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Old 06-08-2011, 12:46 PM   #46
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I am so glad you got to enjoy the tea, I know this has been on your list for awhile. You had the same tea I tried...something about the vanilla and strawberries just sounded so good (and it was pretty good, espeically since I am not a tea fan). My favorite though was the strawberries and cream and I see that it was your choice as well. I think I could come to the tea just for that

Glad that Kevin came for the experience and enjoyed as well - loved his cappacino.
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i love taking afternoon tea, esp. at the GF. you have reminded me to put this on the agenda for my next trip! i am happy you all enjoyed the experience. and BOO for the old maleficent...perhaps it is grandmama maleficent....
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Glad you guys enjoyed the Tea, that is something that I am looking forward to doing with my DD.
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What a great time at the afternoon tea!
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Beautiful photos of the GF lobby and tea. Your girls look like perfect little ladies! I always order exactly what you had for tea... wish I were there right now! (So funny to have Maleficent try to cut in line. Was she having tea solo?)
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OMG!! I really have to make it to tea someday. I have this idea in my head to save GF (and any visits there) for a special occasion. Well, I now believe I am putting it on a pedestal and will set the bar to high. SO, perhaps a tea would be loverly!

It sounds like you had an awesome time at tea. Yes, I did have the Maleficent voice in my head!! The strawberries nearly knocked me off my chair.

Glad you folks made it to Disney safe and sound albeit a wee bit late!
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Just started your TR today. Thanks for deciding to post it, despite it not being the most magical ever. We are going on our 2nd trip this year, and I'm secretly worried that since the 1st one was so great, this one may not be.
I'm a big Star Wars fan, so I appreciate the quotes. I'm glad you made it all right to DW. The Afternoon Tea looks really nice!
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Love having tea at GF. It's so nice to relax and enjoy the afternoon.
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I so want to try afternoon tea at the GF. I think DH may be up to it. He's not of the "it's to girlie" mindset.
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We cancelled our reservation...wish we wouldn't have now. But we were just wore out and DD had a bit of a break down that day. So glad you enjoyed the tea.
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The afternoon tea sounds so good. I'm thinking I may have to convince my ds that we need to do this on our upcoming trip....
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Nice shots of the GF lobby! I forgot to take pictures of the lobby this past trip as I had never been inside before and was just in awe soaking it all in.

My DH and I had Tea there for the first time this past trip. I think I got what y'all got as the offerings looked the same and the descriptions sounded the same. It was delicious, especially those strawberries. YUMMY!!
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Tea sounds lovely! And now I want some And some strawberries and whipped cream too!
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Tea sounds great. Nice to know it's guy friendly. Sounds like it started off great.
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