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Better than a theme park! Attractions perfect for school cultural festivals

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Why not create theme-park-level fun together with your whole class? For your school festival attraction, you can actually build a full-fledged, hands-on experience right in your classroom.

From handmade whack-a-mole games and a carousel built with wood and pipes, to a VR-powered roller coaster…

You’ll feel the satisfaction of creating something with your classmates and the joy of seeing visitors’ smiles.

In this article, we’ll share everything from how to craft a Disney-like dream space to practical tips for building the attractions themselves.

Theme Park-style Attractions (11–20)

hovercraft

Culture Festival Hovercraft

hovercraft

When it comes to attractions that even small children can enjoy, hovercrafts are a great choice.

They’re less scary than roller coasters or spinning teacups, so people of all ages can have fun.

You can make one easily with materials you can find at a hardware store, like plywood and wheels.

If the whole class works together to build it, it’s sure to bring everyone together.

It’s something both boys and girls will enjoy, so it’s sure to be a popular attraction.

Give building a hovercraft a try!

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Baymax’s Happy Ride

Hamamatsu Shūgakusha Sendan Festival 203 HR Class Project: K-MAX Happy Ride

Baymax’s Happy Ride

Let’s create an attraction you can enjoy to the rhythm! Here’s an idea inspired by Baymax’s Happy Ride.

It’s recommended for those who want to build a full-fledged attraction using wooden boards and pipes.

If there are teachers or parents of classmates who are skilled at making things, try building it with their advice.

Combine a spinning attraction with captivating music to create your very own original Happy Ride!

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Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek!

Let’s create an attraction where you shine lights on monsters in a dark room! Here’s an idea inspired by Monsters, Inc.

Ride & Go Seek.

A ride with seats moves around a course set up in a darkened classroom.

Attach monsters made from colored construction paper to the course walls.

Guests hold red and green lights and enjoy searching for the monsters by following the beams.

To darken the classroom, try using black-colored plastic bags or cardboard.

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PythagoraSwitch-style device

Ibaraki Christian Gakuen Junior High School 2016 School Festival Science Club PythagoraSwitch

PythagoraSwitch-style device

PythagoraSwitch is a famous NHK program.

How about trying to make a PythagoraSwitch-style contraption yourself? It may take many prototypes to get from start to finish, and the road to completion might be long.

However, the sense of accomplishment when it finally reaches the goal is truly incomparable.

If you enjoy meticulous work—adjusting positions by millimeters, experimenting to find the optimal placement for each component—this might be perfect for you.

Give it a try and create your own original PythagoraSwitch machine!

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Attraction-style coffee cups

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A must-see for Disney fans! Here’s an idea for a coffee-cup attraction.

How about adapting Baymax’s hugely popular Disney Park ride for your school festival? Turn off the lights in the classroom and create an atmosphere using a lighted mirror ball and stage lighting.

You could also have students sing along to the background music for a unique twist.

It’s sure to be a hit! If you want to make your school festival an unforgettable memory, definitely give it a try.

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Trampoline dunk

[Basketball × Trampoline] 4-Person Consecutive Dunk Challenge! [Indoor Athletics]

Trampoline dunk

Even if they haven’t played basketball, many people dream of a dunk—jamming the ball straight into the hoop.

That said, under normal circumstances, it’s nearly impossible even for experienced players.

You really do need a certain height and vertical leap.

So how about using a trampoline or having staff support the shooter’s body to help them pull off a dunk? If you zoom in on the rim at the moment of the score, it could make for a very Instagrammable shot.

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Theme park-style attractions (21–30)

Rolling Coin Tower

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Rolling Coin Tower is a signature game from variety shows—a thrilling face-off where players take turns stacking coins.

The rules are simple: stack coins by color in order, and if you topple the tower, you lose.

It’s packed with tension, and the mind games to provoke your opponent’s mistakes are part of the fun.

As the tower grows taller, you’ll be on the edge of your seat, and it’s a great test of teamwork with your friends.

It’s exciting for spectators too.

Give it a try at your school festival!

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