WinterFest lights up the night at Great America

WinterFest lights up the night at Great America

California’s Great America launched its new WinterFest event on Nov. 25, a dazzling display of more than 7 million LED lights that shine a new perspective on the park. WinterFest marks uncharted territory for Great America, which had always closed for the season after Halloween Haunt ended in late October. Judging by opening night, WinterFest […]

Great America outlines new attractions during our 2016 pre-season tour

Great America outlines new attractions during our 2016 pre-season tour

Greetings, coaster enthusiasts! First off, I’d like to introduce you all to one of ACE NorCal’s newest members, Erik Chalhoub! Not only is he a huge coaster enthusiast, Erik also has a knack for writing, and we are happy to have him write this review of our CGA Pre-Season Tour that we held on February […]

2014 ACE Day Night at the Haunt III – FLIER AVAILABLE (9/30/2014)

2014 ACE Day Night at the Haunt III – FLIER AVAILABLE (9/30/2014)

Greetings, coaster and Halloween Haunt enthusiasts! The flier for the October 11th event, ACE Night at the Haunt III at California’s Great America, is now available and registration is open!  The flier is available at the link below and the schedule can also be seen below: FLIER: https://www.acenorcal.org/aceday_cga_haunt2014.PDF (subject to change) Registration and payments are due by Monday, October […]

2014 ACE Day at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – FLIER AVAILABLE (9/8/2014)

2014 ACE Day at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – FLIER AVAILABLE (9/8/2014)

Greetings, coaster enthusiasts! The flier and registration form for our rescheduled ACE Day at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on Sunday, September 28th is now available here: https://www.acenorcal.org/sfdk2014_aceday.pdf In addition to thirty minutes of ERT on Roar and SUPERMAN Ultimate Flight, the package includes admission, parking, barbecue chicken and hot dog picnic, Q&A with park management, a surprise visit, […]

TSUNAMI SOAKER at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – Media Day! (5/29/2014)

TSUNAMI SOAKER at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – Media Day! (5/29/2014)

Greetings, ACE NorCal! On May 28, 2014, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom held a media day for their new Mack spinning-boat water ride dubbed the TSUNAMI SOAKER! The new ride is looking to be a big hit. Check out these photos from the ride’s media day. Definitely a great addition to the park and a sure way […]

Funderland and Scandia Family Fun Center Event (5/25/2014)

Funderland and Scandia Family Fun Center Event (5/25/2014)

SCANDIA UPDATE: At Scandia, we will be getting the fabulous group rate of $15.75 (!) for the unlimited rides/golf/10 tokens for arcade/batting cages wristband. Talk about a great deal! BRIEF SUMMARY OF EVENTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 31st:1:30 PM: Meet at the entrance of FUNDERLAND at Sacramento’s William Land Park (see website link, below). A brief […]

Gilroy Gardens Welcome Video – Coaster Con XXXVII (5/8/2014)

Gilroy Gardens Welcome Video – Coaster Con XXXVII (5/8/2014)

Greetings, coaster enthusiasts! With Coaster Con coming up soon, I bet you are all getting super excited! Check out this video we produced to show off Gilroy Gardens to all prospective Con attendees. This beautiful park will be new to most attendees, and this video will give you a little taste of the park. The Gardens is […]

Surf’s Up Undertow! – April 5, 2014

Surf’s Up Undertow! – April 5, 2014

Greetings, ACE members! On Saturday, April 5th, 2014, our annual ACE Day at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will take place. Entitled Surf’s Up, Undertow!, the event includes: ONE-HOUR ERT session on Undertow, Mini Golf and VAULT: Laser Maze tournaments with prizes, Boxed lunch in the Coconut Grove, QA session with a special Boardwalk employee – TBA, […]

Coaster Con XXXVII Page Updated

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 […]