Join us as we look back on Coaster Con 48, ACE’s annual convention that took members across New England for six unforgettable days of roller coasters, behind-the-scenes experiences, exclusive ERT, and plenty of memories.
From the opening festivities at Six Flags New England, to marathon rides on Boulder Dash at Lake Compounce, to bucket-list moments on Comet at Great Escape, we recap the highlights, funny stories, favorite experiences, and the people who made Coaster Con special.
Whether you attended Coaster Con 48 and want to relive the adventure or you’re curious about what makes ACE’s biggest annual event so unique, this episode is for you.
Timecodes:
1:08 – Meet ACE Members HaeKyung Thompson, Hannah Lee, Luke Reynolds, and Shawn Montano!
5:15 – Six Flags New England: Rainy Day Fun & Behind-the-Scenes Tours
10:05 – ACE Photo Contest & Capturing the Convention
15:09 – Midway Olympics & Volunteer Highlights
17:28 – ACE Business Meeting & Leadership Conversations
23:41 – Heading to Lake Compounce
25:03 – Boulder Dash, Wildcat & Lake Compounce Highlights
32:27 – The Scenic Train Ride (or Walk!) to Lunch
36:12 – The Legendary Lake Compounce ERT Snack Buffet
42:05 – Great Escape / Enchanted Parks Begins
46:02 – Comet, Bobcat Milestones & Favorite Rides
53:01 – SoloCon Community & Making Friends at Coaster Con
59:05 – Rubber Ducky Regatta Turns 10
1:03:18 – Enchanted Parks CEO James and Behind-the-Scenes Stories
1:14:58 – Final Thoughts & Why You Should Experience Coaster Con
Congrats to Spirit of ACE Award winner Mike Matcherz! Also congrats to the following:
Photo Contest Winners
1st – Jason Huber
2nd – John Devecka
3rd – Codi Thordorson
Video Contest Winners
1st - "Thank You" by Dalton Crider
Video link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TiJ0eoLoq0BOjnJWXfmqlEZD0wk0riPe/view?usp=sharing
2nd - “You might be a coaster enthusiast” by Daniel Scott
Video link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NIJtqwz1ecfBNlDFQkGlo6TOFDdxyCXM/view?usp=sharing
3rd - “Six Flags State of Mind” by Eric Feichthaler Jr.
Video link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x6dzKt1KTIMpWgd7A9LHLXABT6J4PG9L/view?usp=sharing
Ride With Us is the official podcast of American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) @ridewithus
Podcast Team
Host: Jessica Gardner @themeparkette
Producers: Doug Perry and Derek Perry
Edited by: Bob Randolph
Podcast Team: Bob Randolph, HaeKyung Thompson, Ben Weinrach, Gerik Gooch, Brichette Reid, Corey Wooten, Corey Brown, and Parker VanBelleghem.
Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org.
Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.
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