Is the GF afternoon tea snobby?

[princess pooh]

I was thinking of taking my mom to the afternoon tea for her birthday but I'm starting to wonder if she'll feel comfortable there. She recently went to high tea here at the Ritz for a bridal shower and she thought the server was kind of snotty and condescending. I could tell she felt bad about it . I don't think the GF would be that way but I just wanted to make sure.

 

[disney queen]

no, the tea is not snobby. very nice.

 

[helenk]

It is not snotty at all, any server I've had in all my times there has been very nice. Always eager to describe the teas and to take the time to make sure you are enjoying your selection.
I love going to the tea, it is a nice experience and very relaxing.

 

[jennymouse]

I agree, not snobby at all. It was myself 46, friend 55, and 4 little girls 7-11, who had our first tea at the GF in June. At first I thought it was going to be snobby as our waitress was being very proper...like they're probably supposed to be. I told her it was our first tea and she just became so sweet and explained everything to us. She even suggested this yummy rich chocolate milk for one of the girls who didn't want tea, even pouring it through the strainer. We all really enjoyed ourselves and I would certainly do it again.

 

[Nadine and Fred]

after a morning at MK. The tea and pastries were wonderful!

 

[Pooh Girl 71]

The servers aren't snobby at all. It is very quiet in there though. I felt like we had to whisper

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

We had Dottie as our server in May and she was great!

Lori

 

[webray]

Not snobby..nope..not at all.

 

[minster22]

We went to the GF tea on the first day of our "Grand" trip this spring (18 days!!) and had Dottie as our server also, and same as Lori, she was great!!We loved our experience so much that we ended our trip at the same place, just before leaving for the airport. Dottie took our picture at the end of the tea and gave us big hugs that moved us to tears!! Very special moment and a perfect ending for our incredible trip!! Not a hint of snobbishness!!

 

[jpmom97]

We loved the tea! It is not snobby at all. I don't remember who are waitress was but my dad went with me, my mom and my two kids and he was alittle uncomfortable and our waitress made him feel great and one of the girls! He is also a vegetarian and does not eat cheese or mayo and the chef came out and talked with my dad and she made some great sandwiches!! He has a heart problem and they were very happy to make him something he could eat.

 

[jpmom97]

We loved the tea! It is not snobby at all. I don't remember who are waitress was but my dad went with me, my mom and my two kids and he was alittle uncomfortable and our waitress made him feel great and one of the girls! He is also a vegetarian and does not eat cheese or mayo and the chef came out and talked with my dad and she made some great sandwiches!! He has a heart problem and they were very happy to make him something he could eat.

 

[MaryKatesMom]

Hmmm. Now I'm thinking this would be a great girl trip for my DD's 7 and 5.

Are the girls too young?

What do you think? Goodness know if it isn't appropriate I think we can find lots of other stuff to do.

 

[Took]

It's possible to take a younger person to the tea. We took our dd, age 8. But she is exceptionally well behaved and longed to be "fancy" and "polite" for an hour-long meal. We enjoyed it and so did she (asks to go back). So, I would ask myself if my DD's could be essentially quiet and polite for an hour and if they would enjoy doing so. The meal isn't "snobby" but it does have a "civilized" aire that adds to its charm. I think most diners would hate to see noisy (even normal noisy) children (or adults, for that matter) detract from this very pleasant meal. Personally, I think most 5 and 7 years olds would not really enjoy the atmosphere or the meal that much, but you know your daughters.

That said, the GF does offer a child's "tea" meal--chocolate milk and the same pastries that the adults enjoy.

Took

 

[vald1977]

What type of dress is appropriate for the tea? I am planning on treating my MIL to this when we go in Dec. . My plan was for the whole family to head to the GF, valet park, and the boys (ds and dh) could go to Gaspirilla while MIL and myself went to the tea. After the tea, I thought we could take the monorail over to MK for the MVMCP. Therefore, we would be wearing our theme park clothes. Are we going to feel totally out of place?

 

[princess pooh]

I was also wondering how to dress. I usually wear a t-shirt, skirt (or sundress), and sandals to the parks. Would that be okay?

Thanks everyone for posting. I feel a lot better now. I think the afternoon tea will be the perfect place for us to celebrate

 

[helenk]

Most people are there with park attire, so you will not feel out of place at all. Usually I 'll wear a nice polo shirt that day with a nicer pair of shorts. But there have been others there with just tee shirts and shorts. And then there are people there that are dressed up, but they are generally in the minority.

 

[zurgswife]

The one time I went it was t-shirt and jeans and tennis shoes.....not snobby at all...had a blast...

 

[Patty3]

I have been to the tea three times and absolutely love it! I have always worn park attire, since I am usually coming to the tea from the Magic Kingdom. All three times my server was Pat and she is absolutely delightful. The tea is not snobby in any way, shape or form. You will love it!