Greetings, ACE members! — UPDATED 1/16! A WILD MOUSE is currently being constructed up at Scandia Family Fun Center in Sacramento! ACE NorCal member Darren Besoyan visited the park on 1/15/2014 and took some photos of the new-for-2014 attraction. Thanks, Darren! The coaster is built by E&F Miler Industries and originally operated at Casino Pier […]
Coaster Con XXXVII Page Updated
Greetings, ACE members! Our page with information on the upcoming Coaster Con XXXVII this June has been updated with hotel information. Check the link for the latest information and keep checking back often for up-to-date news! Check out the page, here: Coaster Con XXXVII Information Or check out CoasterCon.com! The Con is upon us. Book […]
NOW PLAYING: Santa’s Village of Scotts Valley – Lost Parks Episode 4
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! We decided to let you open one of your gifts a bit early – and we really hope you don’t return it to the store after the holidays… Be sure to like, comment and SHARE this video with all your friends and family; it’s time to go back and […]
UNDERTOW Construction Update #6 – Reaching for the Sky
Update #6 & 7 – “Reaching for the Sky” Greetings, ACE NorCal members! Construction of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s new-for-2013 Undertow is coming along! Supports and track have gone vertical the ride is still on target for a summer 2013 opening. We’ll be sure to let you know when the opening date is announced. Last week, […]
Summer Splash II at Waterworld California
Hello, Summer Splash II attendee! Below you will find all of the event information for Waterworld California, including the tentative schedule, up-to-the-minute updates (if needed) and other news regarding the event. Check back to this page often to see if anything has or will change. Event Schedule (tentative) Important Notes Remember to flash […]
GOLD STRIKER’s Rolling Stock Revealed
On March 22, California’s Great America unveiled the rolling stock for their highly anticipated coaster, GOLD STRIKER! ACE NorCal was on hand to check it out and on the right we have a video giving you a special look. At this special event, the car was not only revealed, but I also had a chance […]
Striking Gold: Off-Season Fun at California’s Great America
Greetings, ACE NorCal! We have just released THREE new videos on our YouTube channel! All three are located below and feature footage of Gold Striker ! California’s Great America graciously hosted us on Saturday March 2, 2013 for a tour of the Gold Striker construction zone as well as the entire park! A video showcasing […]
Interview with Tom Canfield – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk VP of Operations
A couple weeks ago, I had the honor of interviewing the VP of Operations for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Tom Canfield! Tom is the son of Charles Canfield, who heads the Seaside Company. I talked with Tom regarding the upcoming 2013 season, updates with Undertow, and other lesser known things about the park! I’d […]
GOLD STRIKER To Feature Record 174-foot Initial Descent Tunnel
GOLD STRIKER COASTER NOW INCLUDES RECORD TUNNEL Gold Striker’s 174-Foot Tunnel Is The Longest Initial Descent Tunnel On A Wooden Coaster SANTA CLARA, CA – The newest roller coaster at California’s Great America, Gold Striker, will now include the world’s longest covered initial descent tunnel on a wooden coaster. Adding intrigue to the record setting […]
Northern California Dispatch, Winter 2012 / 2013
The Winter 2012 / 2013 issue of the Northern California Dispatch is now available. Click on the image to view or save the issue as a PDF (approximately 17 MB). Thanks go to Assistant Regional Representative Nicholas Laschkewitsch for putting this issue together!