2022 Guide to Christmas Decorations at Walt Disney World Resort Deluxe Hotels

At Walt Disney World Resort, there are multiple displays to be explored at various resorts. Let’s kick things off with the most famous house of all – the gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort | Gingerbread House

Beginning November 9, guests can view clouds of cinnamon billowing out of the chimney of this life-sized storybook gingerbread house made from a classic Austrian recipe.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

This house is adorned with white chocolate, candy canes, edible snowflakes, sugar poinsettias, and 25 hidden Mickeys! Along the porches, you’ll find an 85-pound chocolate Santa, nutcrackers, toy soldiers, and snowmen that have all been hand-painted by the Grand Floridian Bakery team.

As the 50th Anniversary celebration at Walt Disney World Resort continues, this year’s displays will feature colors and accents inspired by the signature EARidescent look.

You can even get limited edition pins, mugs, holiday ornaments, and treats! Some of the goodies you can purchase from the Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian include freshly baked, homemade items, such as Gingerbread Mickeys and Shingles, Stollen Bread, Brownie Christmas Tree, and Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Adventure over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, which on November 23 will be home to a wild display – a Life-sized Baby Gingerbread Giraffe and Baby Zebra. This year continues the new tradition begun last year with a life-sized baby giraffe! In addition to this gingerbread guest, there’s a new animal grazing into the lobby. You’ll soon be able to see an adorable life-sized baby zebra – made of gingerbread, of course. Starting December 6, you can even purchase a cookie to enjoy!

Disney's Beach Club Resort

In the lobby of Disney’s Beach Club Resort, a holiday classic has returned.

Since 1999, this resort has been home to the life-sized carousel. Did I mention that it actually spins? This carousel and its horses are masterfully created with chocolate, sugar, and fondant along with hand-painted characters and hand-crafted gingerbread shingles and snowflakes decorating the display. What makes this year even more special is that all the horses celebrate a different Disney princess. You can commemorate your holiday viewing with limited edition pins, mugs, holiday ornaments and treats including:

Signature Stollen Bread

Candied Pecans (Plant-based)

Trio of Fudge

Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Snowman

Crispy Rice Treat

Chocolate Mickey Cookie (New)

Peppermint Bark

Gingerbread Shingle

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie (Gluten-Friendly)

Gingerbread Cookie (Gluten-Friendly)

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

Across the way, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is shore to impress with its display, which will be returning on November 17. This incredible gingerbread creation is a miniature, edible version of your favorite spot along Crescent Lake – the BoardWalk Deli! Before leaving, you can check out some of the treats you can take home with you, like:

Mickey and Minnie Sugar Cookies

BoardWalk Mickey Sugar Cookie (New)

Giant Gingerbread Mickey Cookie (New)

Gluten-Friendly & Plant-based Gingerbread Mickey Cookie

Artisan Peppermint Marshmallows (New)

Carnival Bark (New)

Gingerbread Frost Cocktail

Disney's Contemporary Resort

The displays at Disney’s Contemporary Resort are coming back! This is the 11th year the Contemporary Bakery team has created a masterpiece so how appropriate that it will open on November 11 at 11:00 a.m.

The 50th Anniversary Themed Castle Display is a Mary Blair-inspired castle designed by Walt Disney Imagineers and will feature a brand-new 50th anniversary overlay… and 11 hidden 5-legged goats!

Don’t forget to check out the limited-edition pins, mugs, and holiday ornaments to remember the season. There are also plenty of treats you can get, including:

50th Anniversary Gingerbread Castle Brick (New)

Family Tradition Cookie Box featuring a Coconut Macaroon from Chef Jeff’s family, a Sugar Cookie from Chef Kelly’s family, a Butterball from Chef Amber’s family, a Kitchen Sink Cookie representing all the Cast in the Bakery coming together to bring this display back plus many more!

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