Magic Kingdom Park · Operating · 1971
Mad Tea Party
Teacups · Fantasyland
Spinning teacups under the paper lanterns — riders control how hard the cups whirl in Fantasyland's Alice in Wonderland flat.
At a glance
Key facts for Mad Tea Party.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Teacups
Opened
1971
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Mad Tea Party.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Teacups
- family
- flat
- spinner
Experience
Teacups
Specs source: disneyworld.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Mad Tea Party.
Timeline
1971
Mad Tea Party opens
Background
Mad Tea Party has spun guests since Magic Kingdom's 1971 opening. The teacup flat sits in the Alice corner of Fantasyland and remains a staple first thrill for kids.
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Sources & official links
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- Mad Tea Party — official ride pagedisneyworld.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- Magic Kingdom Park — official sitedisneyworld.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
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