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COASTER CON XXXIV
CONVENTION JUNE 19–22, 2011 • TOUR OF TEXAS JUNE 23–26
The original
Six Flags.
A classic
local park.
Coaster Con XXXIV
has the best
of both worlds!
With 13 roller coasters on the horizon of Six Flags Over Texas
today, the founding fathers of the original Six Flags park could hardly
have conceived of what the modest regional theme park would eventually grow up to be, and the significant impact it would make upon the
industry.
On opening day in 1961, Six Flags introduced the pay-one-price
practice that has become an industry standard. Other significant milestones often cited by amusement park historians include the first log
flume, the first modern-day parachute ride, the first freefall ride and
Broadway-style shows inside a theme park. Celebrating 50 years in
2011, the park still entertains guests with many of these attractions, as
well as a line-up of roller coasters that is an enthusiast’s dream.
Perhaps the most notable coaster offered at Six Flags Over Texas
is the highly discussed New Texas Giant that has transformed the legendary woodie with an all-new, airtime-filled steel track layout. Old
favorites are not forgotten though; Shock Wave is vintage Schwarzkopf
at its best, delivering an amazing balance of positive and negative Gs.
Acknowledged with an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark plaque,
Runaway Mine Train was an early tubular steel coaster and the first
(and still one of the best) mine train-themed ride, which would eventually become an industry staple.
The LIM-launched Mr. Freeze is an intense thrill at 70 mph. And
towering above them all is Titan at 245 feet, delivering a powerful experience to the general public and coaster enthusiasts alike. Wood, inverted, looping, indoor, spinning, bobsled and a couple of
family coasters round out the mix. It’s all here.
On the outskirts of Dallas is Sandy Lake Amusement Park, for
many ACErs an undiscovered traditional park gem. In addition to the
many classic flat rides are a swimming pool, paddle boats and mini-golf.
Of highest interest to ACE members are the Allen Herschell Little
Dipper and a classic Pretzel dark ride. Plan to enjoy a pleasant afternoon
of old school charm at Sandy Lake, which is celebrating its 41st anniversary this year.
These four days in the Dallas/Fort Worth area will also include an
evening at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and some wonderful surprises
from our host parks that only Con attendees will be able to enjoy. Throw
in the many varied, always popular convention activities and you have a
superb Con.
Top it off with the grand banquet Wednesday evening and, if you
want to keep the party going, extend your vacation with the Tour of
Texas – optional add-on dates at some of the best parks in south Texas.
Learn more about Coaster Con XXXIV at CoasterCon.com!
SAVE $65 ON CONVENTION REGISTRATION WITH YOUR SIX FLAGS SEASON PASS!
Four great parks. Four great days.
ACE’s Tour of Texas!
Schlitterbahn. Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
SeaWorld San Antonio. Kemah Boardwalk.
These add-on events at four outstanding
South Texas parks are the perfect way to round
out your Texas vacation. Pick and choose which
parks you want to visit — and Coaster Con
registration is not required!
Coaster
Con
XXXIV
Enjoy the coasters of Texas!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
•ERT on all coasters at
Six Flags Over Texas
•Three hours unlimited ride
time at Sandy Lake Park
•Six Flags season pass
For attendees who do not currently have a season pass
•Event activities and lots
of surprises
SAVE
$65
WITH YOUR SIX FLAGS
SEASON PASS
See registration form for details
ADVANCE REGISTRATION
Postmarked or online by May 26, 2011
ACE members $254
ACE members 3—11 $218
Non-members $315
Non-members 3—11 $270
LATE REGISTRATION
After May 26, 2011
ACE members $289
ACE members 3—11 $253
Non-members $350
Non-members 3—11 $305
ACE does not pro-rate registration fees
for partial attendance. Cancellations
are accepted through June 9, 2011; the
amount paid will be refunded less a $35
fee per person.
Non-members must register to attend
ACE events as the guest of a member who
is registered to attend. Members are responsible for the actions and behaviors of
their guests.
Hungering for
more coasting
in the
Lone Star State?
Prior to Coaster Con,
check out the traditional
parks Joyland, in Lubbock
and Wonderland, in
Amarillo. The West Texas
Round-up regional event is
hosted by
ACE South Central.
Find all the details at
ACESouthCentral.org
Front page photo credits
TOP New Texas Giant Aaron Martinez/Six
Flags Over Texas; ROW OF PHOTOS, TOP
TO BOTTOM Runaway Mine Train Gary
Slade; Shock Wave Tim Baldwin; Little
Dipper Gary Slade; BOTTOM LEFT TO
RIGHT Steel Eel Gary Slade; Rattler Tim
Baldwin; Boardwalk Bullet Tim Baldwin;
Blastenhoff Beach courtesy Schlitterbahn
REGISTER ONLINE!
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your Visa, Mastercard or Discover at
AmericanCoasterEnthusiasts.org
This June, join ACE and enjoy the many great coasters of the Lone Star State. Coaster Con XXXIV features
Six Flags Over Texas, celebrating its 50th anniversary, and Sandy Lake Park, a classic local park. There’s plenty
of ERT, great meals and surprises packed into Coaster Con’s four days! The Tour of Texas add-on events at
Schlitterbahn, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld San Antonio and Kemah Boardwalk let you customize your
Texas vacation. Pick and choose which of the Tour parks you want to enjoy!
Convention Host Parks
very first Six Flags plays host to ACE on the occasion of the park’s 50th anSix Flags Over Texas The
niversary. From the first Arrow mine train, to the sleek and elegant Shock Wave,
2201 Road to Six Flags
Arlington, TX 76011 from the classic thrills of Judge Roy Scream to the one-of-a-kind New Texas Giant,
817.640.8900 Six Flags Over Texas has a legendary collection of coasters.
sixflags.com/overtexas DIRECTIONS Six Flags Over Texas is located on Six Flags Drive near the intersection of State Highway 360 (Angus Wynne Jr. Highway) and Interstate 30. From
360 in either direction, exit Interstate 30/Six Flags Drive. From the south, turn
left onto Six Flags Drive; from the north, turn right onto Six Flags Drive. The park
entrance is on the right. From Interstate 30 in either direction, take exit 30/Six
Flags Drive. Both exits merge together. Continue straight ahead under Highway
360; the park entrance is on the right.
park and a Dallas landmark since 1970, Sandy Lake Park has much
Sandy Lake Park Ato classic
offer, from a challenging miniature golf course to a vintage ride package that
1800 Sandy Lake Road
Carrollton, TX 75006 includes a Paratrooper, a Rock-O-Plane, a Dragon Wagon and Little Dipper, a
972.242.7449 Herschell coaster that opened in 1971.
sandylake.com DIRECTIONS Take Interstate 30 east for approximately 10 miles, to Loop 12. Take
Loop 12 north about 7.5 miles until it merges with Interstate 35 north. Continue
north for about seven miles to Exit 444/Sandy Lake Road/Whitlock Lane. Turn
left onto Sandy Lake Road; the park entrance is on the right. Allow 30 minutes
travel time.
Tour of Texas Parks
Coaster Con registration is not required to enjoy any of the Tour of Texas events. Registered Coaster Con attendees enjoy a $5
discount on registration at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld San Antonio and Kemah Boardwalk. Directions to the Tour of Texas
parks will be included in your registration packet. You can also find directions to the parks at CoasterCon.com or at the Tour of
Texas ticket table open during registration. Please note, a $10 late registration fee, per person, per park, will be assessed for Tour
of Texas registrations after May 26, 2011.
has been voted America’s Best Waterpark for 13 years running in
Schlitterbahn Schlitterbahn
Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards. You’ll enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner,
400 Liberty Avenue
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830.625.2351
schlitterbahn.com/nb
Waterpark Olympics and a host of night time activities, including ERT, a hot tub
party and many more surprises. The park has over three miles of outrageous tube
chutes, with the longest lasting more than 30 minutes. Add event master extraordinaire Jeffrey Siebert to the party, and you’ve got one hot ticket.
event will feature morning and evening ERTs, a 20% discount on food and
Six Flags Fiesta Texas This
merchandise, breakfast, lunch and a wonderful dinner featuring ribeye steak and
17000 IH-10 West
San Antonio, TX 78257 chicken from the top-notch kitchens at Fiesta Texas. Expect VIP treatment at the
210.697.5050 park’s award winning shows as well. Eight coasters include the cliff-hugging Susixflags.com/fiestatexas perman Krypton Coaster and the enigmatic Rattler. Great rides, great shows,
great food — all in a fantastically beautiful setting within a former rock quarry.
addition to all the shows for which SeaWorld is famous, the San Antonio park
SeaWorld San Antonio In
features four roller coasters, water rides and a waterpark. Steel Eel is a signature
10500 SeaWorld Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251 Morgan mega-coaster full of airtime. Journey to Atlantis is a Mack water coaster/
800.700.7786 splashwater ride featuring turntables and a backwards drop. Top that off with The
seaworld.com/sanantonio Great White, Texas’ first B&M inverted, and one of the country’s longest flumes
and ACEers have a fun day in store.
ACE attendees can enjoy Texas’ one-and-only Gravity Group/M&V Boardwalk BulKemah Boardwalk let
— a twister if there ever was one. This tangled woodie stands perched upon
215 Kipp Avenue
Kemah, TX 77565 the waters of Galveston Bay. Enjoy a 90-minute morning ERT on all rides to finish
877.AT.KEMAH off a great week of coasting, as well as the many restaurants, rides and activities
kemahboardwalk.com of the Boardwalk area.
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Convention Hotel
Hilton Arlington
Directions
To Hilton Arlington from DFW
Exit the south entrance of the airport. If renting a car, follow Rental
Car Road and turn left (south) onto International Parkway. After passing the welcome to Dallas/Fort Worth sign, keep to the right and follow the signs to West 183/South 360 to Fort Worth, Grand Prairie
The Hilton Arlington is just minutes away from Six Flags Over Texas.
AMENITIES The newly-renovated rooms feature Hilton’s Serenity Luxury and Arlington. Stay to the right and take the exit onto South 360 to
bedding, two-line phones, On-Demand movies, iron and ironing board, Arlington. Travel south on 360 and exit at I-30/Lamar Blvd./Six Flags
mp3-compatible alarm clocks, hair dryer, coffee maker and complimentary Drive. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Lamar Blvd. The
Hotel is on the right.
2401 East Lamar Blvd, Arlington TX 76006-7503
817.640.3322 hilton.com
USA Today. In-room wireless Internet is available for an additional fee.
HOTEL FEATURES Business center, fitness center, heated pool, Conrad’s and
September’s restaurants.
RATE $104 per night, plus tax, valid for up to four persons per room; includes
complimentary parking at hotel. Rate is valid June 15–26.
DEADLINE Reserve by May 20, 2011. Availability is limited; make sure to
reserve early. Rooms with a view of Six Flags Over Texas available, subject
to availability.
TO RESERVE ROOMS Call the hotel at 817.640.3322. Request reservation
code ACE.
Arlington Trolley
To Hilton Arlington from Dallas Love Field
Exit Love Field on Cedar Spring Road. Turn right onto Mockingbird
Lane. Turn right at John Carpenter Freeway and enter the ramp to
TX 183 West. Continue to TX 360 south (FAA Road/Arlington/Grand
Prairie). Continue south on 360, exit at I-30/Lamar Blvd./Six Flags
Drive. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Lamar Blvd. The
Hotel is on the right.
Directions to our host parks and to our Tour of Texas parks and
hotels will be included in your registration packet, and can also be
found at CoasterCon.com, your one-stop online resource for ACE
Coaster Con information.
The Arlington Trolley offers fare-free transportation from area hotels, including Hilton Arlington, to Six Flags Over Texas and other area attractions. Visit arlingtontrolley.com for more details, routes and schedules.
Attendees will enjoy complimentary parking at all our host parks.
Parking is always free at Sandy Lake and Schlitterbahn. Parking
vouchers will be provided for Six Flags Over Texas and SeaWorld.
Present ACE membership card for complimentary parking at
Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Kemah Boardwalk offers complimentary
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
parking and optional fee-required premium lots.
staywhereyouplay.com
.
Stay right at Schlitterbahn. The resort’s new Website will be launched in late
March. Enjoy a 20% discount off standard room rates. Rate valid on June 23.
TO RESERVE ROOMS Call the hotel directly at 830.608.8520. Request reserva- The Photo and Video Contests are two of the most popular parts
of Coaster Con each year. Attendees can check out the many
tion code ACE.
creative entries and vote for their favorites. Winners will be announced during the annual banquet. The official photo and video
contest rules can be found online at AmericanCoasterEnthusiasts.org/events. You can have a copy of the rules mailed to you by
calling 740.450.1560 or by writing to ACE Contest Rules, 1100H Brandywine Blvd., Zanesville, OH 43701-7303.
Comfort Inn Fiesta at Six Flags
Parking
Schlitterbahn Hotel
Photo and Video Contests
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Hotel
6755 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio TX 78249
.210.696.4766 comfortinn.com
The hotel is adjacent to Six Flags Fiesta Texas and convenient to SeaWorld
San Antonio.
AMENITIES All guest rooms feature microwaves, refrigerators, irons and ironing boards and coffee makers. The hotel offers free high-speed Internet access and an outdoor pool. Many rooms overlook Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
RATE $84.99 per night, plus tax, valid for up to four persons per room. Rate
is valid June 23-25.
DEADLINE Reserve by May 24, 2011. Availability is limited; make sure to
reserve early.
TO RESERVE ROOMS Call the hotel directly at 210.696.4766. Request reservation code ACE.
DIRECTIONS From Dallas, take I-35 south all the way to San Antonio. You
will be exiting on to Anderson Loop 1604 West and will stay on it for 15
miles (about 20 minutes). Exit at La Cantera Parkway. Stay on the parkway
past the light; the hotel will be on the right-hand side.
Sales Tables
Sales tables will be available on Sunday, June 19, Noon–5 p.m.;
Monday, June 20, 12:30 a.m.–1:30 a.m.; Tuesday, June 21, 4–5:30
p.m. The fee for table rentals is $50 per table for ACE members,
$90 per table for non-members. If electricity is needed, there is
an additional $25 fee. Daily and shared rentals are not permitted.
All sales tables must be reserved and paid for in advance. Table
reservations must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, May 31,
2011. There is a 50% cancellation fee after Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
Send your check or money order, payable to ACE in U.S. funds,
to: Stacey Smilek, ACE Merchandise Director, 619 Washington
Crossing, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
Our thanks!
ACE events are simply not possible without the (often-invisible)
efforts of those who volunteer their time and talents within the
club and the efforts of our friends at our host parks. Please extend
your thanks to:
In ACE, Dave Altman, Tim Baldwin, Dave Bird, Paul
Blick, Lee Coletti, Melinda Gaspari, Bill Graves, Dave Hahner,
Jerry Hanley, S. Madonna Horcher, Bill Linkenheimer III, Elaine
Linkenheimer, David Lipnicky, Will Moschke, David Shoultz,
Kevin Schreiner, Jeffrey Seifert, Chris Smilek, Stacey Smilek.
At Six Flags Over Texas, Cassie Threadgill and Sharon
Parker. At Sandy Lake Park, Frank and Vicki Rush. At Schlitterbahn, Jeffrey Siebert, Lisa Holder and Holly Satsky. At Six Flags
Fiesta Texas, Martin Bozer and Harmony Calame. At SeaWorld,
Ray Martinez. At Kemah Boardwalk, Katie Simms.
Schedule of Events This schedule is tentative, and subject to change. The official schedule will be included in your registration packet.
COASTER CON XXXIV
Sunday, June 19
Six Flags Over Texas operating hours: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Noon – 5 p.m. Registration, ACE General Store, Photo and Newsletter Contests, Banquet Seating, Tour of Texas Ticket
Purchase at HiltonArlington (late fee applies)
Noon – 10 p.m. Attendees enjoy Six Flags Over Texas
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Reception, Six Flags Over Texas Picnic Pavilions
9:30 p.m. Welcome at Southern Palace
10 – 11 p.m.
ERT on Flume 1 and Boot Skootin’
10 p.m. – midnight
ERT on New Texas Giant and Titan
Monday, June 20
Six Flags Over Texas operating hours: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
8 – 9 a.m. VIP Tour of New Texas Giant
9 – 10 a.m. ERT on Big Spin, Wile E. Coyote, Mini Mine Train
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. ERT on Shock Wave, Runaway Mountain (Lights on 10 – 10:30 a.m.)
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Picnic Pavilions
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Historic tours
5 p.m. Enter Hurricane Harbor
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Pizza party at Hurricane Harbor
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. ERT on Tornado, Black Hole, Bonzai Boggan
9 p.m.
Game Show at Southern Palace
10 – 11 p.m.
ERT on Flashback, Crazy Legs
10 p.m. – midnight
ERT on Batman the Ride, Mr. Freeze,
Judge Roy Scream
12:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.
ACE Social Mixer, ACE General Store, Photo and Newsletter Contests at Hilton Arlington
Tuesday, June 21
Six Flags Over Texas operating hours: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sandy Lake Park operating hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
8:30 – 10 a.m. 9 – 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. – noon
Noon – 3 p.m.
4 – 5:30 p.m.
5:30 – 7 p.m. 8 – 9:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
10 – 11:30 p.m.
Breakfast at Picnic Pavilions
ERT on Titan, New Texas Giant, La Vibora, El Sombrero
BBQ Beef Buffet at Sandy Lake Park
Unlimited Ride Time at Sandy Lake Park; includes
all rides, miniature golf, paddle boats, swimming
pool
Presentations, ACE General Store, Photo and
Newsletter Contests at Hilton Arlington
ACE Annual Business Meeting at Hilton Arlington
Video Contest at Southern Palace
VIP viewing area for 50th Anniversary Closing Show
Club Six Flags
10 p.m. – midnight
ERT on Shock Wave, Runaway Mine Train,
Superman: Tower of Power, Speedway Go Karts
Midnight – 2 a.m. VIP Cocktail Reception at Hilton Arlington (21+ only)
Wednesday, June 22
Six Flags Over Texas operating hours: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
8 – 9:30 a.m. Midway Olympics, Gotham Games area
8:30 – 10 a.m. Breakfast, Johnny Rockets at Six Flags Over Texas
9 – 10:30 a.m. ERT on Batman the Ride, Mr. Freeze, Judge Roy
Scream, Texas Chute-Out
11 a.m. Closing ceremonies at Six Flags Over Texas
6 – 7 p.m. Cocktail Reception at Hilton Arlington
7 – 10 p.m. Annual Banquet at Hilton Arlington
10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
ACE Pool Party at Hilton Arlington
TOUR OF TEXAS
Thursday, June 23
Schlitterbahn operating hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Event activities include breakfast, lunch and dinner, ERT, Waterpark Olympics, a hot tub party and much more.
Friday, June 24
Six Flags Fiesta Texas operating hours: 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
7:30 – 8 a.m.
Registration at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Main Gate
8 – 9 a.m. Continental breakfast in Sangerfest Halle
8 – 10 a.m.
ERT on Poltergeist, Big Spin and Scream
6 p.m.
Catered VIP dinner with guest speaker
Martin Bozer
9 p.m.
Lone Star Nights reserved seating
9:45 – 11 p.m. ERT on Rattler, Road Runner and Superman Krypton Coaster
Saturday, June 25
SeaWorld San Antonio operating hours: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
8:30 – 9 a.m. 9 – 11 a.m.
Noon – 1 p.m.
Registration at SeaWorld Main Gate
ERT on Steel Eel, Great White, Journey to Atlantis
The public will not be admitted to this area of the
park until 11 a.m.
Lunch at Penguin Plaza, includes grilled beef and chicken fajitas, refried beans, Spanish rice and more
Sunday, June 26
Kemah Boardwalk operating hours: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
8:30 – 9 a.m. Registration
Event includes 90 minute morning ERT on all rides, plus complimentary
rides on the Boardwalk Beast speedboat and Sting Ray reef tickets
One click. Everything you need to know about Coaster Con XXXIV4COASTERCON.COM
Volunteer Opportunities
ACE’s outstanding events are simply not possible without the volunteers who make them
happen. Please consider giving up just a few
hours of your time during Coaster Con to assist with event registration on Sunday or with
the ACE General Store on Saturday night,
Sunday or Tuesday. It’s a great way to meet
fellow members!
Annual Banquet
Coaster Con celebrates coasters. ACE’s annual banquet celebrates ACE, and what makes
ACE so special. This optional event is always a
highlight of the convention. Award presentations, a keynote speaker, and a delicious buffet
dinner make this a memorable evening. Enjoy
it all for just $50 per person; make sure to add
the banquet to your registration. Once registration has closed, a limited number of ban-
quet seatings may be made available to members not attending the convention.
Business Meeting
The ACE business meeting is your opportunity to meet and address the executive committee and to hear their reports to the membership. The business meeting will be held on
Tuesday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. Members not
attending the convention are invited and encouraged to attend the business meeting at the
Hilton Arlington.
ACE Code of Conduct
Attendees are expected to abide by ACE’s
Code of Conduct to ensure that ACE is always
represented in a positive manner. Members
wearing the ACE logo, attending ACE events,
or identifying themselves as ACE members
should be aware that their behavior impacts
ACE’s reputation. Members found to be in
violation of this code are subject to ACE’s disciplinary procedures and may receive a warning, have their membership suspended or have
their membership terminated.
ACE Online
Visit AmericanCoasterEnthusiasts.org to renew or update your membership, check out
upcoming events, explore eCribb, ACE’s online resource for carpool and roommate partners and much more. CoasterCon.com is the
club’s official website dedicated to the signature coastering event of the year. All the latest
news about this year’s convention is just a click
away. And don’t forget to follow ACE and the
ACE South Central region on Facebook.
E ERT scheduled on this coaster A ACE Coaster Landmark
COASTER CON XXXIV
TOUR OF TEXAS
Runaway Mine Train E A 1966
Arrow Mine Train
42” minimum to ride
Kiddee Koaster 1992
Vekoma Junior Coaster
36” minimum to ride
SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS
Mini Mine Train E 1969
Arrow Mine Train
42” minimum to ride,
or 36” when accompanied by adult
Shock Wave E 1978
Schwarzkopf Steel Double Looper
42” minimum to ride
Judge Roy Scream E 1980
Cobb/Rooser Wood
42” minimum to ride
La Vibora E 1987
Intamin Swiss Bob
42” minimum to ride
Flashback E 1989
Vekoma Boomerang
48” minimum to ride
New Texas Giant E 1990/2011
Dinn & Summers/Schilke steel
48” minimum to ride
Runaway Mountain E 1996
Premier Indoor Coaster
48” minimum to ride
Mr. Freeze E 1998
Premier LIM Shuttle
54” minimum to ride
Batman The Ride E 1999
B&M Inverted
54” minimum to ride
Titan E 2001
Giovanola Mega
48” minimum to ride
Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster
E 2001
Chance Big Dipper
42” minimum to ride,
or 36” when accompanied by adult
Big Spin E 2008
Gerstlauer Spinning Coaster
47” minimum to ride,
or 42” when accompanied by adult
SANDY LAKE PARK
Little Dipper 1971
Herschell Little Dipper
42” minimum to ride,
or 38” when accompanied by adult
SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS
Rattler E 1992
Pierce (RCCA) Wood
48” minimum to ride
Road Runner Express E 1997
Arrow Mine Train
42” minimum to ride
Boomerang 1999
Vekoma Boomerang
48” minimum to ride
Poltergeist E 1999
Premier LIM Coaster
54” minimum to ride
Superman Krypton Coaster E 2000
B&M Floorless
54” minimum to ride
Big Spin E 2007
Gerstlauer Spinning Coaster
47” minimum to ride,
or 42” when accompanied by adult
Goliath 2008
B&M Inverted
54” minimum to ride
Previously ran at Thrill Valley (Japan),
1995-2002 and Six Flags New
Orleans (2003-2007)
SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO
The Great White E 1997
B&M Inverted
54” minimum to ride
Steel Eel E 1999
Morgan Mega
48” minimum to ride
Shamu Express 2004
Zierer Force Zero
41” minimum to ride,
or 38” when accompanied by adult
Journey to Atlantis E 2007
Mack Water Coaster
51” minimum to ride,
or 39” when accompanied by adult
KEMAH BOARDWALK
Boardwalk Bullet E 2007
Martin & Vleminckx/Gravity Group
Wood
48” minimum to ride
REGISTRATION
DIRECTIONS
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The Coasters
Convention registration is not required to attend
the Tour of Texas events. If you are attending one
or more of the Tour of Texas events but not attending the convention, simply fill out the Tour of
Texas portions of the registration form.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION Must be postmarked
or completed online by May 26, 2011. After that
date, please call ACE registration director Steve
Smith before 10 p.m. Eastern time at 440.576.2220
to arrange for registration at the event.
SEASON PASSES Members who currently have
a Six Flags season pass will enjoy a $65 discount
on convention registration. Members who do not
have a Six Flags season pass will receive a Six
Flags season pass as part of their convention registration, and can enjoy the season pass discount
pricing for the Six Flags Fiesta Texas event. The
Six Flags season pass received with your convention registration cannot be used for the season pass
discount on convention registration.
TOUR OF TEXAS Registered convention attendees
can enjoy a $5 discount off Tour of Texas event
registration at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld
San Antonio and Kemah Boardwalk. On-site registration is available at each Tour of Texas event; a
$10 late registration fee, per person, per park will
be assessed after May 26, 2011.
PAYMENT METHOD Members and non-members may pay by money order. Members may pay
by check. Please make checks or money orders
payable to American Coaster Enthusiasts. Credit
cards are accepted from members and non-members for advance registration, from members only
for on-site registration.
NON-MEMBERS Must register to attend ACE
events as the guest of a member who is registered
to attend. Members are responsible for the actions
and behaviors of their guests.
JOIN NOW! Register at the member rate by including a completed membership application and
the appropriate dues with this registration. Or, you
can join and register online at AmericanCoasterEnthusiasts.org.
CANCELLATION Cancellations are accepted
through June 9, 2011; the amount paid will be refunded less a $35 cancellation fee per person. Cancellations will not be accepted after June 9, 2011.
IMPORTANT NOTICE The payment of registration
fees by, for or on behalf of participants releases and
holds harmless the American Coaster Enthusiasts
Worldwide, Inc., its Officers, Executive Committee members, and representatives from any and all
liabilities related to those activities.
Your online resource for Coaster Con XXXIV >>> CoasterCon.com
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REGISTRATION A B D E F G GENERAL STORE H I J K L M
HAVE SIX FLAGS SEASON PASS
REGISTRATION A B D E F G GENERAL STORE H I J K L M
HAVE SIX FLAGS SEASON PASS
KEMAH
SEAWORLD
FIESTA TEXAS
SCHLITTERBAHN
1
MEMBER NUMBER
BANQUET
NAME, CITY, STATE
PLEASE CHECK OPTIONAL
EVENT SELECTIONS
FOR EACH REGISTRANT
REGISTRATION Sunday A Noon — 12:45 p.m. B 12:45 — 1:30 p.m. C 1:30— 2:15 p.m. D 2:15 — 3 p.m.
E 3 — 3:45 p.m. F 3:45 — 4:30 p.m. G 4:30 — 5 p.m.
GENERAL STORE Saturday Set Up H 7 — 9 p.m. Sunday Sales I Noon — 2:30 pm J 2:30 — 5 p.m.
Tuesday Sales K 12:30 — 1:30 a.m. (for ACE Social Mixer) L 4 — 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Teardown
M 7 — 8 p.m.
TOTAL EACH COLUMN HERE
USE THESE TOTALS TO CALCULATE TOTAL REGISTRATION COSTS
EVENT REGISTRATION
ACE does not prorate registration fees for partial attendance
PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER
COASTER CON REGISTRATION
MEMBERS
X $254 =
MEMBERS
AGES 3–11
X $218 =
PAY BY CREDIT CARD ACE accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover
NON-MEMBERS
X $315 =
Name as it appears on credit card
NON-MEMBERS
AGES 3–11
X $270 =
Name of member writing check or person sending money order
Checks accepted from ACE members only. Money orders accepted from members and non-members
Member number
Billing address
Cardholder signature
Credit Card Number
Expiration Date
Security Code
If you provide an email address, your confirmation will be emailed to you. Print the confirmation and
bring it with you to the event. If confirmation is not received by June 8, 2011, please call 740.450.1560,
8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern time.
A
To calculate your Six Flags season pass
discount, multiply number of Six Flags
season passes by $65. Please note, this
discount is only valid for current
Six Flags season pass holders.
B
Subtract box B from box A
and enter here
C
OPTIONAL EVENTS
CONTACT INFORMATION
EMAIL ADDRESS
TOTAL REGIS TRATION
DAYTIME PHONE EVENING PHONE
FAST & EASY REGISTRATION
AmericanCoasterEnthusiasts.org/events
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 26, 2011
LATE REGISTRATION FEES APPLY AFTER MAY 26, 2011
Convention registration is not required to attend any Tour of Texas event, and advance registration
for Tour of Texas events is not required. Please bear in mind that after May 26, 2011, a $10 late
registration fee, per person, per park, will be assessed for Tour of Texas registrations.
To register by mail, send this completed
form, or a photocopy, to
ACE Coaster Con XXXIV,
1100-H Brandywine Blvd.
Zanesville, OH 43701-7303.
Multiply number of attendees for each optional event by the
indicated price. Registered convention attendees enjoy a $5 discount on their registration at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld
and Kemah Boardwalk.
ANNUAL BANQUET, JUNE 22
Multiply number of attendees by $50
SCHLITTERBAHN, JUNE 23
Multiply number of attendees by $10
SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS, JUNE 24
Multiply number of attendees by
$28 (con attendee), $33 (season pass)
or $58 (no season pass)
SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO, JUNE 25
Multiply number of attendees by $21 (con
attendee/member), $26 (member/not
attending con), $53 (con attendee/non-member)
or $58 (non-member/not attending con)
KEMAH BOARDWALK, JUNE 26
Multiply number of attendees by
$23 (con attendee) or $28
TOTAL OPTIONAL EVENTS
The amount shown in box E is your total registration cost for
Coaster Con XXXIV and/or Tour of Texas. Please remit payment by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, check or money order.
Add box C and D
and enter here
D
E