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Rebel Yell 2017 Winter the Official Newsletter of ACE Mid-Atlantic Offseason Preparations • A Year of Upcoming Events Fall 2016 / Fall Rebel Yell 2017 Winter The Official Newsletter of ACE Mid-Atlantic Photo: Invadr Construction, Jill Ryan Inside This Issue The beauty of a wooden coaster in the process of Tempeto’s train rushes back into the station after its being built is on showcase in this picture of Invadr.signature and rather intense loop-the-loop maneuver. • New Event Pairings for 2017 • Joining the Region's Conversation • New Members and Spotlight • Preparations for Coaster Con XLI • Rollercoaster Race Raises Money • Wintertime Event at Busch Gardens • A Lost Relic in Southern Maryland • A Holiday Debut Sets the Scene • A Look Back at the Fall's Events • What's Happening in the Region Connect w/ Us • Questions? Feedback? Want to volunteer your time to help the region grow? • Let us know by emailing us at [email protected] or find us on social media. Upcoming Events Mixing It Up for the Region The new season will begin in less than a Tried and True Regional Events Get a Refresher month for most parks. As we near opening ACE Mid-Atlantic has been going strong Williamsburg) are less than a few hours day, the Mid-Atlantic team has begun the for many years. With an eclectic collection away from each other, meaning that there process of creating new opportunities to of regional parks and family fun centers is never a dull moment to be had on the cash in on this year's thrills. and, arguably, one of the top boardwalks road. Add in the smaller, lesser known REGIONAL on the east coast, there is no question as parks adjacent to these big three and a to why our events are looked forward to blueprint of fun begins to develop. each year. We have a new, revamped lineup of events Yes, this very notion of a shared scheduled for 2017. Read about them on For those traveling through the region, ecosystem allows us to plan some great page four of this edition of the newsletter. catching a first ever ride on Intimidator events throughout the year. We're able NATIONAL 305, watching an award winning stunt to aim for at least one major event for show at Six Flags America, or just hanging almost every month the parks are open out in the lazy river at each of our for the regular season. We like to think it's Check out the events happening nationally, waterparks is an experience within itself. our ultimate way to have fun and provide including ACE's upcoming trip to Mexico. It gives the participant an appreciation members, both familiar and passing Find out more and register online! for the varied experiences our region through, the opportunity to experience can offer in such close proximity. Each of something fantastic. the three major parks (Six Flags America, www.acemidatlantic.org Continued on Page 3 King's Dominion, and Busch Gardens www.aceonline.org Rebel Yell - Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 1 Creating New Friendships New Members for This Period and Opening Day WAVES Whenever we get new members, we only; Fun Cards are not valid for admis- always like to celebrate. All of us are like sion) a big family, one that likes to have fun. In honor of creating new friendships, we’d Meet to the right of the entrance to Tem- like to acknowledge the new recruits for pesto at 11:00 am. the period. If you run into any of these individuals at the next ACE event or WAVE BG Opening Day - March 25th (see below), feel free to introduce yourself. Meet to the right of the entrance to Apol- Alex Torop Rober Weathers lo's Chariot at 11:30 am. Virginia Beach, VA Williamsburg, VA From the Backseat Mark Adams Kaitlyn Gardy KD Passholder Preview Night - March Windsor, VA Williamsburg, VA 24th (5 - 9pm) Elizabeth Ringas Matthew Oliver Erin Pursel Columbia, MD Winchester, VA Meet at the ACE Landmark sign outside I love taking a moment to reflect on Cassie Coffey Mike Basko Rebel Yell at 6:30 pm. the amusement park fun that was had Midlothian, VA Salisbury, MD during the 2016 season. It truly was a Amanda Ellinger Even Lilley KD Opening Day - March 25th year to remember. When I think about the Roanoke, VA Chesapeake, VA upcoming season, I cannot believe it is Joseph Zolnai Meet to the left of entrance to the Dino- here. This year marks my 12th outing as Midlothian, VA saur Alive store (that leads to Grizzly also)at your regional representative and each one 11:30am. I've helmed has been amazing in its own What's a WAVE, you ask? It's our informal way of meeting up to open the area parks. Six Flags America - April 1st way (some harder than others). Join us on each of these days to ride with fellow coaster enthusiasts. Watch Facebook and your ACE email blast We as a region have impacted so many for a special invitation and mark your lives. We are not just about riding coasters, BG Passholder Day - March 18th calendars to be at Six Flags America on but making a difference in the future. (Silver, Gold, and Platinum Passholders April 1st! We made 2016 about inviting friends to experience ACE and we, as a result, welcomed many new faces to events. For Coaster Con XLI 2017, the theme is about re-evaluation Prepping for the Return Home for our region. We have so many new members on our leadership team and In 1977, a few people had the crazy idea some major innovations. Busch Gardens want to incorporate their fresh ideas. Two to gather together at King's Dominion Williamsburg will be celebrating their that we are already incorporating: an for the filming of the movie Rollercoaster. second year of Invadr, the first ever advisory group and a restructuring to our While marathoning the coasters there, a wooden coaster for the park. King's event calendar. new organization was formulating in the Dominion, although not saying much at heads of these individuals, a passionate this point, will most likely have some type I invite you, as a member, to join this group who shared the love and thrill of the of conversion done of Hurler. Six Flags fresh conversation in the advisory group. traditional rollercoaster. Chatter began and America has been doing well in expanding What does that involve? A willingness a year later this initial idea would form into its lineup and the ~250 foot Skyflyer to read and respond to an email what we have loved and known for over they're putting in for 2017 will still be fresh streamed conversation and an occasional forty years: American Coaster Enthusiasts. and new for 2018. conference call. These conversations give us the opportunity to find new ideas Officially forming in 1978 at Busch Gardens On top of that, other parks are sure to for our region, but also the pleasure of Williamsburg (then the Old Country), ACE surprise us with new things, so who knows planning all the add-ons and extras for was born and so was its quintessential what the likes of Adventure Park USA, CoasterCon 2018! We get to focus solely event: Coaster Con. As the event Trimpers, or even Central Park Funland on being the hospitality team! celebrates its 40th anniversary at the San may have in store for us. Antonio area theme parks this summer, I am excited to lead our region through the event is coming home for the fourth We couldn't be more excited to host the the next two years with new rides, fresh time in its history for 2018. event in our region and we look forward ideas and CoasterCon XLI. to welcoming attendees from all over the Coaster Con XLI will once again be hosted country. This event will be huge and, as at the two parks that started it all while such, we are always looking for people to showcasing the many other parks that help. Keep an eye out on our Facebook make up our region. Even greater, Coaster page for opportunities to assist during our Con XLI will feature a number of great preparations for Coaster Con XLI. 2 Rebel Yell - Fall 2016 / Winter 2017 parks that will be just off the heels of a Who Is ACE? Member Spotlight We’ve mentioned before that coaster riding is much more fun when you ride with a partner. In an effort to introduce the many great people that make up the Mid-Atlantic region, we’re going to highlight our volunteers, members, and regional rep team each quarter. Name: Becky Brown Name: John Salzberg Name: Charles Mann Role: Member Role: Member Role: Member Location: Sterling, VA Location: Washington, D.C. Location: Lynchburg, VA How long have you been a member? ~7 years How long have you been a member? How long have you been a member? Joined ACE in 2012. Joined ACE in 2003. What’s your favorite coaster? My favorite coaster is a bit tricky. I'm not What’s your favorite coaster? What’s your favorite coaster? Rebel Yell - Summer 2016sure I could narrow it down to just one. I Leviathan (Canada's Wonderland) Mindbender at Six Flags Over Georgia love Batman the Ride at Fiesta Texas, Thun- derbird, White Lighting. My local favorite is What got you into this hobby? What got you into this hobby? probably Alpengeist; however, Volcano and My wife and I bumped into two ACE mem- My mother would tell you that I am a roller Superman are a close second.
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