Mad Tea Party closing January 7th for 6 week refurbishment.

[lnsemsf]

Just wanted to let anybody who is/may be visiting in January/February that the Mad Tea Party will be down from Jan 7th-Feb 18th. It's not on the main site yet, but on their site available to travel agents. Hope no vacations are "ruined" by this information.

 

[WDWBryan]

Hmm what type of work would they be doing for 6 weeks. Cosmetic changes?

 

[disney fan 13]

Wonder what for?

 

[afar28]

This is good news for me. When I went on it in August (I went on twice) the steering wheel was loosing its shine and it looks stained and was sticky, in both teacups I went in. Their were also stains on the sides of the cups and it was kinda icky.

 

[afar28]

Probably some sprucing up and cleaning work and maybe some tech updates

 

[LucyBC]

Not on my must do's list but I'm glad I have a MK day on Feb 24th so I can ride it at least once.

 

[Lee]

New roof?

 

[Gabe1]

The roof was replaced in 2010 mid year. This is from Deb Willis' trip report.
http://land.allears.net/blogs/debwills/2010/05/magic_kingdom_walk_around_1.html

 

[Animaniac93-98]

New roof?

We can hope, but I doubt it when it just got re-done in 2010.

 

[jdmdisney99]

The roof was replaced in 2010 mid year. This is from Deb Willis' trip report.
http://land.allears.net/blogs/debwills/2010/05/magic_kingdom_walk_around_1.html

Where does it say the roof was redone, 'cause that's a picture of Ariel's Grotto?

 

[AndyS2992]

We can hope, but I doubt it when it just got re-done in 2010.

Didn't. Just got cleaned up.

 

[danlb_2000]

Didn't. Just got cleaned up.

It was more then cleaned up, it was stripped down to the structure and re-done, although I believe there was speculation at that time that this roof was just temporary and a more elaborate roof may come some day.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...y/05oct2010-refurbishment-roof-work/11994.htm

 

[jdmdisney99]

It was more then cleaned up, it was stripped down to the structure and re-done, although I believe there was speculation at that time that this roof was just temporary and a more elaborate roof may come some day.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...y/05oct2010-refurbishment-roof-work/11994.htm

There's the pictures I was looking for! Thanks for posting!

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Glass roof??? Please!!!!

 

[Neverland]

I doubt the glass Paris roof simply because it would get gross and might be potentially dangerous in Florida's hurricane weather. Also, I get the feeling we'd all be like really hot ants under a magnifying glass in the Florida sun under there. But this is good news, because the turntable really, really needs to be painted and something's gotta be done about the jerky brakes. I don't think the roof will play into the refurb at all; I'm pretty sure the Paris roof was planned, but we got a new permanent wooden one instead, probably because of environmental problems.

 

[Witchy Chick]

One of my faves, and it will be closed in Jan when I'm there.

 

[jt04]

New roof?

I always thought the latest version that went in looked like a place-holder so I would not be suprised. It certainly is not currently to the same standard as the rest of what is happening in FL.

Relatively small investment that would boost aesthetics dramatically.

 

[jdmdisney99]

I always thought the latest version that went in looked like a place-holder so I would not be suprised. It certainly is not currently to the same standard as the rest of what is happening in FL.

Relatively small investment that would boost aesthetics dramatically.

I'm just speaking my opinion, but am I the only one who thinks they should put a sort of wooden, thatched hut roof? The tea party in Alice In Wonderland does take place in the forest and Pooh is also considered part of the Fantasyland Forest (Hundred Acre Woods) ...

 

[TDF]

FP+ and a new roof… sounds interesting. In all seriousness though what about nextgen? Now i’m just pushing it… anyway I am sorta ashamed to say I have never ridden it and probably never will, spinning rides just don’t agree with me. On the subject of the roof though, what about theming in with the surrounding areas… I always felt like it was out of place.
- Justin

 

[jdmdisney99]

FP+ and a new roof… sounds interesting. In all seriousness though what about nextgen? Now i’m just pushing it… anyway I am sorta ashamed to say I have never ridden it and probably never will, spinning rides just don’t agree with me. On the subject of the roof though, what about theming in with the surrounding areas… I always felt like it was out of place.
- Justin

I already put how I think they should do the roof in my post above yours, but they could just add more foliage to block the view from Tomorrowland.