This Gideon’s Expansion Has Been Building for Years, and We Finally Have an Opening Timeframe

Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney World just got the biggest news since 2020, leading to alcohol, more food options, and a second location. The opening timeframe has been confirmed.

The Magic of Disney Springs Has Always Been About Discovery

There’s a particular kind of magic that lives outside the theme park gates at Walt Disney World. Disney Springs isn’t driven by ride reservations or rope drops—it thrives on wandering, surprise, and the thrill of stumbling into something unexpectedly unforgettable. For many guests, that moment doesn’t involve fireworks or characters. It involves food.

Over the years, Disney Springs has quietly transformed into a culinary destination of its own, blending Disney storytelling with Central Florida’s local food culture. From celebrity chef concepts to indie favorites, the district has become a place where snacks become traditions and lines become legends.

And few places embody that reality more than one dark, gothic bakery that has redefined what a “must-do” stop looks like outside the parks.

Long Lines, Loyal Fans, and a Location That Became a Ritual

Ask frequent Walt Disney World visitors to name the busiest food location at Disney Springs, and one answer comes up again and again. Gideon’s Bakehouse isn’t just popular—it’s a pilgrimage. Guests plan their evenings around it, refresh wait times obsessively, and brace themselves for hour-plus queues just to secure cookies and cold brew.

For many fans, the wait is part of the experience. The heavy doors, candlelit interior, and lore-filled atmosphere make the payoff feel earned. But for others—especially families or travelers on tight schedules—the line can feel less magical and more limiting.

As Disney Springs crowds continue to grow and dining habits shift toward flexibility and speed, whispers have begun circulating online: could something be changing nearby?

Subtle Signs Sparked Speculation Across Social Media

In late 2025, attentive fans noticed window graphics quietly appearing in a familiar-but-empty storefront near Gideon’s Bakehouse. The former Art of Shaving location—just a few doors down—suddenly looked less dormant. Reddit threads began dissecting the details. Posts on X (formerly Twitter) speculated wildly. Some guessed expansion. Others assumed a replacement retail shop.

A Notice of Commencement filed shortly after only added fuel to the fire, listing a company tied directly to Gideon’s founder as the client for the buildout. Still, no official announcement followed—at least not right away.

For a fandom trained to read between the lines, the silence felt intentional.

Disney Springs Has Been Quietly Evolving Its Food Strategy

This moment isn’t happening in isolation. Across Walt Disney World, there’s been a noticeable shift toward grab-and-go dining, limited-footprint concepts, and offerings designed to serve high demand without sacrificing quality.

Disney Springs, in particular, has leaned into local partnerships and chef-driven ideas that feel less corporate and more rooted in Central Florida’s culinary scene. It’s a strategy that balances tourism with authenticity—and one that’s paid off in guest satisfaction.

That context matters, because whatever was coming next near Gideon’s Bakehouse wasn’t just about expansion. It was about solving a problem many guests know all too well.

The Reveal: Six Ravens Is Officially Coming to Disney Springs

On the five-year anniversary of Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs, founder Steve Lewis officially announced Six Ravens, a brand-new food concept opening later in 2026—just steps away from the original bakery.

The owners of Gideon’s Bakehouse are launching a new restaurant concept at Disney Springs set to open later this year. Six Ravens will serve “Coffyns,” an old-school hand pie made with yeast bread and fillings created with local Orlando chefs. – @ScottGustin on X

The owners of Gideon’s Bakehouse are launching a new restaurant concept at Disney Springs set to open later this year. Six Ravens will serve “Coffyns,” an old-school hand pie made with yeast bread and fillings created with local Orlando chefs. pic.twitter.com/hTI7Yg4kWX

— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) January 16, 2026

Six Ravens will occupy the former Art of Shaving storefront and introduce something entirely different: savory hand pies known as “Coffyns,” an old-school term the concept is proudly reclaiming. These aren’t pastries pulled from a freezer. They’re made with fluffy yeast bread and filled with chef-driven creations developed by Gideon’s kitchen team alongside collaborating Central Florida chefs.

“Combine that with potatoes, local draft beer, and, of course, some tasty desserts, and you will have a fun new place to fuel your park adventures.” Here’s the full announcement:

– @ScottGustin on X

https://twitter.com/ScottGustin/status/2012151840008446204?s=20

The menu won’t stop there. Guests can also expect potatoes, desserts, and local draft beer—designed specifically for quick service in a compact space. Lewis described the concept as intentionally built for grab-and-go needs, offering relief to guests who love Gideon’s but don’t always have time for the wait.

While specific chef collaborations haven’t been announced yet, Six Ravens will continue Lewis’s long-standing connection to Disney Springs—a relationship that began years ago with a secret menu item at The Polite Pig before Gideon’s ever opened its doors.

What This Means for Guests—and Why Fans Are Watching Closely

For future Disney Springs visitors, Six Ravens could quietly change the experience of that entire corner of the district. Shorter waits. More savory options. A chance to enjoy Gideon’s creative DNA without committing to a multi-hour line.

Fans online are cautiously optimistic. Some are celebrating the expansion of a beloved brand. Others are curious—and protective—wondering how this new concept will fit into Gideon’s carefully built mystique.

With no exact opening date announced beyond “later in 2026,” anticipation is only growing. One thing is certain: Disney Springs is once again reminding guests that some of its biggest changes don’t come with fireworks—just a new door opening nearby.

Would you try Six Ravens, or does Gideon’s Bakehouse remain untouchable for you?