Gardenview Tea Room

[honey2741]

Hello Everyone!

I'm considering holding a bridal luncheon and/or rehearsal meal at the Gardenview Tea Room. I'm also going to give out my gifts then. I am looking for pictures for what the Tea Room looks like. Also, can you share your experience with the Gardenview Tea Room? Is the tea good? Food?

Anything they do that is special?

Thanks you very much in advance.

 

[receptionist]

My daughter's bridal shower was at the GardenView Tea Room this past February. It was very nice. You have a menu of which to choose from when you book your date and time. We had a variety of teas, little sandwiches, and fresh strawberries and pastries to choose from. It was all served very nicely on the Royal Albert Country Roses bone china. We could not open presents in the tea room though, we had to go to the lobby to do that as they would not allow us to do it in the tea room. I guess they didn't want to disturb other people dining there at the same time, I don't really know the actual rule on that. We did have help carrying all the gifts to the lobby area where all the guests were able to sit down comfortably in the couches and chairs. I think the cost depends on how many guests you have, we had about 24 people. I even arranged for the Disney photography to come and take a group picture of all of us on the grand staircase in the lobby.

 

[pixie08]

I had my bridal luncheon there. Most of my BM's were there, and female family. I think we had about ten. it was so much fun and the food and service were terriffic. you can see menus under the dining section of allearsnet.com.

we had a red and black theme just for fun lol!

 

[DisneyBrideToni]

I booked the Gardenview Tea Room for a bridal luncheon the day before my wedding for all the women attending.

Here is a link with pictures of the room.

http://www.tazfoto.com/webhtml/gardenview.htm

There are several menu's to choose from. If you have a large group of people I believe 14 or more, you have to have a pre-selected menu. If its smaller, your guests can choose what they want when they are there. I selected the Buckingham Palace which is $18.50 per person and I also selected the Mrs. Potts tea for the children. Here is more information on the Gardenview room

Tea selections are $5.95 per person

Custom Blends

Made exclusively for Gardenview Tea Room.

Gardenview Blend - A signature blend made exclusively for Gardenview Tea Room.

Princess Breakfast Tea - A sweet custom blend of South African organic rooibos flavored with vanilla bean and a hint of strawberries. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and naturally decaffeinated.

White & Green Teas

The most delicate of teas: White teas are highly prized because of their consistency of top buds and leaves only. Named after the silver down hairs that cover the young unopened bud.

China green tea is known for its mild and subtle taste, refreshing aroma, and pale hues. The leaves range in appearance from silver to deep emerald. Japanese tea leaves are often brilliant green, reminiscent of the lush gardens they are grown in. They produce liquor that range from jade green to light yellow, with a fragrant puckery and slightly sweet taste.

Jade Leaf Green Tea - Hand picked then withered and gently dried for delicacy and a hint of sweetness. Naturally low in caffeine.

Floral Jasmine Green - Delicately perfumed with golden jasmine blossoms with fresh mellow overtones and a slightly astringent finish. Sweet, slightly tannic finish.

Jasmine White - Scented multiple times with fresh jasmine blossoms for a delicate aroma of golden Jasmine and outstanding liquor. Naturally very low in caffeine.

Black Teas

Fully fermented, gaining color and character from the processing of the leaves.

Osmanthus Oolong - Top grade oolong tea from Formosa delicately scented with rare Osmanthus flowers for a broad and unique flavor. Highly coveted and prized for its champagne aroma and deep rich flavor.

Imperial English Breakfast - Elegant and refined smooth sweetness. A blend of Ceylon and China Black Teas.

Russian Earl Grey - Inspired by the old tradition of shipping tea with lemon for flavor: Made from the rind of spicy Bergamot orange to give the exotic blend of citrus.

Eros - Medium bodied Ceylon: Sweet Mandarin orange with warm vanilla for a sweet, smooth and creamy finish.

Cassis - A rich black currant flavor for an exceptionally aromatic and sweet finish.

Mad Hatter - A blend of passion fruit, pomegranate, and vanilla for a clean and sweet finish. Perfect with decadent desserts and companions.

Herbal Infusions

A collection of herbs, flowers, fruits, berries, or spices from around the world. Herbal Infusions are naturally caffeine free.

Chamomile Flowers - A tranquil and calming herbal infusion of sweet and fragrant golden chamomile blossoms combined for a mild and sweet taste. Soft and musty aroma combined with a smooth, apple-like finish.

Harmony - A tranquil blend of sweet chamomile blossoms, peppermint, allspice and orange blossoms for a mild and sweet taste.

Lemon Verbena - Naturally caffeine-free, a refreshing infusion of lemon verbena, lemongrass, lemon balm, and lemon peel; a favorite during the summertime.

Jamaican Spice - A zesty herbal infusion with red liquor and a bouquet of flavors, tartness of hibiscus and sweetness of cinnamon for a sweet, tangy, and spicy finish.

Nobo Whole Fruit - Full bodied and rich in sweetness. An array of berries and apple, accompanied with hibiscus, rose hips, and cornflowers.

Vanilla Rooibos - Rich and full bodied with creamy vanilla finish.


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Afternoon Tea Offerings
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The Grand Tea $25.50 per guest
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.
(*Tea sandwiches: cucumber with watercress, shrimp salad with dill, chicken salad with almonds, grilled pear with gorgonzola, and egg salad)

Prince Edward's Tea $21.00 per guest
A delicious array of assorted pates, 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.

Buckingham Palace $19.50 per guest
Our traditional tea sandwiches, scone and jam tart complemented by fresh strawberries and cream; or a selection of freshly baked pastries served with your choice of tea.

Sally Lunn Tea $13.50 per guest
Sally Lunn bread dates back to the 18th century where it was baked fresh, then sold on the streets of Bath, England, by the creator. Here at the Grand Floridian, we have carried on the tradition of this 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.

Mrs Pott's Tea $10.50 per guest
For the younger "tea lover" in your party, we offer a different variety of tea sandwiches: tuna salad, ham and cheese, and peanut butter and jelly on white bread. We serve our Mad Hatter tea, followed with a choice of two pastries.


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A La Carte Offerings
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British Cheese Plate $12.50
An selection of traditional British cheeses, served with an array of seasonal fruit

Gentleman's Tea Platter $10.50
House-made duck and cherry terrine, chicken & pork roulade, country pate en croute, accompanied by marinated berries, cumberland sauce and English blue stilton, the "king" of English cheeses

Plate of Assorted Tea Sandwiches $8.50

English Blue Stilton Cheese $6.95
Served with walnuts and marinated berries
Served with Fonseca port $12.75

Strawberries and Cream $6.95

English Trifle $6.95

Freshly Baked Scones $3.50
Served with authentic Devonshire cream and preserves

Two Jam Tarts $3.50

Sally Lunn Bread £3.50
topped with apricot preserve

Lemon Pound Cake $3.50

Pastries $2.75 each


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Specialty Drinks
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Brandy Alexander
Champagne Cocktail
Grand Mimosa
$7.50


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Beverage Selections
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Non-alcoholic
Press Pot Colombian Coffee $5.95
Press Pot Colombian Decaf Coffee $5.95
Espresso $3.19
Cappuccino $3.69
Hot Chocolate $2.19
Milk (hot or cold) $2.19
Chocolate Milk $2.19
Coke, Sprite, or Diet Coke $2.19
Apple or Orange Juice $2.29
Mineral Water $3.25

Selections from our bar
Fonseca Bin 27, Character, N.V. $7.00
B & B $8.25
Budweiser $4.25
Miller Lite $4.25
Coors Light $4.25
Samuel Adams $5.25
Heineken $5.25
Bass Ale $6.25

Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Taittinger La Francaise Brut, N.V. $74.00 per bottle
Moet et Chandon White Star, N.V. $75.00 per bottle
Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee Brut, Sonoma '97 $12.50 per glass, $55.00 per bottle
Domaine Ste.-Michelle, Blanc de Blanc, Columbia Valley $8.00 per glass, $35.00 per bottle
Martinelli Sparkling Cider $5.50 per glass, $22.00 per bottle

*Wine and Spirits available upon request.
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Sales tax not included
An 18% service charge is added for parties of 8 or more
Disney Dining Plan Snack Eligible Item
All menus, items and prices subject to change

 

[bridetobe789]

That sounds awesome Toni- Where did you find the menu's!?

 

[DisneyBrideToni]

On www.magicalkingdoms.com

 

[lurkyloo]

Yes, Gardenview Tea Room's official policy is no speeches, games, gift opening allowed. Maybe because it's open to the lobby? Or it would make the atmosphere too rowdy?

The trigger for having to use large-party menus is 15 or more people, and those groups are booked at 2pm or 4:40pm. They also require a credit card to hold the reservation, with a 48-hour cancellation policy. Otherwise you get charged for each person at the cost of the menu you selected.

 

[snow_white725]

Yes, Gardenview Tea Room's official policy is no speeches, games, gift opening allowed. Maybe because it's open to the lobby? Or it would make the atmosphere too rowdy?

The trigger for having to use large-party menus is 15 or more people, and those groups are booked at 2pm or 4:40pm. They also require a credit card to hold the reservation, with a 48-hour cancellation policy. Otherwise you get charged for each person at the cost of the menu you selected.

We are having a tea party there for 18 people and we were told it had to be at 3:40...we didn't have a chocie of other times (though I would have prefered the 4:40 if they had given us the option). Also, we were told opening gifts would be fine and we did not have to give a credit card to hold our reservation. We are having the tea party next month...

 

[lurkyloo]

This is really great to hear! I always wondered why they had so many darn restrictions, so it's great to know they're loosening up a little!

 

[snow_white725]

This is really great to hear! I always wondered why they had so many darn restrictions, so it's great to know they're loosening up a little!

I agree - they were super nice when we were booking! However, I do understand that things change for everyone sometimes, lol.

 

[DisneyBrideToni]

We are having a tea party there for 18 people and we were told it had to be at 3:40...we didn't have a chocie of other times (though I would have prefered the 4:40 if they had given us the option). Also, we were told opening gifts would be fine and we did not have to give a credit card to hold our reservation. We are having the tea party next month...

Really you didn't have a choice in times??? I picked 2:00 and they had no problems with it. I guess it depends on who you talk to?

I don't think I had to give them a credit card either. I can't remember though.

 

[snow_white725]

Really you didn't have a choice in times??? I picked 2:00 and they had no problems with it. I guess it depends on who you talk to?

I don't think I had to give them a credit card either. I can't remember though.

It is odd how different people tell you different things, though that seems to be the case with Disney quite often, lol.

Actually I had that happen today. I called the reservation line and the person I got wasn't able to help me with what I needed, so I called back and talked to someone else who helped me no problem - I guess if you first don't get what you want find someone else and they usually help out, lol.

 

[figmentfan814]

We also had a bridal tea there two days before the wedding. We invited the ladies to wear hats. The food is really great. We went with the Prince Edward's tea menu. I highly suggest their exclusive tea blend the Gardenview Blend. I'll copy some of the info over from my TR:

Here are the invitations that we used for the bridal tea. I know that the Wonderland Tea is something completely different, but I used the image anyway. None of my guests knew the difference and when I found it on the Creative Board I couldn't resist using it! We bought the tea bag favors on eBay and attached the Alice invite to the back, they looked like they were one thing with a front and back because I printed them to fit the squares.

The first course was the tea sandwiches. These included a chicken salad mixture, egg salad, some form of pear, and a cucumber with water chestnut. There was also an onion quiche that was amazing!

The next course was a white grape scone with a jam tart.

Then the final course- pastries!!!!

You also had a choice of strawberries and cream. They looked great too, but who can resist chocolate?

My selections~ chocolate éclair and strawberry:

Swan creampuff:

Amaretto cheesecake and éclair:

 

[pixie08]

oooh I found a pic of the invite i did...thought i would share.

We wound up cutting the hat part beacuse it ewas too hot lol!