After nearly six years, the Garden View Lounge Tea Room Experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is finally reopening!

Afternoon tea has been a part of the Grand Floridian for decades, and we’re SO excited to experience it once again after the Tea Room reopens. Ahead of its March 19th opening, Disney shared some behind-the-scenes details and a new look at the transformed space.

The new tea room experience will be a proper British afternoon tea experience featuring premium Twinings tea selections paired with delightful scones, small bites, and exquisite pastries, all themed to Alice in Wonderland.

We got to chat with a few of the brilliant minds behind the new Tea Room:

• Alessandra Rogers, Chef de Cuisine-Pastry
• Michelle Schutte, Chef
• Amber Trafford, Proprietor; Tea Professional
• Suzanne Szak, Senior Interior Designer, Walt Disney Imagineering

While the Grand Floridian has both Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland theming throughout, they shared that it was easy to pick the latter as the theme for the Tea Room, on account of the Mad Tea Party, of course.

Part of the extensive lobby refresh at the Grand Floridian, the renewed space has been redesigned to complement the resort’s updated aesthetic while preserving the gracious atmosphere longtime Disney guests remember. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the resort’s gardens, and the new decor incorporates subtle nods to the Main Street U.S.A. elegance and refined Victorian sensibilities that make the Grand Floridian one of Walt Disney World’s most iconic resort hotels.

Suzanne Szak, Senior Interior Designer with Walt Disney Imagineering, said that they were greatly inspired by Victorian conservatories, which is reflected in the expansive, arched glass windows and views of the garden. Expect to see repeating floral patterns throughout the space in the carpet, murals, and the stained glass.

There are also birds seen around the space, primarily wrens and sparrows, which are both native to Florida.

There are Mickey Mouse silhouettes hidden in the carpet as well!

The full menu, which costs $79 per adult, plus tax and gratuity, includes the following:

Teas:

• 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
• London Strand Breakfast – Bold and malty Assam black teas with golden-tipped leaves for richness and a full-bodied finish
• 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.
• Spicy Chai – A blend of African black tea and Rooibos with a blend of fragrant spices for a rich and delicious Chai.
• Exotic Mango & Ginger – A rich, fragrant blend of glorious mango and ginger layered over a base of green tea.
• Lemongrass & Peppermint – Refreshing lemongrass blended with sweet peppermint, creating an upliftingly smooth herbal citrus infusion.
• 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.
• Blackcurrant & Lavender – Rich and fragrant, this herbal blend delivers the essence of autumn-fiery golden leaves, vibrant holly berries, and fields of amber harvests.

Tea-Based Cocktails:

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

Non-Alcoholic Specialty Teas:

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

Food

• Orange-Cranberry Scone – A classic English scone with orange and cranberry for a starter
• Curried Chicken Salad Playing Card Tart – Savory curried chicken salad filling topped with cherry gelée
• Footman’s Feast: Wonderland Salmon Crisp – 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 – Choux pastry filled with passion fruit cream and a raspberry crunch
• Painting the Rose – Earl Grey-flavored teacake painted tableside

There are also additional enhancements available, including a Seasonal Cheese Selection or Royal Osetra Caviar with Mini Chive Biscuits and Traditional Accompaniments, along with a plant-based menu option as well.

For younger guests, Disney is offering a $49 Children’s Afternoon Tea featuring savory minis like the Queen of Hearts Cheese Toastie, a Fanciful Turkey Wrap, and a Sunflower Seed Butter and Jelly Bun. For dessert, kids can have the Cheshire Cat Raspberry Macaron, the Chocolate Brownie Branch, and don’t be late for the vanilla White Rabbit Cupcake.

Disney also shared a video ahead of the reopening showcasing the food and drinks.

Don’t be late for a very important tea date at The Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience reopening Mar.19 in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa 🐇✨ #DisneyEats pic.twitter.com/fveLQpsltp

— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) March 16, 2026

We’ll be bringing you our full review of the Garden View Lounge Tea Room Experience after it officially opens. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

Will you be booking tea at the Garden View Lounge? Let us know in the comments below.

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