Disney4me Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 There is no shortage of good eats at Disney Springs! Disney Springs One of our favorite places to grab a sweet treat is Gideon’s Bakehouse, located in the Landing. Gideon’s serves up loaded nearly half-pound cookies, cake slices, and specialty coffees. This flagship location can draw quite the line (and for good reason!) While Gideon’s baked goods are amazing at all times of the day, there are two special hours each day that will elevate your Gideon’s experience. Here is what you need to know! Each day, Gideon’s hosts TWO Hot Cookie Hours (and this is big since they used to offer only one hot cookie hour, but this changed in 2021). From 2 PM to 3 PM and again from 7 PM to 8 PM, you can get a gooey, warm chocolate chip cookie topped with local artisan ice cream. YUM! Hot Cookie Hour! While we are glad that we have two chances to grab this delicious treat, it can be hard to time when to get into line as the line to enter Gideon’s can be pretty long for the majority of the day. Don’t worry; we have some tips to help you snag a hot cookie and ice cream! Hot Cookie Hour Arrive Early Disney Springs does not open until 10 AM most days. If you want to have one of the shorter waits and do not care about getting a hot cookie, we suggest showing up at Gideon’s as soon as Disney Springs opens. Otherwise, we would suggest making your first stop when you arrive to Springs to see how long the wait time is or if there is a Virtual Queue. Do not show up right at the start or during Hot Cookie Hour as chances are you will not make it into the store in time to order. Gideon’s Bakehouse Line Join the Virtual Queue While Disney World attractions may not have any current Virtual Queues, Gideon’s uses a similar system to help manage your wait in line. In order to join the Virtual Queue, you will have to visit the bakehouse in person, and an employee will add you to the list. When it is your turn, you will receive a text message telling you to return to the line. It is a good idea to ask for the average wait time to help improve your visit time. Virtual Queue is not always offered. Line at Gideon’s Tell Employees That You Are Trying to Visit During Hot Cookie Hour When you arrive at Gideon’s, it is a good idea to tell employees that you are trying to catch Hot Cookie Hour. While they may not be able to give you an exact estimated time that you should return or be in line, they can help you figure out the best plan based on the crowds and demand that they have seen during the day. Inside Gideon’s Bakehouse Visit on a Weekday While it can seem like there is no “slow” period at Disney World, in general, Disney Springs is less crowded earlier in the day, especially on weekdays. If you are hoping to avoid dealing with as big a crowd, we suggest trying to plan your Hot Cookie Hour visit outside of the weekend, holidays, and the occasional Monday. Those visiting on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays can usually skip out on the Virtual Queue. Gideon’s Bakehouse What DAY You Should Visit Gideon’s Bakehouse To AVOID The Wait in Disney Springs Plan a Disney Springs Day Waiting around can be boring, (even if it is for delicious warm cookies and ice cream!). There is so much to see and do at Disney Springs, so to help fill your time while you wait for Hot Cookie Hour to roll around or for you to be called from Virtual Queue, consider checking out all the shopping and dining offerings around Disney Springs. Don’t Be Discouraged! It can be tough to get to Gideon’s in time for Hot Cookie Hour while also gauging the crowds. Things happen; sometimes there is traffic, sometimes it can be hard to find a parking spot, or you are just running behind. If you miss the first Hot Cookie Hour, remember you have a second chance between 7 PM and 8 PM. If you happen to miss this one as well, there are plenty of other treat offerings at Swirls on the Water, Ghirardelli, Salt & Straw, Vivoli il Gelato, and Marketplace Snacks. Plus, that just means you have another excuse to come back to Disney World to try again! Swirls on the Water If you are a fan of Disney snacks like we are, check out the DFB store. We have tons of cute shirts and other merchandise, like this “Go to Disney, Eat Snacks, Be Happy” shirt! It comes in multiple colors! Get it Here! For more Disney tips and to stay up to date on all the latest theme park news, make sure to follow along with us here at the Disney Food Blog! 12 Desserts in Disney Springs that Make Skipping the Parks WORTH IT Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever made it to Hot Cookie Hour? Let us know in the comments!The post The Secret to Make Your Disney Springs Day 10X More Ooey, Gooey, and Delicious first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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