We Finally Have An Update On the Most Anticipated Disney Springs Opening
Gideon’s Bakehouse’s second Disney Springs location just received a major construction update, confirming that Six Ravens, the savory hand-pie concept, is moving from planning to actual buildout. The First Raven LLC filed a kitchen renovation construction permit with the state of Florida, indicating that work requiring government approval is officially underway in the former Art of Shaving space in the Landing area, just doors from the original Gideon’s Bakehouse.
The permit filing represents concrete progress for a project announced roughly a month ago that has generated significant excitement among Disney Springs regulars. Six Ravens promises to expand the Gideon’s experience in different directions by offering hearty savory options rather than competing with the bakery’s signature oversized cookies and gothic desserts.
What the Permit Means for the Update
The construction permit confirms The First Raven LLC will be doing $5,000 or more in renovation work focusing specifically on kitchen buildout. Most Disney Springs locations don’t have full industrial kitchens due to space constraints, instead using smaller appliances while doing primary preparation elsewhere.
Six Ravens will likely share a main kitchen with Gideon’s Bakehouse for heavy production while maintaining its own equipment for warming and serving. The renovation probably involves adding sinks, refrigerators, ovens, and appliances necessary for on-site finishing and preparation without requiring everything to arrive fully made from off-site facilities.
The Menu
Six Ravens specializes in Coffyns, old-school hand pies made with fluffy yeast bread rather than traditional pastry dough. Fillings are developed by Gideon’s kitchen team collaborating with Central Florida chefs, bringing local culinary talent directly into Disney Springs.
The menu also includes smashed potatoes, local draft beer, and desserts. Adding beer is significant since Gideon’s Bakehouse focuses on coffee and desserts without alcohol, creating opportunities for guests wanting savory food with beverages beyond coffee.
Theming is described as dark and gothic, maintaining aesthetic continuity with Gideon’s distinctive visual identity that’s become instantly recognizable at Disney Springs.
The Location Strategy
Six Ravens occupies the former Art of Shaving storefront just a couple spots from Gideon’s Bakehouse. That proximity is intentional, creating opportunities for guests to experience both locations during a single Disney Springs visit without significant navigation.
The strategy also potentially helps manage legendary Gideon’s lines by giving guests alternatives when waits stretch beyond what they’re willing to commit. A guest facing a 90-minute Gideon’s wait might grab Coffyns at Six Ravens instead, or visit Six Ravens for savory food before committing to the Gideon’s line for dessert.
Why This Update Matters
Gideon’s Bakehouse has reached near-mythic status among Disney fans. Oversized cookies, dark gothic storytelling, and lines routinely wrapping around corners have created one of the most talked-about food experiences at Walt Disney World.
That popularity has come with challenges. Hour-plus waits have become routine, creating constant online debate about whether cookies justify the time investment. Six Ravens represents the expansion solution, adding capacity under the Gideon’s brand while diversifying offerings beyond desserts.
Steve Lewis, Gideon’s founder, first made waves at Disney Springs through a secret menu item at The Polite Pig before launching the bakery. Six Ravens continues that relationship, blending local Orlando flavors with Disney World’s massive reach.
The Timeline
The kitchen renovation permit confirms work is officially underway, though an exact opening date hasn’t been announced beyond “sometime in 2026.” That leaves uncertainty about whether Six Ravens opens in spring, summer, or fall.
Construction timelines at Disney Springs vary depending on scope of work and permitting complications. A concept involving kitchen renovation in existing shell space typically moves faster than projects requiring major structural work, but Disney Springs operational requirements can still create delays.
For fans watching the former Art of Shaving storefront evolve over recent months, the permit represents tangible progress confirming Six Ravens is actually happening rather than remaining hypothetical despite window graphics and speculation.
What Fans Are Saying About the Update
Social media speculation has been building since window graphics first appeared, with fans debating whether Six Ravens will ease Gideon’s legendary lines or create another viral hotspot with its own lengthy waits.
Some hope Six Ravens absorbs enough demand to make Gideon’s more accessible without multi-hour waits. Others predict Six Ravens becomes its own phenomenon with lines rivaling the original. Those debates will continue until opening day when guests can experience the food and wait times firsthand.
The kitchen renovation permit confirms Six Ravens is moving from concept to reality. Opening day is approaching for Disney Springs’ newest savory dining option, even if the exact date remains unannounced.
