Gideon's Bakehouse temporarily shuts down at Disney Springs due to AC issues

Sep 01, 2023 in "Gideon's Bakehouse "

Posted: Friday September 1, 2023 6:35am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Gideon's Bakehouse at Disney Springs is currently closed due to an ongoing air conditioning failure.

The flagship store of the world-famous Gideon's cookies was closed yesterday, and the latest update suggests it will remain closed on September 1, 2023.

The original small store at the East End Market on Corrine Dr, Orlando remains open as normal.

Here is the latest update from Gideon's social media.

Hi. This update is no fun, but here we are.

The temporary portable AC units are not adequately cooling the store today. The shop is empty with ovens off, yet the temp is still pushing 100. The fried AC part is out of stock until late September, so the next stage is to completely replace the AC unit, which was installed only a few months ago! Given that it's the size of a car, it will take some planning. Please send positive thoughts to the universe that it can get done tomorrow night. In the meantime, Gideon's at Disney Springs will likely be closed on September 1.

Everything will launch tomorrow per usual, but Gideon's at East End is the only game in town until we're back on track.

100+ degrees is impossible for my team, my desserts, and you.

Thank you for understanding, and my greatest apologies to the many people visiting from other parts of the world with Gideon's as an important part of your trip.

I hear you, and failing you causes unpleasant emotions in me. My team is pushing every option. I promise we are doing our best for you all.

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Eric GrahamSep 04, 2023

A lot less waiting also! :) You're a baker. Do you have a website? My wife loves sweets, but me not just once in awhile.

jaklgreenSep 03, 2023

Well the ones that we were sold where already a day old. I am a baker that has made thousands of cookies in my career. I know a day what a day old cookie looks and tastes like. Plus the cake slice that we got was much too sweet, and this is someone who love cotton candy. Also, the icing on the cake was grainy. Not impressed with them at all. My standards might be higher, but my daughter didn't like them at all either.

Figgy1Sep 03, 2023

Virtual Que or go to their other location

DrdcmSep 03, 2023

I’ve never had their cookies because I’m not willing to wait an hour and a half for a cookie. Any tips on how to get them without waiting forever?

MagicHappens1971Sep 03, 2023

The Gideons cookies are fantastic. I don’t understand how people don’t like them.

Eric GrahamSep 03, 2023

We enjoy Amorette's a lot better. We really don't see what all the fuss is about Gideon's..

MagicHappens1971Sep 03, 2023

I would say it depends on their lease agreement, but probably Disney. This summer has been really rough on Floridian air conditioners. My parents & grandparents A/Cs went out this summer and the resort I work at has had countless compressors go out

DCBakerSep 03, 2023

Gideon's Bakehouse has shared the Disney Springs location will be back open today, Sunday, September 3.

DCBakerSep 02, 2023

Gideon's Bakehouse remain closed Saturday, September 2.

bpiperSep 01, 2023

So who would be in charge of the A/C system and getting it working? Disney or Gideon's?

NunuSep 01, 2023

Yikes. 🙁 Hope the AC issue gets resolved soon. Getting a couple of cookies from Gideon's is something I look forward to on every WDW visit. As always, thank you, appreciate the info.