Friday Event: 4pm - Grand Floridian Afternoon Tea

[Imalismom]

Please join Hammer and I for an afternoon seating of Tea and Scones.

We will post more details later, but we hope to make one group reservation for this event.

Hammer is currently talking with WDW now about how to do the group reservation, but if you would let us know if you are planning to attend, that will help us out with this initial planning.

Stay tuned for more information, and I look forward to having tea with you.

People who we know have said "yes" to the tea:

Hammer - 1
MinnieMommie - 2
Mouse Fever - 1

Total so far: 4

[Hammer]

I've placed a call with the Garden View Tea Room to discuss planning our event and I am waiting for a call back. Please note, we will probably have to order off a set menu (sorry, no a la carte) based on my experience. Also, if anyone plans to attend and uses a wheelchair/ECV, let me know. There is a ramp into the Tea room, but only a few tables can accommodate a wheelchair and the table configuration is not conducive to wheeling a chair/ECV through it.

[SBETigg]

Sounds lovely! Happy planning!

[MinnieMommie]

Originally Posted by Hammer

I've placed a call with the Garden View Tea Room to discuss planning our event and I am waiting for a call back. Please note, we will probably have to order off a set menu (sorry, no a la carte) based on my experience. Also, if anyone plans to attend and uses a wheelchair/ECV, let me know. There is a ramp into the Tea room, but only a few tables can accommodate a wheelchair and the table configuration is not conducive to wheeling a chair/ECV through it.

Count me in Christine. I will be with at least 1 other but will give you my count as soon as I know.

[TikiGoddess]

I will be there. It was my favorite event at the ICOT 10th!

Kathy

[Mousefever]

Sherri,

You are not allowed to psych me out by posting on this thread and getting my hopes up!

Count me in for the tea as well! It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon in '07!

Amy

[SBETigg]

Originally Posted by Mousefever

Sherri,

You are not allowed to psych me out by posting on this thread and getting my hopes up!

Count me in for the tea as well! It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon in '07!

Amy

Amy, sorry. I am just so hopeful to join you all! I'm not giving up yet, though I might end up booking late if I do make it, which might rule me out of some special get togethers.

[Mousefever]

We'll just have to figure out how to sneak you in to various activities! I'm glad to hear that there is hope!

Amy

[BriarRose0708]

Originally Posted by Mousefever

Sherri,

You are not allowed to psych me out by posting on this thread and getting my hopes up!

Count me in for the tea as well! It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon in '07!

Amy

I can't come to tea, but Sherri I do hope you make it! I would LOVE to meet you in person after following you so long on Intercot, and as a fan of your work! *crosses fingers for you*

[Jared]

Originally Posted by BriarRose0708

I can't come to tea, but Sherri I do hope you make it! I would LOVE to meet you in person after following you so long on Intercot, and as a fan of your work! *crosses fingers for you*

Seconded -- and like I said to you last week, you're more than welcome at Liberty Tree Tavern on Friday night or at 'Ohana with all of us Thursday -- or even better, both.

[Hammer]

Hey everyone, Let me know if you would still be interested in attending...





{edited to take out reference to a thread that is now closed ...)

[Imalismom]

I am going to start a who is going in the first post on this thread

[MinnieMommie]

I still plan to this Saturday event with at least one other person. Look forward to confirmation of time and details.

[Hammer]

Originally Posted by Imalismom

I am going to start a who is going in the first post on this thread

Gale, you missed Kathy (TikiGoddess) making the count 7.

[Hammer]

Okay, so here is the latest-

Tea will be at either Friday at 4:00 or Saturday at 4:00. Let us know which date is you preference. Leaning towards Friday as to not conflict with Saturday events.

We will have a selection of 3 teas: Gardenview blend, Princess Breakfast and a 3rd choice which we can determine. I'll list the options here and tell me what sounds good to you.

We can have on tea option for the whole group or you can choose personal preference. Tell us what you think you will want. Choices have to be finalized 1 week prior to the event.

[Hammer]

The Grand Floridian Tea Offerings


Green and White Teas
Silver Leaf
A white tea harvested from south of the Yangtze
River region. A very delicate flavor

Black Teas
Imperial English Breakfast
Elegant with a refined smooth sweetness.
A blend of Ceylon and China black teas.
~Decaf English Breakfast also available~

Russian Earl Grey
Inspired by the old tradition of shipping tea with lemon for flavor. Made from the rind of spicy Bergamot oranges to give the exotic blend of citrus.

Eros
Medium bodied Ceylon, Sweet Mandarin orange with warm vanilla for a sweet, smooth, and creamy finish

Thunderbolt Darjeeling
Thin-bodied light tea with a floral aroma. The tea holds a distinctive tannic characteristic and a musky spiciness. It is often referred to by tea connoisseurs as muscatel, a grape varietal found in sweeter wines

Herbal Infusion
Harmony
A mild and sweet tea that is blended with tranquil chamomile and orange blossoms, peppermint and allspice.

Chamomile
A tranquil and calming herbal infusion of sweet and fragrant golden chamomile blossoms combined with a smooth, apple-like finish.

Vanilla Rooibos
Rich and full-bodied with a creamy vanilla finish

Nobo Wholefruit
Full-bodied and rich in sweetness with an array of berries and apple, accompanied with hibiscus, rosehips, and corn flowers.

[Hammer]

Traditional Afternoon Tea

Princess Kate Tea
A Spring tea served with a classic dish of potted shrimp followed by a medley of cheeses, an array of seasonal fruits, and cheddar cheese biscuits. A scone, jam tart, and a selection of delicate pastries is accompanied with a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne and your choice of tea.
38.00 per Guest

The Grand Tea
The classic English tradition of Afternoon Tea
Grand Floridian-style. We offer you a variety of tea sandwiches, scone, and jam tart followed by your choice of our freshly baked tea pastries or English trifle. Served with a glass of Domain Ste-Michelle sparkling wine and your choice of tea.
29.00 per Guest
Iron Horse Cuvee $6.00

Prince Edwards Tea
A delicious array of assorted pâtés, and English Blue Stilton, the “King” of English cheeses, served with marinated fresh berries, and Cumberland sauce. We then offer our delicious freshly baked scones served with rich Devonshire cream.
Served with your choice of tea and a glass of our
Fonseca Bin 27 Character, Port.
24.50 per Guest
Cockburn 20 yr Tawny Port $2.00

Buckingham Tea
Our traditional tea sandwiches, scone, and jam tart Complemented by fresh strawberries and cream, or a selection of freshly baked pastries served with your choice of tea.
23.00 per Guest

[MinnieMommie]

I can attend Saturday any time and Friday at no time. As far as selections it's all good so whatever ever one else wants.

[Jared]

I'm not sure of my exact plans yet, but I just want to stress how fun the tea was last time. I was sort of dragged against my will (if you're reading this, thanks, Cher), but it ended up being perhaps the best part of the whole weekend.

See you all in a few months!

[TikiGoddess]

I can make either time, and have no real preference on tea etc. Whatever's good for everyone else!

Kathy