Anyone Tried Afternoon Tea at Steakhouse 55?

[8lovesmickey]

We're looking to try something new and this looked fun but I couldn't find any reviews. Thoughts? Thanks!

 

[Geemo]

We're looking to try something new and this looked fun but I couldn't find any reviews. Thoughts? Thanks!

Here is a thread from last year
https://www.disboards.com/threads/halloween-high-tea-disneyland-resort.3620090/

When it is offered it seems to book up fast.

 

[Astylla]

I've done the tea for all the special events save for the Holiday Tea and I cannot say enough good things about it. Actually I just reserved the tea for Easter Sunday and am so excited to return again. It is my absolute favorite "Me" time things I treat myself to. The premium tea party is my favorite but you just can't go wrong.

I'm happy to go into more detail if you have more questions.

 

[HuskyGal]

We did it last Friday for the Valentine’s Day Theme. It was very fancy and we were glad that our DS 3.5 yo didn’t break anything. I would’ve loved to try more of the different teas but our kids were ready to go. ETA: my DH even liked it and he’s a farm boy.

 

[tanyaegangibson]

My kids and I love it. It's been part of my birthday trip for the last 2 summers. I get the premium (DS9 eats at least half of my salad--and both times we've been offered an extra salad because apparently it's funny/rare to see a kid insisting on taking part of Mom's salad!) and DS9 and DD12 get the kids' tea.

It's such a special experience, especially if you are with people who enjoy taking their time. The kids and I look at all the photos in Steakhouse 55, and spend time doing Disney Mad Libs, and make a fun couple of hours of it.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Here's a blog I did on it when we went: http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneylandcalifornia/classic-afternoon-tea-at-the-disneyland-hotel/

 

[theluckyrabbit]

I think it depends on what kind of experience you have with afternoon tea. We love afternoon tea and go regularly to various places in L.A., so we had some comparison in mind when we did the Afternoon Tea at S55. The service at S55 was wonderful -- total Disney from start to finish! One of our friends ordered a gluten free tea and received extra special service. She was thrilled. The experience was worth it just for the smile on her face the whole time. But for the price (we did the premium tea), which compares to afternoon tea at top hotels in Beverly Hills, we've had much better food at other places. The food at S55 wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't what we thought the price merited. Yes, we would do it again with friends because of the fun (and because we have an AP discount), but for a treat for ourselves, we would spend the money on tea elsewhere. So, thumbs up depending on the context.

 

[Malcon10t]

We love the tea, generally do it once every other month. In fact, doing tea tomorrow!!

 

[cruisehopeful]

I enjoyed it when I did it and would happily do it again.

 

[Disney Dider]

I think it depends on what kind of experience you have with afternoon tea. We love afternoon tea and go regularly to various places in L.A., so we had some comparison in mind when we did the Afternoon Tea at S55. The service at S55 was wonderful -- total Disney from start to finish! One of our friends ordered a gluten free tea and received extra special service. She was thrilled. The experience was worth it just for the smile on her face the whole time. But for the price (we did the premium tea), which compares to afternoon tea at top hotels in Beverly Hills, we've had much better food at other places. The food at S55 wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't what we thought the price merited. Yes, we would do it again with friends because of the fun (and because we have an AP discount), but for a treat for ourselves, we would spend the money on tea elsewhere. So, thumbs up depending on the context.

Can you tell me what she had for the gluten free tea? The pics I’ve seen did not impress me. I had tea at the plaza in New York two years ago for 60$, and it had tons of beautiful gf desserts and sandwiches. Not just fruit and mousse and stuff. So I’ve been leery.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Can you tell me what she had for the gluten free tea?..

If I remember correctly, she had very similar things to what we had. She had scones and pastries, not just a fruit plate. I do remember that the server took great care to bring her separate dishes of clotted cream, lemon curd, and jams, along with separate serving utensils, so that there would be no risk of cross contamination at the table. Her tea did not look obviously different in any way and she raved about how much she enjoyed everything. Hope this helps.

 

[8lovesmickey]

I've done the tea for all the special events save for the Holiday Tea and I cannot say enough good things about it. Actually I just reserved the tea for Easter Sunday and am so excited to return again. It is my absolute favorite "Me" time things I treat myself to. The premium tea party is my favorite but you just can't go wrong.

I'm happy to go into more detail if you have more questions.

Thanks so much! Super helpful!

 

[8lovesmickey]

Here's a blog I did on it when we went: http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneylandcalifornia/classic-afternoon-tea-at-the-disneyland-hotel/

Thanks Mary Jo! I've missed the podcast . We booked the tea for April - looking forward to it!!

 

[Malcon10t]

Here are pics from tea today. We each had 3 pots of tea (I had Rosy Fig, Enchanted Forest, and Caramel RedBush. But the one that stood out was my daughter's Shanghai Rose. Excellent.

I substituted the ham and cheese for the salmon sandwich.

 

[Astylla]

Here are pics from tea today. We each had 3 pots of tea (I had Rosy Fig, Enchanted Forest, and Caramel RedBush. But the one that stood out was my daughter's Shanghai Rose. Excellent.

I substituted the ham and cheese for the salmon sandwich.

The Shanghai rose tea is my FAVORITE!
They feature it for the Valentines Day tea if memory serves right and they keep it featured as long as it lasts. I already miss it!

 

[Malcon10t]

You can also get the Shanghai Rose if you do tea service at Carthay.

 

[NewbieMouse]

I think it depends on what kind of experience you have with afternoon tea. We love afternoon tea and go regularly to various places in L.A., so we had some comparison in mind when we did the Afternoon Tea at S55. The service at S55 was wonderful -- total Disney from start to finish! One of our friends ordered a gluten free tea and received extra special service. She was thrilled. The experience was worth it just for the smile on her face the whole time. But for the price (we did the premium tea), which compares to afternoon tea at top hotels in Beverly Hills, we've had much better food at other places. The food at S55 wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't what we thought the price merited. Yes, we would do it again with friends because of the fun (and because we have an AP discount), but for a treat for ourselves, we would spend the money on tea elsewhere. So, thumbs up depending on the context.

Not to go too far sideways, but where else do you go in LA for tea? We also like to do tea in different cities when we travel.

 

[poseys]

Oh, I think I’ll take my daughter to this. It will be some nice mommy/daughter time while her sibling is still in my tummy.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Not to go too far sideways, but where else do you go in LA for tea? We also like to do tea in different cities when we travel.

Sent you a PM.

 

[Jane VanTassel]

I have done tea as well; the "Premium Tea Service" Christmas 2016. Lovely, great tea/ service was great. It's very $, yet I'm very happy I did it, yet won't go again. It's one of those things that you should do, but one and done