal Table at the Magic Kingdom. It is usually white chocolate, but Cinderella’s Royal Table occasionally offers it in milk chocolate.

The advance notice required to order a chocolate slipper could be anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks. Be sure to contact Disney at least a month in advance to check on the availability of this special treat so you can plan ahead and see if you need to come up with a different plan. In late 2021, we were able to speak with a Cast Member at the Grand Floridian by calling 407-824-2474 (in-room/private dining) who said the team there is currently making the chocolate glass slipper dessert and that they require 2 days’ notice.

The price is typically $20 per slipper for restaurant delivery. It may also be delivered to your Grand Floridian or Contemporary room for $20 plus tax, a delivery charge (previously $3, subject to change), and gratuity (typically an automatic 18%).

What if someone in my party has dietary restrictions?
In general, Disney will do its best to accommodate dietary restrictions like allergies, but it’s best to call to find out your options. All Disney-owned restaurants generally offer a vegan, allergen-free cake in chocolate or vanilla for $29. For details, a photo and an ingredient list, CLICK HERE.

Alternatively, vegan bakery Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC provides gluten-free and vegan cakes at Walt Disney World. They can deliver to most Table Service restaurants. Generally, this spot requires that custom cakes be ordered with 3 business days’ notice, but lead times could be as long as 1 week depending on the bakery’s availability, so contact Erin McKenna’s at least two weeks in advance to determine what things are looking like for your visit. Order your cake by calling 855-462-2292 or by calling Erin McKenna’s custom cake ordering line directly at (407) 938-9044 (the custom cake ordering line is available from Monday through Friday, 9AM – 5PM).

Will the restaurant hold my leftover cake until the end of the night?
Disney’s official policy forbids this as a food-safety precaution, but some guests have been able to get Disney restaurants to hold their leftover cake. Just don’t count on it.

How do I order a cake at the Walt Disney World Swan or Dolphin?
These resorts are not owned by Disney, so you must call them directly at 407-934-1614 or 407-934-4000 to place an order at least 48 hours in advance.

Cake Flavors generally include:
Intense Chocolate
Vanilla Bean
Raspberry Vanilla
Strawberry Shortcake

Cake Sizes and Prices:
6” cake (5 to 7 people ): $42 and up
8” cake (10 to 12 people): $65 and up
10” cake (14 to 16 people): $89 and up
1/2 sheet cake (25 to 30 people): $185 and up
Full Sheet cake (54 to 60 people): $380 and up

Disneyland Cakes FAQ

How do I order a cake at Disneyland?
Disneyland has a much smaller operation, with one central bakery that makes the cakes for all the resorts and full-service restaurants in the parks. Generally, they only offer 6-inch cakes ($33) or 10-inch cakes ($52), along with quarter ($67), half ($92) and full ($132) sheet cakes. A 19% service charge is typically added for cakes delivered to Disney resort rooms. Disney typically requires 48 hours’ notice for all custom cakes, but be sure to call far in advance of your trip to see what things are like.

• Cake Flavors: vanilla, chocolate, red velvet or carrot
• Filling Flavors: vanilla custard, cream cheese (red velvet cake only), whipped cream, white or dark chocolate mousse or chocolate ganache
• Frostings: whipped cream, buttercream, chocolate ganache or chocolate mousse

To place an order if you are staying at a Disney resort, call 1-714-300-7526 and select Option #2. To place an order if you are not staying at a Disney resort, call Disney Dining at 1-714-781-3463.

For more information on Specialty Cakes in Disney World, see our Disney World Cakes post by Carrie Hayward.

Thanks to Carrie Hayward for putting this page together. Carrie is the author of PassPorter’s Disney Weddings & Honeymoons, a guidebook and bridal organizer for weddings and honeymoons at Walt Disney World and on the Disney Cruise Line. Follow her adventures in Disney dining at http://disneytravelbabble.com and @lurkyloo on Twitter.