Ride Description
The Teacups are a family classic teacup ride which has up to
5 Guests enter one of 12 cups built by Zamperla. The main ride platform rotates
clockwise and has three sections rotating counter-clock wise. Each cup can spin
in either direction by having the Riders spin a black table top. The ride lasts
for about 2 minutes spinning at about 8mph.
Ride History
The Enchanted Teacups first opened in 1996 next to the Yum
Yum Palace (Character Café). With Six Flags under the ownership of Time Warner,
they thought it best to have a “Disney
Style” ride to increase attendance. The site of the Teacups used to be home
to the old Monster Spin (1978-1987) ride. In 1997, a structure was built over
the ride to protect it from the weather.