Tea at the Grand Mini Meet

[Linda]

I know I’m bombarding everyone today, but I need to get an approximate idea on how many are interested in going to tea at the Grand hosted by Barb, as conventions will hold space for us. I’m unsure of the day and time but it most likely will be the afternoon of Thursday or Friday. I am still going to try and have the holiday tour end with this however I have no idea if this is possible yet.

<b> Please sign up below if you are interested and include the number of persons attending –thanks </b>

Tea Offerings

The Grand Tea - The classic English tradition of Afternoon Tea, Grand Floridian style. 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 sparkling wine and your choice of tea. $24.50 per guest

Tea for Two - A selection of tea sandwiches, scones and jam tarts and our freshly baked pastries, complete with a choice of two teas. $35.00 for two

Prince Edward's Tea - a delicious array of duck liver en cruet, country pate, potted crab and marinated fresh berries, served with a Cumberland sauce. We then offer our delicious fresh baked scone served with fresh Devonshire cream. Your choice of tea selections and a glass of Reserve Port $20.00 per guest

Buckingham Palace - traditional tea sandwiches, scones and jam tarts complimented by fresh strawberries and cream, along with your choice of tea. $17.50 per guest

Sally Lunn Tea - sweet yeast bread served lightly toasted with apricot preserves. This is followed by a choice of either trifle or strawberries and cream, along with your choice of tea. $12.50 per guest.

Mrs. Potts Tea - For the younger tea lover in your party, a variety of tea sandwiches, tuna salad, ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly on white bread and magical dark tea (chocolate milk), followed by a choice of 2 pastries $8.50 per guest

A La Carte Offerings

Gentleman's Tea Platter - duck liver pate, potted crab and marinated fresh berries $10.50

Fruit and Cheese Plate - an array of seasonal fruit and a selection of fine cheeses $12.50

Plate of Assorted Tea Sandwiches - $8.50


Strawberries and Cream - $6.95


Pastries - $2.75 each


English Trifle - $6.95


Two Scones with Devonshire Cream and Preserves - $3.50


Tea Bread (2 slices) $3.50
Two Jam Tarts - $3.50


Sally Lunn Bread - $3.50


Lemon Pound Cake - $3.50

[KarenNY]

Count me in- party of 1 :)

[TeresaNJ]

DH and I would like to attend. Count us in.:)

[Barb]

However, if possible, could you make it for Friday. The Thrill Ride Tour, hosted by Barry, is Thursday and I really want to do that. Friday is open, so far, and would be a better day for the tea. Thanks, Linda

[disneycub]

So, like.....

Do they have Coke-flavored tea? ;)

[Sandra B.]

I'd like to join you! (I'm afraid I will gain 10 pounds during the convention.........);)

[BelleMom]

Count me in! Party of one!

[Pumbaa_]

(Tea) Party of two will be attending ;)

Always wanted to do this!

[Mackey Mouse]

me too.. I would not miss this one if it fits into my schedule..

[amid chaos]

Me..since I don't have an itinerary yet, I might as well start somewhere.

[mnbrowns]

Us too.
So far it looks like 2 adults(me and my mom) and 2 kids(girls ages 8 and 4).Still unsure of DH and grandpa.

[CarolA]

I just saw this! I would like to sign up if it is not too late! One person!

Thanks!

[Barb]

I don't think this is the official sign up. This is just a feeler to see if there was any interest. The turn out so far looks great! :D

[Pumbaa_]

Okay, a little early, but what do you plan on wearing to the tea? It is Disney, but it is also the GF. What are people planning on wearing. (and don't tell me you haven't thought about it! Girls always think about what they are going to wear!):D :bounce:

[Barb]

It will depend on the weather. If it's nice, I will probably go with my Pooh skort and a top. If it's cold, I will probably go with a Disney sweater and jeans. When I'm in WDW, I wear all my Disney shirts. So one way or another, there will be something Disney. :D :D

[Pumbaa_]

I know what you mean. I am getting quite a collection of Disney wear. I have these great Pooh jeans, they are wide leg, a couple of inches above the ankle with litttle red, yellow and orange embridered flowers on the hem and a pooh on one leg. Awfully cute!

Oh, maybe I need a new outfit...hmmm. possibilities...shopping?:D :bounce: :D :bounce: :D

[NurseKim]

Well, I don't drink tea and neither does my 14 yr old sister but she wants to go! I think she just wants to be at the Grand Floridian.:rolleyes:
So I guess you could say we're a maybe!

[RaySharpton]

I think that I would like to go on the holiday tour and then to the tea thing just to meet everyone. I love small sandwiches.

Ray :)

[luvdsny]

This just doesn't sound like 'my cup o' tea' (LOL :D )

j/k :tongue:

I think DD would like this. :) :) :)

[Barb]

LOL, Tia! :D Hope you can make it! :)
Ray, I don't know if they are still planning the holiday tour in association with the tea or not. Right now, it's not on the schedule. I would love to do that, too. It would be a perfect ending to the tour.

[disneycub]

Not sure when Linda said the schedule for tours would be up. It would be a nice way to end the tour though. Count me in for 1. BYOC (bring your own Coke).

[glo]

Me Me ME!!!! party of 1

I have been waiting to hear about this one!!!

[Barb]

Wow! We're really getting quite a group together for this! :)
Steve, LOL! I was going to suggest you "BYO"! :p :p

[disneycub]

Hmmmm.....Coke in a teacup. Martha Stewart would be appalled! :rolleyes:

[luvdsny]

Thank goodness Martha won't be there, because I'm pretty sure we're not supposed to wear 'DISney' attire to a tea either! :rolleyes: :D

I need to find a cute DISney outfit for the tea.....maybe DD and I could match! :bounce:

[Barb]

Martha Stewart-PHOOEY!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Tia, that would make a great picture!:) You and your DD in matching outfits, just like they show in the Disney catalogs! :cool:

[Pumbaa_]

This has gotten a little far down. Time to drool again!

[Secret DISer]

Count us in, party of two!

I may have to smuggle in a can of Diet Coke!:D

[DumboOrBust]

I don't know if it's too late, but I would like to be included. Party of 1.

[tammyh-oregon]

I wanna go. I have done the one in Disneyland and it is really neat. One time it was just me and my mom and they seated us early while they waited for this group of brownies and their mothers. We were the only there not part of this group and we got lots of one on one time with Mary Poppins before the girls showed up it was neat.

[glo]

ok...I have to ask...

Does this mean I have to pack a dress? Yikes!!

Someone please let me know?

[FairyGodfriend]

Oh, I hope it's not too late to still sign up? If not...party of one!:)

[Barb]

Glo, don't worry. I'm not wearing a dress and I don't think we have to "dress" up for this. I will probably be wearing whatever I have on for that day's events. I don't like to keep changing clothes throughout the day. Unless we hear differently, I'm going "resort casual". LOL (jeans/shorts and a tee shirt/tank top) :D :D

[Mackey Mouse]

I have attended the tea at the GF.. it is casual.. just as WDW is usually.. I am planning on this Barb..

[Patrick IL.]

Glo should have to wear a formal dress......

[glo]

ok, Patrick I'll wear my black sequince (I know I did not spell that right) dress, but you have to escort me....LOL

[BelleMom]

Patrick will escort glo in top hats, white tie and tails.

[glo]

oooh Livia, I like that....think I'll definitely go and get new shoes and matching bag....this may be the social event of the season....

Patrick honey!!!

[Patrick IL.]

:earseek: I knew I should have bought that tux from the wedding. I am afraid I might not act properly at the tea- I have never been to one. I best pass:rolleyes:

[Mackey Mouse]

Patrick.. they have beer flavored tea.. Honest..

[Patrick IL.]

beer flavored????:p NO I must respectfully decline as my presence is required somewhere else at that time:rolleyes: :D

[glo]

Oh Patrick say it isn't so..... :( If you wear your top hat, you can hide your beer hat underneath....I won't even tell you have it on under there....It will be painless, I promise....lol

[tammyh-oregon]

You know they make those top hats with ears for formal wear and glo could have formal minnie ears except I don't think they make them anymore. I have a pair with a gold lame bow from the opening days of MGM.

And to you gentlemen, if my husband can handle the tea so can you. So please join us in all your glory but remember you must keep your pinkie out when you hold your cup of tea or your secret will be out that you have never been.

[Patrick IL.]

As much as I would like to, I just do not see this happening:)

[Mackey Mouse]

Actually, I have to honest here, I am not making my husband go.. I will be there by myself with Glo and Patrick. LOLOLOL..

[glo]

Marsha, I think you should go in your finest too...If Pat is going in white tails and top hat, I am sure that you have something suitable? Just please no eveing gown ok?

Patrick, sweetie, darling, I do not see how you have a choice here...lol..You have two women so far all dressed up and waiting for you to escort them....lol.


By the way I saw Ray on this thread, so you would not be alone......

[Patrick IL.]

There is an old saying, "NOT FOR ALL THE TEA IN CHINA" :)

[Mackey Mouse]

If I cry, will it make a difference.. I understand if you do not want to come.. break my heart.. it is ok..

[Pumbaa_]

Ladies, I think he was just playing with us. He got our hopes all up and then...nothin!

[glo]

glo hands mac-key mouse a tissue.... :(

it is ok Patrick....we understand...really we do..**sob sob**...We won't preassure you at all...we understand and well....if we aren't that important to you........ ***sigh***
**sniffle sniffle**

[Patrick IL.]

:rolleyes: puleeeeeez :rolleyes:

[Barb]

ROTFL!!!!!!!!:p :p
Seriously, there are a few MEN going to the tea. Everyone is more than welcome. We promise ;) not to make a big deal about it. ;)

[glo]

Barb..speak for yourself.....lol ;)

Patrick sweetie, darling, honey, cutie pie......you don't believe I am sobbing? omg...do I have to call you and let you hear it in my voice??? Oh, Marsha and I will just have to do with out you..... :( :( :( :(

and I was so looking forward to the White tails, top hat and white gloves....