Hi, Jody, and welcome back to planDisney!
A very happy early birthday to your mom! I think that gifting her a special experience for your upcoming
Walt Disney World Resort trip sounds practically perfect in every way! We haven't heard yet whether the afternoon tea at the
Garden View Tea Room will be returning to
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. I would recommend keeping an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for all of the latest news and announcements.
If the afternoon tea does not return to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in time for your visit, I have a couple of other suggestions for your mom's birthday celebration. You might want to try brunch at
Grand Floridian Cafe. The food here is delicious, and the atmosphere is very similar to the Garden View Tea Room. You can also follow the Disney Parks Blog for announcements regarding some
upcoming changes to Disney's BoardWalk.
The Cake Bake Shop Restaurant by Gwendolyn Rogers is slated to open at Disney's BoardWalk sometime this year. An afternoon tea will be available at this new eatery, and I know my daughter and I can't wait to try it!
If it turns out that an afternoon tea option is not available in time for your visit this fall, perhaps your mom would enjoy a special dinner with a view.
California Grill and
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera are two of my favorite spots to celebrate a special occasion. Both of these restaurants boast top-notch cuisine and spectacular fireworks views.
I'm sure that no matter how you decide to celebrate, you and your mom are going to make some magical memories together. If we can help you with anything else, please visit us again.
Wishing you a wonderful Walt Disney World Resort vacation!
Samantha