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See the Construction of the 2018 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House In Action

The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House has been a tradition for 20 years at Disney World’s flagship Resort!

Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

The 14 feet tall house is made with 1,050 lbs of honey, 800 lbs of flour, 600 lbs of chocolate, 600 lbs of powdered sugar, 140 pints of egg whites, 35 lbs of spices, and, according to Disney, “tons of Disney Magic and Pixie Dust.”

It just so happens that the requisite “tons of Disney Magic and Pixie Dust” come by way of a full team of pastry chefs! And Disney Parks Blog has provided a time-lapse video showing the building of the Gingerbread House in the lobby as a fun holiday treat. Enjoy! [Read more…]

Disney Food News This Week: Star Wars News, Mickey’s 90th Birthday, and MORE!

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Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week!

Mickey’s 90th Birthday Cupcake

Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays started is ON, and we have ALL the menus! Start planning what you’re going to eat before you go! And check out our BEST of the Fest here!

Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays kicks off today and we have all the menus! Check them out before you go!

We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…

Disney Food News

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was announced as one of the new attractions in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill soft opening date announced! Check out the menu here.
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!
New nighttime spectaculars, pavilion entertainment, and more announced for Epcot.
Get a closer look at the new Star Wars Resort coming to Disney World!
Check out the new holiday treats at The Ganachery in Disney Springs.
We have details on all the holiday treats in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District.
Check out the New Year’s Eve dinners at Disney World and Disneyland.
We have lots of news from this weekend’s Destination D event.
Check out the Mickey Birthday Cupcakes at Gasparilla Grill and Contempo Cafe!
The Gingerbread Carousel is up at Disney’s Beach Club!
It’s time to pre-order the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining!
Check out this Steamboat Willie Heritage Mickey Mousse at the Boardwalk Bakery!
We were celebrating Mickey’s 90th Birthday in the Magic Kingdom with special treats and fun merchandise!
Check out what’s NEW at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
We checked out everything new at Hollywood Studios this week.
We reviewed the holiday eats at Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland!
We have details on what’s new at the Magic Kingdom this week.
Check out everything new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
We have details on where to find all the holiday treats in Disney Springs!
We have details on what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
We checked out the seasonal Cranberry Mousse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
We reviewed the holiday treats at the Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House.
Check out the holiday treats – and cookie shots – at Disney’s Grand Californian!
The Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House is open for the 2018 season!
Check out these fun holiday krispy treats in the Disney Parks.
We spotted some fun new merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
There’s a new Cheshire Cat cupcake of the month at All Star Music Resort.
We reviewed the holiday eats at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure.
New latte art debuts at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!
We shared details on a V.I.Passholder Pop Up event for Mickey’s birthday!
Check out the latest details about the Guardians of the Galaxy ride in Epcot.
More details were announced for the Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs.
The opening season was announced for the Disney Skyliner.
More details were revealed for Epcot’s Space Restaurant!
Check out this new Churro Toffee we spotted in Disneyland.
We reviewed the Mickey Birthday Cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Tambu Lounge has reopened at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!
Check out this must-have holiday glow cube from Disneyland.
There’s a new slushie and a new dessert at Amorette’s Patisserie!
A new holiday dessert is on the menu at the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck.
Check out all the limited time treats at Disney World and Disneyland for Mickey’s 90th birthday.
We reviewed some holiday treats at Schmoozies in Disney California Adventure.
Goofy’s Candy Company is serving up gourmet cotton candy.
New DFB YouTube videos: DFB Throwdown: The Polite Pig vs. D-Luxe Burger, 10 Great Ways to Spend $50 at Disney World, What’s New at Disney World and Disneyland, and 12 Smartphone Apps You’ll Definitely Need in Disney World.

Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go.

New DFB Video — 12 Smartphone Apps You’ll Definitely Need in Disney World

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Review: Holiday Treats at the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House (Plus Jack-Jack’s Cookie Num Nums Alert!)

By Carly E 2 Comments

We just brought you the news that the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is open in its new location, and now we’re back with reviews of a few of the holiday treats you can expect to find there this year!

S’mores Cookie

On the Gingerbread House’s opening day at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, we tried the Apple-Cinnamon Cupcake, Mickey Head Gingerbread Ornament, and S’mores Cookie.

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The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is OPEN – Let’s Take a Look!

By Carly E 17 Comments

The Gingerbread House in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa opened in its new spot on Wednesday, and we were there to check it out!

Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

The Gingerbread House is celebrating its 20th year in 2018, and it’s set up in an all-new location!

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Book Your Disney World Trip Before This Discount DEADLINE!

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If you’re thinking about visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season, you can save on room rates with Disney’s Magical Holiday Offer — but the first booking deadline is October 7!

Cinderella Castle all lit up during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

With the Magical Holiday Offer guests can save up to 20% off rooms at most Disney World Resort Hotels for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 8 through November 8, and November 11 through December 24. [Read more…]

The 2018 Holiday Season at Disney World Includes NEW Experiences and Returning Favorites

By Traci C 6 Comments

The holiday season might be MONTHS away right now, but we’re so excited about what’s planned for this year at Disney World! The celebrations will feature a mix of returning favorites and some new experiences!

Santa Mickey Krispy Treat

There’s so much happening this fall at the theme parks, Disney Springs, and the Disney World Resort Hotels — let’s check it out! [Read more…]

What Happens When the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is Taken Down?

By AJ and the DFB Team 3 Comments

We all love decking the halls for the holidays (okay, maybe not all of us… but many of us!). But taking all the decorations down? Admittedly, it’s nowhere near as fun. But none of us are alone. The decorations have to come down at Disney World, too. And every year, one of the first things to come down is the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House.

2017 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Yep, while many of the Christmas trees and wreaths stick around for a few days into the New Year, the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House’s last day of operation is January 1st. So what happens when the Gingerbread House is taken down?

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What’s New Around Walt Disney World: November 15, 2016

By Wendy 7 Comments

Hello, friends! Well, we’d be remiss if we didn’t start out this post by wishing THIS GUY a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Happy Birthday, Mickey!!

Mickey Mouse was presented to the world with the premiere of the animated short “Steamboat Willie” on November 18, 1928. And our favorite Mouse will be joining us all around the World today for our November edition of What’s New!

All Around the World

The Holiday Season is upon us! [Read more…]

Close-Up! The 2015 Disney World Resort Gingerbread Displays

By AJ 11 Comments

All over the World, it’s GINGERBREAD TIME!!! It’s a wonderful holiday tradition to feast your eyes on the larger-than-life Gingerbread Displays at several Deluxe Disney World Resorts before you feast your tummy on all the festive treats available during your visit!

Disney World Gingerbread House Tour

We’re going to take you on a visit to the major Gingerbread hot spots in Disney World, and we’ll start our Gingerbread tour at the Epcot area resorts…

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts

My personal favorite is the Gingerbread Carousel found at the Beach Club. I always love to spot the new horses each year making their way on the Merry-Go-Round!

Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel

We’d love to introduce you to this year’s team of horses… here’s Julia! [Read more…]

25 Must-Do Disney World Holiday Events — and Eats!

By AJ 5 Comments

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Season’s Greetings! It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and if you’re bound for Walt Disney World, it’s even better.

That’s because there is no more festive spot on earth to celebrate all of the heartwarming fun of the the season.

And we don’t want you to miss out on any of the top attractions. So let’s take a look our list of the 25 Must-do Disney Holiday Events — and Eats! — to celebrate this season at Walt Disney World! [Read more…]