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Afternoon Tea at Garden View Lounge - Yes or No?
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zurgandfriend
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I have pasted the menu from alleearsnet.com below, it was dated July 2012 sorry the latest I could find. We did the tea a fews years ago for my DW's birthday. it was fun but really one time "bucket list" this for us. I believe we did the grand tea with a glass of champagne. After tea we were "stuffed" luckily I had made a late ADR for dinner at Jiko. I hope this helps.
Afternoon Tea
Grand Floridian Spa & Resort
Menu Date: July 2012
Open 2-4:30 p.m. Daily
Afternoon Tea Offerings
Princess Kate Tea - A Spring tea served with a classic dish of potted shrimp followed by a medley of cheeses, an array of seasonal fruits, and cheddar cheese biscuits. A scone, jam tart, and a selection of delicate pastries is accompanied by a glass of Veuve Cliquot champagne and your choice of tea. $38.00 per guest.
The Grand Tea - The classic English tradition of Afternoon Tea, Grand Floridian style. We offer you a variety of tea sandwiches, scones and jam tarts, followed by your choice of our freshly baked tea pastries or English trifle, accompanied by a glass of Domaine Ste.-Michelle sparkling wine and your choice of tea. $29.00 per guest. Iron Horse Cuvee $6.00. Veuve Clicquot $9.00
Prince Edward's Tea - A delicious array of duck and cherry terrine, chicken and pork roulade, country pate en croute, and , and English Blue Stilton, the "King" of English cheeses. Served with marinated fresh berries, and Cumberland sauce. We then offer our delicious fresh-baked scones served with rich Devonshire cream. Your choice of our tea with a glass of our Fonseca Bin 27 Character Port. $24.50 per guest. Cockburn 20 yr Tawny Port $2.00.
Buckingham Palace - Our traditional tea sandwiches, scones and jam tarts complemented by fresh strawberries and cream, or a selection of freshly baked pastries, along with your choice of tea. $23.00 per guest.
Mrs. Potts Tea - For the young tea lover in your party, we offer a variety of tea sandwiches, tuna salad, ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly on white bread. We serve our magical dark tea (chocolate milk), followed by a choice of two pastries. $12.00 per guest
A La Carte Offerings
British Cheese Plate - a selection of traditional British cheeses, served with an array of seasonal fruit $14.50
Gentleman's Tea Platter - house-made duck and cherry terrine, chicken & pork roulade, country pate en croute, accompanied by marinated berries, cumberland sauce and English Blue Stilton $12.00
Plate of Assorted Tea Sandwiches - traditional tea sandwich plate -- five assorted tea sandwiches on fresh, house-made breads. $10.00
English Blue Stilton Cheese - Served with walnuts and marinated berries. $8.50
Strawberries and Cream - A bowl of fresh strawberries and cream. $6.95
English Trifle $6.95
Freshly Baked Scones - Served with Devonshire Cream and Preserves. $3.50
Two Jam Tarts $3.50
Assorted Tea Pastries $2.75
A variety of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic are available)
Non-Alcoholic:
Press Pot Colombian Coffee (regular or decaf) $6.29
Espresso $3.39
Cappuccino $3.89
Hot Cocoa $2.39
Milk $2.39
Chocolate Milk $2.39
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke or Sprite $2.69
Apple or Orange Juice $2.49
Selections from the bar:
Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee Brut, Sonoma '97 $14.00 per glass, $62.00 per bottle
Veuve Clicquot, Reims $17.00 per glass; $75 per bottle
Domaine Ste.-Michelle, Blanc de Blanc, Columbia Valley $8.00 per glass, $35.00 per bottle
Martinelli Sparkling Cider $8.00 per glass, $35.00 per bottle
Fonseca Bin 27, Character, N.V. $10.00
Cockburn 20 yr Tawny Port $12.00
Import/Specialty Beer $5.75
Afternoon Tea
Grand Floridian Spa & Resort
Menu Date: July 2012
Open 2-4:30 p.m. Daily
Afternoon Tea Offerings
Princess Kate Tea - A Spring tea served with a classic dish of potted shrimp followed by a medley of cheeses, an array of seasonal fruits, and cheddar cheese biscuits. A scone, jam tart, and a selection of delicate pastries is accompanied by a glass of Veuve Cliquot champagne and your choice of tea. $38.00 per guest.
The Grand Tea - The classic English tradition of Afternoon Tea, Grand Floridian style. We offer you a variety of tea sandwiches, scones and jam tarts, followed by your choice of our freshly baked tea pastries or English trifle, accompanied by a glass of Domaine Ste.-Michelle sparkling wine and your choice of tea. $29.00 per guest. Iron Horse Cuvee $6.00. Veuve Clicquot $9.00
Prince Edward's Tea - A delicious array of duck and cherry terrine, chicken and pork roulade, country pate en croute, and , and English Blue Stilton, the "King" of English cheeses. Served with marinated fresh berries, and Cumberland sauce. We then offer our delicious fresh-baked scones served with rich Devonshire cream. Your choice of our tea with a glass of our Fonseca Bin 27 Character Port. $24.50 per guest. Cockburn 20 yr Tawny Port $2.00.
Buckingham Palace - Our traditional tea sandwiches, scones and jam tarts complemented by fresh strawberries and cream, or a selection of freshly baked pastries, along with your choice of tea. $23.00 per guest.
Mrs. Potts Tea - For the young tea lover in your party, we offer a variety of tea sandwiches, tuna salad, ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly on white bread. We serve our magical dark tea (chocolate milk), followed by a choice of two pastries. $12.00 per guest
A La Carte Offerings
British Cheese Plate - a selection of traditional British cheeses, served with an array of seasonal fruit $14.50
Gentleman's Tea Platter - house-made duck and cherry terrine, chicken & pork roulade, country pate en croute, accompanied by marinated berries, cumberland sauce and English Blue Stilton $12.00
Plate of Assorted Tea Sandwiches - traditional tea sandwich plate -- five assorted tea sandwiches on fresh, house-made breads. $10.00
English Blue Stilton Cheese - Served with walnuts and marinated berries. $8.50
Strawberries and Cream - A bowl of fresh strawberries and cream. $6.95
English Trifle $6.95
Freshly Baked Scones - Served with Devonshire Cream and Preserves. $3.50
Two Jam Tarts $3.50
Assorted Tea Pastries $2.75
A variety of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic are available)
Non-Alcoholic:
Press Pot Colombian Coffee (regular or decaf) $6.29
Espresso $3.39
Cappuccino $3.89
Hot Cocoa $2.39
Milk $2.39
Chocolate Milk $2.39
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke or Sprite $2.69
Apple or Orange Juice $2.49
Selections from the bar:
Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee Brut, Sonoma '97 $14.00 per glass, $62.00 per bottle
Veuve Clicquot, Reims $17.00 per glass; $75 per bottle
Domaine Ste.-Michelle, Blanc de Blanc, Columbia Valley $8.00 per glass, $35.00 per bottle
Martinelli Sparkling Cider $8.00 per glass, $35.00 per bottle
Fonseca Bin 27, Character, N.V. $10.00
Cockburn 20 yr Tawny Port $12.00
Import/Specialty Beer $5.75
Thank you @zurgandfriend Yes, that's the most recent menu I found as well. It looks like a nice break in the day but I agree it would be filling and would require a later dinner. Thanks again for responding.
cjlyon
Well-Known Member
http://www.themouseforless.com/tripplanning/menus/wdw/GardenViewTea.shtml
this one says 8/13 for the date updated
this one says 8/13 for the date updated
col
Well-Known Member
I took my mum there in march for Mother's Day, she loved it! It was a nice experience and it's set in a beautiful hotel. We ate a la carte, we got the trifles which where delicious! They need to be bigger lol. We got some pastries and finger sandwiches -the pear finger sandwich isn't nice but that's just my opinion. I got coffee and my mum got green tea. It's a lovely place to go to, it's relaxing and quiet. Our server was nice, polite and quietly spoken.
Mrs. Potts floor tile
Pastry and chocolate covered strawberry
Trifle design
Mrs. Potts floor tile
Pastry and chocolate covered strawberry
Trifle design
) Going to escape from my family!
DizneyPryncess
Well-Known Member
My mom & I went a few years ago and loved it! It's something we'll definitely go back and do again. We had the Buckingham Palace. I had some kind of Strawberry Tea that was very good! I was pregnant at the time and couldn't have soft cheeses, so the chef came out to chat with me. He congratulated me, and made all my little sandwiches with no soft cheeses. He was so nice! The strawberries & cream bowl was delicious. DD is a little young right now, but someday I'd love to take her there!
LucyK
Well-Known Member
Sadly the a la carte menu is gone. Here's the most recent menu, from mouse for less
Although it says a la carte offerings may be available, so there's that. We're planning the tea room for lunch on October 1st, followed by the MNSSHP. I truly wanted to try the blue stilton cheese!
Although it says a la carte offerings may be available, so there's that. We're planning the tea room for lunch on October 1st, followed by the MNSSHP. I truly wanted to try the blue stilton cheese!
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
When will the dumbing down of menus END, The ala carte menu allowed you try new and interesting things
LucyK
Well-Known Member
I agree! I first decided on the Tea Room for the a la carte offerings, I had my heart set on the cheese plate and the blue stilton. It's still a nice menu but the charm is partly gone.
After reading some reviews on Yelp and TripAdvisor, I believe the a la carte menu is being honored for the most part, which makes everything even more confusing!
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Tea Room is one of our favorite onsite activities
crispy
Well-Known Member
Afternoon tea has always been one of the nicest, most relaxing activities at WDW for us. I usually get the Buckingham Tea which leaves me stuffed. I am not much of a tea drinker at home, but all the teas I have tried there have been fabulous. I would definitely recommend trying it.
jlsHouston
Well-Known Member
I went for the first time the Friday after Thanksgiving...solo. It was a really nice hour spent sipping tea, eating these little finger sandwiches and reading my book. I loved it.