Fantasyland · Magic Kingdom
Mad Tea Party Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
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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.
Mad Tea Party is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before Magic Kingdom closes. The ride runs about 1.5 minutes and is rated moderate spin. Typical waits are around 9 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 8 AM.
Updated October 28, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride Mad Tea Party
Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 8 AM, busiest around 12 PM.
Quick facts
- Land
- Fantasyland
- Height
- Any height
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 1971
- Ride length
- About 1.5 minutes
- Thrill
- Moderate spin
See where this height sits across every ride in the Disney ride height requirements chart.
Is Mad Tea Party Reliable?
Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 25 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.
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 9 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 35 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 25 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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