ACE Northern California Region Blog Posts

Have you ridden Sacramento’s only indoor coaster yet? The Incredible Express roller coaster can be found inside John’s Incredible Pizza at 384 North Sunrise Avenue in Roseville. It is a Wisdom “Miner Mike” coaster with a tire-propelled lift. The coaster is located in the Fun World games area of this all-you-can-eat pizza-pasta-salad bar that is…

Discover Blackbeard’s Family Fun Center! Although this small park is technically in the Southern California ACE Region, if you find yourself out Fresno way, be sure to stop by! “Ahoy thar, matey.” Blackbeard’s Family Fun Center at 4055 North Chestnut in Fresno, California has a children’s roller coaster that adults can ride. The roller coaster…

California’s Great America is ramping up the entertainment this summer! Be sure to get out to the park to enjoy the incredible All Wheels Extreme, with skate boarders, roller bladers, BMX riders, gymnasts, and more performing amazing feats. All Wheels Extreme runs through August 16th. There are no performances on Mondays and Tuesdays. In addition,…

Experience Fairy Tale Wonders at Gilroy Gardens, starting June 6th through July 2nd. What better place to enjoy classic fairy tales than Gilroy Gardens’ beautiful storybook setting? During Fairy Tale Wonders, toddlers can enjoy story time in Monarch Garden and Claudia’s Garden. Volunteer docents will read childhood fairy tales to the young visitors. Older children…

The Giant Dipper’s Eighty-fifth birthday! …the celebration continues. On Saturday, June 13th, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk continues the celebration of the Giant Dipper’s 85th birthday. The Boardwalk is having a fireworks spectacular in the landmark coaster’s honor. Read more about the Giant Dipper’s eighty-five year history here: The Boardwalk’s Most Popular Ride for Eighty…

The big excitement in June at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will be the debut of the new Odin’s Temple of the Tiger. The popular tiger show is moving to a larger, more comfortable venue. In addition to the show, you can watch the tigers in an observation area at the new location. Odin’s Temple of…

Welcome to the May 2009 edition of ACE NorCal News! In this issue: Welcome, Emi and Matthew Discover Sonoma TrainTown! California’s Great America, May 2009 update Gilroy Gardens, May 2009 update Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, May 2009 update Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, May 2009 update — Steven Wilson

Please welcome Emi and Matthew Pearce as new Assistant Regional Representatives for ACE Northern California! We called for volunteers for the Assistant Rep positions back in January. Emi and Matthew volunteered and have been approved. They are quite active in the region. If you’ve been to any of our regional activities over the last several…

All aboard for Sonoma TrainTown! This charming amusement park near downtown Sonoma off of Highway 12 features a Wisdom kiddie coaster credit called “Dragon Train.” And you can’t miss the miniature train ride through tunnels, over bridges and trestles, and around the heavily-wooded park. Be sure to bring a camera with you on the train…

There’s plenty going on in May at California’s Great America. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays through May 17th. On May 23rd, daily operation begins. In addition, Boomerang Bay opens for the season on May 23rd. Don’t miss the spectacular Memorial Day Weekend fireworks at 9:45 PM on Sunday, May 24th. Also in…