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Easter Egg Masterpieces at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

24 March 2016 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

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Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016Seeing the completely edible Easter egg displays put together by Walt Disney World’s pastry chefs at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has become a rite of Spring for this local. I love wandering through the lobby, looking at what must be countless hours of work and workmanship  – and did I mention they’re all edible??

 

The team of chefs are given complete creative freedom to come up with and execute their egg designs, and some of them have been creating Easter eggs for over 20 years! These designs took 3 weeks to create and will be on display until April 4th this year.

 

This season, we see some favorites from last year’s Easter Egg Display return, along with some new, captivating favorites. I was glad to see that Disney is able to save these creations and bring them back – so much work, I’d hate for them to be on display only once for a few weeks! Below I’ll share all of the amazing creations, in groups of characters and Disney favorites, as well as incredible sugar works of art. I bet you can’t pick just one favorite!

 

 

Disney character and movie Easter egg creations: 

 

 

Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Queen Elsa in egg form
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Hans – not a nice guy
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Princess Anna
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Olaf, Sven and Kristoff
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
The Toy Story gang (and the edge of the Stitch egg)
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Another from last year returns
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Rapunzel and Maximus
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Flynn & Rapunzel
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Mulan’s beautiful egg changes color
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
The sugar flowers on this egg are incredible!
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Beast’s enchanted rose
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Tink returns this year
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Amazing that she’s made out of edible bakery ingredients!
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
The front of the Good Dinosaur egg
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
The back of the Good Dinosaur
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
An overview of the front lobby
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Copper and Todd from Fox & the Hound
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
The backside of Fox & the Hound
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
BB-8 joins the family along with a Steampunk Mickey
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Love the Robin Hood egg this year!
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
the back of Robin Hood
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Brave egg with Merida
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Merida’s brothers in bear form
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Lady & the Tramp and Inside Out
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
The back of Inside Out and Lady & the Tramp
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Neverland!

 

Sugar artistry statement Easter eggs: 

 

Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
The sugar flowers on this egg are incredible!
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Better lighting on the flower egg
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
I love how this blue egg is reminiscent of a ceramic egg that opens
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
This was one of my favorites, just gorgeous
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Simple. Elegant
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
I remember last year people thinking this was a tribute to Meet the Robinsons, lots of fun art deco touches
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
I wasn’t sure if this was supposed to be Pixie Hollow or not, but it’s amazing regardless!
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Post modern egg
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Another of my favorites…
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Just look at the rope-work details! Incredible
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Another from last year returns
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
I think this puppy was here last year too. Cute.
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
Another of my favorites, love the clean lines that look like fabric and the flowers. Just beautiful.

And this chicken – this Spring Chicken gets its own little gallery. It is AMAZING! Look at the feathers! This is all in chocolate or sugar or something edible. Unbelievable!

 

Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
A real Spring Chicken!
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Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2016
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It may not be a golden egg she laid, but impressive nonetheless. I’d be guarding it too, girl! 😉

 

 

Can you pick just one favorite?? Big thanks to Walt Disney World and their amazing chefs for sharing these incredible creations with the world!

 

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Filed Under: Disney Dining, Disney Holidays, Disney Parks, Resorts, & Entertainment, Disney Resorts Tagged With: chocolate art, Disney chefs, Disney Easter, Disney Easter eggs, Disney holidays, Disney pastry chefs, Disney Resorts, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, edible Easter eggs, Grand Floridian, Grand Floridian Easter egg display, Grand Floridian Easter eggs, sugar flowers

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Edible Art Easter Egg Display Will Amaze

21 March 2015 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

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Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2015I was scrolling through instagram and saw a photo in my feed of the penguin statue in the lobby of the Grand Floridian Villas (it just happened to be the fabulous @rbrent from the Disney Parks Blog!). I was about to double tap to like the picture (who doesn’t love penguins?), when I kept reading and saw that it said “(ps, this is made of chocolate!)” and I stopped and went “huh?” and re-looked at the photo. It was then that I noticed the giant bird cage in the background and said to myself, “oh! that’s the regular Grand Floridian lobby!” What I was seeing was one of the jaw-dropping creations made by Disney chefs for Easter on display around the main lobby. This is the fourth year that the Grand Floridian is showcasing these edible Easter egg works of art, and it’s hard to pick just one favorite. I headed over last night for a late dinner at the Polynesian to see the construction updates over there, and ended up at the Grand Floridian to see all the eggs first hand. I only wish I could also share the intoxicating chocolate scent that swirled around the displays. Heavenly.

Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2015The egg creations are placed in six different spots around the perimeter of the main lobby, with a few of them being accessible from all sides. Three of the displays are a bit hard to view from the back, but if you are visiting, do try to see them all, because many have incredible details on all sides. I’m not sure if perhaps they’ll rotate some of the eggs to give all of them a chance at being seen in full, but I’ve tried to capture them all here for you anyway, in case you can’t make it down in person. They definitely put me in the mood for Easter and Spring (and in the mood to see a few favorite Disney movies). Be sure to click on any image to see it larger – and let me know in the comments which one is your favorite (or favorites if you can’t decide like me!). The Easter Egg display will be up until April 10, 2015. Happy Spring to all – and thanks to the incredible bakers and pastry chefs at Disney for sharing their hard work with everyone.

 

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Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2015
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Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2015
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Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2015
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Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2015
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Grand Floridian Easter Eggs 2015
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Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015
Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display 2015

 

 

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Filed Under: Disney Holidays, Disney Resorts, Photos From the Parks, Walt Disney World Tagged With: chocolate art, Disney chef Easter eggs, Disney Easter eggs, Disney holiday displays, Disney Resorts, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, easter, Easter egg art, Easter eggs, Grand Floridian, Grand Floridian Easter egg display, Grand Floridian Easter eggs, sugar art

Disney Monorail Resort Holiday Highlights

1 December 2011 by Suzannah Otis 2 Comments

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It’s a family tradition to do a Walt Disney World Monorail Resort tour during the holidays, and my mom and I did just that this week. Of course we’ll venture back with the rest of the family, and go at night so we can see all the lights, but this was a lovely day and I captured some photos to share here: (click for full-sized photos)

Polynesian wreath
One of the many hanging wreaths at the Polynesian Resort
Polynesian Christmas
Looking back across the waterfalls to the Polynesian Christmas tree
Polynesian pointsettias
Polynesian pointsettias
Polynesian tree
Polynesian tree
Grand Floridian deer
Elegant Grand Floridian deer, which light up at night
Grand Floridian gingerbread house
Be sure to look for the golden hidden Mickeys!
Grand Floridian gingerbread house
Santa and other gingerbread house details
Grand Floridian gingerbread house
The front is a beautiful photo-op, while the back sells gingerbread shingles and more treats!
Grand Floridian tree downstairs
Grand Floridian tree downstairs
GF Gingerbread House sign
A sign in the shop upstairs tells guests to seek out the giant gingerbread house
Grand Floridian tree upstairs
Grand Floridian tree viewed from upstairs
Contemporary gingerbread ingredients
Contemporary gingerbread ingredients
Contemporary gingerbread guard shack
Contemporary gingerbread guard shack-smells delicious in person!
Contemporary tree Mickey Topper
Chef Mickey atop the world atop the Mary Blair gingerbread tree
Contemporary Mary Blair gingerbread tree
Contemporary Mary Blair gingerbread tree details
Contemporary Mary Blair gingerbread tree
Contemporary Mary Blair gingerbread tree – my favorite display!

 

Stay tuned for more posts on the individual resort goodies, starting with the delicious treats offered at the Contemporary Resort. We’ll also visit the Grand Floridian gingerbread house up close, see what the Beach and Yacht Clubs have to share and come back to the Polynesian when their little gingerbread houses are out!

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Filed Under: Disney Holidays, Disney Resorts, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Christmas decorations, Christmas treats, Contemporary, desserts, Disney Christmas, Disney gingerbread house, Disney holiday resort decor, Disney holidays, Disney Resorts, Grand Floridian, Holidays at Disney, Mary Blair gingerbread tree, Polynesian, resorts, Walt Disney World

2nd Annual Disney Social Media Moms Celebration!

10 March 2011 by Suzannah Otis 30 Comments

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Disney Social Media Moms CelebrationIt’s hard to believe it’s been one year since the first-ever Disney Social Media Moms Celebration! It was such an amazing event and so much has happened since that time! I thought it would be great to go over some of my favorite moments from last year’s event as well as what I’m looking forward to this year. Then I thought it would be fun for all the 2011 attendees to link their blogs below so we can get to know each other and our blogs before we meet next week! It’ll also be a great way to connect during and after the event as well! Could I use any more exclamation points??!!

Last year I don’t think anyone really knew what to expect from Social Media Moms. One thing we knew, it was Disney, so it was going to be full of extra magic. We were definitely given the royal treatment and perhaps even a little spoiled with such great speakers like Guy Kawasaki, Chris Brogan, Maxine Clark, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Mary Ellen Hooper and Kathy Ireland. I know I l earned so much and became full of blogging passion by the end of the conference. We may have endured an unexpected cold snap, but pixie dust pulled us through and the surprises and special touches seemed to never end. (Feel free to check out my flickr stream of the 2010 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration!)

Chris Brogan and Zanna
Stalking Chris at a recent media event at Disney for another photo. 😉

One of my favorite moments was Chris Brogan’s speech, which makes me SO excited that he’ll be back this year. Another unexpected surprise was bumping into Chef Robert Irvine, who was there filming Dinner: Impossible and cooking for the amazing volunteers that Disney was honoring. Imagine my shock when I had the chance to meet Chef Irvine again later last year and discovered that the picture of Disney Moms Panelist Kathie and I with the Chef was in his desktop screensaver! These are just some of the amazing memories Disney is able to deliver, sometimes without even trying! I was also lucky enough to have the winning seat at our table for the Cinderella Build-a-Bear centerpiece and was able to take that home to share with the family. I cannot wait to see what magic this year brings.

As if knowing some of us were spoiled last year, Disney has upped the ante and given us accommodations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. This will allow me to check off almost all the Deluxe resorts on property (the only one I haven’t stayed at is Yacht Club, but I’ve stayed at Beach Club a million times and toured every hotel on property, so I’m not counting that!) 😉 I am excited to be able to share this experience with my family.

I’m also super excited that I get to hang out with fellow Moms Panelist and bloggy idol Oh Amanda. I haven’t seen her since Moms Panel training and can’t wait to be in the World with her again! Of course I’m thrilled to see lots of friends and people I met last year AND meet lots of new friends too.

Disney's Wedding Pavilion
Dreaming at the Wedding Pavilion (no, I'm not a natural blonde either)

Another highlight I’m looking forward to is the opening presentation and tour by Disney Fairytale Weddings. I have mentioned before that a Disney wedding was always my dream, since the pavilion opened the year we moved down and I worked at the Magic Kingdom. Sure, I had my reception at the Dolphin, but it’s not quite the same. And yes, it’s now been 14 years since I said “I do” but I still hold out hope that I can have a magical vow renewal on property at some point. Maybe for the 20th… 🙂

Anyway, our pixie dust princesses in charge of the Social Media Moms Celebration have hinted that there will be “special guests” during this presentation. I am crossing my heart and hoping it is the one and only David Tutera. To say I am a fan of him and his show is an understatement. I cry at pretty much every episode and wish he was around when I got married! I will try to hold myself back from hugging him to death in the off chance they let hundreds of mom bloggers near him… 😉 I really think he needs to do a special vow renewal episode, no? I’ve already got a built in flower girl and ring bearer!

 

Attendees, what are you most excited about the upcoming Social Media Moms Celebration? Did you attend last year or is this your first time? Have you been to Walt Disney World before? Share a bit about you and your blog – don’t forget to link it below! And be sure to say hello if you happen to see a crazy red head trying to camp out in the wedding pavilion!!

If you’d like, check out two posts I did last year for attendees planning for their Disney vacation:

Top 5 Must Sees for First Time Disney Visitors

Solo Parenting Tips to Visit Walt Disney World

Explore my Disney News section as well – including Fast Facts on Disney’s Wild Africa Trek and some Disney Merchandise highlights to be on the lookout for!

Thanks for visiting and see ya real soon!

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Filed Under: Disney Special Events, Walt Disney World Tagged With: #DisneySMMoms, blogging conferences, Chef Robert Irvine, Chris Brogan, David Tutera, Disney Fairytale Weddings, Disney Social Media Moms, Disney Social Media Moms 2011, Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, Disney Special Events, Grand Floridian, Guy Kawasaki, linky

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