Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Can you believe that the Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian is celebrating its 14th anniversary? This bakery gem was first introduced at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in 1999.  Nestled inside the house is a small merchandise shop which offers baked items that reflect the Gingerbread House itself (Shingle cookies, etc).  Although it’s the gingerbread it’s most known for, there’s a large selection of goodies from the Grand Floridian Bakery, including: cookies, chocolates, truffles, bread, and more.

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Let’s take a look at some of the fantastic details for the 2012 Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Belle and Beast window detail
Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Lilo and Stitch window detail

 

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Santa in his sleigh with Mickey, Donald, Minnie and Daisy window detail
Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, and Piglet window detail

 

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Chip and Dale window detail

 

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Disney Princess window detail featuring Belle, Aurora, and Cinderella

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Happy Holidays 2012

I was very surprised by the  amount and attention to detail on the front porch of the Gingerbread House.

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Notice the Mickey pattern on the settee.

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House 

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Disney’s Grand Floridian, Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts also offer special Gingerbread offerings – each with their own recipe.

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Executive Pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek, of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, uses his own Austrian lebkuchen gingerbread recipe.  If you’ve never experienced this type before, it can be quite intense.  There’s a stronger flavor that most Americans aren’t accustomed to.  In fact, I witnessed a few Cast Members informing Guests of this as they were purchasing the Shingles for their young kids.  They do sell a Gingerbread Man (pink, blue and plain $4.25) that tastes more like what you’d expect to find elsewhere.

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Personally, I adore Chef Erich’s recipe for gingerbread.  It’s quickly become a favorite of mine.  While the other resorts offer great holiday treats (many of which are gingerbread, too) – they just can’t compare.  If you are a fan of gingerbread, you’ll most likely agree with my research findings.  If you’re simply a casual fan, I’d suggest you opt for the Gingerbread Man over the Mickey Cookie or Shingle.

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Now, let’s take a peek at what is available inside the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House for 2012 –

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

 Here are the scans for the brochure detailing the items for sale.

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

 

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Gingerbread Man – in blue, pink or plain ($4.25)

 

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Chocolate Chip Cookie (DDP) ($2.50); Lollipops
Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Lollipops: Gingerbread Man ($4.25); Oreo Cookie Chocolate Pops ($4.50); Mickey Face (5.75); Ariel or Cars ($6.00)

 

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Tree Gingerbread Ornament ($16.75)

Gingerbread Ornaments – varieties and prices vary from $8.50-$16.75.

 Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Peppermint Bark ½ lb. bag ($12.50); Assorted Gingerbread Cookies ½ lb. bag ($15.75); Chocolate Snowman with Chocolates ($7.50)

 Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Signature Gingerbread House ($70); Chocolate Disney Characters ($20.75)

Characters available are: Cinderella, Belle, Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie, Snow White, & Tinker Bell 

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Seasons Greetings Striped Chocolate Box with Six Truffles ($19); Chocolate Holiday Snow Globe ($7.75); Happy Holidays Chocolate Hexagon Box with Four Truffles ($12.50)

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Happy Holidays Chocolate Snowman Box with 12 Truffles ($30); Happy Holidays Rectangle Chocolate Box with 10 Truffles ($24); Happy Holiday Chocolate Box with Two Truffles ($8)

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Seasons Greetings Striped Chocolate Box with Six Truffles ($19); Chocolate Holiday Snow Globe ($7.75);

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Seasons Greetings Striped Chocolate Box with Six Truffles ($19); Chocolate Holiday Snow Globe ($7.75); Happy Holidays Chocolate Hexagon Box with Four Truffles ($12.50);

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Stollen Bread with Marzipan (18.5) or with gift box ($38.50) 

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Gingerbread Shingle with Chocolate ($7.50); Gingerbread Mickey Ears with Chocolate (6.75)

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Only one item counts on the Disney Dining Plan (DDP) and that is your typical Chocolate Chip cookie ($2.50).  You’ll also find quite a large selection of gluten free options from baby cakes this year.

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

 Exit this way!

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Don’t forget to take a stroll around the lobby to take in some of the great views of the Gingerbread House.

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
Is that smoke coming out of the chimney? It most certainly is!

Before you leave the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, make sure to head up to the second level to see some of the surprises.

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Grand Floridian, The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

See anything you’re excited to try? Do you have a favorite treat from the Gingerbread House?

Kandace Sparkles
Kandace "Kandy" Sparkles is more than just a Disney World fan, she's an expert and an insider. She also has a great love for the food and beverage of the resort and authors the Mice Munchies column on MiceChat.