Grand Floridian Garden View Tea Experience Reopening Date Announced with New Alice in Wonderland Theme

Hey Disney Vacationers! Disney just shared big news if you love classic resort dining experiences.

The Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will reopen in mid-March. It will return as the Alice in Wonderland Garden View Tea Experience. The experience will feature a new theme, a full afternoon tea service, and a fresh menu.

If you have missed afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian, this is the comeback moment.

Quick Summary

• The Garden View Tea Experience reopening date is March 19
• Reservations open on February 19
• The experience is now themed to Alice in Wonderland
• Location: Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Includes themed tea service, small bites, cocktails, and a children’s menu

Garden View Tea Experience Reopening Date Details

Disney confirmed that the Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience will reopen on March 19 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This marks the official Garden View Tea Experience reopening date, and it brings back one of the resort’s most loved dining traditions.

Reservations will open on February 19, which gives guests one month to plan ahead.

The experience now features new touches inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Alice in Wonderland. Disney describes it as a whimsical afternoon tea extravaganza. Guests will enjoy a full tea service with sweet and savory bites, a selection of teas, and themed food presentations. There will be options for adults and children.

Disney’s beverage and culinary teams worked with Twinings to create a custom tea lineup. Cast Members will guide guests through tea selection and steeping. The goal is to create a tea experience that feels personal and relaxed.

Pricing and Booking Details

Disney has not announced pricing for the Alice in Wonderland Garden View Tea Experience as of now.

What we know:

• Reservations open: February 19
• Experience start date: March 19
• Location: Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Pricing: Not yet released by Disney

Pricing will likely be similar to or higher than the previous tea service. This is based on menu upgrades and the new themed presentation. This is speculation and subject to change.

Beverages

The experience begins with a guided tea selection.

Guests will choose from Twinings loose-leaf teas, including classic and specialty blends.

Selections include:

• London Strand Breakfast
• Spicy Chai
• Orangery of Lady Grey (exclusive to Walt Disney World)
• Nutty Chocolate Flavoured Assam
• Blackcurrant and Lavender herbal tea

Cast Members will serve as tea guides. Guests will customize their tea during steeping. Guests will choose an aromatic to add during the process. Guests may add sweeteners.

There are also two tea-based cocktails:

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

Non-alcoholic specialty teas include:

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

Guests may also order champagne and sparkling wines.

Food ItemsFood Items

The food service begins with an Orange-Cranberry Scone with traditional accoutrements.

Next comes a three-tier tower of themed bites.

Savory Selections

• Curried Chicken Salad Playing Card Tart
  Savory curried chicken salad filling topped with cherry gelée
• Footman’s Feast
  Wonderland salmon crisp with salmon rillette on a miso brown butter crisp
• Tweedledee Egg Salad Sandwich
  Traditional egg salad on beet bread
• Caterpillar Cucumber Roll
  Butterfly pea-infused cream cheese and cucumbers on pumpernickel

Sweet Selections

• 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 raspberry crunch
• Painting the Rose
  Earl Grey-flavored teacake painted tableside

There is also a plant-based afternoon tea selection.

Enhancements include:

• Seasonal Cheese Selection
• Royal Osetra Caviar with Mini Chive Biscuits and Traditional Accompaniments

Children’s Afternoon Tea

The children’s menu includes themed savory and sweet items.

Savory items:

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

Desserts:

• Cheshire Cat Raspberry Macaron
• Chocolate Brownie Branch
• White Rabbit Cupcake

Theming and Atmosphere

The experience now features Alice in Wonderland theming.

Disney added visual touches inspired by the animated film. The space keeps the classic feel of the Grand Floridian.

The Garden View Lounge already has a Victorian look. The Alice theme fits that style well. The colors, menu names, and food presentation match the story tone.

This is not a loud overlay. It is a subtle theme layer on top of the existing space.

What This Means for Your Trip

This is a strong option for a resort day.

This works well for:

• Rest days
• Afternoon breaks
• Celebration meals
• Adults who want a relaxed experience
• Families who want a unique themed experience

The retheme will drive high demand. Limited seating will cause fast sell-outs.

If you want to go, plan to book early.

Reservation Strategy

Here is the simple plan.

• Book at 6:00 AM ET on February 19
• Try weekdays first
• Expect high demand in March and April
• Avoid holidays and race weekends
• Check availability for split-stay dates
• Refresh often if times are gone

This is a small venue. Inventory will be tight.

My Thoughts

I really like this retheme.

Disney has leaned into British-inspired stories at the Grand Floridian before, and Alice in Wonderland fits that direction well. When Disney rethemed Citricos, they pulled from Mary Poppins. This feels like a similar move. It refreshes a classic space without changing what people already love about it.

The Grand Floridian is themed to early 1900s Florida, not the UK. But the resort already has a strong Victorian look. That style works naturally with Alice. The colors, menu names, and playful touches feel like a soft overlay, not a full reset.

I also love the 1900 Park Fare connection. That restaurant once had Alice and the Mad Hatter as meet-and-greet characters. This new tea experience feels like a quiet callback to that era.

Most important, Disney kept the core experience intact. This is still afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian. The retheme just gives it new energy.

Final Take

The Garden View Tea Experience reopening date is March 19, and reservations open February 19.

Disney is bringing back one of its most elegant resort dining experiences with a fresh Alice in Wonderland theme, a full tea service, and a new menu. The setting stays classic. The presentation gets a playful update.

Pricing has not been announced yet.

If you enjoy resort dining, themed meals, or relaxed afternoons away from the parks, this is a strong addition to your trip. Seating will be limited, and demand will be high.

If this is on your list, set an alarm for reservation day.

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