🎄The Official HOLIDAY DECORATIONS at Disney Resorts Thread - 2024🎄

[bluecastle]

When I was there in January 2020, there was Christmas music playing as we watched them take down the tree. The next morning, the music was back to “normal.” I would guess it switches on and off with the decorations.

 

[mrsap]

Happy Holidays All!

Since some information is starting to slowly trickle in, I’m going to start updating this thread to prepare for the Holiday Season!

Page 1 is already updated for 2024, so as decorations start to go up, I will be sure to add in dates for reference. For those looking for past Christmas Decoration and Gingerbread House dates, feel free to check out page 1!

I hope this thread is helpful to those with upcoming holiday plans in Disney! See you there!

 

[mrsap]

Resort Gingerbread Houses Returning for 2024​

Walt Disney World Resort hotels will feature unique Christmas trees and other decorations, as well as special holiday treats. Gingerbread displays return to several Disney Resort hotels — more details will be shared “soon.”

DPB - Full Article including Parks News

 

[lotsohugginbear]

I love this thread! I try to visit WDW around Christmas every year.

 

[japanese maple]

Hi!

Does anyone know when the pop up Christmas shop opens in the lobby of AKL? The one with the special Christmas treats. We arrive first week of December and hoping it's open by then?

Also Animal Kingdom Lodge has gingerbread sculptures in the lobby too! A giraffe and a zebra!

 

[mrsap]

Hi!

Does anyone know when the pop up Christmas shop opens in the lobby of AKL? The one with the special Christmas treats. We arrive first week of December and hoping it's open by then?

Also Animal Kingdom Lodge has gingerbread sculptures in the lobby too! A giraffe and a zebra!

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If you go back a page, it looks like it was November 22/23 last year…

https://www.disboards.com/threads/the-official-holiday-decorations-at-disney-resorts-thread-2024.3932476/post-65170640



Snacks:

Ginger-affe Cookie - $6.79

Holiday Fruitcake Mule - $18.00

 

[lillasmom]

Following for updates.

 

[mrsap]

It was reported today on FB that a section of the GF Lobby has been cleared! Any day now for the Gingerbread House!

 

[lillasmom]

Wow! Thanks for the update!

It was reported today on FB that a section of the GF Lobby has been cleared! Any day now!

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[mrsap]

Preparations Begins For the Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort​

Well, with the holiday season just around the corner, the Grand Floridian Bakery team is getting ready to work.

When visiting the resort today, we noticed that space had been cleared in the Grand Floridian lobby and tile had been laid down.

Soon, the smell of gingerbread will be wafting through the Grand Floridian Resort’s lobby, and guests can watch another holiday masterpiece come to life!

 

[mrsap]

GINGERBREAD HOUSE UPDATE:

Hey all! It was reported they are already building the wooden structure of the house!

Update: as of this morning



*Found on FB

 

[mrsap]

Work Begins on the Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Bakery artisans and construction crews are already working hard in the Grand Floridian lobby, building this year’s gingerbread house!

The building’s infrastructure is currently being installed before the gingerbread festivities begin in earnest.

Here is another look at the infrastructure of the house.

As you can see, construction crews are on hand to ensure everything is installed correctly.

The entire area is roped off. A sign out front notes that Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House is coming soon!

With just two days until Halloween, the holiday season will arrive in full at Walt Disney World before we know it.

 

[lillasmom]

 

[mrsap]

Work Begins on the Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Bakery artisans and construction crews are already working hard in the Grand Floridian lobby, building this year’s gingerbread house!

The building’s infrastructure is currently being installed before the gingerbread festivities begin in earnest.

Here is another look at the infrastructure of the house.

As you can see, construction crews are on hand to ensure everything is installed correctly.

The entire area is roped off. A sign out front notes that Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House is coming soon!

With just two days until Halloween, the holiday season will arrive in full at Walt Disney World before we know it.

*Shingles are being added to the Gingerbread House!

 

[japanese maple]

Wow they are fast!

It's hard to believe next week I'll be watching videos with Christmas decorations to get us ready for our trip first week of December!

 

[lillasmom]

I’m so sad I’m missing it.

 

[mrsap]

*Shingles are being added to the Gingerbread House!

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Moving right along!

 

[lillasmom]

Wow! That's moving fast.

 

[lillasmom]

Any more updates?

 

[mrsap]

Any more updates?

Still adding gingerbread/working around the house. Found this in a video posted less than an hour ago.