The holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort is gearing up to be extra festive this year, as five resort hotels prepare to unveil their 2025 gingerbread displays. From Disney’s Contemporary Resort to the Wilderness Lodge, these edible masterpieces are returning for a limited-time celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and holiday cheer. Guests can enjoy these seasonal spectacles through January 1, 2026, offering a perfect blend of Disney magic and festive fun.
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
Continuing a Beloved Tradition
Disney’s gingerbread displays are much more than decorative holiday treats. Each year, resort pastry teams design and construct elaborate, life-sized creations from thousands of gingerbread pieces, candy, icing, and other edible elements. Every display is unique, highlighting the architecture, style, and personality of its host resort, and showcasing the incredible talent of Disney’s culinary teams.
While Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort—typically the flagship location for gingerbread artistry—will be taking a break in 2025 due to ongoing lobby construction, the other resorts are keeping the tradition alive with impressive designs sure to delight guests of all ages.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
The Contemporary Resort returns for its 14th consecutive year with a gingerbread display. Known for creating large-scale, visually striking designs, the resort’s display has become a holiday staple for visitors. Last year, guests were treated to a Dream Lights Gingerbread Castle, featuring retired Dream Lights that added a twinkling, magical glow to the structure.
Set in a spacious lobby with floor-to-ceiling windows, the Contemporary’s display offers ample viewing space, making it easy for guests to take photos from multiple angles. Although Disney has yet to reveal the 2025 design, the resort’s past creations suggest a combination of grandeur, elegance, and seasonal flair.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Just a short stroll away, the BoardWalk Inn continues its gingerbread tradition. In 2024, the resort’s team created an intricate replica of the BoardWalk Deli, complete with striped awnings, illuminated windows, and festive seasonal touches. This display perfectly captured the charm and personality of the BoardWalk area while delighting visitors with its candy-filled details. Guests can anticipate another creative and engaging display for 2025, although the theme has not been announced.
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Celebrating its 25th anniversary of gingerbread displays, Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a cornerstone of Disney World’s holiday offerings. Renowned for its annual gingerbread carousel, the resort spins a new theme each year. In 2024, the carousel celebrated Mickey’s Christmas Carol, featuring tiny figurines, candy decorations, and twinkling lights. Over the past quarter-century, Beach Club Resort has maintained a reputation for combining playful design with intricate edible craftsmanship, ensuring each year’s display is both festive and memorable.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Animal Kingdom Lodge brings a unique twist to Disney’s gingerbread tradition with its animal-themed creations. Past displays have included Ginger the Gingeraffe, Debra the Zebra, and Francisco the Flamingo, all set amidst seasonal décor and holiday greenery. These whimsical edible animals tie into the resort’s signature savanna-style décor and have become a fan favorite. While the 2025 design has not yet been shared, anticipation is high that another charming creature will join the lodge’s gingerbread menagerie.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
After a six-year hiatus, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will once again showcase a gingerbread display in 2025. The resort debuted its log cabin creation in 2019 and has been absent from the gingerbread lineup until now. Set against the lodge’s rustic interiors and natural wood accents, the display promises to blend traditional holiday charm with Disney storytelling in a way only this resort can deliver. Guests are eagerly awaiting details about the new 2025 design.
Why These Displays Matter
Each gingerbread display at Walt Disney World Resort is more than a sweet seasonal decoration—it’s an immersive holiday experience. They highlight Disney’s commitment to creativity, attention to detail, and festive storytelling. Guests can explore each display, snap photos, and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere while taking in the artistry and imagination poured into each edible creation.
Even without the Grand Floridian’s display this year, the other five resorts ensure that guests still have plenty of festive sights to see. The combination of classic holiday charm, edible artistry, and Disney magic makes these gingerbread displays a must-see part of the holiday season.
Planning Your Visit
For families and Disney fans, exploring these gingerbread displays can become a cherished holiday tradition. Each resort’s display is temporary, lasting through January 1, 2026, so visitors are encouraged to plan ahead to experience all five. From massive castles and rotating carousels to whimsical animals and rustic log cabins, each display showcases a unique side of Disney storytelling through the art of gingerbread.
Whether you’re a local taking in the seasonal sights or a vacationing guest hoping to experience the holidays at Walt Disney World, the 2025 gingerbread displays offer a festive experience that combines craftsmanship, charm, and a dash of Disney magic.
