The Dream Lights Gingerbread Castle is now complete at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and the snack shop is open.
2024 Gingerbread Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Dream Lights Gingerbread Castle
This year’s gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is Cinderella Castle decked out with the retired Dream Lights. This is the 13th year that the Contemporary Resort has hosted a gingerbread display.
Behind the castle is a backdrop in shades of blue and white depicting a sparkling night sky, complete with a full moon overhead.
The display, which is 17 feet tall and 25 feet wide, is made of:
- 613 pounds of sugar
- 1013 pounds of flour
- 113 pounds of gingerbread spice
- 51 pounds of chocolate
- 4,000+ gingerbread bricks
- 13 hidden Mickeys
- 1 hidden 5-legged goat
Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Castle Merchandise
Gingerbread Pin – $22.99
The gingerbread pin resembles a plate of cookies. A gingerbread version of the Contemporary and Mickey Mouse are around the resort’s wordmark. The backing card looks like a table top with a white plate and candy.
Resort Pin – $19.99
The more generic holiday pin for Disney’s Contemporary Resort resembles a wrapped gift. Each resort has a unique version of this pin, which slides open to reveal characters. The Contemporary’s pin features a Monorail on the gift’s bow and Elastigirl holding Jack-Jack by a Christmas tree.
Cookie Jar – $49.99
The cookie jar is available at the various resorts with gingerbread displays, and represents all of them. Gingerbread versions of the Grand Floridian, Contemporary, Beach Club, and BoardWalk are shown. Additionally, the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Aulani are also represented.
Ornament – $26.99
The Contemporary gingerbread ornament is shaped like a mug of hot cocoa with a peppermint-striped handle. A gingerbread version of the Contemporary Resort’s main building is perched on the edge of the cup.
Food & Beverages
A snack kiosk is set up with themed food and drinks.
Linzer Cookie – $6.49
Linzer Cookie with Raspberry Filling
Caramel Apple Cake with Gingerbread Streusel – $6.99
Cinnamon Apple Cake with a Gingerbread Streusel and Dulce de Leche
Chocolate Hazelnut Log – $7.79
Vanilla Chiffon Cake rolled with a Hazelnut Crémeux, Hazelnut-Praline Crunch, and topped with Chocolate Ganache and Holiday Decor
Pistachio Cranberry and Cherry Cake – $7.79
Layers of Pistachio Cake, White Chocolate Crunch, and Cranberry-Cherry Crémeux with Chocolate Christmas Tree Decor
Santa Peppermint Hot Chocolate Tart – $7.29
A rich Chocolate-filled Tart topped with a Peppermint-White Chocolate Mousse and dipped in Red Chocolate with Vanilla Marshmallow Decor
House-made Christmas Tree Butter Cookie – $5.79
Gluten/Wheat-friendly
Plain Gingerbread Mickey – $7.99
Classic Gingerbread Cookie (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly)
Gingerbread Cookie – $6.79
Classic Gingerbread Cookie with a Signature Contemporary Resort Touch
Winter Berry Freeze – $6.29 non-alcoholic or $13.50 with Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
Cranberry and Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice with Seagram’s Ginger Ale and Edible Glitter topped with Whipped Cream, Sprinkles, and a Chocolate Gingerbread
Frozen Hot Cocoa – $6.29 non-alcoholic, $12.79 with Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, $11.79 with Peppermint Schnapps Liqueur, or $11.79 with Amaretto Liqueur
Classic Frozen Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee topped with Whipped Cream, Crushed Peppermint, and a White Chocolate Candy Cane
Other gingerbread displays will include Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, the BoardWalk Deli at the BoardWalk Deli, a carousel at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and the Gingeraffe and Zebra at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is already open.
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