Tea at Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort, the Garden View Lounge RETURNS March 19, 2026. Serving up specialty high tea, little sandwiches and an elegant break, this lounge features garden views and an Alice in Wonderland theme. Now offering Prix Fixe pricing, specialty enchancements, cocktails and champagnes, there are plenty of reasons to try this on your next trip to Disney World.
We discovered Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian many years ago, and were hooked! Not only did it get us away from the crowds, but was also a nice break from the heat, the rain, and the craziness that can come with a Disney vacation. After our first time having tea in the Garden View Tea Room, we make it a point to enjoy afternoon tea whenever we can! Here are all the details on this unique Disney experience.
High Tea at the Grand Floridian
What is the Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian? Pretty much every day an Afternoon Tea is held in the Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. And if you’re looking for a nice view, a quiet chat, and little things to nibble while you sip tea then this is the place for you.
Where is Tea at the Grand Floridian?
If you’re not parking at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, you can snag the Resort Monorail from Magic Kingdom to get to the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The Garden View Tea Room is located on the first floor at the back of the lobby. This little conservatory room is small but very easy to find. If you’re coming in from the monorail, you’ll want to head downstairs and it’s easy to find from there! Just look for Mrs. Potts and Chip on the floor.
What Time is Tea at the Garden View Tea Room?
Tea at the Garden View Tea Room is available from 12 pm- 4 pm Daily at the Grand Floridian. And starting at 3 pm, you can hear beautiful live music being played in the lobby!
Do You Need a Reservation for the Garden View Tea Room?
Yes. Reservations are Highly Recommended if you want to have afternoon tea at the Garden View Tea Room. And absolutely ESSENTIAL during busier times of the year. Since having tea is often not only for little princesses, but also bachelorettes, wedding parties, and all manner of special occasions, reservations can be hard to come by. So, we recommend booking as soon as you know you want to have tea at the Grand Floridian!
How Long Does Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Lounge Take?
Plan to spend at least one hour on tea. Tea is meant to be leisurely and for us, it actually is enough food that it replaces a meal; so be sure to plan for enough time to actually enjoy it! Besides, any time spent at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, is always time well spent. So, while the tea itself may only take a little over an hour, be sure to check out the lobby, the Lace Wall, the gift shops, Basin, and the grounds. You can even head to Gasparilla Island Grill for all the new snacks at Walt Disney World before you leave.
When is the Best Time to Have an Afternoon Tea at Disney?
Frankly, we recommend tea any ‘ol time you need it! Often at Walt Disney World there is so much rushing around like a crazy person that we find we really, really, need to feel a little slower, a little pampered, and a little less crazy. There is nothing tea can’t fix. Add in tiny sandwiches and desserts and you’re golden.
For us, we book tea on our full Magic Kingdom day. That way we can stay close to the action without battling the crowds. This has worked well for us on days we attend the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party when we know it’s going to be a late-night and need a break before heading back into the chaos. We also love tea to celebrate all special occasions. The Garden View Tea Room is perfect for bridal parties, mom and daughter days, or a Disney girls trip.
Is Disney Tea Room Experience Good for Kids?
Want to take your prince or princess to Afternoon Tea but not sure if they’ll actually enjoy tea? No worries! Smaller guests can get chocolate milk in place of hot tea if desired with kid-friendly finger sandwiches and pastries.
Disney’s Afternoon Tea Room Experience Menu
While the menu for the Garden View Lounge Afternoon Tea does change from time to time, it generally offers the same food items. The Tea Room Experience at the Grand Floridian is Prix Fixe pricing at $79 per Adult and $49 per Child ( ages 3-9), plus taxes and gratuity. The experience includes finger sandwiches, scones, and dessert, along with a pot of tea of your choice. You can also add specialty drinks, cocktails and champagnes for an additional cost. Check out the FULL MENU for the Garden View Tea Lounge Experience, for updated offerings and prices.
What Kind of Tea Do They Serve at the Garden View Lounge?
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
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 the 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
What Food Do They Serve at the Garden View Lounge for Tea?
The Afternoon Tea Tower includes fingers sandwiches, and desserts and is included in you Prix Fixe cost for the experience. However, For you can opt for an upgrade to champagne and caviar or cheeses and fruits too!
- 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
- The 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 tableside
Enhancements
Also offered for an additional cost is the Seasonal Cheese Selection ( $21) and the Royal Ossetra Caviar with Mini Chive Biscuits and Traditional Accompaniments ($120).
Non Alcoholic Specialty Teas
You also have your choice of specialty teas for an additonal cost. Curiosi-TEA includes Twinings® Strawberry Raspberry Refreshers Herbal Tea with a touch of shimmering magic. Or you can try This Way, That Way with Twinings® Peach Mango Tea Refreshers Herbal Tea, Mint.
Cocktails & Champagne
- Mint Tulip: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Kentucky Straight Whiskey, Twinings® Peach Mango Tea Refreshers Herbal Tea, Mint $19.50
- Mar-TEA-ni: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, Twinings® Earl Grey Tea, Lemon, Honey $18.50
- Taittinger ‘La Française’ Brut, Champagne, France Bottle $126.00 Glass $32.00
- Raventós i Blanc ‘de Nit,’ Penedès, Spain Bottle $62.00 Glass $16.00
- Bride Valley Blanc de Blancs, Dorset, England Bottle $140.00
- Piper-Heidsieck ‘Rare’ Cuvée Brut, Champagne, France Bottle $480.00
Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian Resort Cost
The Tea Room Experience at the Grand Floridian is Prix Fixe pricing at $79 per Adult and $49 per Child ( ages 3-9), plus taxes and gratuity. The experience includes finger sandwiches, scones, and dessert, along with a pot of tea of your choice. You can also add specialty drinks, cocktails and champagnes for an additional cost.
Why We Love Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Tea Room
We love Tea at the Garden View Tea Room because even though we might be sweaty, tired, or stressed out (all of which can happen on a trip to Walt Disney World!) having afternoon tea gives us a reason to stop. To stop running to our next ride, to stop worrying about getting the perfect picture, and to stop trying to fit more in than we can ever get done. Experiences like Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Tea Room are the things that make Walt Disney World feel more like a vacation to us. And less like an obligation to accomplish more than humanly possible in a magical vacation. We highly recommend Tea at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa!
Melanie Renee is a photographer, writer, designer and mom. Visiting Disney destinations since 2010, she is also an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. When she’s not creating her next coffee recipe, or designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she’s seeking beautiful sunsets and planning her next trip
Would love to do this but we are gluten-free. I know Disney is great about accommodating that, do you know if they have an option for gluten-free treats at tea?
Hey Keri!. They don’t have a gluten free menu, BUT you can mention that you are gluten free and they will go over the treats they can make you.