The official podcast of the American Coaster Enthusiasts! Join us as we talk all things roller coaster and see the amusement industry from an insider's perspective.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 5 hours 22 minutes
episode 98: Phoenix Phall Phunfest & November Events Rundown
This week’s episode covers two important topics: the Phoenix Phall Phunfest at Knoebels Amusement Park and the ACE Events Rundown for November 2023. The first segment has co-host John Davidson chatting with ACE Publications Director and Phoenix Phal...
episode 97: Recapping the 2023 ACE Fall Conference
Over 200 ACE members from around the world gathered in Utah for the 2023 ACE Fall Conference. The group first visited Lagoon Park (We talked about Lagoon Park in a recent episode) for 2 fun-filled days of ERT, ACE Landmark Coaster rides, fall events...
episode 96: Updates from ACE Europe
As ACE members, our love of theme parks and roller coasters can take us around the world. It’s no surprise that ACE Europe is growing quickly. Co-host John Davidson joins ACE Europe Assistant Regional Rep Christopher Karlsson for a trackside chat ab...
episode 95: Lagoon Amusement Park; Past, Present and Future
ACE events happen year-round, with the biggest events bookending the summer. Our summer started with over 1300 attendees at CoasterCon and it will wrap up with 208 attendees with representation from 34 states (plus Germany and Portugal!) heading to ...
episode 94: Preservation Conference and October Events
As the hot summer days started to fade, a group of ACEers came together in New York to visit some very special theme parks and acknowledge the history behind them. Preservation Conference took place in late August. Attendees visited Playland Park, Ad...
episode 93: ACE Landmark Coasters with Dave Hahner, ACE Historian
Many theme park visitors walk right by something pretty special without ever knowing what it is. That something special is a plaque that’s posted on a small handful of roller coasters throughout the world, designating them as ACE Landmark Coasters. ...
episode 92: 50 Years of Frights: Celebrating Knott’s Scary Farm’s 50th Anniversary
The end of summer means one thing for theme park enthusiasts: Halloween! Many parks bring out their best theming and scares this time of year; Knott’s Berry Farm has been leading the way since 1973, when local personality Larry Vincent brought his ...
episode 91: Behind the Thrills: Inside Coaster Maintenance and Safety
Behind the Thrills: Inside Coaster Maintenance and Safety The thrill of experiencing rides is based on the trust that comes from knowing that every park’s maintenance team works diligently to keep each ride safe for all riders. When a ride or attrac...
episode 90: Gettin’ Ready for P’Sghetti + September News and Events
Not one, but two KID FLASH Cosmic Coasters are coming to Six Flags parks at the same time. We also review the September ACE events. The 2022 IAAPA Expo included a lot of exciting announcements, including Skyline Attractions' news about building the f...
episode 89: From Dial-up to Daring Drops: The Early Days of ACE
Before the days of social media, how did coaster enthusiasts connect? In this episode, we go back to the early days of the internet when ACE members first found each other online. Join co-host John Davidson as he speaks with three enthusiasts about ...