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.
Let’s take a look at some of the fantastic details for the 2012 Gingerbread House
I was very surprised by the amount and attention to detail on the front porch of the 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.
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.
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.
Now, let’s take a peek at what is available inside the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House for 2012 –
Here are the scans for the brochure detailing the items for sale.
Gingerbread Ornaments – varieties and prices vary from $8.50-$16.75.
Peppermint Bark ½ lb. bag ($12.50); Assorted Gingerbread Cookies ½ lb. bag ($15.75); Chocolate Snowman with Chocolates ($7.50)
Signature Gingerbread House ($70); Chocolate Disney Characters ($20.75)
Characters available are: Cinderella, Belle, Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie, Snow White, & Tinker Bell
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)
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)
Seasons Greetings Striped Chocolate Box with Six Truffles ($19); Chocolate Holiday Snow Globe ($7.75);
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);
Stollen Bread with Marzipan (18.5) or with gift box ($38.50)
Gingerbread Shingle with Chocolate ($7.50); Gingerbread Mickey Ears with Chocolate (6.75)
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.
Exit this way!
Don’t forget to take a stroll around the lobby to take in some of the great views of the Gingerbread House.
Before you leave the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, make sure to head up to the second level to see some of the surprises.
See anything you’re excited to try? Do you have a favorite treat from the Gingerbread House?