🎄The Official HOLIDAY DECORATIONS at Disney Resorts Thread - 2025 ***UPDATED 11/14***🎄

[mrsap]

The last time WL had a gingerbread display it was in the back of the lobby behind the treat table and didn't affect the tree placement. I imagine it will be fine again this year.

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Funny we used the same picture! TWINNING

 

[Tsum_Tsum]

Has there been any start in the resorts as of yet?

 

[missingdisneymore]

Awe. We will be at MK on Nov 1 and were hoping to see some decorations.

I wonder why they are opening at 9 then. Every other Sat is 8, so I thought it was for the overnight transition of main st to christmas

Extra time was needed after the late party on 10/31 to take down all those decorations. People had to be kindly escorted out after 1:30 am because they wouldn’t leave.

 

[mrsap]

The 2025 Christmas Decorations are off to a sloooowww start this year!

By this time last year, we had 3 Resort Gingerbread Houses/Displays and their respective Treat Stands already completed and open! There are still no live reports of progress at any of the resorts!

If anyone will be at a Disney resort this coming week, and you see Christmas decorations going up, we would love it if you can share it with the group!

And remember… pictures or it didn’t happen!!! Thank you!!!!!

 

[PolyRob]

The 2025 Christmas Decorations are off to a sloooowww start this year!

By this time last year, we had 3 Resort Gingerbread Houses/Displays and their respective Treat Stands already completed and open! There are still no live reports of progress at any of the resorts!

If anyone will be at a Disney resort this coming week, and you see Christmas decorations going up, we would love it if you can share it with the group!

And remember… pictures or it didn’t happen!!! Thank you!!!!!



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I was watching vlogs of MK the day after Halloween and I was surprised the tree wasn't up right away. Disney seems to be taking it's time everywhere

This is what happens when GF can't have it's gingerbread house

 

[dizneedoll]

I was watching vlogs of MK the day after Halloween and I was surprised the tree wasn't up right away. Disney seems to be taking it's time everywhere

This is what happens when GF can't have it's gingerbread house

It's the curse of the gingerbread house!

 

[hardcorestitch]

By the time the tree’s up the season will almost end!

 

[WhitneyMB]

Just walked through the Boardwalk excited to see their gingerbread house. Not there yet.

I should have checked here first!

 

[mrsap]

It was posted on an AKL Thread that the Contemporary Gingerbread Display is going up this morning!



Just posted on FB the Gingerbread Display is finished.


Posted by Mindy Henn on FB

 

[JM_97]

This December will be the first time I'll be on property with Christmas decorations! I am technically staying off property at Bonnet Creek, but need ideas for resort hopping.

I'm gonna do the monorail resorts + Wilderness Lodge. Anywhere else I should check out?

 

[Dave006]

I'm gonna do the monorail resorts + Wilderness Lodge. Anywhere else I should check out?

You might want to check out AKL, BC / YC, and the Swan & Dolphin. They also have trees and decorations at Disney Springs.

I did skip Boardwalk due to how small the Lobby area is but as you walk around Crescent lake you might want to pop in for 5 minutes.

Dave

 

[mrsap]

Cinderella’s Dream Castle-Inspired Gingerbread Display Installed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort​

The Cinderella’s Dream Castle-inspired gingerbread display is now installed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. With it comes an array of prepackaged snacks, specialty drinks, and merchandise to purchase this holiday season.


This year’s gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is Cinderella Castle decked out with the retired Dream Lights.


Behind the castle is a backdrop in shades of blue and white depicting a sparkling night sky, complete with a full moon overhead and shooting stars. This is the 14th year that the Contemporary Resort has hosted a gingerbread display.



Lining the platform of the “stage” are hidden mickeys with golden stars. Each star has a set of initials, which are likely those of Cast Members on the creative and culinary teams behind the gingerbread castle.



The display, which is 17 feet tall and 25 feet wide and took 30 days to assemble, is made of:

• 613 pounds of sugar
• 1013 pounds of flour
• 440 jars of honey
• 13 gallons of milk
• 60 pounds of fondant
• 43 pounds of royal icing
• 513 eggs
• 113 pounds of gingerbread spice
• 95 pounds of chocolate
• 1,200+ gingerbread bricks
• 14 hidden Mickeys (one for each year it has been displayed)
• 1 hidden 5-legged goat
• 14 sprinklings of magical pixie dust

Food​

A snack kiosk is set up with themed food and drinks.

Gluten/Wheat-Friendly Gingerbread Mickey Cookie – $11.79​

This Mickey-shaped cookie is gingerbread flavored with the top half dipped in chocolate.

House-Made Christmas Tree Butter Cake – $5.99​

Grab a tree-shaped butter cookie trimmed with icing and sprink.es

Gingersnap Cookie – $5.79​

A classic gingersnap cookie is available.

Peppermint Bark – $14.99​

Pre-packaged pieces of peppermint bark are tied with red ribbon.

Holiday Chocolate Bar – $8.99​

The holiday chocolate bars are displayed in a wooden crate.

Linzer Cookie – $6.79​

The Mickey-shaped linzer cookie is available to purchase.

Santa Mickey Éclair – $7.29​

The eclair has a chocolate piece of Santa Mickey.

Pistachio Cranberry and Cherry Cake – $7.79​

The pistachio is covered in a green layer adorned with Christmas lights.

Chocolate Hazelnut Log – $7.79​

The chocolate hazelnut log has green icing and a red bow.

Beverages​

Frozen Hot Cocoa – $6.29 non-alcoholic​

Classic Frozen Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee topped with Whipped Cream, Crushed Peppermint, and a White Chocolate Candy Cane



This is also available for $12.79 with Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, $11.79 with Peppermint Schnapps Liqueur, or $11.79 with Amaretto Liqueur.

Gingerbread Martini – $18.50​

Grab a classic gingerbread martini to pair with a treat.

Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Merchandise​

Mug – $19.99

The gingerbread mug features a version of a Disney Park’s castle alongside icons for all of the other resorts featured in the Gingerbread Holiday Collection for 2025.

Among the resorts represented is the Contemporary Resort, Disneyland Hotel, the Grand Californian, Aulani, and several other Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

Ornament – $24.99​

The Contemporary Resort ornament is similar to the pin below but with enlarged features. The ornament is glittery with candy and gumdrop details creating the facade of the resort.

Contemporary Pin – $22.99​

The Contemporary Resort pin is scented and shaped like the main tower. Gingerbread versions of Mickey and Minnie stand surrounding the resort’s sign.

Gingerbread Collection Pin – $22.99​

There is also a castle pin with icons for all of the included Gingerbread Holiday Collection locations, including EPCOT.

Other gingerbread displays will include displays at BoardWalk Inn, Beach Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Wilderness Lodge.

 

[PolyRob]

Cinderella’s Dream Castle-Inspired Gingerbread Display Installed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort​

The Cinderella’s Dream Castle-inspired gingerbread display is now installed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. With it comes an array of prepackaged snacks, specialty drinks, and merchandise to purchase this holiday season.


This year’s gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is Cinderella Castle decked out with the retired Dream Lights.


Behind the castle is a backdrop in shades of blue and white depicting a sparkling night sky, complete with a full moon overhead and shooting stars. This is the 14th year that the Contemporary Resort has hosted a gingerbread display.



Lining the platform of the “stage” are hidden mickeys with golden stars. Each star has a set of initials, which are likely those of Cast Members on the creative and culinary teams behind the gingerbread castle.



The display, which is 17 feet tall and 25 feet wide and took 30 days to assemble, is made of:

• 613 pounds of sugar
• 1013 pounds of flour
• 440 jars of honey
• 13 gallons of milk
• 60 pounds of fondant
• 43 pounds of royal icing
• 513 eggs
• 113 pounds of gingerbread spice
• 95 pounds of chocolate
• 1,200+ gingerbread bricks
• 14 hidden Mickeys (one for each year it has been displayed)
• 1 hidden 5-legged goat
• 14 sprinklings of magical pixie dust

Food​

A snack kiosk is set up with themed food and drinks.

Gluten/Wheat-Friendly Gingerbread Mickey Cookie – $11.79​

This Mickey-shaped cookie is gingerbread flavored with the top half dipped in chocolate.

House-Made Christmas Tree Butter Cake – $5.99​

Grab a tree-shaped butter cookie trimmed with icing and sprink.es

Gingersnap Cookie – $5.79​

A classic gingersnap cookie is available.

Peppermint Bark – $14.99​

Pre-packaged pieces of peppermint bark are tied with red ribbon.

Holiday Chocolate Bar – $8.99​

The holiday chocolate bars are displayed in a wooden crate.

Linzer Cookie – $6.79​

The Mickey-shaped linzer cookie is available to purchase.

Santa Mickey Éclair – $7.29​

The eclair has a chocolate piece of Santa Mickey.

Pistachio Cranberry and Cherry Cake – $7.79​

The pistachio is covered in a green layer adorned with Christmas lights.

Chocolate Hazelnut Log – $7.79​

The chocolate hazelnut log has green icing and a red bow.

Beverages​

Frozen Hot Cocoa – $6.29 non-alcoholic​

Classic Frozen Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee topped with Whipped Cream, Crushed Peppermint, and a White Chocolate Candy Cane



This is also available for $12.79 with Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, $11.79 with Peppermint Schnapps Liqueur, or $11.79 with Amaretto Liqueur.

Gingerbread Martini – $18.50​

Grab a classic gingerbread martini to pair with a treat.

Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Merchandise​

Mug – $19.99

The gingerbread mug features a version of a Disney Park’s castle alongside icons for all of the other resorts featured in the Gingerbread Holiday Collection for 2025.

Among the resorts represented is the Contemporary Resort, Disneyland Hotel, the Grand Californian, Aulani, and several other Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

Ornament – $24.99​

The Contemporary Resort ornament is similar to the pin below but with enlarged features. The ornament is glittery with candy and gumdrop details creating the facade of the resort.

Contemporary Pin – $22.99​

The Contemporary Resort pin is scented and shaped like the main tower. Gingerbread versions of Mickey and Minnie stand surrounding the resort’s sign.

Gingerbread Collection Pin – $22.99​

There is also a castle pin with icons for all of the included Gingerbread Holiday Collection locations, including EPCOT.

Other gingerbread displays will include displays at BoardWalk Inn, Beach Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Wilderness Lodge.

DREAM LIGHTS?!? WHY IS THE CR DOING THIS TO US

If BC does an Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights carousel I am done.