BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 From the Disney Food BLog... 2011 Gingerbread Displays at the Grand Floridian and Contemporary ResortsDec 7th, 2011 by AJ.Each holiday season, magical (and edible!) gingerbread creations are made for the enjoyment of guests of many Walt Disney World resorts.It takes thousands of hours to build the enormous gingerbread displays, along with countless cups of sugar and a whole lot of patience. And in addition to the displays, storefronts are devised (the ones at the Grand Floridian and in Epcot are inside the Gingerbread Houses) to sell holiday goodies.Let’s take a look at the 2011 displays fashioned for the Grand Floridian and Contemporary Resorts. Thanks to my Dad who shot these photos just after Thanksgiving! Contemporary ResortIt’s an enormous tree made from Gingerbread shingles in front of a Mary Blair-esque It’s A Small World facade.Holiday DisplayI LOVE that his year’s gingerbread shingles are embossed with a golden Mickey! These are an awesome take-home souvenir!Gingerbread ShingleBut when a shingle isn’t enough, just get the whole house! Most gingerbread displays in Disney World will offer the option to purchase a decorated gingerbread house to take home.Gingerbread HouseGingerbread Cupcake Ornaments! These absolutely beautiful pieces are selling for $8.50 at the Contemporary Resort. Even the wrapping is gorgeous!Gingerbread Cupcake OrnamentDeck your tree with a Gingerbread Christmas Tree Ornament ($16.75) and pick up a bag of Assorted Cookies ($7.75) or Chocolate Peppermint Cookies ($4) for in-the-moment munching! Is that a white chocolate monorail? Cute stocking stuffer!Holiday SweetsTreats For Sale Grand Floridian ResortAnother resort that absolutely sparkles at Christmas is the Grand Floridian. As Disney’s flagship resort, it’s bound to pull off some fantastic feats. Just take a look at the 2011 Gingerbread House.Looking Down on the Gingerbread HouseI love that this year’s house is accented with lighting under the eaves!Life-size!And check out the SMOKE coming from the chimney!!! Wonder what they’re baking in there? What's Baking?The details are overwhelming. It’s all sugar and spice! And yes, those are heart-shaped shingles around the rooftop!Beautiful TrimmingsShinglesStep in real close to truly appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship.This Snow Village is displayed at the front of the HouseA Jolly Snowman Sits Outside the HouseNext stop on our tour — the Store Front! Take a piece of gingerbread home with you. Each day, Cast Members sell their creations from inside the house.Cast Members in Gingerbread StoreGingerbread House HoursThe truth is that photos don’t really do these creations justice, though — hopefully you’ll be able to visit during the holiday season to see them yourself! Disney World has been making these gingerbread houses for over a decade, so chances are they’ll still be at it when you spend your first Christmas in Disney World!http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2011/12/07/2011-gingerbread-displays-at-the-grand-floridian-and-contemporary-resorts/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Thanks for the pics!!! I usually try and spend a day of my December trip visiting the Holiday displays!! This December trip was so short that I missed it this time!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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