GF Tea

[disneyfan4u]

I really want to go to The GF for tea but I am not sure if it is worth the money or the time. Also want to go with the whole family which includes DH, DD6 and DD14. I can't figure out if it is worth the time and money, can anyone who has been shed some light on my confusion. Did you like it? Details about the food... Did you find it worth it? And finally do you feel that non tea drinkers enjoy it with me, is there anything for them? Sorry for all the questions!!! And THANK YOU!!!!

 

[Aimeedyan]

The afternoon tea is lovely, but it's not for someone looking for a good value or who feels like they will be missing out on park activities.

We do it on a non-park day, and it's a nice way to spend part of a relaxing afternoon. It's a little pricey, IMO, esp since discounts really don't apply to it. We typically get a few things to split and treat it as a nice light afternoon meal.

Have you seen the menu? http://allears.net/menu/menu_gft.htm

You can get a coke, iced tea, coffee, juice, milk, etc. Just about anything to drink in addition to tea. My favorite thing they have is the blue stilton cheese plate - it's delicious!

 

[idofabric]

I first did this for my big 50 Bday with my BFG that I made go to WDW... we both loved it. We got The Grand Tea with Champange, and I did not think I would eat 1/2 of the little sandwiches, but I did and loved everyone of them. Even the Pate, which I HATE everywhere else! It is 3 mini courses for $25, tea and a glass of Champange. We also got Cupcakes with candles, and a tiara from the staff. Very, very nice. It took us about 2 hours and then we went to MNSSHP.
This last June I went with DSIL, DN6, and the DSs GF. My little niece liked it, but we were there for almost 2 1/2 hours cause she and my DSIL are slow eaters... she loved the bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. We plan on doing this next month with 2 little girls, 6 and 8 yo, and then 4 moms and in Jan for DNs 7th Bday. I loved the Princess breakfast tea... and I hate strawberries.
While we were there in June we saw several families. And also there was a table of young men, teenage (looked like my 16yo DS) having tea. They didn't sound English, either....
I think it really comes down to what type of food you all like, and if you want to take the time to go and de-compress for a few hours... My DN did not like the PBJ sandwich, she is not big on PB, and the ham sandwich had something she did not eat either, and they offered to get her something else.
One of my fav things to do at GF.
We did not call ahead for the June visit, and there were 4 of us, no ADR, and we got in right when they opened.

 

[MickeyNicki]

Dh and I did this in April (tons of pics and review in my link) and we both loved it. We relaxed and enjoyed the entire experience and it was a good way to get in some down time.

I cannot wait to do it again!

 

[suzimar57]

i've done the GF tea several times (alone twice, once with DH, once with DS - yeah, they weren't too pleased....)

me, i loved it - the food, the pretty atmosphere, the quiet...

only thing i didn't care for was how long it took - about 2 hours - there's just no rushing the waitress - seemed like i received each course along with everyone else in the room, not ahead or out of order - otherwise, it was nice

 

[momandseandodisney]

debating this one too

Myself and DS10

do you need ressies?

 

[shyjade]

debating this one too

Myself and DS10

do you need ressies?

Yes, I would suggest it.

 

[disneyfan4u]

Yes, I would suggest it.

Is it hard to get an ADR?

Thanks everyone.

 

[shyjade]

Is it hard to get an ADR?

Thanks everyone.

It wasn't for me (I had my choice of dates and times) but I booked it about 3 months prior. Good luck!

 

[disneyfan4u]

Dh and I did this in April (tons of pics and review in my link) and we both loved it. We relaxed and enjoyed the entire experience and it was a good way to get in some down time.

I cannot wait to do it again!

Great idea for your links. I will have to check them all out.

 

[liamsaunt]

I called yesterday to add this tea for a party of six at the end of October and it was not a problem. It is a very relaxing meal. I especially liked the egg salad tea sandwiches, and the warm scones with clotted cream and jam. When we went two years ago my niece and nephew got a little antsy towards the end of the tea, because it really did take about 2 hours. I think they'll be OK this time, but I am planning on bringing some colored pencils and paper just in case they need amusement.

 

[megwilliams]

I've thought about doing this with my daughter in the future. She's 2.5 now, so I think she's still a little young, but she loves tea parties and everything girly. How old do you all think a child would need to be before s/he could attend? I know my son (twin) would be bored out of his mind, but I think Amelia could almost handle it now. I think by 5, she would be good to go.

 

[Aimeedyan]

I've thought about doing this with my daughter in the future. She's 2.5 now, so I think she's still a little young, but she loves tea parties and everything girly. How old do you all think a child would need to be before s/he could attend? I know my son (twin) would be bored out of his mind, but I think Amelia could almost handle it now. I think by 5, she would be good to go.

I think a more mature kindergartener might be ready, since they often already sit for longer periods of time in school and such. It's a small space, so the tables are close together and it feels like a china store - even i'm nervous to walk through the tables for fear that I'll knock something off! There isn't room for a young child to stand up and move around much, and the tables get full of pretty things very quickly.

Every child is different, of course, but I would say that when your child can sit through a long meal (over 1 hour) using their quiet inside voices, being able to sit nicely in a chair, and not needing entertained they are ready. For anyone younger, it really wouldn't be any fun at all for them.

I know there is a (very $$$) children's tea that might be worth looking into for her. Wonderland tea party, maybe?

 

[LadySincere]

i just called last week to make ressies for November for my dd (will be 9) and my mom. They both are tea drinkers and figured this would be a good bonding experience for the two of them.

And I get to stay with my dad and the boys over at DHS

 

[megwilliams]

I think a more mature kindergartener might be ready, since they often already sit for longer periods of time in school and such. It's a small space, so the tables are close together and it feels like a china store - even i'm nervous to walk through the tables for fear that I'll knock something off! There isn't room for a young child to stand up and move around much, and the tables get full of pretty things very quickly.

Every child is different, of course, but I would say that when your child can sit through a long meal (over 1 hour) using their quiet inside voices, being able to sit nicely in a chair, and not needing entertained they are ready. For anyone younger, it really wouldn't be any fun at all for them.

I know there is a (very $$$) children's tea that might be worth looking into for her. Wonderland tea party, maybe?

Thank you. I know that she would really love the Wonderland tea, and I've been considering that as well. She probably would actually like that more than the regular GF Tea. I realize it's $200, so if we choose to do it, it would be for her 5th birthday. I know she'd hate the regular GF Tea now. She'd like the "tea party" part, but would hate everything else about it. Maybe when she's a bigger kid.

ETA: I looked it up at allears... the fancy schmancy tea is "My Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea" and it's $250. According to Allears, there is a "Wonderland Tea" that's $40 and it's hosted by Alice and the Mad Hatter.