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Multi-Award-Winning Local Bakery Gideon’s Bakehouse to Open Location at Disney Springs

Like most people I know, I try to eat healthy the majority of the time but treat myself to occasional indulgences when they’re worth the splurge! One of my favorite places to find some sweet treats here in Orlando is Gideon’s Bakehouse, which is why I’m so excited to share this small, award-winning bakery is opening a new location in The Landing at Disney Springs!

Multi-Award-Winning Local Bakery Gideon’s Bakehouse to Open Location at Disney Springs Cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse

Anticipating to open later this year, Gideon’s is best known for small-batch, handmade, almost half-pound cookies (yes, you read that right, half-pound) and cakes. Not only does their size make these cookies so special, Gideon’s brings its own spin to cookie flavors like Peanut Butter Crisp, Cookies & Cream and my absolute favorite, Pistachio Toffee Dark Chocolate.

“This opportunity is truly a dream come true and will allow us to flex all of our creative muscle in both desserts and décor. We’re passionate, inspired, and ready,” said Steve Lewis, owner and creator of Gideon’s Bakehouse.

Multi-Award-Winning Local Bakery Gideon’s Bakehouse to Open Location at Disney Springs Cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse
Multi-Award-Winning Local Bakery Gideon’s Bakehouse to Open Location at Disney Springs Cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse

Gideon’s plans to bring an expanded menu of cookie and cake slices to Disney Springs, plus add its own line of unique iced coffees, like the Original Peanut Butter Iced Coffee. Of course, guests can expect to find their favorite cookie flavors along with new and limited editions offered during special daily releases. The ever-popular Coffee Cake Cookie (previously only available one month a year) will be on sale every morning, with a Hot Cookie Hour each evening for those looking to cure a sweet tooth after dinner.

“We’re also excited to bring more cake flavors to our new location, offering never-before-seen creations like our special line of Double Frosted Cakes.” Steve said. “There are more than a few secrets we have up our sleeves that you’ll just have to wait to see. It’s not Gideon’s if it isn’t a little dark and mysterious.” We aim to even make the wait in line entertaining by immersing everyone in a transformative environment that will share our story as guests progress toward the counter.”

Multi-Award-Winning Local Bakery Gideon’s Bakehouse to Open Location at Disney Springs Cake from Gideon’s Bakehouse

Guests can also look forward to collectible art becoming a part of the product packaging at the new bakery, which will be located in The Landing across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. The new Gideon’s location is being created with health-and-safety considerations in mind and its operation will model similar guidelines in use elsewhere in Disney Springs.

Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for future updates. In the meantime, be sure to follow Gideon’s Bakehouse on Instagram at @gideonsbakehouse for drool-worthy desserts!

Multi-Award-Winning Local Bakery Gideon’s Bakehouse to Open Location at Disney Springs Cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse

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Boozy Coca-Cola Brownie Drink in Disney Springs

Boozy Coca-Cola Brownie Drink in Disney Springs Coca-Cola Brownie

Whoa! There’s an amazing new dessert cocktail to enjoy at the Coca-Cola Store in Disney Springs! If you’re looking for a new cocktail to taste, then the Coca-Cola Brownie Masher is an absolute must to try for your next visit to Disney Springs.

The new menu item is both an adult beverage and a sweet dessert. It consists of Fairlife chocolate milk, ice cream,  Stoli vodka, Kahlúa rum, whipped cream, and a Coca-Cola brownie on top of it all! The drink is both rich in taste and great to share. You can see our video of it below.

New dessert beverage at Disney Springs! “Coca-Cola Brownie Masher” – Fairlife Chocolate Milk, Stoli Vodka, Kahlúa Rum, Ice Cream, and a Coca-Cola Brownie on top! It costs $15.00 and you can find it at the Coca-Cola Beverage Bar in Disney Springs! . . . .  @disneyworldavenger . . #cocacola #disneysprings #waltdisneyworld #disneyworld #foodie #disneydesserts #chipandco

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The Coca-Cola Store is located near the Orange Garage in Disney Springs. Those looking to try this delightful cocktail can find it at the Coca-Cola Beverage Bar on the third floor of the Coca-Cola Store. The drink costs $15.00 for the Coca-Cola Brownie Masher. We recommend taking your time to enjoy the view of the West side of Disney Springs while you’re there. You can see the Characters in Flight balloon and other amusing sights while you drink on the third floor.

Boozy Coca-Cola Brownie Drink in Disney Springs

We must say this drink is fantastic for chocolate lovers seeking a unique cocktail. The rum and vodka mix surprisingly well with the taste of chocolate milk. Even the decadent Coca-Cola brownie was perfect for dunking into the ice cream mixture. You won’t be disappointed if you try this sweet beverage!

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REVIEW: We Are Drooling Over This Boozy Beverage at Coca-Cola Beverage Bar in Disney Springs!

You know what they say — when you open a Coke, you open happiness! That has never been more spot-on than when we tried the Coca-Cola Brownie Masher today at the Coca-Cola Beverage Bar in Disney Springs. 

REVIEW: We Are Drooling Over This Boozy Beverage at Coca-Cola Beverage Bar in Disney Springs!

Coca-Cola Brownie Masher

Just look at that beauty! We are still salivating over how rich and sweet it was.

This drink, nay, dream of a beverage is made up of Fairlife Chocolate Milk, Stoli Vodka, Kahlúa Rum, Ice Cream, and is topped off with a Coca-Cola Brownie.

REVIEW: We Are Drooling Over This Boozy Beverage at Coca-Cola Beverage Bar in Disney Springs!

Look at all these goodies!

While we know you are supposed to “share a Coke”, our inner toddlers came out and we had trouble sharing something we wanted so badly for ourselves. Just look at that whipped cream! It doesn’t even look real, it’s so perfectly topped!

REVIEW: We Are Drooling Over This Boozy Beverage at Coca-Cola Beverage Bar in Disney Springs!

Just wanted to take another look at you…

As we reported yesterday, the Coca-Cola Store and Beverage Bar has officially reopened and is eagerly welcoming guests back so if you’re craving what we would describe as a boozy brown cow, this drink may just be for you.

REVIEW: We Are Drooling Over This Boozy Beverage at Coca-Cola Beverage Bar in Disney Springs!

Let the chocolate coma commence!

While it is on the higher end in terms of cost, coming in at $15.00, we think the Coca-Cola Brownie makes it worth the steeper price tag. By the way, it was our first time trying the brownie and it is soooo good!

REVIEW: We Are Drooling Over This Boozy Beverage at Coca-Cola Beverage Bar in Disney Springs!

Nom, nom, nom.

This drink is definitely on the creamier side and it will certainly cool you down in the steamy Orlando sun. We’ve been having a great time swinging by one of our old stomping grounds and testing out old faithfuls as well as their drink of the month, the Simply Refresher.

Now please excuse us while we daydream about our new chocolate-y friend…

Have you tried the Coca-Cola Brownie Masher yet? Tell us what you thought of it in the comments below!

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REVIEW and PHOTOS: This Crazy Popular Treat Is GONE in Disney World…But There’s A Brand New Replacement…

We’re desperately trying not to hyperventilate, but there is some pretty interesting news coming out of Disney Springs this morning regarding one of our favorite baked goods!

REVIEW and PHOTOS: This Crazy Popular Treat Is GONE in Disney World…But There’s A Brand New Replacement…

Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookies

As you know by now, The Polite Pig‘s Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookie is one of the cornerstones of our diets, but as of today these half-pound miracles that are studded all over with chocolate chips have disappeared and aren’t likely to RETURN!

But before you go crawling into a corner, here’s some good news! You’ll still be able to get your Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookies at the bakery’s main location in Downtown Orlando (whew!). AND The Polite Pig has replaced them with a new signature item called they’re calling the Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookie!

REVIEW and PHOTOS: This Crazy Popular Treat Is GONE in Disney World…But There’s A Brand New Replacement…

Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookie

At first glance, this new Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookie looks remarkably similar to a Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookie, but we can assure you they aren’t the same! Even though this cookie is also loaded for bear with chocolate chips and even has flecks of salt sprinkled over it, just LOOK at how much flatter it is!

REVIEW and PHOTOS: This Crazy Popular Treat Is GONE in Disney World…But There’s A Brand New Replacement…

Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookie

But if you’re like us, you’re probably more concerned with how this new cookie tastes! We were told it’s The Polite Pig’s new exclusive recipe and it even has a little bit of Evan Williams Bourbon in it! We took our first bite not knowing what the future would hold in store for us and this new cookie substitute we gotta say — this new Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookie is actually quite tasty!

REVIEW and PHOTOS: This Crazy Popular Treat Is GONE in Disney World…But There’s A Brand New Replacement…

Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookie

It has some cinnamon notes from the bourbon which we noticed more with each glorious bite. And unlike Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookies which so so super-rich we often can’t finish them in one sitting, this one was pretty easy to polish off! It’s definitely a soft, delicious cookie that’s not as buttery than Gideon’s. It also noticeably less chewy and has more of that half-baked texture that we happen to love in a cookie!

REVIEW and PHOTOS: This Crazy Popular Treat Is GONE in Disney World…But There’s A Brand New Replacement…

Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookie

That’s not to say we’re forsaking our love of Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookies, but The Polite Pig’s new Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookie definitely stands up on its own. It would be amazing with a glass of bourbon or an Old Fashion whereas a Gideon’s always made us crave a glass of milk!

And unlike Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookies, there’s no limit on how many Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies you may buy at one time! They cost $5 and are available all day long ( or until they sell out)! The Polite Pig says they’re hoping to add more cookie recipes to their repertoire someday, and we can’t be made about any of their recent menu changes which also includes new Pork Rinds with spicy pimento dipping sauce, Shrimp and Grits and Creamed Florida Corn because the results have been delicious!

What do you think of The Polite Pig removing Gideon Bakehouse Cookies and replacing them with their own recipe? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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News: Face Masks Could Soon Be Required at Certain Orlando-Area Businesses

Yesterday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings spoke about the current state of the global health crisis and its impact on the Orlando-area recently. During this time, he reported that he didn’t like the numbers he was seeing.

News: Face Masks Could Soon Be Required at Certain Orlando-Area Businesses

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In the last week, the number of cases places like Orange County (where Disney World partially resides) has significantly risen.

Mayor Demings is concerned there could be a second wave that could far exceed the first spike that occurred back in April.

While he’s urging the public to comply with the new health and safety guidelines issued by government and health officials, he’s also stated there could be potential to make wearing face masks mandatory, especially for certain businesses they’ve linked to recent breakouts through contact tracing.

News: Face Masks Could Soon Be Required at Certain Orlando-Area Businesses

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For now, Demings’ goals moving forward will be to reiterate social distancing and safety measures that have already been implemented, but if cases are still rising, further action may take place.

We will continue to monitor the situation and will let you know if masks end up becoming required at select businesses.

What do you think about Orange County’s rise in cases? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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