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.
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Theme Park-style Attractions (1–10)
Star Label
You can now enjoy the Tokyo Disneyland attraction “Star Tours” at a school festival—and it’s even handmade! Arrange eight rubber tires in a square, place a board on top, and put folding chairs on the board for seating.
Enclose the structure with walls, and you’ve got a “Star Tours” cabin.
Build a screen in front and project a homemade “Star Tours” video—created with video editing—onto it.
To mimic the motions of the real ride, student staff move the cabin in various directions in sync with the footage.
By creating the music and narration themselves, they complete an ultra-realistic attraction with authentic atmosphere and immersion!
merry-go-round
How about actually building a rotating ride like the ones you see at amusement parks? It might be a bit challenging, but there’s no doubt you’ll feel a real sense of achievement! Overcoming tough tasks will boost your confidence, too.
Sharing responsibilities and working together as a class—playing to everyone’s strengths—is part of the fun.
You might even discover new talents.
A rotating ride is perfect for classes that want a truly one-of-a-kind attraction.
Why not set yourselves apart from the others?
Classroom roller coaster
As a handmade attraction for the school festival, the roller coaster drew a lot of attention.
It’s amazing to think you can build a roller coaster yourselves using steel pipes and lumber inside a classroom! Of course, it isn’t powered, so the speed is limited, but you can still create something that feels plenty thrilling.
If possible, try making a VR video as well and turn it into a VR coaster that people can enjoy with VR goggles.
It’s sure to generate buzz and make things even more exciting.
coffee cup
As for the attractions that have been trending at school festivals lately, the one I especially recommend is the spinning teacups.
Building them is hard work, but it really strengthens class unity.
It’s great to divide roles, with those good at math handling the design and those confident in their physical strength doing the fabrication.
You could even focus on the paint job to make it look like the teacups at an actual amusement park.
It’s tough to make, but you’ll feel a real sense of accomplishment and set your class apart from the others.
If an attraction is included alongside exhibits or plays, it’s sure to catch everyone’s eye.
Jungle Cruise
A jungle in a school! Jungle Cruise is a booth that’s sure to be a hit with kids.
Create a route in the classroom wide enough for a cart to pass through, and decorate the surroundings to look like a jungle.
Guests ride in a dedicated vehicle and simply follow the course! Place models of plants and animals you’d find in a real jungle here and there, and have a guide walk along and give commentary as you pass each spot to make it feel even more authentic.
Think of the attraction at Tokyo Disneyland as the reference image.
Violently Shaking Seesaw
When it comes to attractions you can make as a class, a wildly wobbly seesaw might be the perfect choice.
Unlike the ones in parks, a handmade seesaw has a DIY feel that doubles the swaying and amps up the thrill.
It’s highly recommended for anyone who wants to create a fun, exciting space.
A seesaw as a handmade booth for a school festival is a pretty unique idea, so it’ll definitely stand out.
It will naturally draw a crowd and liven up the event, no question.
Work together as a class to offer both a fun atmosphere and a thrilling experience.
Rotating seesaw
Want to turn your classroom into a place as fun as an amusement park? If so, how about planning a rotating seesaw? This idea is a full-fledged attraction built by combining pipes, lumber, and more.
It moves up and down while rotating, and with tires used as cushions, it really feels like riding a seesaw.
Since it’s human-powered, you can adjust the speed and intensity, making it an attraction that kids and adults alike can enjoy.
Be sure to give it a try while keeping safety in mind.
