Garden View Tearoom Question

[m_kasch]

I was just looking for the most updated menu for tea, and on the wdwinfo site, the menu says it was updated 6/16 but it is the older menu that they had before the changes last year. I'm just checking to see if 1) miracles really do exist and it's right, or 2) it's just a mistake. Can anyone verify what the most current menu looks like? It's not up on the disney site anymore for some reason...thanks!

 

[nco91590]

In February, the menu was what is listed on allears.net. Such a nice experience and I highly recommend it. I have a few pics in my TR in case you're interested

http://allears.net/dining/menu/garden-view-tea-room/afternoon-tea

 

[m_kasch]

I've been there about a million times...I really preferred the old menu that is posted up on wdwinfo right now to the new menu, plus it had more cheaper options. We used to love it, but weren't wild about the menu changes last time we were there, plus the price has really skyrocketed in the last couple years. Just curious about the menu...I'm taking my niece there on the 20th as part of her graduation trip!

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

The AllEars menu is correct, except the prices are now slightly higher. Cheshire Tea is $50, for example.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Our Ratings of Afternoon Tea at Grand Floridian: (*rev 01/14/2016*)
. . . food price value: D
. . . food quality: C
. . . food quantity per serving: B
. . . food prep speed: C
. . . food selection: D
. . . seating quantity: C
. . . seating comfort: A
. . . eatery atmosphere: B
. . . eatery convenience: C
. . . staff friendliness: B
. . . staff attentiveness: C
. . . character interaction: n/a
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Our Recommendations:
. . . appys:... n/a
. . . entree:.. Derbyshire Tea
. . . dessert:. n/a
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NOTE1: The "Tea" is in a gracious atmosphere overlooking the pool and gardens of the Grand Floridian. A relaxing way to put a civilized break into your hectic park day. A negative for the true tea aficionado, is they serve only Pekoe (OP)grade for non-green tea. Reservations are almost a must. Casual "park attire" is fine, or you can "dress up".
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You order packages. Anyone can order any package; except being no alcohol for the underage drinkers. Plan upon 1½-2 hours if you do it right and enjoy a relaxing respite. It may sound "stuffy" or "uppity", but not really. It's just people in a quite and sedate atmosphere. Hours: 2:00pm-5:00pm, except December when hours are 1:00pm-5:00pm. Now, you guys don't get discouraged or feel out of place (well, at least not TOO much). There are other gents that get-roped-into-going (I mean join their spouses). Actually, it is a pleasant experience for us dudes. After all, look at all the Englishmen that do it. OK so not the best example, but you WILL enjoy it.
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NOTE2: This is not up to the par of either High Tea or the Afternoon Tea, but it is a good way to spend an afternoon. As an FYI, High Tea and Afternoon Tea are different. "High Tea" is a later-afternoon event with more food, including meats. Also note that the "clotted cream" isn't, and they charge for additional pots of tea. Yeah, I know, it it pretty cheap and cheesy. I actually prefer the Tea at Waldorf Astoria on property and it's less expensive than the WDW Tea, even for the better selections. We enjoyed "Tea" at The Savoy and The Claridge's. The GF Tea does not rise to the quality of either. Take a cab to The Waldorf on property; better pricing, better teas, better service.
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NOTE3: No longer can you order ala carte. You MUST order a package. With package, you may add ala carte items. It seems lots of folks came and did not spend a lot of money. They would just do ala carte. In fact, some simply ordered tea and nothing to eat, or just a few pastries. Disney is in the biz of big revenue, hence the change. Dollars-per-chair-per-hour. The Afternoon Tea is not on the Disney Dining Plan. No sharing of plates to reduce the price per-person.
Sample ala carte items (subject to change):
. . . British Cheese Plate $14.50
. . . Gentlemen's Tea Platter (berries, cheese) $12.00
. . . Assorted Tea Sandwich Plate (five sandwiches) $10.00
. . . English Blue Stilton Cheese $8.50
. . . Strawberries & Cream $6.95
. . . English Triffle $6.95
. . . Scones with Devonshire Cream $3.50
. . . Jam Tarts $3.50
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NOTE4: Disney changed the menu and prices, again - and keep raising them, as is not covered under DDP, so prices can "float" with no notice. The prices are now OUTRAGEOUS; maybe the famous PT Barnum was put in charge of the menu & pricing. The prices are ridiculously high. I have taken The WDW Tea off my recommended list. We do not expect to return to it soon. I have taken The WDW Tea off my recommended list for guests who come to my desk.

 

[Belle5]

Oh, my! I just looked at the menu listed on Disney Food Blog (the official menu has disappeared from the official Disney site) and I am pretty horrified by the prices I'm seeing. We have been to the tea 6-8 times and NEVER have the prices looked anything like what I am seeing. I am hoping they are returning to something similar to the prices and offerings from our December 2014 vacation! For the five of us to experience a mid-level tea (Disney Blog menu) with tip we would be looking at about $300! That is seriously insane! Actually, I was so disappointed in the quality of our latest experience (Dec. 2014) I was considering not returning but my family wants to give it another try. For example, we felt all the chocolate dipped strawberries that trip were gross and mass produced (Wishes dessert party and the tea). Specifically, the berries they served tended to be very unripe ones... dipped in a cheap version of chocolate that tasted like wax. If I'm going to spend $300 on a meal, it's likely not going to be a tea with roasted pear sandwiches, but something with steak, etc.!

 

[nco91590]

We did the $30 tea and it was A LOT of food. I didn't feel that it was a rip off at all and it completely served as a lunch for us. We weren't hungry until like 8pm.

We chose NOT to do the champs as we thought $14 was steep. But for the experience and the amount of food and atmosphere it was worth it.

 

[Belle5]

We did the $30 tea and it was A LOT of food. I didn't feel that it was a rip off at all and it completely served as a lunch for us. We weren't hungry until like 8pm.

We chose NOT to do the champs as we thought $14 was steep. But for the experience and the amount of food and atmosphere it was worth it.

I think you are probably right. I don't think the $30 tea is a lot different than what we ordered last time (but we had the option of champagne or sparkling cider with our tea).

 

[Anomaly711]

I agree with the pp that the $30 package was PLENTY to eat. I wanted to eat it all, but just couldn't! My daughter and I really enjoyed our special time there.