Is Mad Tea Party worth the wait?
Our verdict · Disneyland Park
Yes: the line is usually short
8 min
average posted wait, last 30 days
5 min
best morning hour (8AM)
5 min
lowest hour (8AM)
11 min
peak hour (7PM)
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 5 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 6 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 8 min |
Each day's average posted standby wait over the last 90 days (58 days with data). Pick quiet dates on the crowd calendar.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 16 to Nov 7, 2026 (3,396 readings). Park-local hours. The verdict is a fixed rule over these numbers: under 20 min average = yes; a morning or other hour at 60% of the average or less (and 35 min or less) = yes, at that time; otherwise long all day.