Let the silliness and whimsical antics begin! Today is 10/6, also known as Mad Hatter Day! The significance of the date comes from The Mad Hatter’s Hat, which features a “10/6” price tag on it, referring to the price of the hat around the time Lewis Carroll authored Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (in pre-decimal British currency: ten shillings and sixpence).
Some ideas to celebrate this day:
- wear your most eccentric hat
- host a tea party
- read Lewis Carroll’s book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (also known as Alice in Wonderland)
- have a movie marathon featuring any (or all) adaptations of the Alice in Wonderland story – especially Disney’s classic 1951 animated version
- solve riddles or puzzles (the more ridiculous, the better!)
If you’re lucky enough to be at Walt Disney World today, why not take a few extra spins in the teacups on the Mad Tea Party attraction at Magic Kingdom? Bonus points for spinning as fast as you can!
Be sure to grab a Cheshire Cat Tail or Merry Unbirthday Cupcake from Cheshire Café while you’re embracing your silly side in Fantasyland.
You could also stop by the Tea Caddy Featuring Twinings Tea in EPCOT’s United Kingdom pavilion to procure the necessary supplies for a top-notch Mad Tea Party of your very own! You’ll find Twinings tea, tea accessories, British sweets, cookies, and royal memorabilia there.
No matter how you choose to celebrate, today is a day to embrace silliness and absurdity! Stay tuned to MouseHouseNews.net for more Disney fun!
