Here are some fun teambuilding exercises – that can be conducted in theme parks around Asia – for corporate groups
Village Roadshow Theme Parks, Gold Coast, Australia
Teambuilding opportunities:
Choose a park, then choose a challenge!
Village Roadshow’s stable of parks include MovieWorld, SeaWorld, WetnWild and Paradise Country for an Australian farm setting.
For challenge options, The Quest is a treasure hunt that will have your teams issued with equipment packs for journeys involving curated (and sometimes crazy) tasks to convert opportunities into profit.
Then there’s Operation Rollerball where teams build a rollercoaster prototype that operates across three islands to win the big Theme Park deal.
Or choose The Agency to produce a television advertisement for an “ultimate campaign” as teams subject to changing client demands.
Activity outcomes: The Quest builds teamwork, planning and prioritisation skills as teams consider risk versus reward decisions. Operation Rollerball is great for fostering cross-functional collaboration in working with people from different departments, encouraging teams to think on their feet using creativity and innovation. The Agency uses technology, media and entertainment to break down barriers, create rapport and improve communication skills between team members.
Corporate buyout possible? Evenings only
Contact: conferencesandevents@vrtp.com.au
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong
Teambuilding opportunities: Teambuilding activities take a gourmet spin at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
In one option, team members learn from the resort’s award-winning chef how to craft delicate Disney character-shaped dim sum bites.
For a more competitive activity, participants are divided into teams and vie to replicate award-winning dishes by asking Disney chefs the right questions and by gathering the right ingredients with strategic planning. After the activity, all team members get to enjoy the dishes they have made together.
Besides these, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort supports park buyout which allows larger corporate groups to bond over fun and thrilling rides.
Activity outcomes: The cooking-themed activities encourage team members to exercise their strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. With participants place in teams, the activities also foster team spirit, enhances team communications and help them rediscover the key to effective collaboration.
Corporate buyout possible? Yes
Contact: businesssolutions.events@hongkongdisneyland.com
Waterbom, Jakarta, Indonesia
Teambuilding opportunities: Waterbom Jakarta offers two activities that are suited for bring teammates together. Splashing Race is a fun, exciting and fast-paced programme using all slides and facilities at the park as obstacles for participants to overcome.
Another option is Fun Team Building, which features a series of slow-paced activities including games and puzzles that require planning, problem-solving skills, team coordination, and trust.
Activity outcomes: Splashing Race requires team members to work in rhythm, both physically and intellectually, while Fun Team Building makes great ice-breakers and can build team unity and improve group dynamics.
Corporate buyout possible? Yes
Contact: rudi@waterbom-jakarta.com
Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore
Teambuilding opportunities: With seven themed zones, Universal Studios Singapore offers a Scavenger Hunt Team-Building Programme that incorporates the park’s rides and movie personalities into its missions.
Participants in teams of eight to ten must scour through the theme park for clues to solve riddles, conquer thrilling rides to fulfill missions and meet their favourite characters as part of special tasks. Members of the winning team will receive certificates to commemorate their victory.
Besides admission tickets, the package also comprises meal vouchers and souvenir photos.
Activity outcomes: This Scavenger Hunt is ideal for building teamwork and bonding, as well as encouraging communication. The magical and even electrifying theme park atmosphere sets the mood for a high-energy day of team building.
Corporate buyout possible? Yes
Contact: mice@rwsentosa.com
LEGOland Malaysia Resort, Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia
Teambuilding opportunities: LegoRace combines exploration, a race and a treasure hunt with Lego elements. Each attraction in LegoLand Malaysia Resort becomes a checkpoint where teams need to complete tasks. Scores are awarded at every checkpoint.
Race marshals will record the scores of each team throughout the race. Winners are determined by their scores and time taken to reach the finish line.
Activity outcomes: LegoRace promotes teamwork and team spirit through friendly competition. It builds problem solving skills and taps into the individual’s hidden potential.
Corporate buyout possible? No
Contact: kristine.koh@legoland.my
Toei Kyoto Studio Park, Kyoto, Japan
Teambuilding opportunities:
As the only film studio in Japan specialising in period dramas, teambuilding activities naturally revolve around ninja, geisha and sword-wielding baddies who inevitably get their come-uppance.
Participants are able to take part in puzzle games but also have lessons on how to be a samurai or ninja. Team-building exercises can also be combined with a dinner at the venue as well as a performance by a team of professional ninja.
Activity outcomes: The activities are light and fun, perfect for ice-breakers attached to corporate incentives or regional meetings in Kyoto. An important element of these activities is straightforward socialising opportunities.
Corporate buyout possible? Yes
Contact: a_miyazaki@toei-eigamura.co.jp
Enchanted Kingdom, Santa Rosa, Laguna, the Philippines
Teambuilding opportunities: Customised programmes and games incorporating the theme park’s regular entertainment and facilities in seven theme zones, including 27 rides from water to extreme thrills, are available. With the park’s event manager, activities that can be arranged in the vast outdoor grounds, flying theater, and several indoor venues.
Activity outcomes: Ideal for enhancing skills, competitiveness and patience; developing camaraderie and team spirit; reaching performance goals as an individual and as a team; or simply enable staff to rest and relax with or without their families.
Corporate buyout possible? Yes
Contact: keyaccounts@enchantedkingdom.ph
Movie Animation Park Studios, Ipoh, Malaysia
Teambuilding opportunities: Movie Animation Park Studios’ MAPS Hunt is a three-hour programme that sees participants checking off a hunting list and solving riddles and challenges. The team with the highest score wins.
Activity outcomes: Designed on the framework of synergy, leadership and trust, participants will gain team working skills, learn how to plan effectively, and learn how to work calmly under pressure while communicating with each other with respect.
Corporate buyout possible? No
Contact: (60-5) 501-5666
Ocean Park, Hong Kong
Teambuilding opportunities: Ocean Park, Hong Kong’s Corporate Training Scheme includes the Teambuilding Series, Adventure Series and Partnering Series.
For the training-oriented Teambuilding Series, in-house trainers and facilitators will help clients achieve their training objectives by guiding participants in tackling various purposefully-designed challenges which are set against the backdrop of Ocean Park’s thrill rides and animal exhibits.
The Adventure Series is a perfect choice for a fun and educational day out.
The Partnering Series aims at raising participants’ environmental awareness through fun competition and volunteer services in the park.
Programmes can also be customised to meet specific teambuilding objectives.
Activity outcomes: The programmes across the different series generally help break the ice among participants and are enjoyable enough to recharge their minds. But the deeper achievements of the programmes are motivating staff towards better performance, strengthening bonds among staff, and encouraging corporate social responsibility actions.
Corporate buyout possible? Yes
Contact: training@oceanpark.com.hk; sales@oceanpark.com.hk
Adventure Cove Waterpark, Singapore
Teambuilding opportunities: Open to a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 200 participants, the Adventure Cove Waterpark Scavenger Hunt pits teams against each other to gain mission points. Careen down high-speed water slides, snap creative group pictures at popular locations and snorkel for clues to solve the quizzes.
Members of the group with the most points secure victory and a winner’s certificate.
Besides facilitation by game masters, the programme also includes a one-day pass to Adventure Cove Waterpark, a meal voucher, a one-time-use Adventure Express Pass for selected rides, as well as a 6R group photograph per participant.
Activity outcomes: The Adventure Cove Waterpark Scavenger Hunt enhances cooperation and bonding between employees, while encouraging leadership and initiative as teams may have to split up to complete certain tasks.
Corporate buyout possible? Yes
Contact: mice@rwsentosa.com
Wild Wild Wet, Singapore
Teambuilding opportunities:
With its latest expansion, Wild Wild Wet has doubled its size to more than 4ha and now offers customisable teambuilding packages. With a minimum commitment of 30 pax, companies can work with a corporate sales officer to integrate the park’s water rides and attractions into themed activities, such as building a ship to carry treasure.
The packages include a Wild Wild Wet day pass for each participant, venue with sound system and technical support, buffet-style tea break and lunch and residential stay at D’Resort for overnight groups.
Activity outcomes: Learning objectives include improving communication and operational efficiency through working in a coordinated unit, as well as project planning and coordination to integrate departmental silos and connect processes.
Corporate buyout possible? Yes
Contact: corpsales@ntucclub.com.sg
Fuji-Q Highland theme park, Yamanashi prefecture, Japan
Teambuilding opportunities:
The most popular teambuilding activity at Fuji-Q Highland is a scavenger hunt that takes participants to all the different areas of the park – and also requires them to go on some of the hair-raising rides. Other team-based activities can be held in the banquet rooms of nearby hotels, with individual stations providing problems that need to be solved by teams before they can progress.
Activity outcomes: The programmes are mainly designed to foster team spirit and better communication among members of companies or organisations whose staff are geographically dispersed and rarely have an opportunity to meet and collaborate face-to-face. Socialising after the competitive element of the activities is also an important part of the event.
Corporate buyout possible? No
Website: https://www.fujiq.jp/en/
Contact: (81-3) 3376-1115
Sunway Lost World Of Tambun, Ipoh, Malaysia
Teambuilding opportunities: Sunway Lost World of Tambun offers a wide array of outdoor activities in varying intensity levels – from the jungle treks to the theme park area. The activities and duration are customised based on the needs and requirement.
Teambuilding activities can be customised and are able to accommodate up to 100 people.
Activities range from rock climbing, caving, rafting, jungle trekking and high rope courses.
Activity outcomes: It is good for improving communication, helping the group to know one another better, encouraging team spirit and promoting teamwork.
Corporate buyout possible? Yes
Contact: lostworldoftambun@sunway.com.my
S.E.A. Aquarium, Singapore
Teambuilding opportunities: Themed around marine life, the Scavenger Hunt at S.E.A. Aquarium has participants working in teams of eight to 10 to solve a set of 26 questions, and racing against each other to hunt for clues and complete the missions first. The hunt will take participants on an immersive journey through the 49 habitats in the S.E.A. Aquarium, visiting more than 100,000 marine creatures of over 800 species.
The package includes admission tickets per participant into the aquarium, meal vouchers, souvenir photos and certificates for the winning team.
Activity outcomes: This teambuilding programme fosters stronger rapport through communication and camaraderie, while allowing participants to unwind in an environment surrounded by wildlife.
Corporate buyout possible? Yes
Contact: mice@rwsentosa.com
