COASTER 4 PARKS! 21 COASTERS! JUNE 15 – 20 CON XXXVII Gold Striker by Dan Peak by Tim Baldwin by Giant Dipper JOIN THE FUN AS COASTER CON ROARS THROUGH FOUR OF CALIFORNIA’S FINEST PARKS! Add it up – 21 great coasters to enjoy at California’s Great America, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Gilroy Gardens, 18 hours of ERT, 10 meals and plenty of surprises – and you’ve got one great Coaster Con! Roar by Curt Schimmel 2014 LOGO CONTEST WINNER HOWARD GILLOOLY’S DESIGN WILL BE AVAILABLE ON COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS! ORDER YOURS WITH YOUR REGISTRATION! ADVANCE REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION Coaster Con XXXVII is a great vacation value! Postmarked or online by May 22, 2014 After May 22, 2014 There will be plenty to see and do, including: ACE members $228 ACE members $263 • 18 hours of ERT • ACE Cabana Lounge ACE members 3–11 $194 ACE members 3–11 $229 • 10 meals • Kids’ ERT Non-members $284 Non-members $319 • Complimentary parking at • Roller coaster Non-members 3–11 $242 Non-members 3–11 $277 all host parks sandcastle contest ACE does not prorate registration fees for partial attendance. • Giant Dipper birthday bash • VIP Madame Marie’s Non-members must register to attend as the guest of an ACE member attending the • Parkwide ERT at Massacre Manor tour convention. Members are responsible for the actions and behaviors of their guests. California’s Great America • VIP show seating No materials will be sent in advance; all materials, including name badge and admis- sion tickets, will be provided to you at the event. • Peanuts Gang party • VIP Elephant Encounter All materials must be picked up during scheduled registration times. If you are unable • ACE karaoke • VIP Gilroy Gardens tree tour to arrive during a scheduled registration time, it is your responsibility to contact ACE • Midway Olympics • Gilroy Gardens souvenir registration director Steve Smith (440.576.2220 before 10 p.m. Eastern or ssmith@aceon- line.org) to make alternate arrangements. • Kids’ Midway Olympics discounts HOST PARKS 4701 Great America Parkway 1001 Fairgrounds Drive 400 Beach Street 3050 Hecker Pass Highway Santa Clara, CA 95054 Vallejo, CA 94589 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Gilroy, CA 95020 cagreatamerica.com sixflags.com/discoverykingdom beachboardwalk.com gilroygardens.org When California’s Great Amer- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk With a small but delightful col- ica opened in 1976, it was known as opened in 1969 as Marine World Af- traces its history back to 1865. The lection of family-friendly rides (in- Marriott’s Great America; today, it’s rica-USA at a different location. park’s first ride opened in 1908. cluding Garlic Twirl, allowing pas- part of the Cedar Fair family. The park has an array of animal ex- Undertow, a Maurer Söhne spin- sengers to spin around seated inside Attendees will find many coast- hibits, marine exhibits and thrill rides ning coaster, opened in 2013. a garlic bulb), Gilroy Gardens is sure ers to enjoy, including Demon, an to enjoy. The park’s first two coasters, For Con attendees, the star of to delight attendees. Arrow multi-looper; The Grizzly, a Vekoma’s Boomerang Coast to Coaster the show is Giant Dipper. A Nation- The park boasts two coasters for Dinn coaster based on the Coney Is- and Kong, arrived in 1998. Roar, a al Historic Landmark and an ACE attendees to enjoy. Quicksilver Ex- land (Ohio) Wildcat; and two B&M GCII wood twister, opened the fol- Roller Coaster Landmark, Giant Dip- press is a Morgan mine train. Tim- coasters. In 2013, GCII’s Gold Striker, lowing year. per opened in 1924. A 90th anniversa- ber Twister is a Zierer steel Tivoli the tallest wood coaster in Northern The park’s newest coaster, Super- ry bash will be part of the convention coaster. California, joined the line-up. man Ultimate Flight, opened in 2012. activities at the park. EVENT INFORMATION SEASON PASSES PHOTO AND VIDEO CONTESTS COASTER CON XXXVII Six Flags season pass holders enjoy a $23 dis- Each year, ACE celebrates the talented pho- COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS count on their registration. tographers and videographers in the club with our T-shirts featuring the 2014 logo contest Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is offering at- photo and video contests. winning design by Howard Gillooly (shown tendees the option to upgrade to a season pass for Submissions for the photo contest can be on the first page of this flier) are available just $29.99. This upgrade will only be available on made on Sunday, June 15, during registration at the for purchase with your registration. Shirts Wednesday, June 18, at the park. host hotel from noon to 5 p.m. are available in your choice of antique or- This season pass offer does not qualify for the Video contest submissions must be mailed ange or grey. Sizes S–XL are just $17 each. registration discount. to the Contest Coordinator prior to Coaster Sizes XXL and XXXL are just $19 each. Con; they must be postmarked by June 6, 2014. Pre-ordered T-shirts can be picked ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Mail video contest submissions to: Chris Smilek, up at the ACE General Store. A limited number of T-shirts will The 2014 Business Meeting will take place 619 Washington Crossing, East Stroudsburg, PA be for sale at the ACE General Store. Tuesday, June 17, at the Great America Theater, 18301-9812 USA. starting at 3 p.m. Convention attendees can vote in the video 2014 is an election year. Candidates for elected and photo contests. SALES TABLES offices on the executive committee will present their Rules and deadlines for the video and photo Sales tables are available for rent during platform speeches following the Business Meeting. contests are available at coastercon.com/contests. Coaster Con. Sales tables will be open on Sunday, Members not attending the convention are To have a copy of any of the rules mailed to you, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Tuesday, encouraged to attend the business meeting. Non- please call 469.278.6223, send an email to info@ June 17, from 10:15 to 11:30 p.m. attending members will not be charged to enter the ACEonline.org or write to ACE Contest Rules, The two-day fee for table rentals is $35 per park to attend the meeting, but must leave the park P.O. Box 540261, Grand Prairie, TX, 75054-0261. table for ACE members and $50 per table for non- immediately afterward (unless using a season pass members. Daily rentals and shared tables will not or purchasing an admission ticket). ANNUAL COASTER CON LOGO CONTEST be permitted. All sales tables must be reserved and To attend the business meeting without pay- The logo design contest is held prior to each paid for in advance. ing admission, arrive at Guest Services by 2:45 p.m. year’s convention. Check CoasterCon.com for in- Table reservations must be postmarked no formation on entering the 2015 logo contest. later than June 6, 2014; there is a 50% cancellation PRESENTATIONS fee after June 6, 2014. If you would like to make a presentation VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Send your check or money order, made pay- during Coaster Con, please contact Chris Smilek It’s a great way to meet other members and able to ACE in U.S. funds, to Stacey Smilek, ACE by phone at 570.730.4412, by email at csmilek@ support the club. Circle your preferred shift(s) to Merchandise Director, 619 Washington Crossing, ACEonline.org or by mail at 619 Washington help with registration or the ACE General Store on East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-9812 USA. Crossing, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-9812 USA the registration form. by Friday, June 6. Register online – it’s safe and secure at AmericanCoasterEnthusiasts.org/events TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ACE’S ANNUAL BANQUET The official schedule will be included in your registration packet. One of the highlights of Coaster Con is our Sunday, June 15 Wednesday, June 18 annual banquet. Attendees enjoy a delicous meal, California’s Great America open 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom open 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. an engaging presentation and a keynote speaker. 7 a.m. The banquet is a plated, sit-down dinner that 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. ACE General Store at host hotel Arrive at park and continental breakfast Noon – 5 p.m. 7:15 a.m. includes your choice of: chicken teriyaki over rice Registration at host hotel VIP tours with stir fry vegetables and a fried wonton; ribeye 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. ERT Reserved seating for CGA’s new Roar, Superman Ultimate steak (cooked medium) with garlic mashed pota- Ice Show Flight, V2: Vertical Velocity, Tsunami Soaker, Go- toes and grilled asparagus; or vegetable napoleon 6:30– 8 p.m. Welcome and dinner, Picnic Pavilion Karts and polenta with tomato coulee and marinated 2 p.m. 8:15 – 9 p.m. Opening ceremony and “On Broad- VIP Elephant Encounter artichokes. 5 p.m. way” show at Showtime Theater Dinner in Picnic Grove The menu also includes bread and rolls, green 7:15 p.m. 9 – 11 p.m. ERT Vortex, Flight Deck, Columbia VIP dessert reception at Shark salad, caprese salad and a choice of dessert: choco- Carousel, Celebration Swings, Rue le Dodge Experience late cake with raspberry sauce or fruit tarts. 8 – 10 p.m ERT 10 p.m. Coke Around The World at Celebration Medusa, Kong, Cobra, SkyScreamer, Add the banquet for just $40 per person.