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Attraction Ideas for School Festivals That Only High Schoolers Can Pull Off?

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The school festival is a major event in high school life.

I’m sure many students are eager to say, “We want to put on fun attractions and entertain everyone!”

Amid this excitement, one thing that’s been drawing attention in recent years is hosting attractions.

More and more schools are handcrafting amusement park–style attractions like roller coasters and spinning teacups.

In this article, we’ll introduce a range of high-quality attraction ideas that, on top of those, are the kind of challenges only high schoolers can take on.

Be sure to create something wonderful while keeping safety in mind.

Attraction Ideas for a School Festival That Only High Schoolers Can Pull Off!? (1–10)

Viking

High school students hand-build the classic amusement park ride “Viking” for their school festival — smiles all around the class: “It’s so much fun!”

Viking

A “Viking” is a large swing-like attraction that imitates a pirate ship, a staple at theme parks everywhere.

At a school that used a Viking ride for its cultural festival in the past, science-track students took the lead in building it, advancing the design with advice from local construction professionals.

Because they researched things like strength calculations and the types of materials to use, it became an attraction that also served as a valuable learning experience through its construction.

If you’re thinking of creating a slightly uncommon attraction for your event, this is recommended.

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Jungle Cruise

Jungle Cruise attraction ride: 180-minute wait [School Festival]

Jungle Cruise

Jungle Cruise is a popular classic attraction at Disneyland.

You ride a boat through the jungle with the skipper’s commentary, encountering nature and various animals, which makes it a hit with all generations.

While turning the entire classroom into a jungle is a must, the skipper’s signature energy and natural delivery also shape the world-building, so choosing the right members is crucial.

It’s an idea that high schoolers, with their unique drive and sensibilities, can bring to life—and it’s sure to delight your guests.

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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 exciting attraction that gets you moving to the rhythm! Here’s an idea for a Baymax’s Happy Ride.

It’s a great concept for anyone who wants to build a full-fledged attraction using wooden boards and pipes.

If there are teachers or classmates’ parents who are skilled at making things, it seems you can get their advice as you work on it.

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

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Attraction Ideas for a School Festival Only High Schoolers Could Make!? (11–20)

merry-go-round

Sep 12–13, 2015: Ginkgo Festival, 3rd-year junior high Class A, “Merry-Go-Round.”

merry-go-round

Speaking of spinning attractions, the classic in recent years is the coffee cup ride, but another amusement-park staple is the merry-go-round! You can base the fundamental spinning structure on the coffee cup design, and if you add a mechanism that moves each seat up and down for the merry-go-round, it could become a high-quality attraction that feels fitting for high school students.

For materials procurement and safety, we recommend working together with teachers and local construction professionals.

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Honey Hunt

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If you’re thinking about recreating an amusement park attraction, we recommend giving it a Honey Hunt-like finish.

Honey Hunt is an attraction at Disneyland themed around the world of Winnie the Pooh.

Using it as a reference could help you create an attraction that people of all ages can enjoy.

Capturing distinctive elements—like the smell of honey and the appearance of cheerful characters—will increase the authenticity.

It also sounds fun to add your own original touches.

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Kicking Sniper

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Why not incorporate a popular segment from the variety show “VS Arashi” into your school festival? Kicking Sniper is a game where you kick a ball to hit targets.

The rules are simple, but the difficulty changes depending on the distance to the targets and their shapes.

I think it’s an idea that can get surprisingly engaging.

It’s also recommended to appoint hype staff to double the excitement when someone succeeds.

To avoid injuries from powerful kicks and prevent damage where the ball might fly, use soft rubber balls.

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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 flashlights and enjoy searching for the monsters by following the light.

To darken the classroom, it’s a good idea to use black plastic trash bags or cardboard.

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