Mad Tea Party is an outdoor spinning teacup attraction in Fantasyland at Disneyland Park, part of Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. This guide covers its location, how the ride works, accessibility details, and nearby Fantasyland attractions to consider on the same park visit.
- Disneyland classifies it as a 1955 original ride.
- The park map labels it attraction 34 in Fantasyland.
- It is about 3.4 miles from Willow Tree.
- Check the Disneyland app for wait times and other live information.
Finding Mad Tea Party
Mad Tea Party is in Fantasyland, where the Disneyland park map marks it as attraction 34. The map also places several other Fantasyland attractions in the area, making it straightforward to plan a cluster of stops rather than crossing the park for each ride.
King Arthur Carrousel, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Peter Pan’s Flight, Alice in Wonderland, and Matterhorn Bobsleds are also marked among the numbered Fantasyland attractions. If Dumbo is on your list, its visitor guide to Dumbo the Flying Elephant covers that ride separately.
What the Ride Involves
The ride takes its theme from the Mad Hatter’s tea party in Walt Disney’s animated film Alice in Wonderland. Riders sit in oversized teacups and rotate beneath a canopy of colorful lanterns as music plays.
A wheel in the center of each teacup lets riders control the direction and speed of their spin. Leaving the wheel alone makes the ride gentler, but the teacup still moves automatically on the platform. Disneyland classifies the attraction as a spinning ride and says it is suitable for guests of any height.
Operating Information and Accessibility
Use the Disneyland app to check Mad Tea Party’s live wait time and operating information before you make it part of your park plans. Hours and availability can vary, so check the official site before you go.
Guests must transfer from a wheelchair or ECV to ride. The park map identifies mobility access via the exit ramp and indicates that a transfer vehicle and transfer seat are available. Disney’s general attraction listing also requires a transfer, so plan on leaving your wheelchair or ECV to board.
Other Nearby Fantasyland Stops
Fantasyland offers several other mapped attractions to pair with Mad Tea Party, including King Arthur Carrousel, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Peter Pan’s Flight, Alice in Wonderland, and Matterhorn Bobsleds. You can use the park map’s attraction numbers to plan the order of your stops.
The map also marks Fantasyland Theatre and Troubadour Tavern in the area. A companion restroom is at Fantasyland Theatre, near Troubadour Tavern. For broader day-trip planning from Fullerton, the Disneyland Resort routes and planning guide provides related information.
FAQs
Can riders control how much the teacup spins?
Yes. A wheel in the middle of the teacup controls the direction and speed of its spin. The teacup still moves automatically when the wheel is left alone.
Is Mad Tea Party suitable for children of any height?
Disney lists the attraction as suitable for guests of any height.
Can guests stay in a wheelchair or ECV during the ride?
Guests must transfer from a wheelchair or ECV to ride. The park map notes access via the exit ramp and the availability of a transfer vehicle and transfer seat.