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Visit RCReride for more photos, content and extras. RC Reride issue 124 features The Coasters of 2012.
 
2013 Coaster Calendar
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Preservation Alert
Joyland Restoration Project
Help the efforts to revive Wichita’s Joyland. Click here to learn how.
 
Preservation Alert
Zippin Pippin
Show your support for Bay Beach and Zippin' Pippin' at Bay Beach in Green Bay, Wisonsin Click here for details on how to donate.
 
Preservation Alert
Conneaut Lake Park
Help keep Blue Streak rolling! Click here for details on how to donate.
 
Preservation Alert
Zippin Pippin
Show your support for Bay Beach and Zippin' Pippin' at Bay Beach in Green Bay, Wisonsin Click here for details on how to donate.
 
Preservation Alert
The Dreamland Trust
Save Dreamland need our help! Click here to get Great Britain's oldest roller coaster back on track.
 
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Event News & Reminders
HoliWood Nights : Online registration is available. Event starts 5/31/2013.
ACE Dives : Online registration is available. Event starts 6/1/2013.
Beech Bend Bash : Online registration is available. Event starts 6/2/2013.
Coaster Con XXXVI : Online registration is available. Event starts 6/16/2013.
North Coast Con 2013 : Online registration is available. Event starts 7/12/2013.
ACE Day at Hersheypark : Registration deadline is 5/20/2013. Event starts 6/8/2013.
ACE Dives : Registration deadline is 5/21/2013. Event starts 6/1/2013.
Coaster Con XXXVI : Registration deadline is 5/23/2013. Event starts 6/16/2013.
HoliWood Nights : Registration deadline is 5/24/2013. Event starts 5/31/2013.
Beech Bend Bash : Registration deadline is 5/24/2013. Event starts 6/2/2013.
PRE-CON IN CON-NECTICUT : Registration deadline is 5/31/2013. Event starts 6/15/2013.
North Coast Con 2013 : Registration deadline is 7/1/2013. Event starts 7/12/2013.
ACE Day at Silverwood : Registration deadline is 7/26/2013. Event starts 8/10/2013.
ACE Summer Conference : New event added since last visit. Event starts 8/23/2013.
Coaster Con XXXVII : New event added since last visit. Event starts 6/15/2014.
2014 ACE Spring Conference : New event added since last visit. Event starts 5/16/2014.
2014 ACE Summer Conference : New event added since last visit.
Coastin' by the Ocean : New event added since last visit. Event starts 8/17/2013.
ACE2013: ACE in Central Europe : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 7/19/2013.
Knoebels Phall Phunfest : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/5/2013.
KennyKon XXIV : New event added since last visit. Event starts 7/14/2013.
Coaster Con XXXVI : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/16/2013.
Lone Star Coasterthon : New event added since last visit. Event starts 9/14/2013.
West Texas Round-Up : New event added since last visit. Event starts 7/6/2013.
Riding Of The Bull (Cinco) : New event added since last visit. Event starts 9/7/2013.
Rollercoasters, Eh! : New event added since last visit. Event starts 9/14/2013.
ACE Day at Darien Lake : New event added since last visit. Event starts 9/15/2013.
PRE-CON IN CON-NECTICUT : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/15/2013.
Seaside Screams 7 : New event added since last visit. Event starts 6/29/2013.
Wild West Fun : New event added since last visit. Event starts 8/24/2013.
Fall Thrillfest : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/12/2013.
Celebrate America : New event added since last visit. Event starts 10/13/2013.
ACE day at Mt Olympus : New event added since last visit. Event starts 9/7/2013.
Carolina Coaster Classic : New event added since last visit. Event starts 9/21/2013.
HoliWood Nights : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 5/31/2013.
Schlittercon X : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 5/25/2013.
North Coast Con 2013 : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 7/12/2013.
Coasting For Kids : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/9/2013.
Coasting For Kids : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/9/2013.
Coasting For Kids : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/9/2013.
Coasting For Kids : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/9/2013.
Coasting For Kids : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/9/2013.
Coasting For Kids : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/9/2013.
Coasting For Kids : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/9/2013.
Coasting For Kids : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/9/2013.
Coasting For Kids : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/9/2013.
Coasting For Kids : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/9/2013.
Coasting For Kids : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/9/2013.
ACE NorCal Summer Splash II : New event added since last visit. Event starts 6/29/2013.
ACE Dives : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/1/2013.
Luna Park Fest III : New event added since last visit. Event starts 9/29/2013.
ACE Day at Silverwood : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 8/10/2013.
ACE Day at Hersheypark : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/8/2013.
Beech Bend Bash : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/2/2013.
Flying High with a Blue Streak : New event added since last visit. Event starts 8/10/2013.
Fiesta Fest : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/1/2013.
SnoopyCon : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 7/6/2013.
Coastermania : Event details/flier added since last visit. Event starts 6/7/2013.
Coaster Enthusiasts Day : New event added since last visit. Event starts 7/6/2013.
Flyers, Fun and Fantastic Fun : New event added since last visit. Event starts 7/9/2013.
Slitherfest II : New event added since last visit. Event starts 8/17/2013.
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MERCHANDISE NEWS
New Merchandise Now Available At ACE webstore!!! [details]
Request For ACE Merchandise Designs! [details]
ACE's Online General Store is always open!
Refer to the merchandise flier if you prefer to order the merchandise via mail-order or to pay for the merchandise via check or money order.
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Important news: 2013 ACE Summer Conference Passport Reminder

Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. A valid state issued Enhanced Drivers License is also required. Children under 16 need only present proof of U.S. citizenship.

For more information visit http://travel.state.gov

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PRE-CON-IN-CON-NECTICUT - ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE    This article contains photos!

Posted 5/16/2013

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REMOVAL OF CASINO PIER'S JET STAR ROLLER COASTER FROM ATLANTIC OCEAN    This article contains photos!

Posted 5/14/2013

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Record-Breaking Roller Coaster at Alton Towers    This article contains photos!

Posted 5/13/2013

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Batman: The-Ride – BACKWARD!    This article contains photos!

Posted 5/9/2013

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ACE TEEN PARTY AT COASTER CON XXXVI    This article contains photos!

Posted 5/5/2013

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ACE News (January/February) Color Version Now Online    This article contains photos!

Download it from the new my.aceonline.org website. Posted 5/2/2013

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COAST RIDER TO OPEN SOON AT KNOTT'S BERRY FARM    This article contains photos!

Posted 4/22/2013

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FULL THROTTLE TRACK INSTALLATION COMPLETE    This article contains photos!

Posted 4/16/2013

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CEDAR POINT ANNOUNCES GATEKEEPER AUCTION FOR CHARITY    This article contains photos!

Posted 4/15/2013

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ACE CENTRAL EUROPE LODGING FORM IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE    This article contains photos!

Posted 4/12/2013


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Featured Coaster
Giant Dipper at Belmont Park

Zippin Pippin
Beach Bay Amusement Park
 
by Rick Barber

One of the coasters that the legendary John Miller designed is Pippin. In 1923 it opened at Midsouth Fair Grounds in Memphis, Tennessee utilizing structure and equipment from Giant Coaster Dips in East End Park, also located in Memphis. After high winds damaged the coaster in 1928, changes to Pippin increased its length of 2,865 feet and its height to 70 feet.

In 1976 Pippin was renamed to Zippin Pippin when it reopened as part of the new Libertyland theme park. The park eventually closed its gates in 2005 bringing Zippin Pippin to a quiet standstill.

In March of 2010 Zippin Pippin was purchased by the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the owners of Bay Beach Amusement Park. The newly rebuilt Zippin Pippin opened to the public on May 21, 2011. During the first operating season it thrilled over 460,000 riders.

Thankfully this classic roller coaster has not met the fate of so many other coasters and is now preserved for future generations to enjoy. ACE will be celebrating the successful reopening of Zippin Pippin during the 2012 Preservation Conference.

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Giant Dipper at Belmont Park

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