Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is a lavish, Deluxe-tier resort at the top of many vacation bucket lists. With opulent decor, sophisticated ambiance, and a top-tier location, Grand Floridian’s Victorian elegance is second to none. The resort has undergone multiple renovations and updates over the last few years. However, it has not escaped notice that one restaurant in the lobby has remained shuttered since the COVID-19 pandemic.
There has been uncertainty and speculation concerning whether or not The Garden View Lounge Tea Experience would ever come back. When The Cake Bake Shop opened on Disney’s Boardwalk and began offering its own afternoon tea service in 2024, fans of The Garden View Lounge weren’t sure what the future would hold.
Today, we have exciting news to report! The Garden View Lounge Tea Room Experience will finally be reopening on March 19, 2026. We’ve got details and the full menu for this proper British afternoon tea experience to share with you!
The Garden View Lounge is reopening with a new look that complements the updated lobby design. The tea experiences are themed to Alice in Wonderland, providing delightfully whimsical options for all ages. The afternoon tea begins by selecting your perfect tea with help from trained Cast Members. Once you have selected your perfect blend, a literal tower of sweet and savory bites follows. Things are getting curiouser and curiouser so, without delay, let’s take a look at the full menu for this experience!
Twinings® Loose Leaf Tea Selections
- Orangery of Lady Grey® – Light and fragrant black tea with bright citrus notes of orange and bergamot. A refreshing twist on classic Earl Grey, inspired by sunlit English orangeries (contains caffeine). This blend is exclusive to Walt Disney World Resort!
- London Strand Breakfast – Bold and malty Assam black teas with golden-tipped leaves for richness and a full-bodied finish (contains caffeine)
- Nutty Chocolate Flavoured Assam – Rich Assam black tea meets and flavours of smooth chocolate and roasted hazelnuts. A blend inspired by the timeless pairing of tea and chocolate (contains caffeine)
- Spicy Chai – A blend of African black tea and Rooibos with a blend of fragrant spices for a rich and delicious Chai (contains caffeine)
- Exotic Mango & Ginger – A rich, fragrant blend of glorious mango and ginger layered over a base of green tea (contains caffeine)
- Lemongrass & Peppermint – Refreshing lemongrass blended with sweet peppermint, creating an upliftingly smooth herbal citrus infusion (naturally caffeine-free)
- Redbush Caramel Velvet – A vibrant copper-red herbal infusion made from South African redbush leaves. Flavoured with caramel and safflowers for a smooth, comforting cup (naturally caffeine-free)
- Blackcurrant & Lavender – Rich and fragrant, this herbal blend delivers the essence of autumn-fiery golden leaves, vibrant holly berries, and fields of amber harvests (naturally caffeine-free)
Afternoon Tea Tower
The tea experience includes all of the following as part of the Tea Tower:
- Orange-Cranberry Scone with traditional accoutrements
- Curried Chicken Salad Playing Card Tart – Savory curried chicken salad filling topped with cherry gelée
- Footman’s Feast: Wonderland Salmon Crisp with a salmon rillette on a miso brown butter crisp
- Tweedledee Egg Salad Sandwich – A traditional egg salad on beet bread
- Caterpillar Cucumber Roll – A delicious combination with butterfly pea-infused cream cheese and cucumbers on pumpernickel
- Matcha Mad Hatter – Sponge cake with apricot jam and yuzu buttercream
- Tea Party Tart – Vanilla tart, coffee custard, and Chantilly cream
- Flamingo Croquet Choux filled with passion fruit cream and a raspberry crunch
- Painting the Rose – Earl Grey-flavored teacake painted table side
The aforementioned Twinings® Loose Leaf Teas and Afternoon Tea tower are included in the $79 per person price tag. A plant-based option available upon request.
For an additional price, guests can also add optional enhancements. Non-alcoholic specialty teas, signature tea-based cocktails, Champagne, and sparkling wines are also available.
Enhancements
- Seasonal Cheese Selection
- Royal Ossetra Caviar with mini chive biscuits and traditional accompaniments
Non-Alcoholic Specialty Teas
- Curiosi-TEA – Twinings® Strawberry Raspberry Refreshers Herbal Tea with a touch of shimmering magic
- This Way, That Way – Twinings® Peach Mango Tea Refreshers Herbal Tea, Mint
Cocktails
- Mint Tulip – Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Kentucky Straight Whiskey, Twinings® Peach Mango Tea Refreshers Herbal Tea, Mint
- Mar-TEA-ni – Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, Twinings® Earl Grey Tea, Lemon, Honey
Champagnes and Sparkling Wines
- Taittinger ‘La Française’ Brut, Champagne, France
- Raventós I Blanc ‘de Nit”, Penedès, Spain
- Bride Valley Blanc de Blancs, Dorset, England
- Piper-Heidsieck ‘Rare’ Cuvée Brut, Champagne, France
If you are excited for this elegant new experience, mark your calendar! You can start making reservations beginning on February 19, 2026. While you’re visiting the Grand Floridian, be sure to stop by the lobby’s new lounge, The Perch, for a specialty cocktail. MouseHouseNews.net also highly recommends visiting Gasparilla Island Grill to check out the dessert case! The Marshmallow-Pecan Brownie and Mickey Chocolate Choux are particular favorites there. For more news you can use to plan your next magical vacation, stay tuned to MouseHouseNews.net. We’ll see you real soon!
