What is the best time to ride Mad Tea Party?

At Magic Kingdom, 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 8 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 25 minutes at its busiest.

Does Mad Tea Party break down a lot?

Mad Tea Party is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 17 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?

Yes. Mad Tea Party offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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Magic Kingdom · Fantasyland

Mad Tea Party Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, 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 30, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 8 min

Peak seen 25 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Fantasyland
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 1971
Ride length: About 1.5 minutes
Thrill: Moderate spin

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.

4 8AM

6 9AM

6 10AM

8 11AM

10 12PM

9 1PM

9 2PM

8 3PM

8 4PM

8 5PM

8 6PM

10 7PM

9 8PM

7 9PM

5 10PM

8 11PM

Pro tip: ride Mad Tea Party in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Magic Kingdom closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Mad Tea Party Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 17 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 Magic Kingdom 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 Magic Kingdom, 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 8 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 25 minutes at its busiest.
Does Mad Tea Party break down a lot?: Mad Tea Party is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 17 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?: Yes. Mad Tea Party offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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