Mad Tea Party
Disneyland Park · Fantasyland
Temporarily closed
Reopens October 16, 2026 per Disneyland's daily calendar and the attraction's posted hours.
Closed September 14, 2026 – October 15, 2026.
Overview
Mad Tea Party seats guests inside oversized spinning teacups, themed to the Unbirthday tea party scene from Alice in Wonderland, with a small wheel at the center of each cup letting riders add their own extra spin on top of the platform's rotation. It's a short, classic amusement-park-style spinner elevated by Disney theming, and it can get genuinely dizzying if riders lean into the extra spin.
ParksLog verdict
Spin intensity here is entirely rider-controlled through a wheel at the center of each cup — go easy if anyone's prone to motion sickness, or lean in hard if you want it genuinely disorienting. Skip it right after a meal. Fun in short bursts, easy to pass on if time is tight.
About this experience
Spinning teacup ride inspired by Alice in Wonderland where guests control the spin speed of their own oversized cup.
Best for
- Guests who enjoy spinning rides
- Quick photo-worthy stops
- Families with children old enough to handle the spin intensity
Tips
- Spin the center wheel harder for a noticeably more intense ride — go easy if riders are prone to motion sickness.
- It's an easy, short wait most of the day outside of Fantasyland's peak congestion windows.
- Consider skipping it right after a meal given how disorienting the spin can get.
Details
History
Mad Tea Party has operated since Disneyland's 1955 opening day, one of the simplest and most enduring ride formats in the park's history.
Fun facts
- It has operated continuously since Disneyland's opening day in 1955.
- The ride's spin intensity is partly rider-controlled via a wheel at the center of each cup.
- It's themed to the Unbirthday party scene from the 1951 animated Alice in Wonderland.