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Since it seems that I have posted at the end of closing thread I thought I'd re-post our cake experiences over here.
I ordered 2 cakes during out last trip this past November/December.
Since there was just two of this this time I stuck with the mini two tiered cakes which was a perfect size for us. I ordered a birthday themed cake to be delivered at Boatwright's for dinner. It was red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, blue Mickey heads and a Mickey dome on the top, ordered through POR and done by Boardwalk Bakery. It was moist and delicious at a cost of $25 plus tax and tip. I have to this day found the charge for this anywhere.
Our next cake was to be delivered at our room at the Wilderness Lodge for our anniversary. I ordered through the Contemporary Bakery and Chef Donald asking for Chocolate cake with White Chocolate Mousse filling. To be decorated in white with snowflakes similar to a picture sent by email. Cost $50 plus tax and tip. This one did show up on my CC but as you can see it was not Chocolate but white. It was still very yummy and happens to be DH's favorite.
All in all a great cake experience.
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Thank you for answering my question in the last thread! I'll be calling the BW private dining to order a cake and will think about asking for the pastry chef if I have an idea.
Also note that the kitchen at BOG is limited on how many cakes and what size they can hold. Hope this helps.
Shadowryter,
I'm thinking about ordering a cake for my dad's 70th bday at Crystal Palace for our upcoming trip in April. He LOVES It's a Small World!!! so I thought that would be the perfect theme for his cake. We'll be a small group of 6 people and I really do not want leftovers (we had that happen last time for our DD11 Minnie Mouse cake and we ended up giving it to our servers! )
Could they make a custom cake in a 6 inch size? Do you recommend I send pictures of ideas or could I simply call the number you have listed and speak with them directly??
Thanks for all your wonderful posts! Sooooo many delicious cakes, not sure which one to chose
Shadowryter,
I'm thinking about ordering a cake for my dad's 70th bday at Crystal Palace for our upcoming trip in April. He LOVES It's a Small World!!! so I thought that would be the perfect theme for his cake. We'll be a small group of 6 people and I really do not want leftovers (we had that happen last time for our DD11 Minnie Mouse cake and we ended up giving it to our servers! )
Could they make a custom cake in a 6 inch size? Do you recommend I send pictures of ideas or could I simply call the number you have listed and speak with them directly??
Thanks for all your wonderful posts! Sooooo many delicious cakes, not sure which one to chose
Hi there, I would go with the phone number to MK or the email. If you want a mini or a fondant covered 6 inch they may direct you to the Contemporary. Rules are changing due to high demand. I hope you can get the cake you are after. Personally I have had a custom 6 inch cake from the CR. They now start at around $75 plus tax and tip. I always send in pictures and also photoshop my design. Best of luck and don't forget to post pictures here.
I'm so glad I found this thread. I was thinking about getting a cake when we take our boys next year for their birthday. It's 11 months away, but I'm such a planner
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