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American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) welcomes you to to the ACE Preservation Conference!
The event starts on Friday, August 25, 2023, and ends on Sunday, August 27, 2023, and will feature Playland Park (Rye, New York), Adventureland (Farmingdale, New York), Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park at Coney Island (Brooklyn, New
York) and Luna Park at Coney Island (Brooklyn, New York). The event will begin at Playland Park, August 25, 2023, followed by Adventureland, August 26, 2023, and end at the two Coney Island parks on August 27, 2023.
Playland Park
Playland Park is located in Rye, New York, which is just north of New York City and in Westchester County, along Long Island Sound. Playland was built in 1928 and was owned and operated by the Westchester County government for many years.
However, in 2018 Standard Amusements LLC was contracted to operate the park. Standard Amusements LLC agreed to invest $27.5 million into the park and will manage Playland for 30 years. Westchester County will maintain ownership of
the park and receive annual base rent and 8 percent of the park's profits but only after Standard Amusements has recouped its initial investment. Playland Park is a National Historic Landmark. It is noteworthy that Playland has one
of the last running Derby Racers.
Crazy Mouse is a classic Zig Zag nonspinning roller coaster made by Zamperla. The cars look like a mouse with a tail on the back of the car. They sit four adults, two per row. It has been operating since 2003 at Playland.
Dragon Coaster, which is an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, opened in 1929. The coaster serves as the park’s mascot and appears in the Playland Log. This roller coaster was designed and built by Frederick A. Church. It features
a tunnel that resembles the body of the dragon, and the opening of the tunnel resembles the dragon’s mouth. Dragon Coaster has operated with Morgan trains since 1989.
Superflight was manufactured by Zamperla and is a Volare model. This roller coaster is a flying coaster in which riders lie on their stomachs instead of sitting to ride. It features a spiral lift and heartline roll. Riders
are arranged four across.
Kiddy Coaster is recognized as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark as well. Built in 1927 by Frank Darling, it opened in 1928. It reaches a maximum height of 16 feet and features four gentle dips and a turnaround drop. In 1953,
the ride's original classic trains were replaced with two Comet Jr. coaster trains from the National Amusement Device Company of Dayton, Ohio, that continue to thrill riders today. There are three cars per train, and riders can sit
two across in a single row for a total of six riders per train. Adults are not allowed to ride during park operation.
Family Flyer roller coaster has been operating since 2001 and was manufactured by Zamperla. It’s a family-style coaster. Riders sit two per row for a total of 12 riders per train. Adults are allowed to ride alone. This
roller coaster features a chain lift with a single helix.
Adventureland
Adventureland is a small amusement park in East Farmingdale, Long Island, New York. It contains a selection of approximately 30 rides and three roller coasters, of which the newest one, Fireball, just opened in 2022. The other two
coasters are Rattlesnake Coaster, which opened in 2000, and Turbulence in 2015. Another notable ride is the Mystery Mansion dark ride, which runs on an inverted roller coaster track.
The park was established in 1962 when Alvin Cohen and Herb Budin opened a restaurant, an arcade and mini golf on the 12-acre property on Long Island, about 30 minutes east of New York City. They brought in four rides: the Carousel,
the Iron Horse train, Little Dipper and boats. Willy Miller bought the park in 1977 and over the years has added new rides and activities. In 1987, Tony Gentile and Peter Amoruso took over Adventureland and operate it to this
day. They introduced the first water rides to Adventureland and also brought a haunted Halloween event to the park.
Fireball is the latest and newest family roller coaster. It opened in 2022 as the first of its kind attraction in the United States from Ride Engineers Switzerland. It is 69 feet tall with a vertical lift that sends riders
zigzagging down 300 feet of track as the vehicle rocks gently back and forth.
A Tivoli-style family coaster from Zierer, Rattlesnake Coaster, opened in 2000. It carries up to 24 riders around 650 feet of track and has a top height of 20 feet. Originally it was named Paul Bunyan Express. In
the second year of operation, it was renamed Ladybug Coaster, and for the 2019 season it received its current name, Rattlesnake Coaster.
Advertised as the largest and only spinning coaster in Long Island, Turbulence was manufactured by Mack Rides and opened in the 2015 season. Its train has three cars that individually spin while traversing the 55-foot
lift hill and 1,250 feet of track.
While not technically a roller coaster, Mystery Mansion is a dark ride that operates with cars suspended on powered coaster tracks and travels through rooms with various animatronics and special effects over its two-floor layout.
Built and designed by the Italian company Gosetto, it opened in 2018 and replaced the old haunted house located on the same spot.
Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park at Coney Island
Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park at Coney Island is a family-owned amusement park that opened in 1920 after the Wonder Wheel was built. Denos Vourderis launched a restaurant called the Anchor Bar and Grill, which was next door to the
Wonder Wheel. Then in 1970 Deno’s opened a concession stand. In 1976 Deno’s purchased the kiddie amusement park from John Curran.
In 1983, Denos acquired the Wonder Wheel and Spook-a-Rama from Fred Garms and Walter Kerner Sr. This was after Denos bought the Wonder Wheel as a wedding present for his wife, Lula. “A ring so big, everyone in the world sees
how much he loved her — a ring that would never be lost.” Denos passed away in 1994, and the park has been operated by his two sons, Dennis and Steve, along with several other Vourderis family members.
The Wonder Wheel opened in 1920, stands 150 feet tall and weighs 200 tons. It has 24 cars, of which 16 are swinging and eight are stationary. The swinging cars slide on a serpentine track toward the hub of the wheel, sort of
like a roller coaster track. Each car holds six people for a total ride capacity of 144. Personally, the ACE New York region team loves swinging cars!
Sea Serpent is a family coaster made by E & F Miler Industries that opened in 1999. It was the first coaster that opened at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. Adults are allowed to ride.
Phoenix opened two years after being announced, owing to COVID-19. On this Vekoma suspended family coaster, riders hang from below the track with feet dangling while seated. In the 10 cars, riders are arranged two across
for a total of 20 riders per train. Phoenix sits on the land that once was the 12th Street Amusement area. The roller coaster opened in 2021 and has been a huge success for the Vourderis family. In the words of Dennis Vourderis,
"is the best."
Skyflyer opened in 2021. Made by SBF Visa Group, this kiddie coaster features a booster wheel lift hill. The single train has three cars, and small riders are arranged two across in two rows for a total of 12 riders. Adults
must ride alone and are allowed to ride.
Luna Park at Coney Island
The current Luna Park in Coney Island opened May 29, 2010, on the site of Astroland. The park was designed, developed and operated by Central Amusement International, which is a subsidiary of Zamperla. Alessandro Zamperla (CEO and president)
operates and owns Zamperla, which is an Italian company that currently focuses on building rides for the amusement industry. The Zamperla family recently lost Alberto Zamperla, son of Alessandro Zamperla, who was instrumental in the
recovery of Coney Island. Luna Park is well known for its mixture of rides but also for the famous Cyclone roller coaster.
The Coney Island Cyclone opened in 1927 and was named a National Historical Landmark on June 26, 1991, during its 64th birthday. In 2022, the Cyclone turned 95 years old! ACE declared the Coney Island Cyclone an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark in June 2002. The Coney Island Cyclone was designed by Vernon Keenan and built by Harry C. Baker. When it opened, it was 2,640 feet long and 85 feet high.
Circus Coaster opened on May 29, 2010, and was manufactured by Zamperla. Considered a “kiddie coaster” in the community, it has six cars per train, and riders can sit two across. Adults are allowed to ride. Also from Zamperla,
The Tickler opened May 29, 2010. This coaster is a Wild Mouse and spins as it moves around the track. Riders can sit four across. A Zamperla Moto Coaster, Steeplechase opened in 2011. Riders sit two across in a single
row. Currently themed as horses, the coaster allows a total of 12 riders per train. Soarin’ Eagle by Zamperla opened in 2011. In this Volare model, riders lie down four across and fly under the track. Thunderbolt opened
in 2014. Riders sit three across for a total of nine riders per car. Its elements include a vertical chain lift, loop, zero-G roll, dive loop and corkscrew. This imposing steel coaster takes up almost all of a city block. Mini Mouse was previously at Victorian Gardens in Central Park. In this small Mini Mouse model, also by Zamperla, riders are arranged two across in a single row with eight cars for a total of 16 riders. Adults are allowed to ride Mini Mouse.
Tony’s Express pays tribute to the first roller coaster ever built in America, the Switchback Railway. This is Luna Park’s eighth roller coaster and pays homage to the late Antonio (Tony) Zamperla. The roller coaster bends and
curves around the log flume (Leti’s Treasure) at more than 30 mph and covers 1,200 feet of track.
2023 ACE Preservation Conference Schedule (tentative and subject to change)
The final schedule has been posted at http://aceonline.org/Schedule. This schedule supersedes the tentative schedule below. Please rely only on this schedule for correct event information.
Friday, August 25, Playland Park
Playland Park open noon – 10 p.m.
Unlimited ride pass provided
Parking gates open (please be advised that you must enter the parking lot by 10:30 a.m. to receive free parking; otherwise there is a $20 parking fee)
Event check-in and ACE merchandise table
ERT on Dragon Coaster, Kiddy Coaster, Crazy Mouse, Derby Racers and Zombie Castle
Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) Experience: Dragon Coaster backstage
Park history presentation
Buffet lunch – All-beef hot dogs, grilled hamburgers, macaroni and cheese, kettle chips, fresh baked cookies, iced tea, lemonade and water.
Raffle for BTS Experience: Coney Island Cyclone backstage. Proceeds will go to the ACE Preservation Fund.
Silent auction and host park plaque presentation. Proceeds of silent auction will go to the ACE Preservation Fund.
A separate ACE train will alternate with the general public train on the Dragon Coaster
Saturday, August 26, Adventureland
Adventureland open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Unlimited ride pass provided
Parking gates open (parking is free – park in the main lot near Ticket Booth Plaza)
Park history and warehouse tour #1 (groups will be divided based on attendance capacity)
ERT on Fireball, Rattlesnake Coaster, Turbulence, Mystery Mansion and Antique Cars
Optional scavenger hunt begins. Scavenger hunt concludes at 4 p.m.
A $20 meal voucher will be provided.
Park history and warehouse tour #2 (groups will be divided based on attendance capacity)
Silent auction and host park plaque presentation at the 110 Train Station location. Proceeds of silent auction will go to the ACE Preservation Fund. Scavenger hunt winner will be announced.
Park history and warehouse tour #3 (groups will be divided based on attendance capacity)
Sunday, August 27, Luna Park at Coney Island and Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park
Luna Park open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
9-hour ExtraOrdinary ride pass included
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (rides open at noon)
Unlimited ride wristband included
Street parking is free on Sunday. Paid parking (currently $20) is available at MCU Park.
Raffle winners (20) – Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) Experience: Cyclone backstage
ERT on Cyclone and Tony's Express
ERT on Phoenix
ERT on Wonder Wheel
Lunch
Silent auction and host park plaque presentations. Proceeds of silent auction will go to the ACE Preservation Fund.
Visit to the Coney Island Museum and ACE private showing to the Coney Island Circus Sideshow
Group photo and other fun activities
Coasters
PLAYLAND PARK
Crazy Mouse
2003 Zamperla
Steel Wild Mouse, 1,277.9 feet long
Dragon Coaster
1929 Frederick Church
Wood, 3,400 feet long, 80 feet tall
Family Flyer
2001 Zamperla
Steel Junior, 262.5 feet long, 13 feet tall
Kiddy Coaster
1928 Rudyard Stephen Uzzell and Frank Darling
Wood Junior, 300 feet long, 16 feet tall
Super Flight
2004 Zamperla
Steel Flying, 1,282.8 feet long, 50 feet tall
ADVENTURELAND
Fireball
2022 Ride Engineers Switzerland
Steel Roller Ball, 288.7 feet long, 68.9 feet tall
Rattlesnake Coaster
2000 Zierer
Steel Family, 652.9 feet long, 19.7 feet tall
Turbulence
2015 Mack Rides
Steel Spinning, 1,253.3 feet long, 55 feet tall
DENO'S WONDER WHEEL AMUSEMENT PARK
Phoenix
2021 Vekoma
Steel Suspended Family, 1,220.5 feet long, 68 feet tall
Sea Serpent
1999 E&F Miler Industries
Steel Junior
Skyflyer
2021 SBF Visa Group
Steel Junior, 91.9 feet long
LUNA PARK
Circus Coaster
2010 Zamperla
Steel Junior, 574.2 feet long, 29.5 feet tall
Cyclone
1927 Harry C. Baker and Vernon Keenan
Wood Twister, 2,850.3 feet long, 75 feet tall
Mini Mouse
2021 Zamperla
Steel Junior
Soarin' Eagle
2011 Zamperla
Steel Flying, 1,282.8 feet long, 50 feet tall
Steeplechase
2011 Zamperla
Steel Launch, 1,194.2 feet long, 42.7 feet tall
Thunderbolt
2014 Zamperla
Steel Looping, 2,232.3 feet long, 114.8 feet tall
Tickler
2010 Zamperla
Steel Spinning Mouse, 1,377.9 feet long, feet tall
Tony's Express
2022 Zamperla
Steel Family, 1,312.3 feet long, 49.9 feet tall
Hotel Information
Friday, August 25, 2023 − Playland Park (Rye, New York)
Saturday, August 26, 2023 − Adventureland (Farmingdale, New York)
Sunday, August 27, 2023 − Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park and Luna Park (Brooklyn, New York)
Please note that ACE does its best to procure lodging with discounted room rates and courtesy room blocks. ACE does not endorse lodging options and provides them as a convenience to our ACE membership. You are not required to stay at any
of the listed properties. Some of the lodging options do have mixed feedback, and it is recommended that you check hotel reviews before making a booking. Also, please note the cancellation policies, deposits (if any) and deadline dates
for each hotel.
Please be advised that availability is limited and may sell out early. You should decide if you prefer to stay at one hotel for all three parks or stay at multiple hotels based on location.
PREFERRED PARTNER DISCOUNTS
ACE members enjoy discounts when renting a car from Enterprise or staying at a Motel 6 or a Red Roof property.
Discount codes are listed on the member benefits page. You must be signed in to access them.
Westchester County Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott Rye
631 Midland Avenue
Rye, NY 10580
914.921.1110
Website
The Courtyard by Marriott Rye is located approximately 2.5 miles from Rye Playland, 45 miles from Adventureland and 45 miles from Coney Island. The hotel is also located approximately 25 miles from LaGuardia Airport, 30 miles from JFK
International Airport, 50 miles from Newark International Airport, 60 miles from Long Island MacArthur Airport and 10 miles from Westchester County Airport.
Amenities include free parking, free Wi-Fi, fitness center, restaurant and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: One king and sofa bed rate is $227 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 14.38% per night and subject to change. Two queen beds rate is $247 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 14.38%
per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 23-27, 2023. To book online, click here.
To make a reservation by phone, contact the hotel at 914.921.1110 and reference American Coaster Enthusiasts (Courtyard Rye).
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 27, 2023. Availability is limited and may sell out before the deadline date. Make sure to reserve early.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card and canceled within 48 hours local hotel time prior to the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation fee of one night's room and tax billed
to the credit card on file.
Sheraton Tarrytown Hotel
600 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
914.332.7900
Website
The Sheraton Tarrytown Hotel is located approximately 15 miles from Rye Playland, 50 miles from Adventureland and 45 miles from Coney Island. The hotel is also located approximately 27 miles from LaGuardia Airport, 35 miles from JFK International
Airport, 50 miles from Newark International Airport, 65 miles from Long Island MacArthur Airport and 12 miles from Westchester County Airport.
Amenities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, fitness center, indoor pool and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: $189 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 14.38% per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 24-27, 2023. This rate is valid for a standard room with one king bed or two
queen beds. To book online, click here. To make a reservation by phone, call 888.236.2427
and reference 2023 ACE Preservation Conference (Sheraton Tarrytown).
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 27, 2023. Availability is limited and may sell out before the deadline date. Make sure to reserve early.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card and canceled within 48 hours local hotel time prior to the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation fee of one night's room and tax billed
to the credit card on file.
SpringHill Suites Tarrytown Westchester County
480 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
914.366.4600
Website
The SpringHill Suites Tarrytown Westchester County is located approximately 15 miles from Rye Playland, 50 miles from Adventureland and 45 miles from Coney Island. The hotel is also located approximately 27 miles from LaGuardia Airport,
35 miles from JFK International Airport, 50 miles from Newark International Airport, 65 miles from Long Island MacArthur Airport and 15 miles from Westchester County Airport.
Amenities include free buffet breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, fitness center and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: One king and sofa bed rate is $179 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 14.38% per night and subject to change. Two double beds and sofa bed rate is $189 per night plus applicable taxes, which are
currently 14.38% per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 23-27, 2023. To book online, click here. To make a reservation by phone, contact the hotel at call 888.236.2427 and reference 2023 ACE Preservation Conference (SpringHill Suites Tarrytown).
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 24, 2023. Availability is limited and may sell out before the deadline date. Make sure to reserve early.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card and canceled within 48 hours local hotel time prior to the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation fee of one night's room and tax billed
to the credit card on file.
Long Island Hotels
Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Island-Melville
1585 Round Swamp Road
Plainview, NY 11803
516.293.4663
Website
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Island-Melville is located approximately 40 miles from Rye Playland, 5 miles from Adventureland and 40 miles from Coney Island. The hotel is also located approximately 25 miles from LaGuardia Airport,
27 miles from JFK International Airport, 50 miles from Newark International Airport, 20 miles from Long Island MacArthur Airport and 50 miles from Westchester County Airport.
Amenities include free buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, indoor pool, fitness center and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: $199 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 11.625% per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 24-27, 2023. This rate is valid for a one king bed studio suite. Rate will
be honored three days before and three days after these days as availability allows (contact the hotel directly to make reservations outside of the room block). To book online, click here. To make a reservation by phone, call 800.445.8667 and reference American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE).
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 23, 2023. Availability is limited and may sell out before the deadline date. Make sure to reserve early.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card and canceled within 48 hours local hotel time prior to the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation fee of one night's room and tax billed
to the credit card on file.
EARLY CHECKOUT FEE: There is an early checkout fee if requested less than 48 hours prior to departure.
Courtyard Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale
2 Marriott Plaza
Farmingdale, NY 11735
631.847.0010
Website
The Courtyard Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale is located approximately 48 miles from Rye Playland, 2 miles from Adventureland and 36 miles from Coney Island. The hotel is also located approximately 30 miles from LaGuardia Airport,
25 miles from JFK International Airport, 55 miles from Newark International Airport, 22 miles from Long Island MacArthur Airport and 53 miles from Westchester County Airport.
Amenities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, fitness center, restaurant and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: One king and sofa bed rate is $249 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 11.63% per night and subject to change. Two queen beds rate is $269 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 11.63%
per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 24-27, 2023. To book online, click here. To make
a reservation by phone, contact the hotel at 866.630.0706 and reference code ACEN.
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 25, 2023. Availability is limited and may sell out before the deadline date. Make sure to reserve early.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card and canceled within 48 hours local hotel time prior to the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation fee of one night's room and tax billed
to the credit card on file.
TownePlace Suites Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale
1 Marriott Plaza
Farmingdale, NY 11735
631.454.0080
Website
The TownePlace Suites Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale is located approximately 48 miles from Rye Playland, 2 miles from Adventureland and 36 miles from Coney Island. The hotel is also located approximately 30 miles from LaGuardia
Airport, 25 miles from JFK International Airport, 55 miles from Newark International Airport, 22 miles from Long Island MacArthur Airport and 53 miles from Westchester County Airport.
Amenities include free buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, fitness center, kitchen and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: One queen and sofa bed rate is $239 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 11.63% per night and subject to change. Two bedroom suite with two queen beds and sofa bed rate is $319 per night plus applicable
taxes, which are currently 11.63% per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 24-27, 2023. To book online, click here. To make a reservation by phone, contact the hotel at 866.322.0203 and reference code ACEN.
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 25, 2023. Availability is limited and may sell out before the deadline date. Make sure to reserve early.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card and canceled within 48 hours local hotel time prior to the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation fee of one night's room and tax billed
to the credit card on file.
New York City Hotels
LaGuardia Plaza Hotel
10404 Ditmars Boulevard
Queens, NY 11369
718.457.6300
(Please be advised that the deadline to make a reservation at this hotel has passed and the ACE room rate is no longer available.)
Website
The LaGuardia Plaza Hotel is located approximately 28 miles from Rye Playland, 30 miles from Adventureland and 25 miles from Coney Island. The hotel is also located approximately 1 mile from LaGuardia Airport, 10 miles from JFK International
Airport, 30 miles from Newark International Airport, 50 miles from Long Island MacArthur Airport and 30 miles from Westchester County Airport.
Amenities include free Wi-Fi, lounge and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services. Discount garage parking is currently $15 per night and subject to change.
RATE: $189 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 14.75% per night plus a $3.50 occupancy tax per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 23-27, 2023. This rate is valid for a
standard room with one king bed or two queen beds. To book online, click here. To make a reservation by phone,
call 718.457.6300 and reference American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE).
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by June 24, 2023. Availability is limited and may sell out before the deadline date. Make sure to reserve early.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card and canceled within 72 hours local hotel time prior to the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation fee of one night's room and tax billed
to the credit card on file.
General Information
REGISTRATION
Must be completed online by August 4, 2023.
No registrations accepted after August 4, 2023.
There is no on-site registration.
- Early registration is encouraged.
- Ticket availability may be limited.
- Please be advised that registration date may close earlier if capacity exceeded.
ACE MEMBERS: $208
ACE MEMBERS 3-11: $187
NONMEMBERS: $260
Event price includes:
- Admission and unlimited ride pass to Playland Park, morning ERT and a picnic buffet lunch.
- Admission and unlimited ride pass to Adventureland, morning ERT and a $20 meal voucher.
- Admission and unlimited ride wristband to Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement park at Coney Island, morning ERT and a free Nathan's hotdog.
- Admission and a 9-hour ExtraOrdinary ride pass to Luna Park at Coney Island, morning ERT and pizza.
- Admission to the Coney Island Circus Sideshow and Museum tour (at ACE reserved times).
NOT A MEMBER? JOIN TODAY!
You’ll enjoy member rates when you join today online.
Memberships in the world’s largest ride enthusiast organization start at $35.
Visit https://aceonline.org/join to learn more.
SEASON PASS DISCOUNT (IMPORTANT)
A valid season pass to Playland Park will save you $18 on your registration fee. A valid season pass to Adventureland (Long Island) will save you $22 on your registration fee. The
Coney Island parks do not offer season passes. Please be advised that by selecting this discount option on the registration form, you will NOT receive admission tickets to these parks.
ACE MERCHANDISE TABLE
This year's ACE Preservation Conference will feature a small ACE merchandise table during the event check-in at Playland Park Friday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
In addition, ACE Preservation Conference T-shirts will be available for preorder only and are to be purchased at the time of registration. All T-shirt orders must be picked up on Friday, August 25, between the hours of 9 and 10:30
a.m. at Playland Park. The preorder deadline date for the T-shirts is August 4, 2023.
PARKING
- Playland Park: Need to arrive by 10:30 a.m. to receive free parking; otherwise there is currently a $20 parking fee.
- Adventureland: Parking is always free; park in the main lot near Ticket Booth Plaza.
- Coney Island parks: Street parking is free on Sunday. Paid parking, currently $20, is available at MCU Park.
AIRPORTS - Travel Distance
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) located in Queens, New York.
- Approximate travel distance to Playland Park is 25 miles.
- Approximate travel distance to Adventureland is 35 miles.
- Approximate travel distance to Coney Island is 25 miles.
- JFK International Airport (JFK) located in Queens, New York.
- Approximate travel distance to Playland Park is 35 miles.
- Approximate travel distance to Adventureland is 25 miles.
- Approximate travel distance to Coney Island is 16 miles.
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) located in Newark, New Jersey.
- Approximate travel distance to Playland Park is 50 miles.
- Approximate travel distance to Adventureland is 55 miles.
- Approximate travel distance to Coney Island is 25 miles.
- Westchester County Airport (HPN) located in White Plains, New York.
- Approximate travel distance to Playland Park is 15 miles.
- Approximate travel distance to Adventureland is 55 miles.
- Approximate travel distance to Coney Island is 50 miles.
- Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) located in Ronkonkoma, New York.
- Approximate travel distance to Playland Park is 65 miles.
- Approximate travel distance to Adventureland is 22 miles.
- Approximate travel distance to Coney Island is 60 miles.
Check the New York Department of Transportation website (https://www.dot.ny.gov) for the latest travel information.
PARKS - Travel Distance
The driving distance between Playland Park and Adventureland is approximately 50 miles. The driving distance between Adventureland and Coney Island is approximately 40 miles.
NAME BADGE
You must be registered and wearing your official conference name badge to participate in scheduled conference activities.
PARK POLICIES
Be sure to check each park website for important information regarding ride restrictions, rules and regulations. Please be advised that guests of large stature may not be able to be accommodated on all
rides and attractions.
COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION
Please be advised that although our host parks are making every effort to keep you as healthy and safe as possible, there remains an inherent and elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19 in
any public place and place where people are present. Please visit our host park policies for additional information, requirements and latest updates.
ACCESSIBILITY RENTALS
Please be advised that none of our host parks provides rentals for motorized scooters, wheelchairs and the like. You need to provide your own.
SCHEDULE ADVISORY
Please be aware that activities in this schedule may be subject to change owing to circumstances beyond the control of ACE or our host parks. These include, but are not limited to, inclement weather
or circumstances that may affect ride availability and safe operation, equipment problems or availability of facilities for planned activities. The parks will make every effort to adhere to the posted schedule, with all rides open
as scheduled, and to inform ACE and attendees of any necessary changes. Refunds are not given.
PREFERRED PARTNER DISCOUNTS
ACE members enjoy discounts when renting a car from Enterprise or staying at a Motel 6 or a Red Roof property.
ENTERPRISE: Use ACE’s rental code. To reserve, call 800.736.8222. Online,
go to Enterprise.com, use ACE as the corporate name and enter the rental code in the “corporate code” box.
MOTEL 6: Use Corporate Plus Code. Reserve online at Motel6.com or by phone at 800.899.9841. Motel 6 donates a portion of the proceeds to ACE.
RED ROOF: Use VP+ code: Reserve online at https://www.redroof.com/deals/partner/american-coaster-enthusiasts or by phone 877.843.7663.
Discount codes are listed on the member benefits page. You must be signed in to access them.
As an ACE member, you have
access to many members-only benefits including park discounts. Visit https://www.aceonline.org/page/MemberBenefitsMO to view all the discounts for 2023 (you
need to be signed in to your ACE account to access member only benefits).
PREFERRED HOTELS
Enjoy discount hotel rates that have been negotiated by ACE for the ACE Preservation Conference. Refer to the ACE event website for a list of hotel properties. Availability is limited, so reserve
early.
FACEBOOK
If you are a Facebook user, be sure to keep up with the latest Preservation Con news and discussion by visiting the event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1006840377154730 and clicking to indicate that you're interested or going.
Registration Information
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Must be completed online by August 4, 2023. No registrations will be accepted after that date. There will be no on-site registration. Convenient, secure online registration is available by
clicking the registration button below. Registration must be completed online by midnight, Eastern time, August 4, 2023. Please be advised that ticket availability may be limited and registration date may close earlier if capacity is exceeded.
If you are unable to register online, please contact Jeffrey Seifert (ACE's management office) at 469.278.6223. Jeffrey will assist you with your registration.
Registration fees are not prorated for partial attendance and tickets are nontransferable.
IMPORTANT ACE PRESERVATION CONFERENCE T-SHIRT
The deadline to order an ACE Preservation Conference T-shirt is August 4, 2023. If adding a T-shirt to your registration, it must be completed online by midnight, Eastern
time, August 4, 2023. T-shirt orders will not be accepted after this date. Please note that these T-shirts will not be available for purchase during the event.
ACE Preservation Conference T-shirt (S, M, L, XL): $15
ACE Preservation Conference T-shirt (2XL, 3XL): $17
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CONTACT INFORMATION
A phone number is required to process your registration. A confirmation will be sent to the email address listed in your ACE profile. If a confirmation is not received shortly after you register,
please call 469.278.6223, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Central time, or send an email to registration@aceonline.org.
NAME BADGES
The name, city and state as they appear on your registration will be used for name badges. There is no charge for children two years and under, but we do need their names for name badges. Please list their
names when registering.
NO MATERIALS WILL BE SENT IN ADVANCE
All materials, including name badges and admission tickets, will be provided at the event. All materials must be picked up at scheduled check-in times. If you are unable to do
so, you must contact ACE Registration Manager Dan Jones by phone before 10 p.m. Eastern time at 330.717.7570, or email djones@aceonline.org, to make alternate arrangements.
NONMEMBERS
Nonmembers must be guests of an attending member. Members must include their nonmember guests on the registration and are responsible for the actions and behaviors of those guests. Register members first.
Nonmembers are considered guests of the first member listed. For nonmembers, enter "nonmember" in the member number field. Nonmembers are welcome to become members and register at the member rate. Become a member at join.aceonline.org.
CANCELLATIONS
Refunds will be issued less a $35 cancellation fee per person if ACE is notified by August 4, 2023. Cancellations must be made by contacting ACE’s office at 469.278.6223, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Central time. After August 4, 2023, cancellations will not be permitted.
IMPORTANT
The payment of registration fees by, for or on behalf of participants releases and holds harmless American Coaster Enthusiasts, Inc., its officers, Executive Committee members and representatives from any
and all liabilities related to those activities. Returned checks and charge back disputes will be treated as uncollected debt. ACE reserves the right to execute debt collection in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices
Act.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Members 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 not limited to, verbal or written warning or membership termination. Visit https://aceonline.org/conduct to learn more about the Code of Conduct.
VEGETARIAN AND/OR GLUTEN-FREE (GF) OPTION
Attendees who prefer a vegetarian option should choose the vegetarian option when registering. ACE needs to provide the host parks with an accurate count in advance. If a
park is already offering a vegetarian item, checking the option may not result in a special entree at the park. Choose the "GF" option if you prefer a gluten-free entree substitute. Please be advised if you are celiac, the parks cannot
guarantee that gluten-free items have no cross contamination. The parks will do their best to accommodate special dietary needs.
ACE MEMBERS: $208
ACE MEMBERS 3-11: $187
NONMEMBERS: $260
SEASON PASS DISCOUNTs:
PLAYLAND PARK: $18
ADVENTURELAND (LONG ISLAND): $22
CONFERENCE T-SHIRT (S, M, L, XL): $15
CONFERENCE T-SHIRT (2XL, 3XL): $17
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