PHOTOS & VIDEOS: See the Gingerbread Carousel Being Built at Disney's Beach Club Resort

Peppermint drinks have arrived, snacks themed to snow and Christmas trees are on their way, and (of course) there’s Santa Mickey merchandise galore. That can only mean one thing…the holidays have arrived in Disney World!

Holiday Decor is Up in Various Spots!

Yes, yes, we know it was JUST Halloween, but Disney World is not wasting any time when it comes to decking the halls for the holidays. And today, the day after Halloween, a very special holiday tradition returned to a fan-favorite Disney World hotel.

Last year, the iconic gingerbread displays were not put up in Disney World’s hotels. But, this year the gingerbread displays are BACK in full force at select spots.

In fact, starting today, you can stop by Disney’s Beach Club Resort to take a look at their absolutely gorgeous gingerbread carousel as it nears completion. Of course, we had to make our way over there to see it in person!

Gingerbread Carousel Work

Every year, the theme of the Gingerbread Carousel changes. Back in 2018, it featured horses themed to Donald Duck and more. In 2019, we saw a Peter Pan theme. This year, the life-size spinning carousel is themed to The Little Mermaid (how appropriate for the Beach Club!).

Can You Believe How Stunning They Are?!

This amazing work of art features hand-painted holiday characters, gingerbread shingles that are handcrafted, and even some beautiful snowflakes made of fondant that celebrate Disney World’s 50th anniversary.

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Several of the carousel’s horses were in progress…

Little Mermaid Horse

…and the talented team was also working on decorations inspired by characters like Scuttle and Flounder!

Flounder and Scuttle!

They look just as excited about Christmas time as we do!

Scuttle and Flounder waiting to be added to the Gingerbread Carousel! pic.twitter.com/5PVweabx8q

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 1, 2021

A sweet Cast Member was also nearby handing out pieces of the gingerbread for guests to try!

What a Sweetie!

Don’t mind if we do!

Gingerbread Piece

If you get hungry after looking at (and smelling!!) this amazing gingerbread display, you can grab some tasty treats to satisfy your holiday appetite too. Starting today, at The Market at Ale & Compass, Beach Club Marketplace, and the lobby of Disney’s Beach Club, you can get a whole BUNCH of holiday goodies, including:

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – A bag of three chocolate crinkle cookies with a dusting of sweet snow (available Nov. 1-Dec. 31)

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

A Trio of Fudge – White chocolate peppermint fudge, white chocolate-gingerbread fudge, and dark chocolate-hot cocoa fudge (available Nov. 1- Dec. 31)

Trio of Fudge

A Plant-Based and Gluten-Friendly Brownie – Chocolate brownies with chocolate ganache (available Nov. 1- Dec. 31)
The Signature Stollen Bread – German bread created with nuts, spices, and fruit coated with a mountain of vanilla powdered sugar (available Nov. 1- Dec. 31)

Signature Stollen Bread

A Gluten-Friendly Gingerbread Cookie glazed in sugar (available Nov. 1- Dec. 31)
A Gluten-Friendly Gingerbread Chocolate Cookie glazed in sugar (available Nov. 1- Dec. 31)

Mickey Chocolate Cookie

Mickey and Minnie Crispy Rice Treats (Sold Separately) – Crispy rice treats decorated with red chocolate, sanding sugar, snowflakes, and chocolate garnishes (available Nov. 1- Dec. 31)

Mickey Rice Krispie Treat

Peppermint Bark – Dark and white chocolate with peppermint pieces (available Nov. 1- Dec. 31)

Peppermint Bark

A Chocolate Snow Globe – Dark chocolate snow globe with the 50th Anniversary print (available Nov. 1- Dec. 31)

50th Anniversary Snow Globe

Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Snowmen – Chocolate-covered marshmallows decorated to look like adorable snowmen on festive red and white straw (available Nov. 1- Dec. 31)

Marshmallow Snowmen

Chocolate Creme-filled Sandwich Cookie Pops – White chocolate-covered creme-filled sandwich cookie pops themed to The Little Mermaid (available Nov. 1-Dec. 31)

Little Mermaid Pop

Mickey Gingerbread – Traditional sugar-glazed Mickey gingerbread with chocolate backing (available Nov. 1-Dec. 31)

Gingerbread Cookie

There are also more treats available at other spots in the Yacht & Beach Club resorts that aren’t available in the lobby.

Beach Club

You can check out the Beach Club’s gingerbread carousel right now until January 2nd, 2022.

The Gingerbread Carousel at Disney’s Beach Club is “The Little Mermaid” themed this year! pic.twitter.com/gVpCgtjcmG

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 1, 2021

If you’ve never seen these displays, it’s well worth the quick walk over from EPCOT or even the boat or Skyliner ride over from other spots. You can also stop by The American Adventure Rotunda in EPCOT and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to see more epic gingerbread displays later this year. Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news!

Click here to see the full list of holiday treats coming to Disney World’s hotels!

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