Garden View Lounge Afternoon Tea Reservations Now Open for Redesigned Grand Floridian Experience

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Thursday February 19, 2026 6:30am ET · "Garden View Tea Room"
Garden View Lounge Afternoon Tea Reservations Now Open for Redesigned Grand Floridian Experience

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Reservations are now open for the Garden View Lounge Tea Experience at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The afternoon tea service begins March 19 2026, from 11am to 4pm.

The experience costs $79 per adult and $49 per child (ages 3-9), plus tax and gratuity.

Reservation Requirements and Policies

Full payment, including tax and gratuity, is due at the time of booking. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies, meaning full price will be charged if you cancel within one day or fail to show up.

The experience does not allow modifications once your reservation is confirmed. Special dietary requests can be included when booking online, though some menu components may not be adjustable due to the curated menu format.

Dress Code

Garden View Lounge enforces a dress code for this dining experience. Clothing should be clean, neat, and in good condition. Swimwear is not permitted.

Disney describes the lounge as offering fine dining with a "distinctly magical flair" and expects attire that respects the restaurant's aesthetic.

Alice in Wonderland Theme

The Garden View Lounge returns with touches inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios' Alice in Wonderland. The afternoon tea service includes both sweet and savory options served on a three-tier tower.

Cast members trained as tea guides help you select and customize your tea throughout the experience.

Redesigned Interior

The lounge has been completely redesigned with a new color scheme. The traditional red decor has been replaced with green and white tones.

White chairs feature botanical leaf patterns etched into the chair backs with sage green cushions. Round white tables with gold bases fill the dining area.

The lighter palette creates a garden atmosphere that fits the Wonderland theme. Arched windows and architectural details remain from the original design, but the space feels brighter with the updated furnishings.

Tea and Beverage Options

Your experience includes a selection from eight Twinings Loose Leaf Tea options. You can customize your tea with aromatics added during the steeping process.

Caffeinated teas:

  • Orangery of Lady Grey: Black tea with orange and bergamot
  • London Strand Breakfast: Bold Assam black tea
  • Nutty Chocolate Flavoured Assam: Chocolate and hazelnut flavors
  • Spicy Chai: African black tea and Rooibos with spices
  • Exotic Mango & Ginger: Green tea with fruit and spice

Caffeine-free teas:

  • Lemongrass & Peppermint
  • Redbush Caramel Velvet
  • Blackcurrant & Lavender

Two signature cocktails are available for an additional cost:

  • Mint Tulip: Old Forester 1870 Whiskey, Peach Mango Tea, mint ($19.50)
  • Mar-TEA-ni: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, Earl Grey Tea, lemon, honey ($18.50)

Non-alcoholic specialty teas include Curiosi-TEA ($7.29) and This Way, That Way ($5.99).

Champagne and sparkling wine options range from $16 per glass to $480 per bottle.

Food Service

The afternoon tea tower includes an Orange-Cranberry Scone with traditional accompaniments, plus a three-tier selection of savory and sweet items.

Savory selections:

  • Curried Chicken Salad Playing Card Tart
  • Footman's Feast: Wonderland Salmon Crisp
  • Tweedledee Egg Salad Sandwich
  • Caterpillar Cucumber Roll

Sweet selections:

  • 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: Passion fruit cream and raspberry crunch
  • Painting the Rose: Earl Grey teacake painted tableside

Plant-based afternoon tea options are available.

Children's Menu

The Children's Afternoon Tea ($49) includes smaller portions designed for kids:

Savory items:

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

Sweet items:

Optional Add-Ons

Two enhancements are available for an additional charge:

  • Seasonal Cheese Selection: $21
  • Royal Ossetra Caviar with Mini Chive Biscuits and Traditional Accompaniments: $120

How to Book

Reservations open today at 6:30am ET for dates starting March 19. You can book through the My Disney Experience app, Disney's website, or by calling (407) WDW-DINE.

The Garden View Lounge Tea Experience is located at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

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↩ replying to Disstevefan1
Very similar, if not the same.
↩ replying to wdwmagic
More capacity now?
I wonder if any of these reservations were scooped up by bots this time.
Can yo eat as much as you want fro 79 bucks
The 3:30 am PST reservation opening time is awful. I don’t know why they can’t do it at a time when everyone in the country is normally awake.
That old design... yikes.

The red and orange carpet looks dirty. And the crimson padding on the seats makes it look even worse.

And, oh wait, we forgot to add teal!!! Don't worry, we'll make the bench seating teal!! And put muddied teal cushions on top of it!!!
I wonder if they’ll have any walk up capacity for guests staying on Grand Floridian property…. Probably something where we need to check for cancellations….
↩ replying to DisneyDad55
I don't know, but if they don't, I would guess there will a good number of disguntled GF guests.
↩ replying to wdwmagic
It’s a shame they retired the Royal Albert Old Country Roses sets they used in the early 2000s. It was granny chic, but genuinely elegant. By 2017 it felt like a Temu knockoff of itself. The tea set pictured in the article looks like something pulled from a Mikasa outlet, yet I’m sure they’ll charge Fortnum & Mason prices for what will probably be Twinings. The new china pattern alone reads bland and nowhere near as elevated as it once did. This photo is from 2006, back when there was still elegance.
Interested to hear some reviews regarding this experience.
How is the quality of the morsels?

Did you consider this experience worth doing…despite what seems to be a steep price point?

The goodies look lovely and novel, but do they taste as good as they look?

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It doesn't open for three weeks
↩ replying to Figments Friend
I've enjoyed it in the past. Now with raised prices, and probably declined quality, who knows.
Disney has shared a few photos from the Garden View Lounge: