A Whimsical First Look at the Garden View Lounge Tea Experience Menu & Reopening Date

I’ve got some tea-rific news to spill! Fellow tea lovers — get those pinkies ready, because something truly enchanting is brewing. The Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience is returning to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, welcoming guests back for a whimsical afternoon tea beginning March 19, with reservations opening February 19.

This beloved experience now features charming new touches inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Alice in Wonderland, creating a setting that feels straight out of a storybook. From delightful sweet and savory bites to an elegant selection of teas, every sip and nibble invites you further down the rabbit hole — all within the timeless beauty of the Grand Floridian, now sprinkled with extra whimsy.

With offerings designed for both adults and little ones, it’s a magical outing the whole family can enjoy together.

Disney’s talented culinary and beverage teams have truly gone mad (in the best way!) crafting this enchanting menu — and I’m so excited to share an exclusive first look at what awaits. ☕✨

Beverages

Let’s begin our adventure with the beverages, shall we? The first step of this experience — or should we say sip — begins with the tea selection. Disney has partnered with Twinings to hand-select premium tea blends designed to offer something for every tea lover.

Delight in the Twinings Loose Leaf Tea Selections, featuring both timeless favorites and imaginative blends. Enjoy classics like London Strand Breakfast and Spicy Chai, or explore more whimsical flavors such as Orangery of Lady Grey, a bright black tea with vibrant orange notes created exclusively for Walt Disney World Resort.

Chocolate lovers will adore the Nutty Chocolate Flavoured Assam, offering smooth cocoa and roasted hazelnut notes, while guests seeking a caffeine-free option can relax with the soothing Blackcurrant and Lavender herbal tea.

After choosing your tea with the help of expertly trained Cast Members — who serve as your personal tea guides — you’ll have the opportunity to customize your cup. Select an aromatic to be added during the steeping process, creating a blend uniquely yours. And if you’d like to add a touch of sweetness? Go right ahead — we don’t judge here.

And that’s not all. Guests may also enjoy two signature tea-based cocktails, including:

Mint Tulip – featuring Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Kentucky Straight Whiskey, Twinings Refreshers Peach Mango Tea Instant Beverage, and mint
Mar-TEA-ni – made with Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, Twinings Earl Grey Tea, lemon, and honey

Prefer something non-alcoholic? Disney offers delightful specialty teas as well:

Curiosi-TEA – Twinings Refreshers Strawberry Raspberry Herbal Tea Instant Beverage with a touch of shimmering magic
This Way, That Way – Twinings Refreshers Peach Mango Herbal Tea Instant Beverage with fresh mint

And yes — champagne and sparkling wines are also available for those looking to add a little extra sparkle to their afternoon.

Food Items

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3 Tiered Tea Experience — Orange-Cranberry Scone

The culinary offerings bring the ultimate afternoon tea experience to life. Before arriving at the show-stopping tea tower of treats (yes — three tiers!), guests begin with a warm Orange-Cranberry Scone, served with traditional accompaniments.

Savory Selections

Curried Chicken Salad Playing Card Tart – savory curried chicken salad topped with cherry gelée
Footman’s Feast – Wonderland salmon crisp with salmon rillette on a miso brown butter crisp
Tweedledee Egg Salad Sandwich – classic egg salad on vibrant beet bread
Caterpillar Cucumber Roll – butterfly pea-infused cream cheese and cucumber on pumpernickel

Sweet Finish

The Matcha Mad Hatter – sponge cake with apricot jam and yuzu buttercream
Tea Party Tart – vanilla tart with coffee custard and chantilly cream
Flamingo Croquet Choux – filled with passion fruit cream and raspberry crunch
Painting the Rose – Earl Grey-flavored teacake, painted tableside for an extra touch of magic

Plant-based afternoon tea options are also available for guests seeking alternative selections.

For those wishing to elevate their experience even further, optional enhancements include a Seasonal Cheese Selection or Royal Osetra Caviar, served with mini chive biscuits and traditional accompaniments.

Royal Osetra Caviar with Mini Chive Biscuits — Seasonal Cheese Selection

Children’s Afternoon Tea

Little guests are invited to enjoy their very own enchanting tea experience featuring adorably delicious bites, including:

Savory Minis

Queen of Hearts Cheese Toastie
Fanciful Turkey Wrap
Sunflower Seed Butter & Jelly Bun

Sweet Treats

Cheshire Cat Raspberry Macaron
Chocolate Brownie Branch
Vanilla White Rabbit Cupcake

It’s a whimsical afternoon designed to delight guests of all ages — from curious tea explorers to seasoned sippers.

Experiences like the Garden View Lounge Tea Experience are what make a Walt Disney World vacation truly unforgettable. When you book your trip with My Magical Travel Co., I’ll help you build a vacation filled with moments just like this — perfectly planned and stress-free.