The Mad Hatter also known as the Hatter is a character who makes appearances in many of the Disney theme parks. He is central character to the iconic Mad Tea Party attraction.
History[]
Background[]
The Mad Hatter was a hatter in Wonderland, a world possibly created by the imagination of a young girl named Alice. The hatter constantly celebrated his, "Un-Birthday" outside the mill of his close companion the March Hare, alongside the Dormouse. The group was encountered by Alice while she pursued the White Rabbit, and later were called to testify against Alice in the Queen of Hearts' court. When Alice woke up, the Hatter and his companions seemingly ceased to exist.
Various Wonderland characters appeared to continue their existence in the realm of Fantasyland.
Appearances[]
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa[]
The splash zone is Mad Tea Party themed, with a large version of the Hatter's hat. Some of the artwork depicts Alice with the Hatter.[1]
Fantasyland[]
Alice in Wonderland[]
The mad tea party appears in the final scene of this dark-ride where the Hatter, hare and dormouse celebrate an un-birthday.
The Mad Hatter in Fantasyland[]
This shop is themed to being run by the Mad Hatter.
Mad Tea Party[]
The Mad Hatter is central character to the theming of this attraction. In the Magic Kingdom, he appears as a topiary outside the attraction.
Mickey Mouse Revue[]
The Hatter played bass clarinet in this show. The Dormouse would pop out of his instrument.
Walt Disney World Railroad[]
There is a hatbox in the train station labelled, "Ten Schillings & Sixpence, Ltd." referencing the Mad Hatter's 10/6 hat.
Main Street, U.S.A.[]
The Mad Hatter on Main Street, U.S.A.[]
The Mad Hatter is namesake of this shop which uses his hat on their sign.
Main Street City Hall[]
The book, "Alice in Wonderland" is written by the Hatter.[2]
Town Square Theater[]
A hatbox in Mickey's dressing-room comes from, "Ten Shillings & Sixpence, Ltd" referencing the Mad Hatter's hat.[3]
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue[]
The Mad Hatter's hat passes by G2-9T as a piece of luggage.
Trivia[]
- At Fantasyland's Mad Hatter shop, the sign depicts a colour swapped versions of the hats worn by Captain Hook and the Mad Hatter. There is also the hat of Peter Pan, tweedle dee/dum's hat, and mouse ears with the name, "Alice".
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ https://www.themouseforless.com/walt-disney-world/resort-hotels/faq/grand-floridian/
- ↑ https://duchessofdisneyland.com/disneyland/city-hall-bookcase/
- ↑ https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/town-square-exposition-hall/gallery/30mar2011-town-square-theater-interior-and-mickey-mouse-meet-and-greet/13215.htm