West Texas Roundup July 5-6, 2019 at Joyland Amusement Park, Larson International and Wonderland Amusement Park

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West Texas Roundup July 5-6, 2019 at Joyland Amusement Park, Larson International and Wonderland Amusement Park West Texas Roundup July 5-6, 2019 at Joyland Amusement Park, Larson International and Wonderland Amusement Park Registration The West Texas panhandle plains, known for its rugged beauty, wide open vistas and spectacular sunsets, is also Advance members . .. $30.00 home to two traditional amusement parks and a ride Advance non-members . .. $45.00 manufacturer. With many of these family run treasures On-site members. $40.00 On-site non-members . .. $55.00 disappearing from our landscape, it’s great to see two parks and a manufacturing facility thriving in this part of the Lone Register online (convenience fee applies): Star State. Attendees this year will have the chance to add 2 http://acesouthcentral.ticketleap.com/WTX2019 new coaster credits as both Joyland and Wonerland are Online Deadline: June 28, 2019 adding a new roller coaster for 2019! Postmark Deadline: June 24, 2019 Joyland in Lubbock, is home to three fun Non-ACE members must register as guests of a coasters: An SDC Galaxi, a Wisdom current ACE member who is also attending the event. Orient Express and their newest addition Sand Storm. In addition to these well- An ACE membership number is required to attend at maintained coasters is a collection of classic carnival rides the ACE rate. including a train, flume and skyride. Also included is a Larson Super Shot Drop Tower. David Dean and his wife Kristi always make ACEers feel right at home. First timers and returning Tentative Schedule* friends will enjoy this treasured gem in Lubbock. Friday, July 5—Joyland Amusement Park Park hours 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • 5:30 p.m.—Bumper Car Soccer Larson International in Plainview, is long known for its Super Loop attractions, • 6:00 p.m.—ERT but the company also manufacturers and refurbishes a variety of rides including • 7:00 p.m.—Dinner and Park Q&As / Park open to public Drop Towers, Flying Scooters and Tilt-A- • 7:45 p.m.—10:00 p.m. Group photo and enjoy the park Whirls. Larson has always welcomed ACE and has been storing a number of items for the National Roller Coaster Mu- Saturday, July 6—Larson International and NRCMA seum and Archives (NRCMA). ACEers • 10:00 a.m.—Breakfast will enjoy a tour of the production facility, including the NRCMA display warehouse • 10:30 a.m.—Group photo, Larson factory tour and NRCMA and storage building. It’s uncertain what display warehouse and storage building tours attractions, if any, may be on the property • Noon—Depart for Amarillo during our visit, but if there is something operational, don’t be surprised if we are invited to ride it. Saturday, July 6—Wonderland Amusement Park Park hours 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wonderland in Amarillo, boasts four coast- • 2:15 p.m.—Gather at Wonderland’s back gate near the Big ers, The Big Coaster—a Pinfari Zyklon 210; Coaster Texas Tornado—a unique Hopkins double • 2:30 p.m.—Check-in and park entry loop coaster; Cyclone— Miler mouse—one of only two left on the world, the Hornet—a Vekoma family • 3:00 p.m.—Mini golf tournament coaster formerly from AstroWorld and new for 2019, Spin-O- • 6:30 p.m.—Dinner @ Cabanas near Drop of Fear, park Q&A Saurus—a SBF Compact Spinning Coaster. Also on hand is and group photo a great assortment of unique water rides and traditional flat • 10:00 p.m.—Wonderland will provide an ERT session if rides including a classic dark ride. Paul and Paula Borchardt attendance reaches 15 or more. ERT is more often not all make everyone feel welcome with their West Texas hospitali- that necessary as past event experience has shown we get ty. an abundance of rides during our regular time at the park. *Inclement weather, equipment problems or other unforeseen circumstances may affect the schedule. West Texas Roundup Registration Form—July 5-6, 2019 Registration forms must be postmarked by June 24, 2019. All registered will have admission purchased for them and in the event of not being able to attend, the registered member may not be entitled to a refund. The payment of registration fees by, for or on behalf of participants releases and hold harmless the American Coaster Enthusiasts, Inc., Joyland Amusement Park, Larson International, NRCMA and Wonderland Amusement Park All attendees (including non-members) are expected to follow the ACE Code of Conduct which can be found at www.aceonline.org/conduct/ ACE members will be held responsible for the actions of any of their guests. You can email [email protected] with any questions regarding the event. Make all checks payable to Jason Knutson and mail this form to: Jason Knutson 1618 Bel Riposo Ln League City, TX 77573-4796 OR Register online (for an additional fee): http://acesouthcentral.ticketleap.com/WTX2019 Online Deadline: June 28, 2019 Membership # Event Fee (Enter N if non- $30 Members Name City, State member) $45 Non-Members Phone Number For Primary Contact: Email Address For Primary Contact: Total Enclosed: $ ACESouthCentral.org @acesouthcentral Text ACESCWTX to 84483 to receive event alerts American Coaster Enthusiasts South Central #RideWithACE #WestTXRoundUp ACEridewithus @ridewithACE .
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