ACE - Ride With Us

American Coaster Enthusiasts
ACE - Ride With Us

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.

  1. 2024 ACE Preservation Conference Recap

    OCT 18

    2024 ACE Preservation Conference Recap

    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.   The Bertch family, owners of Lost Island Theme Park, surprised ACE by making a new coaster announcement during dinner! We can’t wait to see how Firerunner enhances an already-exciting park. In this Episode:   [1:50] Meet new ACE Ride with Us correspondent Gerik Gooch! [8:50] Gerik is part of the Blusiasts (Black Enthusiasts) group [11:10] Preservation Con (aka Corn Con) introduces Lost Island Theme Park [30:35] Moving on to Adventureland for day 2, Doug Perry introduces the ride highlights [38:42] Adventureland’s Tornado became an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark [40:57] Alex Payne, former Regional Public Relations Manager at Palace Entertainment, talks about the history of Adventureland [1:01:00] Day 3, Worlds of Fun!  Derek Perry shares some history of the park, the group walks through ERT and ride highlights   Check out the Preservation Conference videos on ACE’s YouTube channel! Day 1: Lost Island Day 2: Adventureland Day 3: Worlds of Fun ACE Roller Coaster Landmark: Tornado   Learn more about the Blusiast in their Facebook group or on Instagram.   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.   Podcast Team  Host: Jessica Gardner Producers and Correspondents: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editor and Correspondent: Bob Randolph Show Notes: Liz Tan Production Manager: Corey Wooten Correspondents: John Davidson and Gerik Gooch

    1h 18m
  2. History of Worlds of Fun

    AUG 31

    History of Worlds of Fun

    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 Worlds of Fun Historian Jennifer Lovesee-Mast shared a delightful presentation that highlighted the park’s history. Join us for a replay of this presentation plus a Q&A with the ACE members in the audience.   In this Episode: [06:40] Unofficial Worlds of Fun Historian and worldsoffun.org founder Jennifer Lovesee-Mast shares the park’s history [11:10] Shoutout to the original Von Roll skyride from the park’s opening days [12:00] Moving the steamboat Cotton Blossom from California to Kansas City!  [19:00] Adding and subtracting rides over the years [41:40] Questions and answers about the park    Learn more about Worlds of Fun Visit worldsoffun.org to learn more about the park’s history or visit their Facebook page.   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.   Podcast Team  Host: Jessica Gardner Producers and Correspondents: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editor and Correspondent: Bob Randolph Show Notes: Liz Tan Production Manager: Corey Wooten Correspondent: John Davidson

    46 min
4.8
out of 5
49 Ratings

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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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