Disney’s Beach Club DuckTales-Themed Gingerbread Carousel (2023 Photos and Videos)
Traditions are what makes Christmas at Walt Disney World so unique. One of our favorite traditions is visiting Disney’s Beach Club to see their annual gingerbread carousel. Each year, a new working carousel is installed in the center of the resort’s lobby. In 2023, the carousel’s theme celebrates DuckTales and Epcot’s World Showcase.
Since Disney’s Beach Club is near Epcot, you’ll almost always find a nod to the park represented in the carousel. But this year’s theme is inspired by Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure, an interactive game that guests can play while using the Play Disney Parks mobile app. The game encourages guests to help Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webby follow clues to discover and return seven lost magic treasures to their owners.
We see elements of the game and the countries where the treasures are hidden referenced in this year’s carousel! What a fun idea, right? Below, we’ll preview photos, details, and a video of the gingerbread carousel.
![The 2023 gingerbread display is surrounded by greenery and poinsettias in the Beach Club's lobby.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-lobby-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel.jpg)
We stayed at Disney’s Beach Club the night before the carousel was constructed. So, the next day, we were able to see Disney chefs assembling the magnificent structure.
![Chefs working to assemble the gingerbread carousel.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-process.jpg)
Each time we walked through the lobby, significant progress had been made.
![Chefs surrounded by sheet tray racks and other things used to create the gingerbread carousel.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-chefs.jpg)
Decorative signage in front of the carousel reads:
“Greeting Adven-Sharers! This year’s carousel is themed after the DuckTales World Showcase Adventure at Epcot! Take a stroll over and play! Happy exploring and Happy Holidays! Woo-oo!”
![A decorative sign made with fondant and icing that sits in front of the carousel sharing its theme for 2023.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-display.jpg)
On the opposite side of the display, another sign made from fondant and icing lists the ingredients used in the gingerbread carousel. They include:
- 432 pounds of honey
- 1200 pounds of rye flour
- 100 pounds of eggs
- 25 pounds of spices
- 10 pounds of simple syrup
- 200 pounds of icing
- 10 quarts of egg whites
- 100 pounds of confectioner’s sugar
- 50 pounds of dark chocolate
- 20 pounds of Grand Marnier
- Lots of enthusiasm, energy, and talent.
- 2022 pieces of gingerbread
- 23 hidden gold Mickey’s…can you find them?
![A decorative sign that lists the ingredients used to create the gingerbread display.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-ingredients.jpg)
We returned to Disney’s Beach Club the next week to get a few photos of the finished product and other decorations at the resort. It turned out splendidly.
![The gingerbread carousel completed](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-finished.jpg)
A Spaceship Earth globe and DuckTales sign sit like a crown on the carousel.
![A topper that has Spaceship Earth and a DuckTales sign over it.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-topper.jpg)
Each piece of trim represents one of the McDucks or a country’s flag that participates in the game.
![Airbrushed emblem that show the McDuck family and flags on the display](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-countries.jpg)
Here is Donald Duck, a China flag, and Webby.
![Airbrushed Donald Duck and Webby](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-world-showcase.jpg)
We see gingerbread pavers on the carousel’s floor, a few duck footprints, and tons of Mickey-shaped details.
![Shows gingerbread bricks with Mickey-shaped cutout on the gingerbread carousel.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-mickeys.jpg)
Beach Club’s gingerbread carousel has four horses. This one represents the Mexico Pavilion.
![A gingerbread pony that's decorated to look like the Mexico Pavilion.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-mexico.jpg)
Webby looks on from underneath. You might notice how the horse has a Dia Los Muertos look. I spot a golden hidden Mickey or two in the photo below!
![Webby, as part of the gingerbread display in a bucket surrounded by fondant succulents.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-webby-vanderquack.jpg)
Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to play the game, so I’m sure what the globe on this carousel pony represents. But we can tell it’s a United Kingdom Pavilion-inspired horse with a nod to golf and butterflies.
![A carousel pony made from gingerbread.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-globe.jpg)
Here is a closer look.
![a tail made of chocolate on the carousel pony](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-details.jpg)
Next, we have a carousel horse inspired by the Germany Pavilion. This one’s mane and ponty tail is made up of chocolate curls!
![A carousel pony who has chocolate ribbons for its mane and tail.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-germany.jpg)
A closer look reveals a cuck-koo clock and one of Donald’s nephews holds a compass.
![](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-nephew.jpg)
Lastly, we have a pony inspired by the France Pavilion.
![](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-gingerbread.jpg)
This one had many details, like French treats, books, an Eiffel Tower lamp with shade, and more. I’m sure if you’ve played the game, some of these details mean more to you than those of us who haven’t played it.
![A carousel pony representing the France Pavilion at Epcot with one of Donald's nephews.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-horse.jpg)
What I like most about this year’s display is now I want to try the game. So not only does it entertain, but it also inspires guests to try something new.
![](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-2023.jpg)
In addition to the gingerbread carousel, a pop-up shop selling Christmas treats is available in the Beach Club’s lobby.
![The Beach Club candy pop-up shop for the holidays](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-shop.jpg)
A sign indicated that pastry chef Michael Craig will sign holiday pins on Fridays and Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
![A sign that tells when guests can meet the pastry chef who designed Beach Club's gingerbread carousel.](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-chef-signing.jpg)
Here are a few of this year’s holiday pins created for Disney’s Beach Club and Disney’s Yacht Club.
![Beach Club's 2023 holiday pins](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-pins.jpg)
The stocking pins are adorable because the character pops up or slides back into place.
![Stocking pins with Donald Duck for the Yacht Club Resort](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-stocking-pins-2023.jpg)
Several other treats include Mickey’s Really Swell Cocoa Mix.
![Mickey's Hot Cocoa Mix](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-028.jpg)
Holiday Crispy Rice Treats
![Crispy Rice Treats](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-025.jpg)
Peppermint Bark
![Peppermint Bark](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-022.jpg)
Candy Snowman Pops
![Snowman pops](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-021.jpg)
Gingerbread Shingles with Chocolate Backing
![Chocolate backed gingerbread shingles](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-018.jpg)
Lighthouse Fudge
![Yacht Club Lighthouse Fudge](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-016.jpg)
If you have the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World over the holidays, seeing the gingerbread carousel at Disney’s Beach Club is a must-do.
![](https://www.resortsgal.com/wp-content/uploads/disney-beach-club-ducktales-gingerbread-carousel-011.jpg)
Video of the 2023 Gingerbread Carousel at Disney’s Beach Club
Here is a video of this year’s display.
Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoyed the photos and video of the gingerbread carousel! For more Christmas at Walt Disney World, here’s where we’ve been:
- Yacht Club’s Gingerbread Lighthouse and Christmas Village
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
- The Disney100 Gingerbread Castle at Disney’s Contemporary
- Meeting Characters at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
- Character Meet-and-Greets at Jollywood Nights
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade (Photos and Video)
What do you think? Do you like this year’s DuckTales theme for the gingerbread carousel at Disney’s Beach Club? Will you have the opportunity to see it over the holidays? Share your thoughts below in the comments.