1. The Base:
- The teacups are mounted on a large, circular platform that rotates slowly.
2. The Teacups:
- The teacups themselves are individual cars shaped like teacups, often with bright colors and fun decorations.
- Each teacup has a central steering wheel that allows riders to control the rotation of their own teacup.
3. The Spinning Action:
- When the ride starts, the platform begins to slowly spin.
- As the platform spins, riders can use the steering wheel to spin their teacup in the opposite direction, creating a dizzying and fun spinning sensation.
4. Control and Safety:
- While riders can control the speed of their own spinning, the speed of the platform rotation is controlled by the ride operator.
- Rides typically have safety restraints to keep riders secure within the teacups.
Fun Fact: The spinning motion of the teacups is what creates the "teacup" feeling, as it simulates the movement of a teacup being stirred.