
Teacup ride combines the revolution of a large turntable with the rotation of smaller turntables, spinning and lifting to create a unique weaving motion. It offers a fun and comfortable experience. When the music starts, colorful lights flash and blend, creating a lively atmosphere. Visitors feel as if they’ve returned to childhood, filled with joy and laughter. In this joyful moment, family bonds and friendships are also strengthened. The spinning tea cup is a classic choice for family fun and gatherings with friends. If you want to invest in a unique attraction to draw in more visitors, contact us to learn more!
Video Demonstration of the Teacup Ride’s Working Principle
In this video, you will see how the cup-saucer ride operates, helping you better understand how it works. We also showcase a few custom cute designs, allowing you to experience how these unique amusement ride designs add fun and attraction to the ride.
Central Turntable Revolution
The entire base is driven by a motor, causing it to revolve in a fixed direction.
Cup Self-Rotation
Each teacup-shaped cabin is mounted on an independent rotating axle. Passengers can control the cup’s self-rotation speed using a steering wheel (hand wheel) in the center.
Power System
Typically, a motor drives gears or belts to create rotational movement.
Control System
Includes functions like timed start/stop, speed adjustment, and emergency stop, ensuring safe operation.
Tea Cup Ride for Sale – Enhance the Appeal of Your Venue
Our company offers various kiddie rides with unique designs and reliable safety, making it perfect for theme parks, amusement parks, and shopping centers. Below are the detailed specifications of several popular teacup rides. If you have specific requirements, we can also customize them based on your needs.

Model | ZMB72A | ZMB36B | ZMB24A |
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Passanger Capacity | 72 Persons | 36 Persons | 24 Persons |
Rotation Diameter | 16M | 9.5M | 5M |
Equipment Height | 3.5M | 3.5M | 1.6M |
Total Power | 37KW | 13KW | 5KW |
Covering Area | 24.5*20M | Ф12m | Ф6m |
Customization of Spinning Teacup – The Key to Making It More Attractive
As society develops, consumers now prefer personalized experiences, making customization essential for competitiveness. For amusement venues, a customized cup ride can enhance visitor experience, increase return visits, and strengthen brand identity. Here are some customization options to make your ride more attractive and unique!
Theme Customization of Teacup Ride
- IP Collaboration (Brand Partnerships for Greater Appeal): Disney Princesses, Frozen, Harry Potter, Marvel Superheroes, etc.
- Special Style Customization (Unique Artistic Designs): Castles, unicorns, candy, rainbows, UFOs, space capsules, robots, etc.

Cup Body Customization of Spinning Teacup Ride
- Cup Shape Customization: To match different themes, choose from traditional teacup shapes or creative designs like pumpkins, UFOs, cars, bees, and marine creatures.
- Seat Number Customization: Flexible seating options for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people to suit various needs.
- Seat Function Adjustments: Seats can be adjusted in height and angle for visitors of all sizes, ensuring comfort. Vibration features can also be added to simulate effects like earthquakes or ocean waves, enhancing the experience.

Cups Saucer Ride Gameplay Customization
- Challenge Mode (For Young People & Team Competitions)
Compete in racing or complete tasks like pressing buttons and shooting hoops for points. - Parent-Child Interaction Mode (For Families)
Spin to play music or match light colors for points, creating interactive fun for families. - Social/Couples Mode (For Friends & Couples)
Test compatibility through synchronized spinning or work together for the best results.

Smart Technology Customization of Spinning Tea Cup Ride
- Interactive Lights & Sounds: Lighting and sound effects can be customized as needed, such as faster spins triggering more intense sounds for a thrilling experience.
- VR/AR Integration: With VR headsets, visitors can immerse themselves in different imagined worlds while spinning, transforming the ride into a unique adventure.

Comprehensive Safety System Upgrade for Teacup Ride to Enhance Visitor Experience

Safety Design of Spinning Tea Cup’s Cabin
- Anti-slip Seats + Safety Railings: Like a carousel ride, its cabin has anti-slip seat cushions to prevent passengers from sliding due to centrifugal force. It also features higher railings and safety belts to ensure security.
- Ergonomic Design: The spacious cabin follows ergonomic standards, ensuring comfort for visitors.
- Anti-slip Floor: The steps and floor use aluminum alloy anti-slip plates to keep visitors stable when getting on and off, improving platform stability and guaranteeing visitor safety.
Intelligent Control System for Teacup Ride
- Smart Variable-Frequency Motor: Precisely adjusts the spinning tea cup’s spin speed to prevent it from being too fast or too slow, ensuring visitor comfort and safety.
- Over-Speed Prevention System: Equipped with speed sensors, the system automatically adjusts or alerts operators if the spin speed exceeds the safety limit, preventing discomfort or danger.


Emergency Stop System in Teacup Ride
- One-Button Emergency Stop: Equipped with a one-button emergency stop system, allowing staff to quickly stop operations in case of emergencies (e.g., equipment failure or passenger discomfort), ensuring visitor safety.
- Dual Power Redundancy Design: Even in the event of power supply issues, basic control functions are maintained to prevent safety incidents caused by sudden power outages.
Leading Quality of Tea Cup Ride for Sale

Use high-strength steel and stainless steel doors, providing strong load-bearing capacity and corrosion resistance and preventing deformation.
Fiberglass (FRP) for the seats is weather-resistant, corrosion-resistant, lightweight, strong, and easy to shape and paint.
We install precision bearings (such as SKF, NSK) to reduce friction, improve smoothness, and extend the lifespan.
Manufacturing Process for Teacup Ride

Welding Process of Teacup Ride
Automatic welding and seamless welding, reducing weld points, enhancing structural stability, and preventing breakage or rusting.

Surface Treatment
Metal parts are hot-dip galvanized and electrostatically sprayed to enhance weather resistance; fiberglass has automotive-grade paint for lasting color.

Balance Calibration for Teacup Ride
Dynamic balancing tests ensure smooth rotation, reducing noise and wobbling.
Why Spinning Tea Cup Ride is Essential for Amusement Parks

High Safety and Low Operational Costs
High Safety: Made with high-quality steel and multiple safety systems, ensuring a failure rate of <0.03% per year.
Low Operational Costs:
Modular design boosts component replacement efficiency by 70%.
Daily maintenance requires only 2 technicians.
Operational costs are 25%-35% lower than similar equipment.
Diversified Pricing and Maximized Revenue
The spinning tea cup offers “base ticket + value-added services,” like basic rides with paid effects or dining partnerships for “rotating afternoon tea.” In the Philippines, a theme park increased daily usage to 11 hours and boosted monthly revenue by 58% with evening light shows.
Teacup Ride - Suitable for All Ages
The 2024 Global Theme Park Visitor Behavior Report shows that 68% of visitors are families. Parents value safety, while kids enjoy interactive experiences. The cup saucer ride, with adjustable rotation, light effects, and themes, suits ages 3 to 60, making it a family favorite.
Social Media Boost & Natural Popular Spot
This cup ride, with its spinning effects and light shows, naturally gains attention on social media. For example, Disney’s “Mad Tea Party” has over 500,000 Instagram posts. Pairing it with the wacky worm roller coaster further boosts photo opportunities and attracts more visitors.
Small Covering Area, High Revenue
Compared to larger funfair rides, the spinning teacup ride requires less space while serving 800-1,200 visitors daily. It generates 30% higher revenue per square meter, making it ideal for parks and tourist attractions.
Multi-Scene Adaptation
The spinning cup ride offers deep customization with adjustable cup shapes, lighting, and sound effects to match park themes or seasonal events. For example, a theme park in the U.S. designed its ride as an “ocean adventure,” boosting visitor engagement and secondary spending.
Why Do Spinning Teacup Ride Maintain Long-Term Popularity

Classic & Continuously Innovating
As a traditional amusement ride, the amusement park teacup ride maintains its appeal by constantly updating its design and adding interactive elements, keeping it fresh for different visitor groups.

Easy to Operate & Repeated Enjoyment
With no complex operations required, visitors can adjust the spinning speed after sitting comfortably. Each experience is different, making it suitable for repeated visits.

Diverse Play Features & Increased Fun
With technological advancements, it now includes features like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and in-ride challenges such as touch buttons or shooting games, enhancing interactivity and fun.
Future Development Trends of Teacup Ride

Multi-dimensional Motion
Adding lifting, tilting, and swinging effects to enhance excitement and enrich the experience.
Smart Control
Allowing visitors to choose spin modes, lighting, and music for a personalized and enjoyable experience.
Interactive Upgrade
Integrating advanced AR/VR technology to offer virtual interactive games, making the ride more entertaining and immersive.
Recommended Amusement Rides to Pair with Spinning Teacup Ride
In addition to this ride, many theme parks choose to pair it with other fairground rides to create a richer amusement experience. Here are some commonly paired amusement rides:
Invest in Teacup Ride and Start a New Era of Profits
The teacup ride is now a popular investment choice for many parks. By selecting a high-quality, stable-return ride, operators can improve the visitor experience and drive continuous profit growth. Seize the opportunity to lead the market! Invest in this ride today and transform your park into a must-see spot, attracting a steady flow of visitors and starting a new profit era! For more information on other rides, follow us on Pinterest for the latest updates.