Disneyland Resort has two new vinyl figurines designed by Joey Chou inspired by two iconic attractions and their animals: the Cheshire Cat of Mad Tea Party, and the dog with a key of Pirates of the Caribbean.
We found both figures in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District.
Cheshire Cat on Mad Tea Party Vinyl Figurine – $24.99
This figurine depicts the famous pink striped Cheshire Cat sitting in a teacup of Mad Tea Party.
The cup is white and pink with a heart on the side and yellow accents.
Pirates of the Caribbean Dog Vinyl Figurine – $24.99
The scruffy gray dog is holding a golden key in his mouth while standing in front of a broken ship mast. The ship’s rigging is yellow.
It looks like the dog is floating on a broken piece of debris (although he’s at a jail on the ride).
Which of these Joey Chou figurines do you prefer? Let us know in the comments.
Check out more merchandise designed by Joey Chou:
- New Joey Chou Collection Reimagines the Icons of Disneyland With Kitchenware, Apparel, & More Merchandise
- Joey Chou Fantasyland Spirit Jersey Arrives at Disneyland
- Joey Chou Candles, Tableware, Planter, and More Now Available at Disneyland Resort
- Dooney & Bourke Joey Chou Collection Arrives at Disneyland Resort
- New Joey Chou Disney Merchandise Including Lantern, Towel, Tumbler, and More at Disneyland
Mad Tea Party
Mad Tea Party, inspired by “Alice in Wonderland,” was an opening-day attraction at the original Disneyland, as well as at Magic Kingdom, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. It opened at Tokyo Disneyland in 1986, three years after the park’s opening.
The iconic spinning ride utilizes three small turntables, each holding six teacups. The small turntables spin clockwise, while the large turntable they sit on spins counter-clockwise. Guests can then control the spin of their individual teacups using a disc in the center of their vehicle.
At Magic Kingdom and Tokyo Disneyland, the Dormouse pops in and out of a large teapot in the middle of the ride. All versions except the original are covered so the ride can continue operations in the rain, plus protect riders from the sun. The original Mad Tea Party at Disneyland remains uncovered as it originally opened.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Walt Disney originally conceived of Pirates of the Caribbean as a walkthrough wax museum. The idea evolved to become a boat ride and it opened in Disneyland in March 1967, just a few months after Walt’s death.
The original attraction has 630,000 gallons of water, 53 animal audio-animatronics, and 75 human audio-animatronics. Blue Bayou Restaurant overlooks the beginning of the ride.
Pirates of the Caribbean wasn’t an opening-day attraction at Magic Kingdom because the Walt Disney World Resort was so close to the real Caribbean, Disney thought it wouldn’t be of interest to Floridian guests. They were proven wrong, however, and opened the second Pirates of the Caribbean in 1973.
Versions of the ride have gone on to open in Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Shanghai Disneyland.
The ride also spawned the hugely successful “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise, which began in 2003 with “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.” There have been five films in total, with more planned.
For more Disneyland Resort news and info, follow Disneyland News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news worldwide, visit WDWNT.