Reviews of Garden View Lounge Tea
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Reviewed by mawdryn Review Date: 04/20/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
Had tea reservations here on March 26th. Check in was a bit disorganized. No one seemed to know what they were doing, which is odd, because things have always run smoothly for us in the past. This was our third time having tea at the GF.
Service seemed a bit rushed.
The food and tea were wonderful. We had fruit, cheese and crackers, tea sandwiches, and lots of yummy desserts.
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In Need of RefurbReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 01/13/2019
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
This is the third time in ten years thinking that the tea would approve. I recently went January 10th 2019 and it was the worst experience.The table were not set up as we sat down with a sugar bowl and a tea cup, otherwise the table was empty. Not to appealing. For $50 it consisted of sandwiches that has stale crusts (My guess is they were pre-made and sitting around.) The scone was cold and stale so I did not eat it. The desert consisted of a small strawberry dipped in chocolate, 2 macaroons, and a swan with mouse. The tea was so weak tasting that it was like hot water with a hint of tea flavor. The waitress added more flavoring but it barely made a difference.It was very unenthentic as no loose tea was used to steep. I will never go there again. This is the 3rd time I gave them a chance and each time it progressively got worst. Not to mention the price increased to $50. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
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Quality and atmosphere. Very unenthenticReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/03/2019
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
Do not waste your money! It is usually not very busy, clearly because the quality is not good. The atmosphere has potential, other than the fact that the tables are virtually bare. Part of the atmosphere is the table being set. The service was subpar. The waitress/waiters seemed miserable and bothered by doing their job. Now on to the food. The scone was not warm and tasted stale. The sandwiches were ok. The cheese selection and fruit was a bit sparse. The mini pastries was a chocolate covered strawberry (1) and 2 macroons and THAT WAS IT! The tea even tasted like hot water with a faint taste of tea. The waitress even put more tea in it and barely tasted any better. For $50 it is NOT WORTH IT! Frankly I would not pay more than $20 for the quality, service and quantity and atmosphere you receive. Bottom line don't bother going.
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Convient location being at a hotel within Disney. (Grand Floridian).Cons:
Cost, quality, quantity,service and atmosphereReviewed by cdcinnamon Review Date: 05/01/2020
Rating: (7) Recommended
We always plan a trip to the tea room when at WDW. It's our way of 'spoiling' ourselves and it's a great break from all the hustle and bustle of Magic Kingdom. Always very relaxing, the staff is wonderful and the tea is delish. Add a glass of bubbly and it's a great way to relax.
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it's always quiet, the treats and tea are delish, the staff is awesome.Cons:
it's pricey and limited menu especially the sandwich selection. Not huge fans of the egg salad or chicken since 2 out of 3 of us are vegetarian.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 01/11/2021
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
Over 10 years ago I had afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian and it was excellent. The table setting, service and food was wonderful. Since then, over the last 10 years I have had afternoon tea, and each time it appears to get worse. The servers do not seem to be interested, knowledgeable, or professional. You would expect tea at the Grand Floridan to be excellent all around. The table setting was not visually appealing. Just silverware when you are seated. They rush out the courses, so therefore you do not get a chance to enjoy your tea. The tea sandwiches are basic and some of the bread was stale. All around the quality, presentation and experience is horrible. The are cutting corners and it shows. Do not waste your time or money.
