What is the best time to ride Mad Tea Party?

At Disneyland, Mad Tea Party typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Mad Tea Party?

The standby wait for Mad Tea Party runs about 6 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 20 minutes at its busiest.

Does Mad Tea Party break down a lot?

Mad Tea Party is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 22 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Mad Tea Party?

No. Mad Tea Party has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Mad Tea Party have Lightning Lane?

No. Mad Tea Party does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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Disneyland · Fantasyland Mad Tea Party Gentle · Any height

Disneyland · Fantasyland

Mad Tea Party Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Mad Tea Party is a ride worth planning around. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Lightning Lane, and whether it is worth rope dropping.

Updated July 25, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now 5 min

Typical wait 6 min

Peak seen 20 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Fantasyland
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 1955
Ride length: About 1.5 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Mad Tea Party

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 12 PM.

5 8AM

5 9AM

6 10AM

7 11AM

8 12PM

7 1PM

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6 8PM

5 9PM

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5 11PM

Pro tip: ride Mad Tea Party in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Disneyland closes. If you would rather not wait at all, aim for those low-wait windows.

Is Mad Tea Party Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 22 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Mad Tea Party?

The shortest waits for Mad Tea Party are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Disneyland closes, so arriving for park open is usually worth it. If the line is already long, ride later in the evening or use Lightning Lane.

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Mad Tea Party FAQ

What is the best time to ride Mad Tea Party?: At Disneyland, Mad Tea Party typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Mad Tea Party?: The standby wait for Mad Tea Party runs about 6 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 20 minutes at its busiest.
Does Mad Tea Party break down a lot?: Mad Tea Party is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 22 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Mad Tea Party?: No. Mad Tea Party has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Mad Tea Party have Lightning Lane?: No. Mad Tea Party does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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