ACE - Ride With Us

Oct 18 2024 100 ep. 42 mins 44

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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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2024 ACE Preservation Conference Recap

Oct 18 2024 77 mins

ACE’s Preservation Conference marked the end of an amazing summer of conferences, regional events and informal meetups. We round out the summer with a mega episode that recaps 2024’s final national ACE event. Join us as correspondents/producers Derek and Doug Perry and co-host Jessica Gardner introduce our new correspondent Gerik Gooch to walk through this awesome weekend. Th

History of Worlds of Fun

Aug 31 2024 45 mins

Since Worlds of Fun opened in 1973, it has delighted visitors to the Kansas City, MO location ever since. It’s home to many historic rides and has a rich history. ACE members had a chance to visit the park during the 2024 Preservation Conference, enjoying behind-the-scenes experiences, great catered meals, ERT and some thorough presentations. During the conference, Unofficial

First Drop: Voltron Nevera, Fire In The Hole, Iron Menace, The Bobcat

Aug 15 2024 52 mins

Tim Baldwin, John Davidson, Doug Perry and Derek Perry talk about four fantastic new roller coasters to open in 2024. Learn all about Voltron Nevera at Europa Park, Fire In The Hole at Silver Dollar City, Iron Menace at Dorney Park and The Bobcat at Six Flags Great Escape. In this Episode: [3:00] Voltron Nevera [22:22] Fire In The Hole [33:21] Iron Menace [42:32] The Bobcat Share

Hearing the Ride with Devin Flannery

Aug 06 2024 48 mins

Onboard audio can add so much to an already exhilarating roller coaster experience. Join correspondent John Davidson for his conversation with Devin Flannery, Solutions Architect at Alcorn McBride Inc. They take a deep dive into Devin’s journey to the role and uncover some tricks of the trade along the way! Check out Alcorn McBride events during IAAPA Expo 2024! Share your id

Coaster Con 46 Part 3: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Baynum Solutions

Jul 16 2024 89 mins

We're wrapping up our coverage of Coaster Con 46 with a recording of a very special night at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Members of the Canfield family share their experiences owning and running the park, the ACE Northern California Regional Rep team presents a plaque commemorating the Giant Dipper's maintenance team and the evening ended with a fantastic presentation by Chris

Coaster Con 46 Recap

Jul 05 2024 67 mins

It's hard to believe that Coaster Con 46 has come to a close. Whether you attended the conference or followed along from home, our recap episode has something for you. Join the podcast team for a lively discussion of the week's events. Derek Perry, Doug Perry, Corey Wooten, Liz Tan and Jessica Gardner walk through the highlights of our week at California's Great America, Six Flag

Live From Coaster Con 46

Jun 20 2024 34 mins

Coaster Con 46 is finally happening! Hundreds of enthusiastic ACE members converged on Northern California for this epic event. Join our podcast team for a series of episodes about their experience. This first episode takes you into a special historical presentation by Clayton Lawrence, Cedar Fair Corporate Creative Producer. He called into the enthusiastic group of ACE members w

Happy Father's Day

Jun 15 2024 36 mins

We’re celebrating Father’s Day (and the start of Coaster Con) with a fun conversation for all coaster enthusiasts – two dads chatting about roller coasters, theme parks and their kids. Join correspondent John Davidson as he and Robert Moran talk about theme park road trips and what makes them so special. Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceo

Rick Bastrup: Adventures of a Theme Park Designer

Jun 09 2024 36 mins

Creating an attraction is far more than installing track and building a station. Theming and ride design are easy to overlook, but they can add so much more to the experience. Correspondent Bob Randolph meets with Rick Backstrup, president of R&R Creative Amusement Designs, to shed new light on this key facet of the ride experience. You may not be familiar with his name yet,

ACE Spring Conference Recap and June Events

Jun 01 2024 83 mins

The ACE Spring Conference took place from May 17-19, 2024 at Kings Island in Ohio. ACE members from across the world joined in the fun, which included morning and evening ERT (Exclusive Ride Time), behind-the-scenes tours, informal takeovers, buffet meals and more. We’ll finish our coverage of the event with an in-depth recap of the event and conference highlights. Some of Kings