Mad Tea Party closing for refurbishment

[imagineer boy]

That's right.

Well here's to hoping they at least make it look nicer. TDL's tea cups have a design similar to WDW's except it looks much nicer. No exposed metal beams.

 

[VeggiFruitFruit]

What exactly is a "mechanical engineer type"?

I don't know. That's why I described them as a type.... Wearing khaki one piece sort of suit type things and lots of keys, tools maybe dangling . I'm no expert.

 

[DisneyParksFan1]

This refurb I hope gets a new roof that is great to look at both from under and from above.

 

[JustInTime]

Can I just say that I like ours better because we have the tea pot in the middle? I was looking at pictures of others and I didn't see it. That makes our win IMO. Though, I do love that DLP roof!

 

[Skyway]

Considering that Mrs. Pott's Cupboard was recently given a straw roof:

http://www.mouseplanet.info/gallery/d/99663-1/MK_FL_MrsPotts-goldhaber.jpg

And the "Mad Hatter" store at Disneyland has a straw roof:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/townzell/439306593/in/set-72157600035558158/

I wouldn't be surprised if the MK Teacups also receive some sort of straw roof.

It would definitely fit in better with the "Fantasy Forest" theme than DLP's glass and metal roof.

 

[Enchantâmes]

Considering that Mrs. Pott's Cupboard was recently given a straw roof:

http://www.mouseplanet.info/gallery/d/99663-1/MK_FL_MrsPotts-goldhaber.jpg

And the "Mad Hatter" store at Disneyland has a straw roof:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/townzell/439306593/in/set-72157600035558158/

I wouldn't be surprised if the MK Teacups also receive some sort of straw roof.

It would definitely fit in better with the "Fantasy Forest" theme than DLP's glass and metal roof.

Right... Do you realize how ugly and tacky that would look?

 

[Neverland]

For what it's worth; I saw a bunch of Imagineer types riding the teacups at around 9:05 immediately after the park opened on Friday. They weren't looking up much, just all around, more like they were experiencing the sensation of the ride rather than concentrating on the visual aspect of it. There were also a handful of mechanical engineer types watching them from the side.

Oh geez, if they had been there a day or two later, they would have noticed that the teacups were operating with the turntables not turning. There were all sorts of problems with them starting Saturday. It's not just the roof that needs repair.

 

[ChrisFL]

Maybe they'll fix the car tire screech every time the ride stops?

 

[WDWmazprty]

Maybe they'll fix the car tire screech every time the ride stops?

I love that tire screech! I'm used to it, it'll feel weird to not hear it at the end of the ride. :lol:

 

[_Scar]

Maybe they'll fix the car tire screech every time the ride stops?

Please God fix this!

 

[MichWolv]

Wow that picture is just stunning. I can't imagine loving a castle more than WDW's, but I dream of one day seeing the DLP castle in person. Not sure how much the picture was digitally altered, but the colors are just amazing. Maybe one day...

And add a +1 here for hopes of a similar teacups roof in the refurb!

Doesn't look much altered to me. The visuals in DLP Fantasyland are wonderful.

 

[JustInTime]

I figured I would give this a thread bump since the ride closed yesterday. Hopefully we get to see some pics soon!

 

[DisneyParksFan1]

I figured I would give this a thread bump since the ride closed yesterday. Hopefully we get to see some pics soon!

When does it open again?

 

[nemofinder22]

When does it open again?

Nov. 11, theres now a set of walls surrounding the Tea Cups, the topiary isnt though

 

[DisneyParksFan1]

Nov. 11, theres now a set of walls surrounding the Tea Cups, the topiary isnt though

Thank you very much!

I see. So I'm sure the topiary will remain as is.. But I can't wait to see the pics soon!

 

[Neverland]

Nov. 11, theres now a set of walls surrounding the Tea Cups, the topiary isnt though

There wasn't a set of walls yesterday, the first day the ride was closed, which just created an unneeded hassle for the poor CM who had to stand there and tell people the teacups were closed, even though they looked open. I wasn't at MK today, but I'll take your word for it that they've actually started doing stuff now.

 

[Dragonrider1227]

It would be even better to NOT have a roof.. Maybe their taking it down???? (If only...)

and risk getting rained on while spinning? yeah, how about NO? :lol:

 

[GOT2SAMMIES]

What are the odds the ride will reopen early? I am planning on going to MK 11/8 and 11/10. I am secrectly hoping the ride will open early. By some miracle it does, will it open for MVMCP?

 

[BrerFrog]

Please God fix this!

I always thought that noise was natural due to the ride system.

 

[JustInTime]

I always thought that noise was natural due to the ride system.

Yep. Pretty sure it's something that can't be fixed.