difference between per-orders custom cake and one ordered at podium

[lilgurl25]

if i called to pre-order a custom cake for my children's b-day what is the difference between that cake and one i would order at the podium when we checked in for our ressie?

 

[fiffy]

There actually is a big difference! The ones you order at the podium are premad frozen cakes that are thawed daily to present to diners.The icing tends to taste a lot like Crisco from what ive heard.Also, they can't do any personalization to those cakes, like adding names.

If you call and order a cake, you talk to them and get the cake that you want, i.e. a marble cake, or a character themed cake, or writing, or all of the above, lol. The cakes are baked fresh for you by the bakery that handles your order, and they are high quality cakes.

Ive ordered one from the Yacht club in the past, and it was an excellent, gourmet cake.

 

[lilgurl25]

thanks so much for your reply. i will make sure to call before our trip and order a cake.
now does anyone now if i can order a custom cake for hdddr and princess storybook at epcot?

 

[Xiarra]

There actually is a big difference! The ones you order at the podium are premad frozen cakes that are thawed daily to present to diners.The icing tends to taste a lot like Crisco from what ive heard.Also, they can't do any personalization to those cakes, like adding names.

If you call and order a cake, you talk to them and get the cake that you want, i.e. a marble cake, or a character themed cake, or writing, or all of the above, lol. The cakes are baked fresh for you by the bakery that handles your order, and they are high quality cakes.

Ive ordered one from the Yacht club in the past, and it was an excellent, gourmet cake.

Do you know how far in advance you would need to order??? Also, do I need to call the restaurant directly to do this?

Thanks for any info!!!

 

[duchess_tisha]

Here is the link to the "official" cake thread. There is a lot of great information on there, along with pictures of custom cakes. Good luck!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1173219