Celebrate with Gingerbread at the Walt Disney World Resort

When Disney fans talk Gingerbread it's hard not to keep their focus on the Grand Floridian's extravagant 16 foot tall Gingerbread House that's set up in the lobby.

Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
This annual showpiece created by the Food and Beverage Team takes three days to build and houses a specialty gift shop that sells fresh baked items created with the same Austrian Gingerbread that the little store is made out of. The sweet smelling gingerbread shop not only acts as a showpiece of creative talent, but as a showplace for the Disney food artists to share decorating tips and tricks with you. Check out this great video from Disney Food Blog featuring the Grand Floridian's display.

This magnificent display only scratches the surface of all the Gingerbread goodies that you can find at Walt Disney World. You can find gingerbread goodies to take home for sale in many of the gift shops, and yummy holiday specials featuring gingerbread at many of the Disney cafes.

Here are some of the fun holiday goodies we found dedicated to this sweet treat:

• Gingerbread Cookies decorated with Mickey's smiling face.
• Gingerbread Cookie Mix, to take home.
• Gingerbread Man Holiday Antena Toppers.
• Freshly Baked Gingerbread in Bakeries & Cafes.
• Magnificent Displays at the Boardwalk, Beach Club, and Contemporary Resorts.
• Santa's Bakeshop in Epcot's American Adventure Pavilion

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Gingerbread Mix to Take Home
This year the wonderful Disney Gingerbread is being celebrated with a special limited edition trading pin set! These fun collectible souvenirs showcase the Gingerbread Houses on display at the Grand Floridian, Boardwalk, Beach Club, Contemporary, and Epcot! Each special pin can be found sale at the location that it's designed after. You can also find fun antena toppers that look like Mickey Gingerbread men!

Limited Edition Gingerbread Pins
Gingerbread Mickey Antena Toppers
There's so much more gingery goodness to find I just can't fit all of the wonderful holiday goodies into one article. For specifics on all of the unique Gingerbread displays you can find around the Walt Disney World Resort, be sure to stop by and visit the Disney Food Blog for their comprehensive holiday coverage.

If you're on your way down to the World and want some help planning your holiday trip, get the information in one quick portable guide. Download your copy of the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2012! It's a highly recommended resource for any family vacation planner that wants to make the most out of all the holiday happenings.

DFB Holiday Mini-Guide 2012
Thanks so much to our friends at Disney Food Blog for sharing all of their sweet gingery knowledge and images with us! Are you a fan of Gingerbread? Is one or more of these fabulous sweet shops and displays a must do on your holiday touring strategy? Leave a comment and let us know which is your favorite!