I tried $6 cookies at Disney World that people wait hours in line for, and it was the highlight of my vacation

Amanda KrauseOct 2, 2021, 18:34 IST

Each cookie at Gideon's Bakehouse is said to weigh nearly half a pound.Amanda Krause/Insider

I visited Gideon's Bakehouse, a gothic-themed bakery, at Disney Springs this past August.
The cookies that I ordered became the highlight of my trip; I'd say they're the best I've ever had.
Here's what it's like to eat at the must-visit Florida dessert shop.

Gideon's Bakehouse is a gothic dessert shop that opened in Disney Springs at the start of 2021.

A sign outside Gideon's Bakehouse promotes cookies, cakes, and "curiosities." Amanda Krause/Insider

When I arrived at the shop in mid-August, Disney Springs was empty and the doors to Gideon's Bakehouse were closed.

Even from the outside, you can tell that Gideon's Bakehouse has a gothic aesthetic. Amanda Krause/Insider

As the first person in line, I was able to sit on a cement ledge that lined the store.

Gideon's Bakehouse prepares for a long line of visitors before it opens each day. Amanda Krause/Insider

A crowd started forming about 10 minutes after I arrived, and everyone seemed excited to enter the bakery.

The line extended past the building as it got closer to 10 a.m. when the store opened. Amanda Krause/Insider

A few minutes before the store opened, Gideon's employees came outside to hand out menus, answer questions, and share what cake flavors were being sold that day.

You have just enough time to browse the menu before entering the store. Amanda Krause/Insider

We were led into the store approximately six minutes early. Right away, I was in awe of the tiny bakery.

These are just some of the framed illustrations that line the wall of Gideon's Bakehouse. Amanda Krause/Insider

I took a brief pause to look around and let my eyes adjust to the shop's dark atmosphere. Then I quickly made my way over to the register.

In addition to cakes and cookies, you can also buy Gideon's Bakehouse merchandise. Amanda Krause/Insider

There, I found Gideon's famous cookies arranged inside glass cases along the register.

It's almost impossible to choose only a few desserts to buy once you're in the store. Amanda Krause/Insider

There were also giant cakes to show you what slices you could buy.

The three-layered cake slices are giant and covered in frosting. Amanda Krause/Insider

By that point, I couldn't wait another minute to place my order.

Gideon's Bakehouse employees were helpful and quick to place your order, in my experience. Amanda Krause/Insider

The cookies were packed into fancy boxes and stacked with paper in between to keep them from melting together.

Be prepared to walk and eat after leaving Gideon's Bakehouse. Amanda Krause/Insider

I knew the fan-favorite cookies would be large, but I was still surprised at how truly massive they are.

In my opinion, Gideon's giant cookies are a steal for only $6 each. Amanda Krause/Insider

My favorite cookies by far were the pistachio-toffee and coffee-cake versions.

I'd recommend these cookies to anyone visiting Gideon's Bakehouse at Disney Springs. Amanda Krause/Insider

I also loved the classic chocolate-chip and triple-chocolate cookies.

Chocolate lovers will want to try both of these Gideon's cookies. Amanda Krause/Insider

The peanut butter and rocky-road cookies weren't my favorites, but I can't deny that they're still delicious.

The rocky-road cookie was a limited-edition option for visitors in August. Amanda Krause/Insider

There are a few things I'd wished I'd known before my trip.

Even when I was leaving Gideon's Bakehouse, there was a line out the door. Amanda Krause/Insider

I saved the cake for when I got back to my hotel room. It was the only thing from Gideon's that I didn't love.

The red-velvet cake is covered in buttercream icing and walnuts on the side. Amanda Krause/Insider

Not only are Gideon's Bakehouse cookies the best at Disney World, in my opinion, but I'd argue that they're the best I've ever had.

It's safe to say that I'm a huge fan of Gideon's Bakehouse. Amanda Krause/Insider

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