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ACE Eastern Great Lakes: Cruisin’ at Craig’s

By API User posted 7 days ago
originally posted on 12/8/2025 Photo: Jon Roost. View full-sized image . Although ACE events are typically known for perks like ERT and behind-the-scenes tours, it’s the time with fellow enthusiasts that is the heart of every event. Which is why, on November 15, 2025, the Eastern Great Lakes region hosted its final event of the year, Cruisin’ at Craig’s, at Craig’s Cruisers Family Fun ...
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ACE Heart of America: Coaster Christmas 2025

By API User posted 7 days ago
originally posted on 12/8/2025 Photo: Paul Drabek. View full-sized image . Coaster Christmas is a much-anticipated annual tradition in the Heart of America region. Premiering in 2002, it has grown over the years into Coaster Christmas weekend, with this year's gathering attracting 199 attendees from across the country to the Missouri Ozarks and Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. ...
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ACE Honorary Member: Christian Gainer, Santa’s Village

By API User posted 7 days ago
originally posted on 12/8/2025 Christian Gainer with ACE Vice President David Dragun. Photo: Rus Ozana. View full-sized image . ACE officially introduces Christian Gainer of Santa’s Village (Jefferson, New Hampshire) as an ACE Honorary Member! In addition to all he does for Santa’s Village, Christian is a near-constant presenter at ACE New England’s annual off-season event, The Great ...
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ACE Pacific Southwest and ACE Northern California: Viva Las ACEers

By API User posted 7 days ago
originally posted on 12/8/2025 All photos: Jackie Edwards collection. View full-sized image . Eighteen attendees from the ACE Pacific Southwest and ACE Northern California regions participated in the biennial event in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 26-28. When planning an event in the desert, weather can pose a problem, and it was hoped that the weather would be cool enough at the end ...
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ACE Southeast: Smoky Mountain Coasterfest 2025

By API User posted 7 days ago
originally posted on 12/8/2025 All photos: Josh Herrington. View full-sized image . The 2025 Smoky Mountain Coasterfest was truly one for the books. Unseasonably warm November weather set the tone for a day that felt more like a late summer reunion than the start of the holiday season. With 154 ACE members in attendance, this was the region’s largest Smoky Mountain Coasterfest in a decade, ...
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ACE Digital Events - Spectrum Meetup

By API User posted 7 days ago
originally posted on 12/16/2023 4:18:00 PM ACE has memberships across ages, locations and interests. One of the latest ACE digital events celebrated some of those differences with a meetup for members who identify as on the spectrum or those who are allies of the same. This event was inspired by requests from the digital team to host this subset of ACE, and members were as diverse as the ...
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ACE Digital Events - International Volunteers Day

By API User posted 7 days ago
originally posted on 12/8/2023 7:41:00 PM International Volunteer Day 2023 had ACE volunteers from various regions signing in to meet up and mix with each other in a digital event. Members in attendance introduced themselves and shared their region and the ways they are involved in ACE. The group included regional reps and assistant reps plus members from various teams, including national ...
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ACE Digital Events - ACE Loves Pets

By API User posted 7 days ago
originally posted on 2/13/2024 3:22:00 PM This February ACE celebrated those valentines in our lives that aren’t human. ACEers with fur and scale babies got together to introduce themselves and the family of pets. The meeting had pet families with cats, dogs, lizards, and many others to give cuddles and love. The pets mostly got on screen, when they weren’t being shy, and were able to meet other ...
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A World’s First For Six Flags Fiesta Texas

By API User posted 7 days ago
The world’s first-of-its-kind single-rail family racing roller coaster, and Texas’ only racing roller coaster, is heading to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio! Created by Skyline Attractions, of Orlando, Florida, the unique coaster will run two trains, on two parallel racing and dueling tracks, simultaneously allowing guests to compete and race to the finish. An immersive LED lighting ...
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A Reimagined Camp Snoopy to Debut at Knott’s Berry Farm

By API User posted 7 days ago
An off-road adventure, a new family roller coaster, a giant swing and the fun of summer camp bring much to explore in 2024 at Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, California. The theme park has released details about its six-acre, reimagined Camp Snoopy, set to open Memorial Day weekend. The reimagined land will allow campers of all ages to become full-fledged Beagle Scouts as they explore new rides, ...
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A New Opportunity for Members: ACE Discord

By API User posted 7 days ago
View full-sized image . Do you love that chance to chat with fellow enthusiasts in the queue? ACE is now bringing that opportunity to you at home! On March 11, ACE launched its member-exclusive Discord channel, and members are already enjoying the conversation. Since its launch, almost 200 ACE members have joined the channel to discuss coasters, introduce themselves and find roommates and rides ...
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2023 Golden Ticket Awards Summary

By API User posted 7 days ago
Started in 1998, the Golden Ticket Awards were established by Amusement Today to shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the “Best of the Best.” Today, they are among the most sought-after awards among theme parks, amusement parks, family entertainment centers and water parks. In 2023, Amusement Today celebrates the 25th anniversary of the coveted accolades. ...
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2022: A Preview

By API User posted 7 days ago
View full-sized image . By simply facing facts, the last two years have been … well, there’s no end to adjectives to be inserted. 2020 was historic. It was a piece of history to be lived through … and survived. 2021 saw improvement, but there is no denying that it too had its own challenges. In terms of roller coasters and amusement parks and all the fun that ACE entails, this past year saw ...
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2022 ACE Executive Committee

By API User posted 7 days ago
Please welcome the 2022 American Coaster Enthusiasts Executive Committee. Elected positions: Elizabeth Ringas, President David Dragun, Vice President Jeff Niemiec, Secretary Chris Tilsley, Treasurer Honorary and appointed positions: Robert Ulrich, Immediate Past President Joseph Ciza, Membership Director Derek Perry, Communications Director Lee Ann Draud, Publications Director ...
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2021 Opening For Universal Beijing Resort

By API User posted 7 days ago
On Tuesday, October 20, Universal Beijing Resort unveiled the seven themed lands of Universal Studios Beijing, two extraordinary new hotels, and details for Universal CityWalk Beijing. It's all coming in 2021. With the themed lands, guests will find themselves in unforgettable movie scenes, experience replicas of the movie world, enjoy wonderful adventures with customized storylines, and completely ...
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2021 Brings Dragon Slayer to Adventureland

By API User posted 7 days ago
The Altoona, Iowa, theme park’s Dragon roller coaster has been dismantled. In its place will be Dragon Slayer . Enthusiasts will recognize the new coaster as a 4D Free Spin model from S&S Sansei Technologies. To date, no statistics have been revealed for Dragon Slayer , only a teaser that it’s “coming in 2021.”
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2020 Covered Bridge & Arts Festival at Knoebels Cancelled

By API User posted 7 days ago
The Facebook page of Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, reported today that the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau's Covered Bridge & Arts Festival has been cancelled for 2020. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to evolve unpredictably and in accordance with state guidance on large gatherings, the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau, together with local leaders and Knoebel’s ...
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2020 ACE Election Results

By API User posted 7 days ago
The results of the 2020 election are official. There were 1,287 votes cast in this year’s ACE Election: only 2 (0.2%) were mailed in and 1,285 (99.8%) were electronically cast. For comparison with the last two elections, while there were more eligible voters, fewer voted and even fewer mailed in ballots. 2018 had 1,450 votes cast (a 32.0% participation rate) with 6 mailed in and 2016 had 1,254 ...
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ACE Cares Teams Up for Coasting for Kids

By API User posted 8 days ago
originally posted on 12/18/2023 Photo: Elise Boyle Collection. View full-sized image . Life seems like a roller coaster at times, with curves, loops and unexpected drops or other surprises. Families who visit Give Kids The World (GKTW) are all too familiar with the ups and downs of illness and sacrifice. Throughout the summer of 2023, 43 ACE members representing at least 10 different ...
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ACE Eastern Pennsylvania: Mayhem at Wonderland

By API User posted 21 days ago
originally posted on 11/24/2025 Photo: Mike Matscherz collection. View full-sized image . On Sunday, September 7, 2025, the day after CocoaCon at Hersheypark, 45 ACE members and guests visited Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to enjoy the fourth annual Mayhem at Wonderland and continue the Eastern Pennsylvania region’s weekend of regional events. Attendees picked ...
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