Mad Tea Party is an attraction found in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. This attraction is perfect for the whole family, as guests of any age or height may ride. Take a picture or two while spinning, little ones reactions are priceless.
10 Mad Facts about Mad Tea Party:
1. Mad Tea Party is a classic attraction, meaning it has been at Magic Kingdom since opening day. Read more Magic Kingdom Classis Attractions still open today.
2. The attraction is inspired by the Mad Hatter’s party scene from Walt Disney’s Alice In Wonderland (1955). Capturing the colors and wacky architecture as seen in the animated classic. Now you are invited to celebrate your “un-birthday” too.
3. There is a total of 18 decorated giant Tea Cups for guests to ride in. Each holding up to 5 guests.
4. Look to the center of the attraction and you may see the Dormouse peeking out of the Tea Pot.
5. Control your speed and direction with the center wheel found in each Tea Cup. For a thrilling time, spin as fast as you can. For a mild ride, choose not to touch the wheel at all.
6. A total of 3 turntables are placed on one comprehensive turntable. Aiding in the spinning of the Tea Cups. Even if you choose not to spin, Tea Cups will still turn due to the turntables.
7. A variation of the Mad Tea Party style attraction can be found at every Disney Parks location worldwide. Find at Disney Parks in: Florida, California, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong. The Shanghai Disneyland version is Winnie the Pooh themed.
8. Look up to see the beautiful paper lanterns, which light up in the evening making this a beautiful night-time attraction to ride.
9. Meet Alice near the Mad Tea Party attraction. Sometimes she is also with the White Rabbit. If you are really lucky, Alice and Mad Hatter will be nearby for a ride on the attraction along with guests!
10. This attraction offers a Fastpass+, although I do not recommend getting one. Wait times are generally short since the attraction holds up to 90 guests and the ride doesn’t last long (less than 2 minutes), line move quickly.
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