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Old 11-06-2007, 02:42 PM   #1
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Question Another questionabout the GF at WDW

I saved this note from AllEarsNet 9I think):
"Grand Floridian has a very nice white sand beach; you can listen to piano/jazz band in lobby (call in advance for musician schedule). Tea, miniature sandwiches, trifle, etc. (served on beautiful china) are served in the afternoon at the Garden View Lounge from 3 - 6pm daily on a first come first serve basis."

Is the tea they are describing the High Tea at the restaurant or is this a free event? Is it only for guests at the GF?

Also, what time does the Parasol Parade happen and where can you go to watch this?

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We've had tea at GF a couple of times and are planning to do it again when we go in May. It does cost and you can find the menu at allears.com. It is wonderful and relaxing. We were there at 3:00 both times and I never saw free treats in the lobby. Maybe they mean the tables are first come, first serve, although I always make an ADR.

I'm not sure about the parasol parade.
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From what I can gather, the parasol parade takes place twice a week at 8am...seems to be some discrepancy on the exact days.... Monday or Tuesday and Thursday or Friday.

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High tea is a must at the GF. That was part of my mother's, mother's day gift. She had never been to a high tea, and she absolutely loved it. She was sick and the lady that took care of us suggested this tea, that they no longer carry at the Tea room and she felt so much better. We were able to buy one of the last 20 lb bags that they had. Now when she is sick, she steeps herself some and makes her feel better. It is a must do. We plan on doing it every time we go to disney. It is a little pricey but worth the price!!!!!!!!! Enjoy.

P.S. Make sure you get there on time!!!!!!!!!
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Is it a CS or TS on the meal plan?

IS this included on the meal plan? Is it a CS or TS?

We;re still trying to do the math on using DDE or the Dining Plan.
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The tea is not included on the dining plan.

We never witnessed the parasol parade during our stay in 2003. I was kind of under the impression that they didn't do it anymore.....but I don't know that for fact.
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"Courtyard Parasol Parade - A Grand Floridian tradition returns on Tuesdays & Fridays throughout our courtyard at 8am. Watch and enjoy as the lovely Grand Floridian ladies twirl their way to work. "

Same thing listed at Recreation at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

Although Google indicates that this information used to be listed on the official WDW website, I cannot find that anymore...

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The Parasol Parade is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00. High tea is not on the dining plan, but it's worth doing. We did it last trip and I had low expectations, but i was surprised at how much we enjoyed ourselves
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High Tea was included on the platinum plan dining plan. I believe it's also on the premium plan as well
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