Children’s Design a Rollercoaster Competition!
- Tuesday June 25th 2024
- Merlin Annual Pass
The Design a Rollercoaster competition is back! Last year we had so many incredible entries and it was fantastic to see so much creativity and passion from young Passholders.
This year we’re introducing 2 categories for entry to help children better utilize their skills.
1. Design a rollercoaster (digital)
This is the category for computer whizzes who wish to create their design in digital programmes like Planet Coaster or Minecraft.
2. Design a rollercoaster (craft)
This is the category for children, (like last year’s winner Heath) who wish to create their coaster using incredible craft skills! This could include papier-mâché, LEGO® building, drawing, painting and so much more.
Top Tips
Try to include as much information as you can. You can do this by explaining over a voice-over/ presenting in a video, or by writing down the information.
The design is very important, but so is the story and theming that goes with your ride! So, try to answer the following questions.
- What inspired your design?
- Is there a lore or backstory to your coaster?
- What’s the theme of your coaster?
- What type of soundtrack will your ride have?
- What other theming elements might it have, and why?
- Which theme park would your ride be added to?
- Will there be special effects or actors around the rollercoaster?
- What might you find in the queue-line of your rollercoaster?
The Rules:
- One design equals one entry for one child.
- Parents can supervise, but the design must be child-led!
- Open to all ages up to 14 years old.
- Open to Merlin Annual Passholders only.
- You must have submitted your entry by 23:59 GMT 10th August 2024.
- The main winner from each category will be revealed on National Rollercoaster Day on the 16th of August!
