Lovely surroundings, quiet atmosphere, elegant accoutrements; it’s afternoon tea at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort.  The inviting Garden View Lounge welcomes guests to enjoy a relaxing interlude in the middle of a busy day.

The menu offers an array of small pastries and sandwiches, terrines and cheeses, available as “themed” teas or a la carte selections.  A nice variety of teas and tisanes are served in the traditional English style using pretty Royal Albert Old Country Roses china.  A champagne cocktail or mimosa can be added to make the occasion even more festive.

Review: As a former vendor of fine teas, I’m going to be a much more critical consumer than the average Disney visitor.  I’ve enjoyed tea here on a number of occasions and have pleasant memories of afternoons spent with friends and family.  The experience is less about the food than the ambience.  The tea is average at best, and I’m not a fan of English service since the leaves are left in the pot.  This means that only the first cup of tea is drinkable since the remainder quickly becomes over brewed and tannic.  Nonetheless, all the fun accessories that tea drinkers adore:  the cozies, the silver strainers, the sugar cubes, creamers and lemons, the lovely china, and the dainty cakes and scones; make this a charming treat.

Garden View Lounge

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Afternoon tea served daily 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.