If you thought Disney World’s holiday magic peaked with the rides, think again. The 2025 gingerbread displays are coming, and they’re ready to steal the spotlight from even the most Instagrammable holiday treats. Walt Disney World Resort has announced that five resort hotels will be unveiling their edible masterpieces just in time for the holiday season, running through January 1, 2026. From castles to carousels, these constructions aren’t just decorations—they’re jaw-dropping works of art you can almost taste.
Reporter Scott Gustin shared the news on X, stating “NEW: The 2025 Walt Disney World Resort gingerbread houses will be coming soon at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The houses will be displayed through Jan. 1.”
NEW: The 2025 Walt Disney World Resort gingerbread houses will be coming soon at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The houses will be displayed through Jan. 1. pic.twitter.com/7B71Ta74jS
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) November 3, 2025
Disney’s Gingerbread Game: Bigger Than Ever
For decades, Disney chefs and pastry teams have turned gingerbread into a full-on seasonal spectacle. Each display is unique, built from thousands of gingerbread pieces, candy, and icing, and designed to reflect the personality of the host resort. This year is no exception—though guests will notice a change at the Grand Floridian. The resort’s lobby is under construction, meaning no gingerbread house this year. But don’t worry: there’s plenty to see across the other resorts.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Castle Dreams in Candy
The Contemporary Resort is back for its 14th year, and if past performances are any indication, it’s going to be one for the books. Last year’s Dream Lights Gingerbread Castle wowed guests with twinkling retired Dream Lights, and this year’s creation promises similar grandeur. Set in the resort’s airy lobby with floor-to-ceiling windows, the display is perfectly positioned for maximum photo ops. It’s a towering testament to Disney’s ability to blend whimsy and elegance, and fans of the Contemporary’s gingerbread tradition won’t want to miss it.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn: Home Sweet Gingerbread Deli
Over at the BoardWalk Inn, the gingerbread display takes on a more charming, storybook vibe. In 2024, the team recreated the BoardWalk Deli, complete with striped awnings, festive decorations, and tiny illuminated windows. Each element was meticulously designed, and visitors were treated to a snapshot of Disney’s signature attention to detail. While the theme for 2025 hasn’t been announced, past creativity suggests a design that will be equally clever, cozy, and full of candy-covered surprises.
Disney’s Beach Club Resort: A Carousel of Candy
Beach Club Resort is celebrating a quarter-century of gingerbread displays, and this year’s offering will no doubt continue that legacy. Known for its annual carousel display, Beach Club spins a new theme each season. Last year’s carousel celebrated Mickey’s Christmas Carol, combining intricate icing, sculpted figurines, and twinkling lights. If there’s one resort that consistently delivers a “wow” factor with its edible creations, it’s the Beach Club. Expect artistry, whimsy, and enough sugar to make any gingerbread fan swoon.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: The Wild Side of Gingerbread
Animal Kingdom Lodge adds a Disney twist to the gingerbread tradition with its animal-inspired creations. Previous years have featured Gingeraffe, Debra the Zebra, and Francisco the Flamingo, all set against vibrant poinsettias and seasonal décor. The 2025 display remains under wraps, but the lodge’s growing menagerie promises another whimsical addition that ties into the resort’s iconic savanna theme. For guests, it’s part candy sculpture, part immersive holiday experience—and 100% Instagram gold.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: Rustic Gingerbread Magic Returns
After a six-year absence, Wilderness Lodge is back in the gingerbread game. The resort first debuted its log cabin design in 2019, and fans have been waiting ever since to see what comes next. Nestled in the lodge’s rustic interior with wood accents and cozy décor, the display is expected to highlight classic holiday charm with Disney storytelling flair. Guests can anticipate intricate designs, seasonal touches, and a sense of nostalgia combined with creativity.
Why Disney’s Gingerbread Displays Are a Must-See
These gingerbread displays aren’t just for holiday cheer—they’re part of the full Disney World experience. Each one showcases the resort’s personality while providing visitors with a chance to marvel at the artistry, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that goes into every candy-coated element. Whether you’re there to take photos, enjoy the smell of gingerbread in the air, or just soak in the holiday atmosphere, these displays are a standout feature of the season.
Even without the Grand Floridian this year, the Contemporary, BoardWalk, Beach Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Wilderness Lodge ensure guests have plenty of sugar-coated eye candy to enjoy. From majestic castles to whimsical carousels and candy safari animals, the 2025 displays are shaping up to be an unmissable holiday experience.
Plan Your Visit
Guests looking to catch all five displays should plan ahead—their run is limited to November 2025 through January 1, 2026. Whether you’re a local looking to make a new holiday tradition or a visiting family hoping to experience Disney’s seasonal magic, these gingerbread creations are not just decorations—they’re destination-worthy experiences.
From candy-covered castles and carousel horses to chocolate giraffes and log cabins, Disney World’s 2025 gingerbread displays are bringing the sweet magic back this holiday season, and they’re already giving fans plenty to buzz about.
