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Gingerbread Dreams & Garland Galore: Holiday Magic Returns to Disney World Hotels for 2025
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially at the Disney Resort hotels! Walt Disney World is once again decking the halls (and the lobbies!) with dazzling holiday décor, shimmering trees, and those oh-so-sweet gingerbread displays we all crave each year. From November 14 through December 31, 2025, guests visiting the resorts will find festive sights, cozy atmospheres, and the nostalgic scent of cinnamon and spice wafting through the air.
If you’re the kind of guest who thinks gingerbread is the real reason for the season, then get ready to jingle all the way through the Disney Resorts Collection, where several hotels are bringing back their larger-than-life gingerbread creations in all their sugary glory. These edible works of art aren’t just Insta-worthy—they’re tradition.
Among the fan favorites expected to return? The towering gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the whimsical gingerbread carousel at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and the deliciously detailed creations found at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and BoardWalk Inn. Each resort has its own theme and flair, making a holiday hop from hotel to hotel a must-do on your Disney Christmas checklist.
And yes—gingerbread treats will be available to purchase, too! These resorts often offer exclusive snacks, from frosted gingerbread shingles to spiced cookies and hot cocoa kits, all served with a side of holiday cheer. If your idea of merry is munching on Mickey-shaped goodies while sipping something warm and wonderful, this is the place to be.
The festive fun doesn’t stop at gingerbread. Each resort will be adorned with glittering Christmas trees, wreaths, ornaments, and special themed decorations that match the unique style of each hotel. Want tropical vibes with your tinsel? Head to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Prefer a Victorian Christmas? The Grand Floridian has your sugarplum dreams covered. There’s even seaside charm to be found at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn.
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Don’t forget to check out the Disney Eats updates throughout the season—because the food and beverage teams will be rolling out limited-time holiday sips and snacks at resort quick-service counters and lounges. Whether you’re staying onsite or just stopping in to soak up the ambiance, these hotels are a holiday destination all their own.
Planning a resort-hopping day? Here’s a merry tip: bring your camera, a big appetite, and maybe even your holiday pajamas—you’ll want to capture the coziest, most nostalgic scenes that Disney has to offer.
So whether you’re a longtime gingerbread groupie or new to the yuletide magic of Disney hotels during the holidays, 2025 promises to be one of the sweetest seasons yet.
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