$124 Afternoon Tea at Disney World’s Cake Bake Shop Was Not Worth It

[@sandyhearn8332]

A plain white cup, for those prices, they need fancy cups and saucers with pretty flower designs on them.

[@melissamilich]

I agree.

[@stefaniebraun3319]

Wedgwood or domething similar ...

[@jujubee2141]

100% agree! Looks like you’re eating at a Denny’s coffee shop with that “China”!

[@josephmessina3587]

Would have thought they would have at least used the beauty and the beast themed cup and saucers.

[@asanaswithari]

The pink ribbon was the hint of beauty and the beast themeing 😂

[@HerHollyness]

As a Brit, I was just appalled by every stage of this afternoon tea. The scone was just not right, I’m sorry; the sandwiches looked stale and so so dull (why didn’t they even give you some interesting breads instead of just boring plain white bread?); and even the desserts looked kind of nasty. Plus you didn’t have a wide enough selection of teas for an afternoon tea AT ALL, especially for what they’re charging. Apologies to the Cake Bake Shop, but the literal SAVOY in London, which practically started the tradition of Afternoon Tea and has had theirs since 1889, charges £90 plus a 15% service charge (which totals £103.50 per person). This equates to about $130 USD. Cake Bake is charging practically the same for a *far* inferior experience. At the Savoy you get four sandwiches (on a variety of breads, natch), plus two other savoury things like a savoury vegetable cake or a devilled egg or something, plus you’re not limited to one scone (you get several along with the cakes and sweet things). And the 22 dollars extra for a glass of house Rose is a joke! Again, the Savoy only charges £15 extra for a glass of actual champagne! 😂 Americans, trust me, you’re being taken for a ride! Don’t give the Cake Bake Shop your business!

[@lcflngn]

Thx for the comparison, super useful to know.

[@JerseyHornet]

Agreed. Also, in the U.K. you’re not allowed to charge service charge on alcohol, just on food. I’ve been to many afternoon teas (also a Brit) and this was average at best! Such a shame. For that price I would expect something extra special.

[@LPR579]

Sandwiches and scones are also unlimited at the Savoy and at the Dorchester. This was an abomination. I’m actually annoyed 😂😂

[@LPR579]

That isn’t a scone 😮😮

[@cheribee968]

Thank you I will check out Savoy.

[@lucysapphire]

That whole bottle of Rose Prosecco probably cost $15. 🙄 I’ll never eat here but thank you for showing us the experience.

[@nanananananananana00]

when i was 21 at disney, i spent $13 on a glass of wine from a $16 bottle 😂 lesson learned lol

[@pamelamays4186]

For 124 bucks, my tea cup darn better be dancing and singing for me.

[@randimochamer6284]

Well, they ARE at DISNEY, after all.

[@cyndiebirkner704]

😂😅

[@garyrowden7150]

that is bloody outragouse

[@donnammarzol]

As well as handing me a crisp new $100 bill. Anyone spending this for a tea is brain dead.

[@donnammarzol]

“How’re you supposed to book this place?” You don’t.

[@sharonread7674]

Earl Grey tea has a hint of Bergamot oil or essence if I'm correct. There is also Lady Grey. As a Brit.... i would class this experience as a rip off. Stale bread, tea served in chunky cups and not thin or fine china cups spoils the tea drinking experience. Fake afternoon tea experience. You lovely ladies deserved better. Thanks for the review. 💐

[@sofiadragon6520]

I lived in nowhere pine swamp growing up and a town nearby with an art district around the local glass factory's shop. There was a fantastic tea house that had a 4 course and 7 course option that was nicer than this with all unique cups. You picked the cup out of a cabinet when you came in. They had storytime tea for kids and I'd see little girls all dolled up heading in to listen to an old fairy tale and have cookies and decaf. Maybe it comes from being so close to the country, but everything was super fresh. I miss the place, the shop next door had a fire and they didn't recover. One of the owners kept up the weekly storytime at another place, but as a kind of guest appearance. $35 or so a head in the 00's for the 4 course, including any 2 pots of tea, sandwiches, scones, salad or soup, and tarts/cakes.

[@bdavis7801]

Agreed. I felt so bad that this was her first experience. I hope they try again someplace really good.

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

There are a lot of Earl Grey teas, now, it seems. I love Earl Grey Lady Blue (seems Lady Grey is citrus, but Lady Grey blue is made with cornflowers and has a different taste. Seen other blends online, too, but I suspect most are modern takes rather than traditional).

[@user-fw3ys9us2v]

As a Brit, the scones should be eaten after the savouries, not before. I've never heard of them being served before the sandwiches.

[@designdoctor247]

thank u for helping us all learn these tips😊

[@trueheart8390]

As an American who has only been to a local tea room called Abby Garden, I have never been served the scone before the savory dishes as well.

[@maricampari3970]

Let's be real that wasn't a scone it was a pastry. British scones are the best, like slightly sweet American biscuits. American scones are disgustingly sweet.

[@trueheart8390]

@maricampari3970 That is not the truth. Maybe the one you had was. But the ones I buy, and have had at our local tea room, are not on the sweet side, yet served with seedless raspberry jam and real clotted cream. I doubt you've had many scones in America. And some of us even make them ourselves, from time to time, using a traditional British recipe. I have also criticized Americans for speaking ill of British food. British food is excellent!

[@maricampari3970]

@trueheart8390 that's because you use an authentic recipe and make them from scratch. Starbucks, Target and even other high end bakeries here serve scones and they are always super sweet dense triangles with sweet fruit or glaze icing on top. Not a real scone.

[@bobby-jeans]

i'm not sure how things go at the Disney location, but they offered me a job at their flagship store in Carmel, IN for $12 an hour. At this time, their cheapest slice of cake was $15. I am (and was at the time) a very qualified baker and cake decorator. Just a fun fact I like to share about the Cake Bake Shop.

[@kaylaaa6351]

I had no idea the two were connected. Even the OG location is overpriced and unnecessary

[@Rubyoreo]

paying you 12 an hour and charging guests hundreds per person is disgusting.

[@tmoore1144]

I thought this place sounded familiar. I haven't been myself as I live in Greenwood, too far. But it is the go to place for many people I know with little girls.

[@jillybean8587]

I fell in love the first time I saw Cake Bake in Carmel! What a prissy town, upstanding beautiful experience. However I did not try the food except a cookie to go. I didn’t sit and eat. Interesting to see the Disney review.

[@midlight9758]

Wow my daughter fresh out of high school, no work experience, got hired by Walmart for $14 an hour. This is in a small town North Carolina for reference

[@tynkabell9972]

There’s an English saying “they saw you coming” which means they are knowingly ripping people off with their pricing. This is a classic case of “They Saw You Coming”! Outrageously expensive.

[@kimberlywoodbury1739]

This is a US saying as well, sometimes with “a mile away” added at the end.

[@sainttheresetaylor2054]

@@kimberlywoodbury1739 i don’t think those two things mean the same thing in both countries

[@edennis8578]

​@@sainttheresetaylor2054 Really? In the US, "They saw you coming" means that their prices are pretty high. "They saw you coming a mile away" means that their prices are outrageously high. How is it different in England?

[@jaxb.8351]

As someone who loves afternoon tea and knows what a proper one should look like, this was just depressing. Disney needs to do better. I’ve literally had better for $40. This is an insult to afternoon tea.

[@laurenelisabethdooley6451]

I’m so glad I saw this, I was so excited to do this tea but after seeing this I won’t be going. For $125 your Tea should be served in fine tea cup NOT A COFFEE MUG! They have them become they sell them in the shop! So why not use them at a high tea.

[@cheryleromano7832]

I agree with u. They should be using English China tea cups and leaving the matching pot on the table. The way The Grand Floridian used to do it.

[@lorrilewis2178]

People use the term "High Tea" incorrectly here in the US. They had afternoon tea. High tea is just an early dinner that working people had. Afternoon tea is a dainty affair meant to tide you over between meals.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

@@lorrilewis2178But they serve so much you have to starve yourself all day to leave room lol

[@lorrilewis2178]

@@SobrietyandSolace True. It originated with an aristocratic lady who needed something to tide her over for the late dinners they had. I'm sure the amount she ate at tea wasn't anything like this!

[@theproplady]

I'm sure they used plain coffee cups because they thought people would damage a more delicate cup. The thing is, for that price point, they could not only afford to replace any broken cups, they could also give the cups away as souvenirs. If they were smart, they would offer printed cups with an exclusive design that switched every so often, depending on the season. This would encourage repeat business as fans would want to collect all of the cups. They could also offer exclusive display cases or shelves for sale (which could be shipped anywhere for a price.) At the very least, a free souvenir cup would take the edge off of the price for this tea.

[@jnl3564]

Dishware mostly gets broken when handled by the staff. But I agree that they should just include a china tea cup and saucer with the price and send it home with the customer in a nice box.

[@miriamrobarts]

@@jnl3564 I've heard this is why dishwashers were invented. A lady was frustrated that her staff kept breaking her dishes, so she invented a dishwashing machine. I don't know if this is true or not, but that's how the story goes. Also, if each table is taking 3 hours, it seems like the staff shouldn't be rushed, so they could take care with delicate fine china.

[@lisawilliams8039]

Best advertisement for tea at the 4 Seasons!!! We walked by the Cake Bake shop last week, and I told myself not to be drawn in by the pixie dust and sparkling things, just keep walking!!!!

[@amandamctyre1615]

I went to Four Seasons website immediately 😂

[@MzClementine]

Stay far away from glitter. Literally nanotechnology. Stay far away from it.

[@akitachow]

Nice video! Thanks for the warning. What a complete rip-off. Ugh.

[@megancarbonetto3849]

Tea sandwiches are small by design but using plain white wonderbread was sure a choice for 95$/person tea. Yikes. 75% of the afternoon tea experience is the presentation and this just isn't it.

[@GrapeCheez2]

What kind of bread is supposed to be used?

[@kimberlywoodbury1739]

There are many types that can be used, but as far as white bread goes, a more dense version will stand up to fillings better.

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

@@GrapeCheez2 not the cheapest, plainest option, for sure!

[@cute4real846]

I would be impressed if they made the bread in house. Not sure if they don’t but, just saying

[@liveforkingjesus]

imagine paying 100 bucks for a lunchable

[@gigi9301]

They did so we don't need to take the chance. Wow and an "auto-gratuity"

[@CallMeErie]

😂

[@TheJaniceJoy]

😄

[@audkarinen6875]

We call it Bidenomics!

[@piratessalyx7871]

Bravo good one those were hideous…

[@TaniaScott-tu2si]

My heart nearly stopped when you said auto-gratuity of 24%. Wow.

[@wrightdownmainstreet]

I have never in my life heard of a place having a mandatory 24% auto gratuity

[@lanedaw811]

@@wrightdownmainstreetI would tell them to stick it where the sun doesn’t shine.

[@Democratsknowbidensucks]

A lot of black people in orlando.

[@jocelynsmyth6604]

I would never go to a place with 24% auto gratuity

[@nihilismistheonlyway4680]

"Auto gratuity" is such an oxy moron to me. If it's required then just include it in the cost of the experience... don't force a patron to show appreciation for service they haven't even received yet. And I work in a tip industry and I ALWAYS tip excellent if I feel I had a good/great experience. Where's the incentive for servers to actually try anymore???

[@cmiller415]

I hope that Disney has someone watching your video’s. These are EXACTLY the kind of video reviews they need to see. Great video!!!

[@mythane55]

Disney got 125$ for this. I don’t think they care.

[@Humanradio42]

​@mythane55 this restaurant is not owned by Disney.

[@MrPaultopp]

@@KateTheGreat1313Then shame on Disney for allowing this horrible “ tea room “ in their theme park. It looks crap and the food looks crap , Don’t get me started on the hospital cups etc …..Those poor souls who use their hard earned money for this weak excuse for Afternoon Tea…..cheap white bread? ….

[@randimochamer6284]

Indeed… I thought Disney had standards… obviously not for tea… 😂😂

[@TeaRhapsody]

@@Humanradio42 they still got money from it, you can't use their name for free :)

[@DovidM]

In Florida, notice of an auto gratuity must appear both on the menu and on the bill. A sign on the premises stating that an auto gratuity will be charged is not enough. Similarly, the server or hostess stating that there will be an auto gratuity is insufficient if there is no statement on the bill and menu. Auto gratuities are not considered employee tips under Florida law. They are a charge that goes to management. It is up to management to decide whether to distribute any part of the gratuity to the waitstaff. If they do give part of it to the waitstaff, the managers must withhold part of the money as payroll taxes.

[@Bluemoonracer]

Wow, didn't know that, so the server could actually not receive any part of the required gratuity??? I say everyone should ask the server, from now on where a gratuity is demanded, do they normally receive any part of it. I'd ask several severs on the sly before sitting down!!!

[@jocelynsmyth6604]

Honestly, that is disgusting- an auto gratuity going to management? Oh no, I'm not going to your establishment

[@billh.1940]

What happens if you refuse to pay that tip? 25%, do I get a night with minnie for that?

[@katierowen3166]

so many thoughts: that price is ridiculous, the food should be all you can eat. The ambience is seriously lacking and the dining room is quite noisy. Carnival cruise line had an included afternoon tea where there were 20 teas available, the food was all you can eat. There was a live pianist playing, and you had views of the ocean. I think Carnival of all companies wins.

[@whatthesamhill9090]

That sounds so funny, an “All You Can Eat Tea!” lol

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

The idea of afternoon tea isn’t to stuff yourself, it’s meant to be light/dainty. The person who started it was eating a light meal before having a later main meal.

[@katierowen3166]

@@ShintogaDeathAngel I see what you're saying and I love the origin story of afternoon tea. However, if I am paying $124, I should at least have the option of stuffing my face if I want to.

[@mm-yt8sf]

when i was younger i had heard disney was the gold standard of hospitality game… i guess times have changed…

[@Espresso_plz]

My boss goes to disney ALL THE TIME and says Disney isn't as good as it used to be. It's gone a bit downhill.

[@Friendstoyourend]

This isn't owned by Disney it's a rented space

[@bstapleton3248]

Disney restaurants have ALWAYS been regarded as bad food, lame service, and wholly overpriced.

[@TheLastHylianTitan]

It’s pure arrogance. They know they can make bad movies and people will still see it, provide bad food and people will still eat it, release overpriced merch and people will still buy it, and no matter how much they charge for their declining-in-quality theme parks, people will still come. They will only improve as a company if you don’t give them your business. But at this point they’re such a swollen tick of an empire, that may take more time and effort than any one individual has.

[@mrsmitchelli]

I had afternoon tea service at The Montague on the Gardens hotel in London 10 years ago. I just checked their website and confirmed the price for that service now is 60-70 GBP! I looked back at pictures of my service and the sandwiches and cakes had much more variety than the Cake Bake Shop. $124 is crazy high for what you received and the experience. Thank you for making this video. Now I am going to make some finger sandwiches to have with my Twinnings and find a recipe for orange cranberry scones!

[@twotruckslyrics]

im soo late days late but i hope the scones were good !!! 😊

[@msch7620]

At the equivalent restaurant in Disneyland Paris, you’d get a full menu with starters, main course and desserts for 95€ (no tip to pay) and you’d have the Disney Princesses waking around and interacting with the guests.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I paid £29.50 to have afternoon tea at a Grade 1 listed Georgian townhouse (going again on Sunday). We had costumed Regency period dancers and scones fresh out the oven. 10/10 do recommend

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

That sounds awesome, especially for the price. There are places that serve pretty nice afternoon tea where I am, prices vary (I don’t know how much, my sister in law generally pays as a treat for us, a few times a year, but I doubt even the poshest one we go to costs as much as the Disney one - and even if it does, it’s justifiable. It’s a well maintained period building and the food/drinks are gorgeous).

[@sheilathompson1026]

Usually in the UK we start with finger sandwiches then cakes and then scones which are usually plain and served with clotted cream and jam. Hope you enjoy your tea ladies x

[@neilstrongarm377]

Damn girl, this is your best video ever. Your outfit made me laugh out loud. They didn’t answer the phone? What the hell. Great job. A++

[@wrightdownmainstreet]

Thanks Neil, appreciate it!

[@gigi9301]

100%. Them not having a host/hostess to politely take the call, answer questions, and book the reservation. NOPE Agreed with her comment that it gives off sketchy vibes from the beginning. It is part of the entire experience and we the people will not be fooled.

[@valerie8401]

My favorite thing was the mascara. Go a little heavier and every day! Where's the Queen's Ballet Pink nail polish? Fun review.

[@casperrabbit7254]

"I didn't know scones were supposed to be like that" They're not 😅

[@sheilathompson1026]

I’ve never seen a scone like that before . Looks more like a Danish pastry except it’s shaped like a pasty and cups and saucers would normally be bone china (very thin). In the UK you can always get more sandwiches (it’s expected)

[@avantegarde-rl4vi]

I remember seeing Sarah Ferguson at a Department store promoting Coalport china. She basically told off Americans in a joking manner, "You don't drink tea out of a mug!" That teaset was pathetic. A nice English bone china set would have been appropriate. especially when your paying that kind of money.

[@bsidethebox]

Scones in the UK are often cut out into little rounds for tea service but the triangle/wedge shape is a more common shape in the US--usually for larger scones though. At home you'd pat the dough into a round and then cut the circle into wedges. For a large scale bakery they might pat the dough into a larger rectangle that gets divided into strips and then triangles (what this looks like). :)

[@amyfuller3801]

Floridian Tea used to have fine painted China, multiple types of tea sandwiches with multiple bread types and all the traditional fillings, and a caramelized onion tart. I can make what you got for sandwiches at home for less than $20.

[@debanydoombringer1385]

Always the traditional cucumber sandwich though. The berries and cream was amazing!

[@TheJaniceJoy]

The Magic Bar was amusing. It’s a common no bake cookie made with coconut flakes, chips, condensed milk etc., the recipe is everywhere. My friend makes the raspberry crumble in a 12x9 in pan with Smuckers. Tasty desserts but nothing fancy about these.

[@Benintende1952]

I was thinking the same thing. Bar cookies? At an “elegant” afternoon tea? Who planned this menu?

[@shellie.alamode]

Magic Bars are a Christmas cookie in my family. the recipe first came from a can of condensed milk I think. 😅

[@mimicleveland7607]

We used to make a bar cookie around Christmas called Seven Layer Bars which looks a lot like their Magic Bars. Ours did have marshmallows so it was baked enough to melt the marshmallows into everything.

[@josephpipkins-g8z]

@@shellie.alamodeYou are correct! That’s where my mother got her recipe, from the can!

[@gabrieledean8225]

No. This one had a shortbread bottom. Nothing like the one you are talking about.

[@organgrinder506]

Meanwhile, you can have an actual British tea at Edinburgh Castle for £54 a head, AND it includes admission to the centuries-old castle. Considering the cost of a trip to Disney World anyway, a vacation "across the pond" wouldn't be any more expensive.

[@GyaruGals2]

The fact ive seen people make theyre own tea partly with friends with better looking food,items and decor says a lot about how disney values theyre consumers

[@bubblemummy1]

Those sandwiches looked like the cheapest, nastiest sandwiches you get at a school cafeteria!

[@sallythurston5780]

A thorough report. Agreed, it should take ONE contact to make the reservation. I enjoyed joining in the tea experience without the wallet-lightening aftermath.

[@katelynnlingle4576]

I live in Indiana where The Cake Bake originated and I can promise you that most people in Indiana are just as underwhelmed here. The prices are also just as ridiculous here sans the “Disney” upcharge…..

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

I mean, it's just too expensive. The prices are bad enough at their Indy locations, but the Disney prices are just ridiculous. And add in the customer service. Disney needs to figure out what to do with this location

[@cyndiebirkner704]

Disney just lease the space to them, so I doubt there's anything they could do about prices...if they even wanted to tbh.

[@petrus666love]

An English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Scone does not look like that monstrosity ! It’s more like what you American Cousins would call a “ Biscuit “ but more buttery in texture filled with a few currents , and they would be served slightly warm from the oven .😊if you want a true aftermarket Tea experience come too london and have it at “ Fortnum and Mason “ or if you book three months in advance “ The Ritz “ Hotel .

[@GrapeCheez2]

Yes that's an American scone not a biscuit. Our biscuits don't look like that. Don't turn your nose up on American scone when you never had it. 🙄

[@calliopemuse6724]

​@@GrapeCheez2My issue with triangle scones is the corners are inevitably dry by the time the center is cooked.

[@Skittl1321]

Triangle scones like that are standard in the US.

[@garyrowden7150]

i agree, afternoon /high tea should be dainty scones included oh those sandwhiches are ugly a long time ago before i was school age my grandma would take us for morning tea where the waiter served the sandwhiches and the cakes came out on a tea trolley to your table and they had nice china and crystal, those sandwhiches disgust my eyes oh God that cup is almost a builder's mug you cat get grandma type fine china cups and saucers from your local charity shop for cheap as chips these days ugly ugly ugly everything looks ugly sandwhiches need to be buttered, especially if you hate mayo who are they trying to fool and rip off stale bread is a sending back offence in my view OMG it gets worse, those 'bars' look so ugly,(we would call that a slice) its the opposite of dainty, it may taste nice but it is ugly as sin, it should not look home made, it should look perfection, i would not want to eat any of those dont go to an afternoon tea if you dont want sweet, where are the cream cakes ????

[@jacquelyns9709]

Back when when I was much younger and my friends and I didn't have all the health issues we have now, I would host tea parties. I would serve coffee and 2 or 3 types of tea. I would make several types of sandwiches using different breads and cut in different shapes. I would fill the sandwiches before cutting the crusts off to ensure the filling reached all the edges. (I put all the crusts in a bag in the freezer to use in stuffing at a future time.) I would also make bourbon hot dogs using cocktail sausages. I made cookies, tarts, and other deserts. A fruit salad and a trifle would make an appearance. I would make shortbread and scones. I served the scones hot from the oven. I was able to buy clotted cream locally. And I would put out 2 or 3 jams or preserves. I put all the food out on the dining table buffet style. We ate on couches and chairs in the living room. We had lots of end tables and coffee tables to hold cups and plates. I used all my good china and sterling silverware. Some people would dress up, and some would wear casual clothes. No one showed up in jeans with tears or holes.

[@mauchkimberly]

Thanks for your description. It sound like it was a really lovely experience. 😊

[@vickyostenson6361]

Sounds amazing and so much fun. I don’t know of anyone who entertains anymore.

[@DeborahEdwards-r6w]

Yep! A Proper High Tea xxx

[@PhotographyByDerek]

For $124, I had better be having tea with bloody Queen Victoria!!

[@kaliwindx7287]

This is more expensive than high tea at the Ritz in London with their exquisite food and service. Ridiculous.

[@KaliqueClawthorne]

Even translating the price to dollars is under 100

[@meredithwalters3951]

You need to message corporate about the issue getting a res. That is unacceptable for any business, and Gwendolyn should be very upset.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

Disney will if this location doesn't do well​@@JillVoliva

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

Corporate is responsible for that overpriced lackluster blah tea in thick restaurant mugs. I'm sure they know all about it.

[@judyyu9009]

This is not a Disney run restaurant

[@sandracraft517]

I was told, at a local tearoom, is that the reason butter's on all the sandwiches is to seal them and keep the filling from making the bread soggy. And yeah, they should have used different kinds of bread rather than just white bread.

[@Seldarius]

Europeans usually put butter on every sandwich for those exact reasons. It’s also the fat in most sandwiches, we don’t use much mayo or peanut butter on bread.

[@beazerthesneeze]

Thank you for telling us about your experience! You’re saving everyone cash and bringing us joy

[@CarolMortensen-e2b]

I started putting milk/cream in tea when I was 19. I was a freshman in college and I saw a classmate put cream in her tea. I commented that I had never seen anyone do that before. She said her mother is from England and that is what she does. Her mom was a war bride of WW2 and her dad met her when he was stationed over sea. Love your restaurant reviews. Thanks

[@missanne2908]

I put milk in my tea as well, and have had people comment as to whether I was British (I am not).

[@Bluemoonracer]

I agree pretty patterned cups are a must!

[@CurlyQ227_]

Kristen!!! You guys looked so CUTE! I love the attire. The menu was SO lackluster. Definitely not worth $124 bucks! Ridiculous. But thanks for the great content.

[@julie.1081]

I can honestly say this is the best Disney review I've heard. Very well done, absolutely covers everything & I loved that you girls dresses up too! Thank you for a delightful 34 minutes.I almost felt like I was there with you.

[@OrioleBeagle]

The butter on the bread is a protective barrier to prevent the mayo from soaking the bread (especially if the sandwiches are being made ahead of time.)

[@calliopemuse6724]

What kind of cheap mayo you using? 😂 A layer of fat to keep the fat spread from soaking in? I think some people just like to put both. Or use salad cream instead of proper mayonnaise.

[@RummerChan]

This place seems like the Disney equivalent to the Salt Bae restaurant. He slaps gold on everything, and charges 10x the price, while this place slaps glitter on everything and charges 10x the actual price.

[@thecoolestdad]

Kristen I do appreciate your honesty with your food reviews. Because of your reviews of this place, with their greedy over the top prices, the mediocrity of the food, I will never and again I say never go there. plus the "don't care" attitude you said they displayed, was perfect grounds to avoid this place completely. I am old school and I grew up in a time when prices for food, accommodations and even park tickets was astronomically cheap. Back in the early 2000s, I was paying as low as $54 a night at a value resort. My family of four could eat a meal for under $30. So as much as I come down there, 2-3 times a year, I have a very hard time having to pay the greedy higher prices on everything in comparison to what it used to be. So thank you for your honesty with your food and restaurant reviews. You have helped me a lot in knowing what places to avoid altogether.

[@barbarafritsche1686]

When I saw your video, I thought, oh boy!, Disney finally brought afternoon tea. We always loved afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian. But now, we will just move on. Thanks.

[@debanydoombringer1385]

I did too. This doesn't even come close to that experience.

[@librarylady1715]

Thank you Kristen for persisting and getting this reservation. I was hoping you would get a spot and post a review. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you experience your first tea. As always, I love your honesty. Apart from the cost, this afternoon tea seemed about on par with tea at other restaurants I have experienced, except you were allowed to try all the teas. The tea places I have been to only allow a person to choose one pot of tea. I would love for you to try the afternoon tea at the Four Seasons and then do a comparison. Even though the cost was high, and the reservation system atrocious, it would be interesting to see how the experience compares. Thank you again! I appreciate you posting your experiences for us to view. ❤

[@AmyCT622]

YES I would love to see 4 Seasons High Tea too!!!

[@mariefraher8725]

Most things at the Greedy Rat are not worth it. Just the Safari.

[@oldhaglady62]

‘The greedy rat’😂 sounds about right….I’ve heard that Disney treats the staff just horrible and pays terrible pay….mind, I’ve never had any personal issues with Disney.

[@dovegoddess1100]

"The Greedy Rat", lol, I love it! 😜

[@jujubee2141]

Greedy Rat 👍! I’m gonna use that now every time I talk about Disney.

[@mariefraher8725]

@@jujubee2141 You're welcome to it. I've been using it for years.

[@sherrita80548]

​@@oldhaglady62yes of relative of mine worked there they paid slightly above minimum wage

[@jenniferfrede4681]

Earl Grey is my favourite tea with a slice of lemon. The sandwiches do look a little limp. High tea should always be a delight

[@withcj]

That outfit looked really pretty on you! Nice video 😊. Thanks for your honesty!

[@lindahartman2279]

The bread for sandwiches is most likely Pepperidge Farm thin sliced white (or something similar). It has a firmer texture like a homemade bread. Suitable for tea sandwiches and canapes. Buy a loaf and try it. For a true Engnish tea sandwich, you would use a Pullman loaf, available at some bakeries. It is baked in a covered pan which restricts its rising. This results in a less lofty rise and a nearly square shape. Not everything is like Wonder Bread (yuck).

[@miriamrobarts]

My mom used to bake bread sometimes in a large size can (maybe about 5 inch diameter? -- emptied of it's original contents, cleaned, & bottom removed, so it was open on both ends). This made a nice cylindrical loaf, so you'd have round slices of slightly firmer bread.

[@ladyelainefairchild3546]

1) “Pinkies up” is NOT refined. It is actually considered very vulgar and low class. 2) One does not eat with gloves on, at the table, a lady removes her gloves and places them on her lap in order to eat and drink. You started out correctly by taking them off.

[@lhartwig2354]

We have a cute little tea house one town over we did afternoon tea with my 2nd grade brownie troop and had a lovely experience. Fancy cups , lovely food on teared tray and a good presentation of proper table manners. The cost was $12 per girl. I recommend you look for local businesses and avoid these themes park overpriced mock ups.

[@ninawilliams7701]

I can’t believe I watched this whole thing. Very informative and entertaining!

[@ruthmaier755]

High tea normally includes refills! $95 with no refills plus 24% gratuity is outrageous for what you got.

[@Benintende1952]

They did get refills on the tea - that is how they were able to try more than one kind of tea.

[@ruthmaier755]

@@Benintende1952 the food…normally, there is at least one refill on the sandwiches!

[@Benintende1952]

10:32 THAT IS NOT a fluffy scone.

[@sueholdener4135]

This is good to know. This is about the experience and if you’re not treated well from the start, they can keep their stale $124 finger sandwiches. For that price, use some Saran Wrap while the sandwiches are waiting to be served.

[@stevenklimecky4918]

Earl Grey is a black tea flavored with bergamot oil, bergamot being a type of citrus.

[@lorrilewis2178]

F.Y.I. that was afternoon tea; not high tea. The latter isn't fancy at all. It's just an early dinner for working folk.

[@karengerace7506]

How on earth can one woman eat that much. ?

[@debanydoombringer1385]

The high tea I had at the Grand Floridian was less and way nicer.

[@Seldarius]

The classification depends a lot on where you are. Here in Oz High Tea is very similar to this experience (just nicer, usually).

[@lorrilewis2178]

@@Seldarius Going by Miss Manners explanation of the difference historically. People think "High" means it's the highest form of afternoon tea and that's not the historical meaning at all. High Tea was just an early dinner for workers.

[@Seldarius]

@ I was aware of the origin of the word. That said the term has taken on its own meaning, divorced from the original one, as words in a living language tend to do at times, and in Australia a High Tea usually consists of finger sandwiches, savoury pastries, sweet pastries, a couple (classic) scones with cream and jam served on an etagere alongside tea. Often some kind of sparkling wine is an optional add-on. In short, what you call an afternoon tea is called a High Tea in Australia and various other parts of the world. Afternoon tea would be a simple cuppa, maybe with a biscuit, here. Meanwhile the early dinner for working people is simply called tea (and usually involves no hot beverage). Languages are fun. 😁

[@Bluemoonracer]

My s and I went to a tea shop once ( years and years ago), it was a cute former small house, decorated so cute and homey, pretty music playing, lovely atmosphere. We had strawberry tea, like a half sandwich, don't remember the sweets. ( I think it was like $8.95 ) They had a shop, my sister bought me strawberry tea to take home and we both dressed up. wearing dresses . Thanks sis, for the nice memory.

[@oliviatheresa]

I just watched a woman in England going to afternoon tea and it was beautiful. This looks so sad in comparison 😂 It was much cheaper and way more fancy. Disney as a whole is a rip off in my opinion. I am glad I went to Disney World as a teenager but Disney is ridiculous now.

[@ruthbanon6049]

Thank you for taking the trouble to try the place and give an honest assessment. I enjoyed your video.

[@CincyJen513]

Years ago we went to a lovely Afternoon Tea at the GF. I don't know that they've offered it since the pandemic but in, say, 2018 I think it was around $75 pp, but I just loved the experience. As an American though I can't speak to its authenticity like the helpful Brit in these comments! 😂 Fantastic video!

[@debanydoombringer1385]

Same. It was seriously grand and a lovely experience. Way longer tea listing, much nicer china. Way nicer all the way around.

[@neilstrongarm377]

This is literally what watching people eating on the Titanic would look like. Exactly.

[@ruthmaier755]

Except the food was much better!

[@lauraproctor3042]

No maam! They’ve lost their mind! We had an AMAZING tea at BUCKINGHAM PALACE, last year and for me and my husband the total with gratuity was 180 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@sarahthompson5066]

Really fair review and good feedback--they should listen to you. Regarding the sandwiches, my guess is they make them in bulk and cut them up earlier in the day and they were in the refrigerator uncovered so that is why the bread was stale. But they can fix that and should have made fresh sandwiches to replace the stale ones for that price. They also should offer more sandwiches (like seconds or thirds) at that price. It's not that expensive. Honestly, they should offer more bars too as those are made by the pan and easy to mass produce. I get it that they can't offer the custom pastries in unlimited quantities but the ones they mass produce, they should offer seconds. Finally, they should give you a sample of your favorite tea to go. Other places do that. I agree with your conclusions.

[@Sharonberry893]

This completely shocks me, we have one at the Windsor In Melbourne Weekday Prices: Adults: $89 | Seniors: $80*| Children 3-6 years: $35 |Children 7-12 years: $50 Weekend Prices: Adults: $109 | Children 3-6 years: $55 |Children 7-12 years: $70 A 15% surcharge is applied on Public Holidays. This is in aud prices, they give you champagne on arrival included and the food offerings are hot and cold and Choice of 15 teas.

[@Sharonberry893]

$89 aud is $57.92 USD, we do not have a tipping culture and tax is already in the price

[@waterbaby1013]

For that price, they should be having tea from a Wedgewood tea set! I like a second flush Darjeeling. I buy it from Whittard of Chelsea from England. My daughter and I smoke weed and have High tea at home in Arizona.

[@TeeKing]

I'm in Texas, but grew up in England. I miss afternoon tea, with clotted cream and blackcurrant jam on scones. As a special treat now and again, I splurge and buy all the ingredients to have a lovely tea at home, one that I can afford, sans the ambience of a posh, expensive tea room.

[@Youtubeabcd1234]

Where do you buy clotted cream?

[@TeeKing]

@KZbinabcd1234 My local HEB grocery store carries it in the section with specialized deli items, otherwise I'd order it, probably from Amazon.

[@Ann-sj4pt]

In Britain apart from the Ritz and other high class London hotels,in Northern England we have “Betty’s” not cheap but they have great afternoon teas.

[@triptychtwins8438]

As a tea-loving Brit, I'm actually really annoyed on your behalf! 😂

[@karoleigharmstrong8568]

You were correct, the first time. One takes off the gloves, to dine.

[@charlene5505]

Hi Kristen , as a Australian and I’ve had many High teas in Sydney, Melbourne and Singapore. Your scone is nothing like the proper English scone with jam , cream or lemon curd. Plus in hotels they petite fours as the small desserts. Your sandwiches looked great. At least you didn’t get canned tuna in one of the sandwiches I experienced once . In Australia we pay between $65 -$130 for a high yet don’t tip . $120 is quite normal . I experienced one and it was the same price it had a chocolate fountain and an unlimited buffet of small desserts. Maybe try the English version of high it might change your mind. Great video.

[@hafl14]

You know that Australian dollar doesnt equal usd?

[@Talentedtadpole]

High tea refers to a different meal in England, the correct term is afternoon tea.

[@annharvey5303]

You are hysterical! I need a friend like you. Coming in June for a solo birthday trip. Maybe this would be fun for the day!!

[@craig4dana]

Those sandwiches are HUGE especially for a tea!

[@sammiepuppy4196]

Thank you for your video. The sandwiches look like something from a vending machine.

[@anonz975]

The gloves always come off when eating or drinking (regardless of what they do in the movies).

[@CorrineDurham]

I frequent tea rooms and those tea sandwiches were pretty lame. I did like your creativity with the wardrobe especially the gloves and the fascinator!!!

[@Humanradio42]

Absolutely loved this video and your review. 😊

[@abdanielle]

I feel so validated! Same booking craziness for one of the Indiana locations. I def shared my frustration with them regarding the process. (Once I finally got a response! 😆) It’s like they want to offer it, but they don’t really want anybody to be able to do it.

[@lisadiane40]

We had Afternoon Tea today for my mom’s birthday. We live in Carmel Indiana where the Cake Bake started. It was wonderful. I called for the reservation in December and they took my name and said I would be called closer to the date. I was called the week before and they asked all of our preferences. Our cups and tea pot had pretty designs, food was excellent. We ordered soup and salad as well because we knew the tea selection had many sweets. The scone was delicious. Bread dry but every tea I have ever been to no matter the restaurant, the bread is a bit dry. Service and staff great. Our tea in Indiana is only 65 per person. I booked a reservation for Mother’s Day.

[@SandraLovesSun]

I understand it's $74 for Ritz Carlton tea and that's with Ritz Carlton service and not homey, albeit delicious, drop biscuits and bars. The macaron is something if done right.

[@mylifewithmarmalade4624]

I’m a big fan of afternoon tea. A local fancy hotel near me serves it on fine Wedgwood china with Wallace fine silverware (actual solid sterling), real linen napkins, live harp music, and proper British style scones not to mention fine patisserie like eclairs, fruit tartlets, mille fuille slices, house made chocolate truffles, etc. It is one of my favorite splurges for a special afternoon with a good friend. Last I went a year or so ago it was like $50 + tax and tip, and for $20 more you can add a glass of Prosecco and a cheese plate. So the price they are charging for what they are offering is slightly crazy. That said, we know this place is over priced, and granted those are more American style scones, but American or British style, I’d argue a warm scone with jam and clotted cream served with tea (or coffee if you must) is one of life’s great pleasures. Why they can’t/won’t put that on the regular menu is just bizarre. Scones are pretty easy and quick to make, certainly simpler than a lot of the rest of what they offer on the main menu.

[@alyross3081]

I like this video because I will never go there. So I get to see what’s going on without paying more than a nights stay in a nice hotel (per person).

[@anastasiacelestine3571]

I am loving this channel!

[@sherylbowman7099]

Used to love doing tea time with my daughters at the Grand Floridian back in the day.

[@jaimeflowersashley9380]

I did it with my husband twice, we loved it. Looking at this, I will try the Four Seasons the next time we want to do an afternoon tea experience at WDW.

[@debanydoombringer1385]

Same. Went with my son. This is just sad compared to that.

[@jenjoy3215]

When I was growing up my Irish/English mother always put butter on our sandwiches.

[@MsEnglishtea]

I used to go to one of my grandmum societal teas when I was little. She would always correct me on how I sat on the chair, how I stirred the tea, and how I should pour my milk first before the tea. I live in the States now and rarely go to places like this for tea only because of how costly they are. I prefer tea time at home😊

[@thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767]

That was really fascinating…Thank you…I am her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s 17th cousin thru the Saxe-Coburg and Gotha line according to my grandmother’s genealogy that she did in 1977 while we were at her home in Pincher Creek Alberta Canada …so I’ve always loved that and I have always wanted to do tea. I’ve never been to England or anything but that was so fun. I also thought it was interesting for how expensive it was and especially with all of the background noise it sounded like café in a gymnasium or something during high school lunch time. It was just really really loud like high school lunch room and I thought it would just be more soft and muted tones, so that was fascinating but I’m glad they didn’t rush you at all because I hate that more than anything and that is to be rushed and it was interesting having the bread so stale as well and everything looked so thin in the sandwiches but it was really really fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤m

[@annacollier3207]

The best afternoon tea experiences I've had are in the small tea shops in historic city of Bath. There's often an option of classic or savoury (cheese and charcuterie) afternoon tea menus. There are extensive options for tea flavours and the china is usually fine. Even the overpriced, very touristy afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms (£42,5) is worth it because you get the live, classical music in a genuine, historical old ballroom. This is most definitely a complete rip off.

[@missyb1020]

How fun! Love a tea party ❤ sorry it wasnt great, but at least you got to experience it once in your life! I agree with the t shirt situation and definitely not for tea 😂

[@Pixiedust_88]

I loved that you guys dressed up😂. The auto gratuity is ridiculous. After 3x of them not answering I would say screw it. Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos.

[@wrightdownmainstreet]

It was definitely an experience 😂 I should have just given up after them not answering 😅

[@Puzzler-qv2hn]

@@wrightdownmainstreet We appreciate that you kept at it, went, and reviewed!

[@tatianalyulkin410]

​@wrightdownmainstreet A negative experience is...an experience I suppose. And you guys look fantastic.

[@lt8901]

I've heard such BAD reviews of not only their tea but al o their weddings and restaurants in general. These reviews were given to by the most avid Disney fans I know of, there was so bias. It's awful. Thanks for showing us the truth.

[@susan_elizabeth]

Kristen, THIS is exactly what I need while cooking up a Thanksgiving roast beast! Well, roast beast feast! Thank you so much for bringing us along! Happy Thanksgiving to all! 💜

[@wrightdownmainstreet]

Enjoy your Thanksgiving!! Thanks for tuning in 😊

[@Bluemoonracer]

When my ankle heals, this inspires me to give myself a fabulous tea. Ill be looking up recipes, lol.

[@melliebe6029]

Wow that food presentation is just awful. Zero plating skills. They used the thick, heavy diner style dishes too which is a budget move. It borders on funny.

[@valerieshafer9867]

WHAT??????? Oh, NO MA'AM!!!!!! :( We had Afternoon Tea at Harrod's in London and it was a seamless experience from booking to end, and it was $65 E PP. They better get their act together, or people will just keep going to Norway/France in Epcot to get their afternoon tea "experience" with better pastries / finger sandwiches like we have been doing! It is the perfect snack break between lunch and dinner, and nowhere near this outrageous price (and you can order for pick up in the App!) If I am sitting down somewhere for 2-3 hours during a trip to WDW, it better be a slice of HEAVEN for that price and you shouldn't have to call 17x's!

[@heathermccarty5544]

You’ve got to come to California and try the princess tea at Napa Rose it blows this one out of the water for the same price it’s 100x more amazing

[@cute4real846]

You are blowing your friend’s mind with your lack of afternoon tea experience. Cute. Also, that scone looks amazing