Mad Hatter's Tea Cups

Reviews (8 Stars)

Open during Extra Magic Hours

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Spin through a mad unbirthday party with the Mad Hatter in Wonderland.
Opening Date

12th April 1992
Attraction Type

Spinning tea cups
Location

Fantasyland,
Disneyland Park
Duration

2 minutes
Capacity

2-4 Party guests per cup,
18 tea cups

Category
Childhood Dreams

Wait Times
Average

Who's it good for?
Children 3-7
Children 8-12
Teens / Young Adults
Adults
Seniors

Overview

Overview

Don't be late, this is a very important date!

In celebration of another happy unbirthday, the merry Mad Hatter is holding one of his infamous tea parties...

With eccentric decorations, zippy music and spinning, twisting, tea cups spiralling around and around the garden, this is one party invite you have to accept!

Trivia & Fun Facts

The Paris version of Disneyland's classic Mad Tea Party is the only version to feature the stunning petal-shaped glass roof and extravagant surrounding gardens.
This was one of the opening day attractions at Disneyland in California on 17th July 1955. Known as the Mad Tea Party, it was moved and redesigned slightly as part of the New Fantasyland project in 1983. Unlike the later Florida, Tokyo and Hong Kong versions, the original features no shelter from the rain and so becomes unable to operate in inclement weather.
The concept for the Mad Hatter's Tea Cups was originally much more outrageous, with early 1950s plans calling for the Mad Hatter's dinner table to be featured in the centre of the ride and various lanterns and decorations all around. With later versions of the attraction, some of these ideas were finally incorporated, such as the colourful Japanese garden lanterns seen here.

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Helpful Tips

The best time to ride is during Extra Magic Hours or just after, when the park first opens its gates.
Alternatively, ride after nightfall if possible for an even wilder spin as the Japanese lanterns illuminate and the lights of Fantasyland spiral around your tea cup!
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Important Advice

Transfer from wheelchair required.
Due to the centrifugal force caused by the rotation of the teacups, this attraction is not suitable for those who may find it difficult to hold themselves upright.