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The West Texas panhandle plains, known for its rugged beauty, wide open vistas and spectacular sunsets, is also home to a traditional amusement park, a ride manufacturer and the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives. With many of these family run treasures disappearing from our landscape, including Joyland Amusement Park in Lubbock just this past year, we all need to get out and help support family run parks across the nation.
Larson International in Plainview, is long known for its Super Loop attractions, but the company also manufacturers a variety of rides including Drop Towers, Flying Scooters and Tilt-A-Whirls. Larson has always welcomed ACE and has been storing a number of items for the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA). Attendees will enjoy a tour of the production facility.
The National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives is home to one of the largest collections of amusement park ride vehicles and blueprints in the world. Coaster cars from Disneyland, Cedar Point, Six Flags Over Texas, Knott’s Berry Farm, Busch Gardens and more are among the unique and rare photo / video opportunities you’ll be able to experience!
Wonderland in Amarillo, boasts five coasters, The Big Coaster—a Pinfari Zyklon 210; Texas Tornado—a unique Hopkins double loop coast-er; Cyclone— Miler mouse—one of only two left in the world, the Hornet—a Vekoma family coaster formerly from AstroWorld and their latest addition, Spin-O-Saurus—a SBF Compact Spinning Coaster. Also on hand is a great assortment of unique water rides and traditional flat rides including a classic dark ride. Paul and Paula Borchardt make everyone feel welcome with their West Texas hospitality. Attendees will receive the Ultimate WOW Pass (A $44.95 value) for the day which includes unlimited rides on all attractions* and mini golf and a $15 WOW card to purchase food at one of the concession stands. *The Fantastic Journey Dark Ride is limited to 1 ride.
Tentative Schedule*
Saturday, August 19th—Larson Intl and NRCMA 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
11:00 a.m.—Event check-in
at Larson
Larson Factory Tour
Lunch (provided by NRCMA)
NRCMA Tour and group photo
Wonderland Amusement Park Park hours 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
5:00 p.m.—Gather at Wonderland’s back gate near the BigCoaster. Please do not be
late. Passes will be handed out at this time.
Group photo, enjoy rides and use provided WOW card for meal from concession stand.
10:00 p.m— Park closes / Event ends
*Inclement weather, equipment problems or other unforeseen circumstances
may affect the schedule
Registration: Postmark Deadline: August 7, 2023
ACE members: $35.00
Non members: $45.00
Online Deadline: August 12, 2023
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