Disney Shares Garden View Lounge Orange-Cranberry Scone Recipe for National Tea Day
Disney has released the Orange-Cranberry Scone recipe served at the Garden View Lounge Tea Experience inside Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, including both traditional and plant-based versions. The Parks Blog post also shares baker's tips from the Grand Floridian culinary team.
Disney is marking National Tea Day by sharing one of the most requested recipes from The Garden View Lounge at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: the Orange-Cranberry Scone served during the resort's signature Tea Experience. Both traditional and plant-based versions are now available for home bakers who want to recreate the Grand Floridian afternoon tea ritual in their own kitchen.
Tea Experience at the Grand Floridian
The Garden View Lounge is tucked into the lobby of Walt Disney World's flagship Victorian resort, and its afternoon Tea Experience has been one of the most understated dining traditions on property for years. Warm scones, tea sandwiches, and a rotating selection of loose-leaf teas are served in a sun-lit space overlooking the Grand Floridian's gardens — a world away from the crowds at the nearby Magic Kingdom ferry dock.
By releasing the Orange-Cranberry Scone recipe, Disney is giving fans a way to bring a taste of that experience home. The chefs provided both the traditional and plant-based versions of the recipe, so guests with dietary needs can enjoy the same bake.
Baker's Tips from Disney's Chefs
- Freeze before baking: Chill the shaped scones for at least 30 minutes to lock in a tall rise and flaky texture.
- Cut clean: Use a 2-inch circular cookie cutter and press straight down — twisting seals the edges and stops the scones from rising properly.
- Don't waste the orange: After zesting, use the juice from the same orange as the liquid to soak the dried cranberries.
Where to Find the Full Recipes
Disney Parks Blog is hosting both the standard and plant-based versions of the Orange-Cranberry Scone recipe in its National Tea Day post. The recipes include ingredient measurements, step-by-step instructions, and serving suggestions straight from the Grand Floridian culinary team.
If the scones light a fire under your tea-time plans and you'd rather have someone else do the baking, the Garden View Lounge Tea Experience is bookable in advance through Disney dining. Reservations can be made online or by phone, and the experience can be booked as a standalone or paired with a Grand Floridian stay.
What This Means for Disney Fans
Recipes from Disney Parks tend to drop around holidays and themed months, and the scone release is a reminder that some of Walt Disney World's best food moments happen outside the parks. Whether you bake the scones at home, book the Tea Experience on your next trip, or both, the Garden View Lounge remains one of the easiest ways to slow down inside the Grand Floridian's Victorian atmosphere. Share your bake with #DisneyEats on Instagram to join the conversation.
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