2022

Our competition challenges are situated in a fictional theme to be revealed at the opening day of the competition. The theme is selected because it is public domain and its purpose is to enable the judges to see how teams approach design. There is no intent on the part of Universal Creative or other judges to develop a land with this theme, or any of the component attractions, nor are the specific lands or rides used for the “retheming” challenges actually proposed for retheming for this or other themes. 

In addition to live presentations from three terrific Open Qualifying Competition submissions, we will enjoy seeing teams’ creativity and innovation in response to seven challenges. Challenges 2 to 7 are revealed at the competition opening. Challenge 1 has been previewed but important elements including the theme and an important twist will be revealed at the competition opening.

Challenge 1: Roller coaster

Challenge 2: Patron-directed interactive experience attraction

Challenge 3: Safety and accessibility

Challenge 4: Interactive ride

Challenge 5: Attraction design

Challenge 6: Attraction design

Challenge 7: Mechanical design

Teams will attend all presentations in the challenges they have entered but everyone is encouraged to observe any challenges they are not entering, to learn from the smart ideas of other teams and the wisdom of our expert juries to prepare for future competitions and careers.

In addition to the challenges, any participants may also exhibit concept art created during the competition related to the specified theme/mood.