Traditionally, the week between Christmas and New Year’s is the busiest at Orlando's theme parks. Looking for to enjoy Walt Disney World without a wait?

"It's Christmas!" exclaims McKenzie Smith, a college student from South Carolina.

Many families have created the tradition of gazing at the wonder of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

"We decided to take the monorail and go around to all of the hotels and see the beautiful decorations,” explains McKenzie’s mom Sonya from the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina.

The Smith family took time to behold the life-size gingerbread house at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

"When I started 16 years ago, some people thought it was a little bit crazy to put a big house like that in the lobby,” says executive chef Erich Herbitschek.

Now, folks wouldn't have it any other way.

"It's crazy all of the thought put into the decorations,” McKenzie says.

The commitment to the craze starts in June with the baking of the honey dough.

"It needs to rest two months!" Chef Erich confirms.

Construction of the siding, roof and windows takes three days.

"It's like a construction site," he adds.

Free gingerbread house building demonstrations always end in a free taste test. And the backdrop here can't be passed up for those holiday photos.

While the Gingerbread house is certainly impressive, over at the Beach Club Resort near Epcot, the candy spins in circles.

A carrousel made of chocolate and other confections is so tall, Santa Goofy almost touches the chandelier. The horses on the carrousel feature manes made of ribbons of chocolate. Only eyes can go for a ride here. Although the carrousel rotates, potential passengers are kept at a safe distance. The Beach Club Resort décor also has a long following.

"I've been doing this for three years,” says Toni Borman while visiting from Sarasota.

Toni and her friend Paulette Parent from Sarasota gazed in wonder again this year at the decor found not only at the Grand Floridian and Beach Club Resorts, but across all the Disney resorts.

"Each one outdoes the next!” Paulette proclaims.

The Christmas spirit lives year-round at the Downtown Disney Marketplace where rewinding the clock with new holiday offerings, that look old.

"It looks like they have been caught up in attics for 50 years, and now folks are bringing them out, and I love it,” says Steven Miller, Disney Parks merchandise communications manager.

The famed Disney blogger was excited to show off vintage plates, dishes and stockings that are popular this year in stores.

"It was inspired by the 1960s!" Steven concludes of traditions new and old on a Tankful.

Gingerbread making demonstrations take place daily at one o'clock in the afternoon at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. While, the Disney’s Days of Christmas store is open year-round.