First Look at the Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

First Look: Garden View Lounge Tea Experience Returns to Disney’s Grand Floridian with New ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Menu

It is time to pinkies up, Disney fans! We have some “tea-riffic” news coming out of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa today.

Disney has officially announced that the beloved Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience is finally reopening its doors! Guests can look forward to a whimsical afternoon tea extravaganza starting March 19, 2026, with reservations opening on February 19, 2026.

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This isn’t just a return to the classic tea service we missed; it’s getting a magical upgrade. The new experience will feature whimsical touches inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Alice in Wonderland. Whether you are looking for savory bites or sweet treats, the menu has been reimagined to take you down the rabbit hole.

The Beverages

The experience starts with the most important part: the tea. Disney has partnered with Twinings to offer a hand-selected lineup of premium blends.

You can expect classics like London Strand Breakfast and Spicy Chai, but also some unique options exclusive to Walt Disney World, like the Orangery of Lady Grey (black tea with bright orange notes). For something sweet, there is a Nutty Chocolate Flavoured Assam, and for a caffeine-free option, a Blackcurrant and Lavender herbal tea.

Guests will also choose an aromatic enhancement to add during the steeping process for a truly customized cup.

If you are looking for something with a bit more of a kick, there are new tea-based cocktails:

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

Non-alcoholic options include the shimmering Curiosi-TEA (Strawberry Raspberry Herbal Tea) and the This Way, That Way (Peach Mango Herbal Tea). And yes, champagne and sparkling wines will still be on the menu!

The Menu: A Very Important Date

The culinary team has created a three-tier tower of treats that brings the Alice in Wonderland theme to life.

It all starts with a classic Orange-Cranberry Scone with traditional accompaniments.

The Savory Selections:

• Curried Chicken Salad Playing Card Tart: Topped with cherry gelée.
• Footman’s Feast: Wonderland Salmon Crisp with salmon rillette.
• Tweedledee Egg Salad Sandwich: Traditional egg salad on beet bread.
• Caterpillar Cucumber Roll: Butterfly pea-infused cream cheese on pumpernickel.

The Sweet Finish:

• The 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: Filled with passion fruit cream and raspberry crunch.
• Painting the Rose: Earl Grey-flavored teacake painted tableside.

Plant-based options will also be available for guests upon request.

For the Little Ones

The Children’s Afternoon Tea ensures the whole family can enjoy the outing.

The kids’ menu features savory bites like the Queen of Hearts Cheese Toastie and a Fanciful Turkey Wrap. For dessert, they can enjoy a Cheshire Cat Raspberry Macaron, a Chocolate Brownie Branch, and a vanilla White Rabbit Cupcake.

Mark your calendars! Reservations for the Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience open February 19, with the first seatings beginning March 19.