Alice spots the White Rabbit again. She gives chase, but is interrupted by some Footmen. She follows them to the Duchess’s house, where the cook is making dinner. Alice disrupts the household and annoys the cook.

The White Rabbit arrives with an invitation to play croquet with the Queen of Hearts. Everyone is upset, as the Queen is known for beheading her opponents. The Duchess laments her fate. She almost drops the baby in the cook’s pot. The cook’s anger boils over, and Alice realises the baby is actually a pig. The Cheshire Cat helps Alice escape the house, while the others fight over what to do with the pig.

The Cheshire Cat leads Alice through Wonderland. She’s introduced to the Caterpillar, who keeps asking “who are you?” The Cheshire Cat then sends her off on her own. 

The Mad Hatter, March Hare and Dormouse are having a tea party. Alice finds them and joins in. The Mad Hatter poses a riddle to the group: “why is a raven like a writing desk?” They ponder the answer. When they finish their tea, the trio bid goodbye to Alice.

Alice finds the Knave of Hearts. He explains his beautiful rose comes from the Queen’s garden. Alice remembers the garden behind the locked door, and persuades the Knave to take her to it.