So, that special someone in your life has decided to celebrate something special at Walt Disney World! What can you possibly do that will be unique and Disney and yummy?
Well, that’s easy. Just order a specialty cake from Disney. But you’ve got to wonder…is it worth it?
Walt Disney World actually offers up their cake line hotline for guests that are requesting standard cakes for purchase at a relatively small cost. The cakes are rather simple and easy, but they can get the job done if you aren’t looking for anything overly unique.
Did you know that if you are able to get in contact with a pastry chef at the Contemporary Bakery, they will work with you to create a custom masterpiece for a more nominal fee? But is it worth it?
In hindsight, I cringe at the quote I was given for the cakes ordered. In the end the smile, the stress from other families and pomp and circumstance of the defeat of getting right…Priceless!
Isn’t that what Disney is about? Making Memories?
My husband’s birthday was on October 27, so at his party at California Grill we did a Haunted Mansion-themed cake complete with hitchhiking ghosts, bats, haunted mansion wall paper and dead roses!
Lou’s 43rd Birthday Haunted Mansion Cake!
For my mom, whose birthday fell on the 50th anniversary of “It’s a Small World” ride this year, we were the guinea pigs for their design and the chefs created a completely custom cake for her. It was seriously special because my mom and dad went to the opening of Walt Disney’s Small World Ride at The World’s fair with their moms 50 years ago!
My mom’s custom “It’s a Small World Cake”!
When it comes down to it and you happen to be in Walt Disney World for a celebration and need a special cake, and you have to ask yourself if it is worth it?
Answer: Worth Every Penny!
For those looking to order a cake from the Disney hotline, here is the info you’ll need:
A custom cake can be the icing on your celebration. Choose from a variety of cakes and shapes, personalized for your special occasion. Just give us 72 hours advance notice so we can make your customized creation. Available at most table-service restaurants. To order any custom bakery cake, call the Walt Disney World Resort at (407) 827-2253. Requires advanced reservations.
Nominal fees tend to be minuscule. I’m not sure that’s what you mean. Any guidance on typical price range?
Haunted Mansion ended up being $30 when quoted $80 (which was a nice treat) and Small world was quoted $190 and ended up being $80. So in hindsight, nominal fits the bill here.
Certainly on the HM cake! Well worth it. It’s too bad the guidance vs result aren’t closer. Depending in the celebration I would have been hesitant to go with either quote.
Even something basic can be challenging, it seems. We did a simple cake with just an image a few years ago. They put Sleeping Beauty’s castle instead of Cinderella’s on it. Couldn’t believe they messed that one up! (@Chef Mickey’s) The three others I’ve ordered were nice to look at, but none of them were very tasty.