I have seen where GF will no longer host the Gingerbread House event. It was a lovely tradition, but I think it got out of hand. We stayed at GF during the holidays and the crowds at the display were bonkers and made it not so magical for resort guests just trying to enjoy our hotel. I hope they put the display somewhere in the parks or DS so everyone can still enjoy it.
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I’m also sad to see it go. I do like the idea of putting it somewhere else on property. DS seems most obvious, but there may be another location that would also be good.
I wasn’t following the news about the holidays too closely. Will they still have gingerbread displays at other resorts–like Beach Club and CR?
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Other Gingerbread Displays for Christmas 2026
Walt Disney World has confirmed with us that, in place of the gingerbread house, the Grand Floridian Culinary Team will create new small gingerbread displays that will appear around the hotel. No further details were provided about these exhibits, but we expect more to be revealed closer to the start of the Christmas 2026 season.
Walt Disney World further shared with us that changes to the gingerbread displays are unique to Grand Floridian. Other resorts, such as Beach Club, BoardWalk, Contemporary and Animal Kingdom Lodge, are still expected to offer their typical gingerbread displays. Further details about those will likewise be shared at a later date.
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The new bar in the lobby of the Grand Floridian probably also played a role in the decision. There isn’t quite as much space for the massive gingerbread house anymore.
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