Is one hour enough for high tea at Garden View Cafe?

[LauraLap]

My daughter will be doing the Alice in Wonderland tea party and it is only an hour (though it says to check her in 15 mins before). Will an hour give me enough time to do high tea with my little sister at Grand Floridian?

 

[Abby's Dad]

We did the tea at GF in 2007, and it was incredible (and this coming from a guy who really wasn't all that enthused over this initially). That said, an hour may be pushing it, and it is such an elegant and relaxing experience that I wouldn't want to have the clock pushing me along. I just talked with DW, and she felt that it was at least an hour, probably closer to an hour and a half. But do it and enjoy!

 

[Pakey]

I would think you could do it. Ours was a bit longer but we did the full out service; they do offer smaller services. I'd just ask the server when you get ready to order.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Sure, and hour "can" be done.
2) But, don't rush it.
3) You can't get the full effect with a "fast" Tea.
4) Tea is meant to be a relaxing respite from the day.
5) When possible, take a full 1½-2 hours.
6) In the words of Alton Brown, "Your patience will be rewarded!"

 

[Samandmom]

I would also say 1.5 hrs. Why couldn't you just sneak off for 10 minutes to grab your daughter when it's time to get her?

 

[grace&philipsmom]

My daughter did the Alice tea last year. When she was done, her and I both went to the GF tea, and we had a lovely relaxing tea together while she told me all about her Alice experience. She was quite excited to do tea twice in one day!

 

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[LauraLap]

I would also say 1.5 hrs. Why couldn't you just sneak off for 10 minutes to grab your daughter when it's time to get her?

Maybe this is what I'll do. Thanks for the tip!

My daughter did the Alice tea last year. When she was done, her and I both went to the GF tea, and we had a lovely relaxing tea together while she told me all about her Alice experience. She was quite excited to do tea twice in one day! ?

How close is the Alice Tea to the BF tea?

 

[Lu Ann]

The Alice Tea is at 1900 Park Faire, isn't it? That's just across the lobby, you can walk there and back in 5 minutes.

What you will have at the Garden View Room isn't High Tea, it's "Afternoon Tea." For some reason, it has gotten almost universally misnamed that. High Tea is supper, a hot meal with tea eaten at the end of the day by the working class. It is served at a "high" dining room table, which is why it's called "high" tea. Afternoon Tea is served in the afternoon, and is the three course elegant meal, with sandwiches, scones, and mini desserts, with the best China a linens. Traditionally, it was served at the low drawing room tables (and also originally called "low" tea). I became enthralled with having Afternoon Tea about 9 years ago when we had it at a bed and breakfast, and I found a local ladies tea group at home and joined it, and then I read every book I could find at or order from the library about Afternoon Tea recipes, history, traditions, and the proper name, of course!

We try to have Afternoon Tea at the GF everytime we go. It is one of my favorite pastimes, and my husband isn't opposed to going with me. He loves hot tea, actually. I can't say I've actually ever timed it, though. It does seem that it takes an hour or so. If the service is quick, and it usually is, you probably could do it in an hour. It is meant to be a leisurly, sit-and-take-your-time-and-relax event, though.

I have Afternoon Tea all the time, and I love it! You will enjoy it.