Your ULTIMATE Guide to All the 2022 Gingerbread Displays Coming to Disney World

Who’s ready to go on a gingerbread hunt around Disney World?? Here’s your official cheat sheet to help you find ALL of this year’s delicious displays!

The 2021 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House!

The holidays at Disney World include lots of exclusive seasonal faves for guests to look forward to. Whether you’re most excited about the treats, special events, merchandise, or just soaking in the atmosphere, there’s something for just about everyone! One of the traditions we look forward to every year is checking out all of the super elaborate gingerbread displays around Disney World. And as an extra bonus, you don’t even need a park ticket to see most of them!

Ready to go on a sweet stroll through each of the gingerbread displays coming to Disney World during the 2022 holiday season?

Christmas at the Grand Floridian

Well then, suit up and let’s get started!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Gingerbread House

We’re starting off the list with what might just be the most iconic Disney World gingerbread display of all — the life-sized Grand Floridian Resort Gingerbread House!

The 2021 Gingerbread House

If smelling alllll that delicious gingerbread is making you hungry, you’re in luck. This giant gingerbread house also serves as a shop that sells holiday treats!

Gingerbread Treat

If you’re on the hunt for a classic gingerbread house on a MASSIVE scale, be sure to add Grand Floridian Resort to your must-visit list this holiday season! We will let you know dates and times for the gingerbread house as soon as they are shared!

VIDEO: See What Happens to Disney World’s Gingerbread Displays When the Holidays Are Over!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Castle

We’re sticking on the Monorail loop for our next iconic gingerbread display. This year, the Gingerbread Castle will be returning to Disney’s Contemporary Resort to add some holiday cheer to the hotel!

2019 Gingerbread Castle

It’s been a few years since we’ve seen the Gingerbread Castle in all its glory, so we’re excited to see it return in 2022! In past years, this display has included a treat stand nearby, so here’s yet another chance to satisfy those sweet cravings.

Christmas Cookies

Who’s up for a gingerbread display Monorail crawl?? We will share more details on this display as soon as they are shared!

Check Out More Photos of the 2019 Gingerbread Castle Display!

Disney’s Beach Club Resort Gingerbread Carousel

If you’re looking for a unique gingerbread creation, you NEED to swing by Disney’s Beach Club Resort to see the Gingerbread Carousel this year! Speaking of unique, the design of the carousel changes each year, drawing inspiration from different Disney characters. In 2018, it featured horses themed to Donald Duck and Daisy Duck

Daisy the Horse on the Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel

…in 2019, we saw a Peter Pan theme…

Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel

…and last year, the horses were all inspired by characters from The Little Mermaid!

Little Mermaid Gingerbread Carousel

The changing carousel designs make this an extra-special tradition, so be sure to swing by Beach Club Resort to spot this year’s gingerbread carousel while you can! Again, we will share more specific opening details as soon as the are announced.

PHOTOS & VIDEOS: See the 2021 Gingerbread Carousel Being Built at Disney’s Beach Club Resort!

Disney’s BoardWalk Gingerbread Replica

While you’re in the neighborhood checking out the carousel at Beach Club, you may also want to swing by Disney’s BoardWalk Inn to see the return of the BoardWalk Gingerbread Replica!

2018 BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display

In the past, this creation has featured gingerbread versions of the restaurants and scenery that line the BoardWalk.

2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display

This display has been missing in action for the past few years, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed that it will be making its sweet return to the BoardWalk lobby in 2022!

Click Here to See Photos of the BoardWalk Gingerbread Display from 2018!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Gingerbread Giraffe

Last year, we added another must-see holiday display to our list when Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge debuted their new Gingerbread Giraffe!

Gingerbread Giraffe

This sweet little guy should be returning home to the lobby of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House for the 2022 holidays.

Gingerbread Giraffe

While you’re at Animal Kingdom Lodge, you may want to swing by Sanaa for a meal to spot some LIVE animals out on the savanna while you dine!

PHOTOS: Get a Closer Look at the 2021 Gingerbread Giraffe!

Other Gingerbread Displays to Look Out For

That covers all of the gingerbread displays that have been officially confirmed to be heading to Disney World in 2021.

Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel

But, there are a few spots where we’ve seen gingerbread creations pop up in the past, so we’ll be keeping a close eye on these places too in case they make an unannounced return this year!

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Gingerbread Cabin

While it hasn’t been confirmed for 2022, in previous years, we have seen a Gingerbread Cabin in the lobby of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

2019 Disney Wilderness Lodge Resort’s Gingerbread Cabin

We’ll be on the lookout for any updates about whether or not this rustic display will be returning this year, so stay tuned to DFB for any updates!

PHOTOS: How Many Characters Can You Spot in Last Year’s Christmas Tree at Wilderness Lodge?

American Adventure Gingerbread Display

The 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will kick off on November 25th this year, with lots of holiday food and entertainment offerings for guests to experience.

Festival of the Holidays

In previous years, we’ve also seen an American Adventure Gingerbread display pop up as part of the festival.

American Adventure Gingerbread Display

Disney hasn’t said whether it will be back this year, but of course, we’ll be there as soon as the festival kicks off to see whether it makes an appearance!

FULL LIST of Entertainment Announced for the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

And that’s a wrap on all of the elaborate gingerbread displays heading to Disney World for the 2022 holiday season! We’re keeping a close eye on each of these spots so we can keep you updated with the latest progress on this year’s creations. Happy holidays, DFB fam!

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Which Disney World gingerbread display is your favorite? Share with us in the comments!

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