Author: Steven

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…

Spring is a great time to experience the fun and beauty of Gilroy Gardens. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays in May as well as Memorial Day Monday, the 25th of May. Through the end of May, Secret Treasures are a special treat for children up to age twelve. A free treasure map…

The Giant Dipper’s Eighty-fifth birthday! Our favorite seaside gem of a wooden coaster celebrates its eighty-fifth birthday on Sunday, May 17th. What better excuse do you need to head over to Santa Cruz and take some celebratory rides? The weekend of the 16th and 17th is the Boardwalk’s Season Kickoff Event. You can enjoy free…

Roar’s Tenth! It does not seem like ten years have passed since we welcomed Roar to the Northern California coaster lineup. But it’s true and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is celebrating the coaster’s birthday in a special way. Here’s the park’s press release: SIX FLAGS DISCOVERY KINGDOM TO CELEBRATE ROAR’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY Moms can ride…

Welcome to the April 2009 edition of ACE NorCal News! In this issue: Praise for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Behind-the-Scenes Tour II Event California’s Great America, April 2009 update Gilroy Gardens, April 2009 update Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, April 2009 update Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, April 2009 update — Steven Wilson

Darren Besoyan, event producer under the “Welcome ACE NorCal Marque” with his full box of eighty-one registration envelopes. Photo: Bill TheobaldThe ACE NorCal Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Behind-the-Scenes Tour II was a huge success. Eighty-one members and guests attended. Many were local, some came up from SoCal, still others came from as far away Pennsylvania,…