Take a Look at the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

We were recently spending a few nights at Grand Floridian as part of a visit to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and had a chance to check out the famed Gingerbread House. Let’s look at some pictures and answer some popular questions along the way…

Note: Photos from 2023 version of the house.

When does the gingerbread house go up at Grand Floridian?

In 2024, construction began around October 29, and the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House will open on November 6.

In 2023, construction on the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House began on October 31 and the house opened on November 8.

Can anyone go see the gingerbread house at Grand Floridian?

Yes! The only caveat is that you have to get to Grand Floridian, and you can’t just show up in your car and say you want to see the gingerbread house. To park at Grand Floridian, you either need to be a guest of the hotel or have a reservation at one of its restaurants.

Alternatively, if you have other reasons to be on Disney property, you can get to the hotel via Disney transportation from all four parks and from Disney Springs (Disney Springs, by the way, has free parking).

What’s the easiest way to see the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House?

The easiest way to see the gingerbread house at Grand Floridian is to visit it as part of a day spent at Magic Kingdom during the holiday season. Leave Magic Kingdom, and you can either take:

  • the 15-minute walking path to Grand Floridian

  • a 5-minute resort boat ride to Grand Floridian

  • the monorail three stops to Grand Floridian

What Is the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House made from?

The ingredients in the Grand Floridian gingerbread house are:

  • 1,050 lbs of Honey

  • 140 pints of Egg Whites

  • 600 lbs of Powdered Sugar

  • 700 lbs of Chocolate

  • 800 lbs of Flour

  • 35 lbs of Spices

  • Tons of Creativity

  • Disney Magic and Pixie Dust

What is on the Grand Floridian gingerbread house menu?

Here’s a look at the Grand Floridian gingerbread house menu (image below):

Grand Favorites

  • Brownie Tree Pop $7.50

  • Gingerbread Buddy $7.75

  • Dipped Gingerbread Mickey Ears $11.50

  • Gingerbread Shingle $11.50

  • Peppermint Bark $15.00

  • Twinings Chai Tea Cupcake Sampler $16.00

From The Bakery

  • Peppermint Marshmallow Lollipop $4.00

  • Gingerbread Cranberry Muffin $4.50

  • M&M Snickerdoodle Cookie $5.00

  • Gingersnap Cookie $5.50

  • Milk Chocolate Holiday Lollipop $5.75

  • Grand Floridian Logo Pop $6.00

  • Peppermint Chocolate Chip Bar $8.50

  • Milk Chocolate Pecan Fudge $9.00

Specialties

  • Create Your Own Gingerbread Ornament Kit $25.00

  • Traditional Stollen Bread $25.00

  • The Grand Gift Box $60.00

  • Gingerbread House $85.00

What time does the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House close?

The hours for the Grand Floridian gingerbread house are 9AM to 9:30PM.

Where are the other gingerbread houses in Disney World?

Also at Walt Disney World but not a hotel, The American Adventure at EPCOT has a display of gingerbread versions of classic American monuments and EPCOT buildings.

Finally, over at Disneyland Resort’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is a “Grand” Gingerbread House.

Learn More About The Holidays at Walt Disney World

Want to learn more about Christmastime at Walt Disney World? For starters, we've got a Guide to Christmas at Walt Disney World, which introduces you to everything you need to know.

Need more specifics? You'll want to read about the park that gets the most Magical decorations in our post on Christmas at Magic Kingdom. You'll also want to read about Flurry of Fun—the Christmas celebration at Hollywood Studios, the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, and the Holiday Celebrations at Animal Kingdom.

But the flagship event of the season is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party—and our guide has you covered with everything you need to know. Or check out the quick version in our 12 Tips for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

Last but not least, let's not forget that the celebrations don't stop at the parks! You can visit our post on Christmas decorations at the Disney World hotels to see how even the hotels get into the spirit! Even Disney Springs gets in on the action, with bar overlays and an awesome Christmas Tree Trail! It’s a great time of year at Walt Disney World resort!

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