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Spring COASTING THE CAROLINAS
Conference
Fury 325
Rick Barber
APRIL 29–MAY 1, 2016
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• Souvenir bottle with free
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REGISTRATION
Postmarked by April 9, 2016, or
completed online by April 17, 2016
ACE members
ACE members 3–11
Non-members
Non-members 3–11
$158
$142
$198
$178
No registrations accepted
after April 17, 2016.
There is NO on-site registration.
Register online at my.ACEonline.org
CEDAR FAIR SEASON
PASS DISCOUNT
Carowinds Silver, Gold and Platinum
season pass holders, and Cedar Fair Platinum pass holders from any Cedar Fair park
will enjoy a $58 discount on registration.
PARKING
At Family Kingdom, on-site parking
is $7 per car; enter the parking lot at the
Ocean Boulevard parking lot entrance. Metered street parking is also available for $8
per day; be sure to park at a meter with a
green 24-hour sticker indicating the space is
available for all-day parking.
At Carowinds, present your event
badge for complimentary parking.
DIRECTIONS
Both parks are within driving distance
of the Charlotte-Douglas International
Airport.
To find full directions to our host
parks and hotels, go to ACE’s website at
my.aceonline.org/directions; or contact
ACE’s office at [email protected] or
469.228.6223 to have a copy mailed to you.
Allow about three and one-half hours
travel time between Family Kingdom and
Carowinds.
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JOIN
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and enjoy the member rates. You can join the world’s
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Visit aceonline.org to learn more.
300 South Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
familykingdomfun.com
Grand Strand amusement park opened in 1966.
When the Ammons family purchased it in 1992, they
changed the name to Family Kingdom.
It’s one of the few remaining free admission parks
– there’s no charge to wander the grounds.
Swamp Fox, a PTC/John Allen wood out-andback coaster, has been thrilling guests since 1966. Kiddie Coaster, a Sartori junior coaster, and Twist ‘n’ Shout,
a Zamperla Wild Mouse, round out the park’s coaster
collection.
Family Kingdom has a solid ride package for attendees to enjoy, including classics such as Scrambler,
Tilt-a-Whirl and a log flume.
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
carowinds.com
In 1969, Charlotte businessman E. Pat Hall announced he would build Carowinds, a theme park
straddling the state borders of the Carolinas; the
name, he said, was derived from the two states and the
winds that blew across them.
Today, the Cedar Fair park has a solid coaster
collection, including Carolina Cyclone, a 1980 Arrow
coaster; Afterburn, B&M’s 1999 addition to the park;
Intimidator, 2010’s B&M hypercoaster; and 2015’s
hugely popular B&M hypercoaster Fury 325.
The park will introduce Carolina Harbor, the largest waterpark in either state in late May; with great
rides and great food, Carowinds is sure to be a hit with
Conference attendees.
FAMILY KINGDOM
INFORMATION
FAMILY KINGDOM AREA
Red Roof Myrtle Beach
2801 S. Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
843.626.4444
redroof.com/myrtlebeach
AMENITIES Rooms feature 37” flat screen TVs, complimentary WiFi and iron and ironing board. Hotel features include interior corridors, free coffee in the lobby,
swimming pool and picnic area.
RATE 15% off best available rate for your choice of room.
The rate is valid April 26–May 1, 2016. Please note,
rates may increase closer to the event. Call the hotel
directly and use booking code VP+620422, or book online, entering 620422 in the VP/Promo code box.
DEADLINE Rooms must be reserved by March 29, 2016.
Availability is limited; reserve early.
PLEASE NOTE The hotel’s cancellation policy requires
that cancellations be made by 4 p.m. Eastern time, seven days before the scheduled arrival date to avoid one
night’s room and tax charge.
CAROWINDS AREA
Comfort Inn At Carowinds
3725 Avenue of the Carolinas
Fort Mill, South Carolina 29708
803.548.5200
choicehotels.com/comfortinnatcarowinds
AMENITIES Rooms feature complimentary WiFi, microwave and refrigerator, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and
ironing board, and the hotel is pet friendly (additional
charge may apply). Hotel amenities include fitness center, complimentary hot breakfast and interior corridors.
RATE $94 per night, plus 11% tax, valid for up to four
persons per room. The rate is valid April 29 – May 1,
2016. To reserve rooms, call the hotel and use promo
code ACE Spring Conference.
DEADLINE Rooms must be reserved by April 15, 2016.
Availability is limited; reserve early.
Courtyard Charlotte Arrowood
Attendees will receive an unlimited ride
wristband for Friday, April 29. The wristband
does not include Bungee, Zip Lines or GoKarts. Attendees can purchase discounted one
ride vouchers for Go-Karts for $4.30.
Please note, bare feet and flip-flops are
not allowed on Family Kingdom rides; secured shoes must be worn.
800 West Arrowood Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
704.527.5055
courtyard.marriott.com/charlottearrowood
CONFERENCE NAME
BADGE
Intimidator
Scott Rutherford
You must be registered and wearing your
official conference name badge to participate
in scheduled conference activities.
THANK YOU
In ACE Cheri Armstrong, Tim Baldwin, Steve Berto, Dave Bird, Lee Ann
Draud, Melinda Gaspari, Josh Herrington,
Bill Linkenheimer III, Elaine Linkenheimer, Will Moschke, Kevin Schreiner,
Jeffrey Seifert, Stacey Smilek, Steve Smith,
Liz Werth and Jerry Willard.
Our host parks At Family Kingdom,
Donnie Sipes and Kimberly Goolsby. At
Carowinds, Laresa Thompson and Dwight
Muffet.
WHERE TO STAY
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AMENITIES Rooms feature flat screen TV, complimentary WiFi, coffee and tea, iron and ironing board. Hotel
features include The Bistro on-site restaurant offering
breakfast and dinner and full-service bar, swimming
pool and fitness center.
RATE $80 per night, plus 15.25% tax, valid for up to four
persons per room. The rate is valid April 30 and May 1,
2016. Use promo code ACE 2016 Spring Conference
Carowinds.
DEADLINE Rooms must be reserved by April 1, 2016.
Availability is limited; reserve early.
Intimidator, the 2010 steel B&M hypercoaster,
was a star of ACE’s 2012 Coaster Con.
ACE is online and on social media — check out the resources
available on ACE’s website and follow ACE online!
ACEonline.org
@ACEonlineorg
AmericanCoasterEnthusiasts
@ACEridewithus
ACEridewithus
COASTERS
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ERT scheduled for this coaster
FAMILY KINGDOM
Swamp Fox
E
1966 wood PTC/Allen out-and-back
72 feet tall; 2,640 feet long
52” minimum to ride
Kiddie Coaster
Afterburn
E
1999 steel B&M inverted
130 feet tall; 2,956 feet long
54” minimum to ride
Formerly Top Gun: the Jet Coaster
(1999–2007)
1993 steel Sartori junior coaster
36” minimum, 52” maximum to ride Ricochet
2002 steel Mack wild mouse
Formerly Speedy Gonzalez
52 feet tall; 1,214 feet long
44” minimum to ride; under 54”
Twist ‘n’ Shout E
must be accompanied by supervising
2013 steel Zamperla Wild Mouse
companion
48” minimum to ride
Formerly Wild Wonder at Gillian’s Wonderland (1999), Twist ‘n’ Shout at Magic
Springs (2000–2012)
CAROWINDS
Carolina Goldrusher
1975 wood Summers junior
40 feet tall; 1,356 feet long
40” minimum to ride; under 46”
must be accompanied by supervising
companion
Formerly Fairly Odd Coaster (2005–
2009) and Scooby Doo’s Ghoster
Coaster (1975–2004)
2004 steel Vekoma flying coaster
115 feet tall; 2,781 feet long
54” minimum to ride
Formerly Stealth at Paramount’s Great
America (2000–2003); Borg Assimilator
at Carowinds (2004–2007)
Carolina Cobra
2009 steel Vekoma Boomerang
125 feet tall; 875 feet long
48” minimum to ride
Carolina Cyclone
1980 steel Arrow multi-element
95 feet tall; 2,100 feet long
48” minimum to ride
Formerly Mind Eraser and Head Spin at
Geauga Lake (1996–2007)
Intimidator
E
2010 steel B&M hypercoaster
232 feet tall; 5,316 feet long
54” minimum to ride
Vortex
1992 steel B&M stand-up
90 feet tall; 2,040 feet long
54” minimum to ride
Fury 325
Hurler
Lucy’s Crabbie Cabbie
2003 steel Vekoma family inverted
49 feet tall; 1,122 feet long
44” minimum to ride; under 54”
must be accompanied by supervising
companion; 76” maximum
Nighthawk
Woodstock Express
1994 wood International Coasters
out-and-back
88 feet tall; 3,157 feet long
48” minimum to ride
Flying Ace Aerial Chase
Formerly Rugrats Runaway Reptar
Coaster (2003–2009)
1973 steel Arrow mine train
43 feet tall; 2,397 feet long
48” minimum to ride
E
2015 steel B&M hypercoaster
325 feet tall; 6,602 feet long
54” minimum to ride
E
1998 steel Miler junior
15 feet tall; 416 feet long
36” minimum to ride; under 40”
must be accompanied by supervising
companion
Attendees will also
enjoy ERT on:
• Sling Shot at Family Kingdom
• Drop Tower and Plants vs.
Zombies Garden Warfare:
3Z Arena at Carowinds
Formerly Hey Arnold Taxi Chase
(2005–2009) and Taxi Jam (1998–2004)
Kiddie Coaster (left) at Family
Kingdom will entice the younger
coaster fans. Fury 325 (right)
at Carowinds will have many
enthusiasts smiling.
Kiddie Coaster Tim Baldwin
Sign up for
LIGHTNING
ROD RUN
Monday, May 2
It’s the perfect finale for
the Spring Conference!
ACE Southeast is hosting this add-on
event. Enjoy an evening reception
with snacks and two hours of ERT
on the park’s 2016 blockbuster,
Lightning Rod!
Visit acesoutheast.org for details
and to register.
SCHEDULE
This schedule is tentative; the official schedule will be
included in your registration packet
Friday, April 29
Family Kingdom open 1 p.m. to between 8 and 11 p.m.; ERT start will be
adjusted based on park closing
Splashes water park will not be open.
• Swamp Fox plaque presentation and group photo TBD
• Park plaque presentation TBD
11 a.m. – Noon Registration at front gate
12:15 – 1 p.m. ERT on Swamp Fox
• Lunch voucher valid for hamburger, cheeseburger, hot dog or chicken
strips with fries and drink or large slice of cheese pizza and drink
2 – 5 p.m. Picnic pavilion available for exclusive use of attendees
8 – 9:30 p.m. ERT on Swamp Fox, Twist ‘n’ Shout and Sling Shot
• Snack voucher to enjoy during evening ERT
Saturday, April 30
Carowinds opens at 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Carolina Harbor water park will not be open.
Attendes receive souvenir bottle with free refills Saturday and Sunday
6 – 7:30 p.m. Welcome dinner in Cedar Pavilion: beef brisket carving
station, sweet tea glazed chicken, fried melange of seafood, craisin salad,
seafood salad, coleslaw, creamed leeks and butter beans, collard greens,
baked mac and cheese, cornbread and butter, cinnamon bread pudding
and Windy Hill apple cobbler
10 – 11:30 p.m. ERT on Fury 325 and Drop Tower
• Enjoy light snacks (chips, fresh fruit and protein bars) during ERT
Sunday, May 1
Carowinds opens at 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Carolina Harbor water park will not be open.
• Fury 325 tour TBD
8:30 – 10 a.m. Breakfast featuring country breakfast casserole, biscuits
and gravy, fresh fruit, yogurt and granola, danish, doughnuts, coffee and
juice
9 – 10 a.m. ERT on Intimidator, Afterburn and Plants vs Zombies
9:30 – 10 a.m. Fury 325 will be available to ACE attendees and
Carowinds season pass holders
1 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch featuring Low Country shrimp roast (shrimp, red
potatoes, corn cobbettes, sausage), pulled pork, hot dogs, mushroom ravioli, baked beans, garden salad, chips, cookies and gelato sandwiches
Fury 325
Rick Barber
CONTACT INFORMATION
FEES
A phone number is required to process your registration. A confirmation will be sent to the email address on REGISTRATION
ACE does not prorate registration fees for partial attendance.
file with my.ACEonline.org. If you provide a different email address below, your profile will be updated
with that address. If you have provided an email address and confirmation is not received by April 18, 2016,
MEMBERS
X $158 =
please call 469.278.6223, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Central time or send an email to [email protected].
PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
NAME BADGES List name, city and state as they are to appear on the name badges; badges will be created
from this form. There is no charge for children two and under; please list their names here. Enter member
name(s) first. Non-members are considered guests of the first member listed. Write N/A for member
number for non-members. If registering by mail and additional space is needed, photocopy this form or
list requested information on a blank sheet of paper.
NAME, CITY, STATE THIS PERSON MUST BE AN ACE MEMBER
MEMBER
NUMBER
HAS SEASON/PLATINUM PASS
CHILD
HAS SEASON/PLATINUM PASS
CHILD
VOUCHER A
CHILD
VOUCHER B
X $198 =
NON-MEMBERS
AGES 3–11
X $178 =
Total these four boxes and enter the total here
CAROWINDS
SILVER, GOLD OR
PLATINUM PASS
CEDAR FAIR
PLATINUM PASS
A
X $58 =
X $58 =
Total these two boxes and enter here
B
Subtract box B from box A and enter here.
HAS SEASON/PLATINUM PASS
HAS SEASON/PLATINUM PASS
VOUCHER A
VOUCHER B
CHILD
VOUCHER A
VOUCHER B
NAME, CITY, STATE
MEMBER
NUMBER
NON-MEMBERS
This is your total registration cost.
HAS SEASON/PLATINUM PASS
NAME, CITY, STATE
MEMBER
NUMBER
X $142 =
Issued by different
Cedar Fair park
NAME, CITY, STATE
MEMBER
NUMBER
VOUCHER B
NAME, CITY, STATE
MEMBER
NUMBER
VOUCHER A
MEMBERS
AGES 3–11
CHILD
VOUCHER A
VOUCHER B
CEDAR FAIR SEASON PASS DISCOUNT Members and non-members who have a valid, processed 2016 Carowinds
Silver, Gold or Platinum season pass or a Platinum season pass issued by another Cedar Fair park (Regular,
Silver and Gold passes from other parks are not eligible) will receive a $58 discount on registration.
NO MATERIALS WILL BE SENT IN ADVANCE All materials, including name badge and admission tickets,
will be provided to you at the event. All materials
must be picked up at scheduled registration times.
If you are unable to arrive during a scheduled time,
it is your responsibility to contact ACE registration
manager Steve Smith before 10 p.m. Eastern time
at 440.576.2220 or email [email protected] to
make alternate arrangements.
REGISTRATION Must be postmarked by April 9, or
completed online by April 17, 2016. No registrations
will be accepted after April 17, 2016. There will be
no on-site registration.
PHONE NUMBER REQUIRED You must provide a phone
number above for your registration to be processed.
PAYMENT METHOD Members and non-members may
pay by money order. Members may pay by check.
Make checks or money orders payable to American
Coaster Enthusiasts. Visa, MasterCard and Discover
are accepted from members and non-members for
registration.
• If paying by credit card, go to my.aceonline.org. If
you prefer to print out a credit card form and mail
your registration, please go to aceonline.org/fliers/CCform.pdf. You can also call ACE’s office at
469.278.6223 or send an email to info@ACEonline.
org to request that a copy of the form be mailed to
you.
• If paying by check or money order, write your member number in the “memo” section and include it with
this registration form.
NON-MEMBERS Must register to attend ACE events
as the guest of an attending member. Members are responsible for the actions and behaviors of their guests.
Non-members can register at the member rate by in-
cluding a completed membership application and the
appropriate dues (memberships start at $20 per person) with this registration, or join and register online
at my.ACEonline.org.
REGISTER BY MAIL Mail this completed form,
or a photocopy, with payment in U.S. funds to
Spring Conference 2016, American Coaster Enthusiasts, P. O. Box 540261, Grand Prairie TX,
75054-0261. Registration must be postmarked by
April 9, 2016.
REGISTER ONLINE Secure, fast online registration is
available at my.ACEonline.org. Online registration
must be completed by April 17, 2016.
CANCELLATION Refunds will be issued less a $20 cancellation fee per person, if ACE is notified by April
17, 2016. Cancellations must be made by contacting
the national office, 469.278.6223, Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. CST.
IMPORTANT The payment of registration fees by, for or
on behalf of participants releases and holds harmless
the American Coaster Enthusiasts, Inc., its Officers,
Executive Committee members, and representatives
from any and all liabilities related to those activities.
ACE’S CODE OF CONDUCT Members attending ACE
events and their guests should be especially aware
that their behavior affects ACE’s reputation, and
they are expected to abide by ACE’s Code of Conduct to ensure that ACE is always represented in a
positive manner.
Members found to be in violation of the code
are subject to ACE’s disciplinary procedures, which
may be in the form of, but are not limited to, verbal
or written warning or membership suspension or
involuntary termination.
Please check “Voucher A” or
“Voucher B” to select your preferred
lunch option at Family Kingdom
A Hamburger, cheeseburger, hot dog
or chicken strips with fries and drink
B Large slice of cheese pizza and
drink
Scan this QR code or click here to go to
the 2016 Spring Conference
Facebook page
Twist ‘n’ Shout
Rick Barber
2016 Spring Conference Travel Information
CHARLOTTE-DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
charmeck.org/city/charlotte/Airport
PARKS
TO FAMILY KINGDOM FROM CHARLOTTE-DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
From the airport, take Josh Birmingham Parkway to Billy Graham Parkway South. Follow Billy Graham Parkway
to I-77 South. Take exit 1B onto I-485 South toward Pineville. Take exit 51B onto US-74 South. From US-74,
take US-601 South to SC-151 South. In Darlington, get on US-401/US-52 South. Follow the signs for US-52.
In Florence, take a left onto Palmetto Street/US-76 East/US-301 East. Follow signs for US-501 South to Myrtle
Beach. Once in Myrtle Beach, follow US-501 South to Third Avenue South and South Ocean Boulevard and the
park. Allow 3¾ hours travel time.
TO CAROWINDS FROM FAMILY KINGDOM
From the park, follow Third Avenue South to US-501 North, and stay on US-501 for about an hour. Follow signs
for US-501 Business to US-76 West. In Florence, turn left onto South Irby Street to US-52 North. Follow US52 North to SC-151 North and take the exit for Hartsville/Charlotte. Follow SC-151 for about 46 miles. Turn
left onto SC-903. At the end of the road turn left to stay on SC-903. Follow SC-903 to US-521 Business/US521. From SC-5 take exit for Rock Hill onto US-21 North. Follow US-21 North to I-77 North. From the right
lane, take exit 90 towards US-21/Carowinds Boulevard to the park. Allow 3¾ hours travel time.
Using GPS? Use this address: 300 Carowinds Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29708
TO CHARLOTTE-DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM CAROWINDS
From the park, take I-77 north. Take I-485/Governor James G. Martin Freeway to exit 9, then take US-29 North/
US-74 East to Josh Birmingham Parkway and the airport. Allow 20 minutes travel time.
HOTELS
TO RED ROOF INN MYRTLE BEACH FROM FAMILY KINGDOM
Take South Ocean Boulevard and turn right onto 6th Avenue South. Turn left at the third cross street onto US-17
Business South. Turn left onto 29th Avenue South and turn left into the drive past Waffle House. Allow 5 minutes travel time.
TO COURTYARD CHARLOTTE ARROWOOD FROM CAROWINDS
Take Carowinds Boulevard straight onto US-21 South. From the right lane, take the I-77 North ramp towards
Charlotte. Continue on I-77 North; take exit 3 for Arrowood Road. Keep right at the fork and merge onto West
Arrowood Road. Turn left onto Forest Point Boulevard. Allow ten minutes drive time.
TO COMFORT INN FROM CAROWINDS
From the parking lot, take the outbound Avenue of the Carolinas to Cabelas Drive and turn left. The hotel will be
on the right. Allow three minutes drive time. The hotel is within 20 minutes walking distance of the park’s front
gate.
Beyond our host parks, our Spring Conference
destinations have a lot to offer. Explore the city
and state tourism sites to learn more about the
shopping, entertainment, dining, museums and
other resources they have to offer.
visitnc.com North Carolina tourism
discoversouthcarolina.com South Carolina tourism
visitmyrtlebeach.com Myrtle Beach tourism
charlottesgotalot.com Charlotte tourism
Check the state departments of transportation
websites for the latest information on construction, traffic jams and more.
511sc.org South Carolina traffic information
ncdot.gov/traffictravel North Carolina traffic information
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