Cake Bake Shop at the BoardWalk is now open

[Lewisc]

This place seems like a hot mess. Clearly the hired management is either not given enough support staff to work out these problems or CBS hired poorly.

Agreed. 3 different posters were given 3 different, written, cancellation terms.

 

[BostonEd]

I'm trying to figure out why I need a contract for afternoon tea.

 

[greeneyedchick]

Here’s the contract that came with my afternoon tea reservation for a party of 2.
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I'm confused. Is 2 people having afternoon tea considered a private event?

Why can't people just order tea, a variety of desserts and a few sandwiches to share instead? It seems like that would be a lot less hassle, money, and risk than signing a contract like this. I took my daughter to the Eloise tea at the Plaza hotel in NYC and didn't have to put down a deposit or sign any contracts. This is bonkers!

 

[2vets]

Stopped by the bakery last night - magic bar was omg perfection, red velvet cake was fab, but the bottom layer was drier than the rest. Overall, yum. Headed back tomorrow for millionaire’s cake. Head’s up, though - sone of the cakes, millionaire’s included, are going away Dec 4 to allow for a holiday menu that I was told includes chocolate espresso. Also confirmed, they will offer coconut cake (), timing TBD.

 

[Lewisc]

. I took my daughter to the Eloise tea at the Plaza hotel in NYC and didn't have to put down a deposit or sign any contracts. This is bonkers!

I just checked. The current price Eloise tea is.,$110 per child under 12. The cost for adult after noon tea without wine and without caviar,.is.$155.

Edited to add cancelations of afternoon tea reservations within 72 hours are subject to a $75 cancelation fee.

Your description of tea at the Plaza is incomplete and is misleading

 

[Minnie1222]

Why can't people just order tea, a variety of desserts and a few sandwiches to share instead? It seems like that would be a lot less hassle, money, and risk than signing a contract like this. I took my daughter to the Eloise tea at the Plaza hotel in NYC and didn't have to put down a deposit or sign any contracts.

The presentation for Afternoon Tea is different, but I assume you already knew the answer since you've been to Eloise tea. Agreed the contract is unusual. Maybe they'll drop it in the near future.

 

[Lewisc]

The presentation for Afternoon Tea is different, but I assume you already knew the answer since you've been to Eloise tea. Agreed the contract is unusual. Maybe they'll drop it in the near future.

Calling it a contract may be unusual. Having large cancellation penalties is not unusual

 

[gmi3804]

It is not called sprinkles
It is Pixie Fetti and Cake Bake has copyrighted it and sells in gift shop

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Sucker born every minute, right? More like every 38 seconds among Disney fans.

I'm confused. Is 2 people having afternoon tea considered a private event?

Why can't people just order tea, a variety of desserts and a few sandwiches to share instead? It seems like that would be a lot less hassle, money, and risk than signing a contract like this. I took my daughter to the Eloise tea at the Plaza hotel in NYC and didn't have to put down a deposit or sign any contracts. This is bonkers!

I suppose "private event" is more of a mis-labeling than a literal proposition. They're treating it like a dinner show, which it isn't either.

Call it what you will, it's an experience that requires a credit card to book. Is that better?

 

[WrightFamily28]

I was excited to visit when we are in Disney in Aug 25, but think we will give it a miss which is a shame.

 

[Minnie1222]

I was excited to visit when we are in Disney in Aug 25, but think we will give it a miss which is a shame.

Skip if you must but August 2025 is a looooooong time from now.

 

[WrightFamily28]

Skip if you must but August 2025 is a looooooong time from now.

Very true! We might feel differently by then.

 

[NYCgrrl]

I’m cancelling my tea “event” as the administrative offices of the eatery are still getting their act together and it’s fine if they do it w/o me.

Thought I’d just switch to a regular ADR but they are not accepting reservations for more than a month in advance. Perhaps after Thanksgiving things will have calmed down and order reign.
A tad perturbed as the mother of the 6 y/o guest already informed her daughter of the NY Day afternoon tea but we all have our style of parenting. Sigh.

 

[japanese maple]

I'm sorry...did I read something about coconut cake?

 

[Lewisc]

A tad perturbed as the mother of the 6 y/o guest already informed her daughter of the NY Day afternoon tea but we all have our style of parenting. Sigh.

Over or under....you wind up booking the tea after you arrive at WDW

 

[enzy65]

I'm sorry...did I read something about coconut cake?

I have had it before and it’s pretty bland.

 

[imbelle]

I'm sorry...did I read something about coconut cake?

They also make a seasonal coconut cake with layers of passionfruit curd (my personal favorite).

 

[T.G.I.Friday]

I’m cancelling my tea “event” as the administrative offices of the eatery are still getting their act together and it’s fine if they do it w/o me.

Thought I’d just switch to a regular ADR but they are not accepting reservations for more than a month in advance. Perhaps after Thanksgiving things will have calmed down and order reign.
A tad perturbed as the mother of the 6 y/o guest already informed her daughter of the NY Day afternoon tea but we all have our style of parenting. Sigh.

Did you check MDE? I was able to make a reservation for my trip when they loaded them yesterday, and my trip is in the same timeframe as yours.

 

[Lsdolphin]

Stopped by the bakery last night - magic bar was omg perfection, red velvet cake was fab, but the bottom layer was drier than the rest. Overall, yum. Headed back tomorrow for millionaire’s cake. Head’s up, though - sone of the cakes, millionaire’s included, are going away Dec 4 to allow for a holiday menu that I was told includes chocolate espresso. Also confirmed, they will offer coconut cake (), timing TBD.

Did you have to wait long in line?

 

[Lsdolphin]

Did you check MDE? I was able to make a reservation for my trip when they loaded them yesterday, and my trip is in the same timeframe as yours.

Looks like everything except a few late night times have been booked for the next several weeks. Sure happened quickly.

 

[Dave006]

Thought I’d just switch to a regular ADR but they are not accepting reservations for more than a month in advance.

Yes if you use MDE or the My Plans section of the Disney web interface you can book up to January 13th on a rolling 60 day schedule. If you link an on-site reservation it will be 60 day +10.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dine-res/availability

Looks like everything except a few late night times have been booked for the next several weeks. Sure happened quickly.

Well Thanksgiving week is coming up quickly and CBS is the new hot ticket (not sure it is deserved just yet) and we don't know how many ADR seating times are actually loaded into the system. December is booking fast.

Dave