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For your planning purposes, please note the park operating hours, travel distances between parks and the ERT sessions planned (subject to change):
- Lost Island Theme Park
- August 16, 2024
- Theme Park operating hours: 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Waterpark operating hours: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Event check-in: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
- Morning ERT planned: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
- Adventureland
- August 17, 2024
- Park operating hours: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Waterpark operating hours: Noon – 7 p.m.
- Morning ERT planned: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Evening ERT planned: 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Travel distance from Lost Island Theme Park is approximately 106 miles.
- Worlds of Fun
- August 18, 2024
- Park operating hours: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Waterpark operating hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Morning ERT planned: 10 – 11 a.m.
- Evening ERT planned: 8 – 10 p.m.
- Travel distance from Adventureland is approximately 200 miles.
Download the official schedule here.
The linked schedule supersedes any previously published schedule including the one below.
ACE 2024 Preservation Conference Tentative Schedule (subject to change)
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. No refunds are given.
Friday, August 16, 2024, Lost Island Themepark
Lost Island Themepark open 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Waterpark open 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Note: there is an additional fee for admission to the waterpark)
Event check-in at main gate.
ERT on Lokolo, Matugani, Amara Aviators and Volkanu: Quest for the Golden Idol.
Continental breakfast offering muffins, pastries, coffee, juice and water.
ERT on Nopuko Air Coaster.
Behind-the-Scenes Experience: tour will visit the Nopuko maintenance spur building, Volkanu: Quest for the Golden Idol, warehouse and end at Matugani. The tour will take approximately 40 minutes and covers a one-half
mile of walking. Not suitable for electric scooters, wheelchairs or strollers owing to the terrain.
Buffet meal offering pizza (cheese, veggie, pepperoni), salad, cookies, soft drinks and water.
Meet 'n' Greet with costumed characters.
Park presentation and Q&A.
Silent auction.
Note: Lost Island Themepark
has partnered with Andrew Fuller, Winner of the "Is It Cake?" competition show to create something that will reveal Lost Island's next attraction!
Saturday, August 17, 2024, Adventureland Park
Adventureland Park open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Adventure Bay Waterpark open noon – 7 p.m.
ERT on Flying Viking, The Monster, The Phoenix and The Underground.
Assorted breakfast bagels, pastries, muffins and coffee.
Landmark plaque ceremony for Tornado.
Behind-the-Scenes Experiences.
Group photo.
Park history presentation.
Dinner buffet offering chicken tenders, Iowa BBQ pork, hamburgers, all-beef hot dogs, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese, vanilla ice cream cups, soft drinks and "card" bar.
Silent auction.
ERT on Dragon Slayer, The Outlaw, Tornado, Frantic Freeway, Space Shot and Storm Chaser.
Cookies, snack mix and soft drinks.
Sunday, August 18, 2024, Worlds of Fun
Worlds of Fun open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Oceans of Fun Waterpark open 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Parking gates open.
Turnstiles open.
ERT on Mamba, Timber Wolf and Autobahn.
Behind-the-Scenes Experiences. Several experiences (Mamba, Patriot and Lore of the Vampire) will be offered and will have limited capacity (100 maximum) per experience. Please be advised that depending on the event
attendance, you may be limited to just one overall experience during the ACE Preservation Conference.
Worlds of Fun history presentation.
Silent auction.
Buffet dinner (starting at 5 p.m.) serving meat lasagna, cavatappi Alfredo, garden salad, green beans, chocolate chip bread pudding, seasonal fruit, chips, soft drinks and "card" bar.
ERT on Prowler, Zambezi Zinger, Fjord Fjarlane, Nordic Chaser and Zulu.
Fudge brownies, chips, fruit, icees and soft drinks.
About the Parks
Lost Island Theme Park
It started as a concept in 2019 and became a reality in 2022. Lost Island is America’s newest theme park — with an emphasis on theme. This theme park, located in Waterloo, Iowa, literally grew out of the corn fields and now has
five themed lands and more than 25 rides and attractions.
The Bertch family — owners and operators — have been a successful business family in Waterloo for many years. Starting off with Bertch Cabinets, then opening Lost Island Waterpark, they launched their latest business adventure, Lost Island
Theme Park, in 2022 and expanded on the tropical island feel that the Lost Island Waterpark had started.
Lost Island Theme Park takes visitors on an adventure through the themed lands of Yuta (earth), Udara (air), Mura (fire) and Awa (water). Rides and experiences were created that would fit into each of these realms. Stepping into Lost Island
is unlike stepping into any other theme park experience today. It is a world with new characters, an original story, themed rides and an interactive storytelling park app.
The park is full of hidden details and layers upon layers of stories. The beginning of the story in the Tamariki Realm (the kids realm) features the sight of bright colors and the sounds of playful music.
In Udara are three attractions not to be missed: Nopuko, the park's Vekoma suspended looping coaster; Skyborne, an S&S drop tower with one of the three hand-crafted storytelling queues; and Amara Aviators. Currently only the second
one in the United States, this Gerstlauer Sky Fly allows riders to control their own adventure while flying among the clouds.
AWA, the water realm includes sea-themed rides and food and drink shops. Yuta Falls, a double-drop flume from Interlink, can be found in Yuta (the earth realm). It features an air-conditioned queue that tells the story of the Yuta people
and that of Matugani. Matugani is the park's Intamin Accelerator coaster, which was relocated from Liesburg in Sweden.
In the Mura realm (Fire) is the 2022 Golden Ticket and Brass Ring winner for Best New Attraction — Volkanu the Quest for the Golden Idol. This ride features a storytelling queue, air conditioning and an experience unlike any other. This
Sally Dark ride features a 3-D-style shooting game with great animatronics and a mixture of screens and live sets.
While in the park, it is easy to get caught up in the rides, but using and interacting with the Lost Island Adventure Guide app elevates the experience by allowing interaction with the characters, all of which are original. In addition,
every land has a play structure or interactive feature that can only be fully activated with a team. Finally, attendees should learn the park’s language.
“Marikawa ke ukau! Ga Waharri te Auk Modu! – Adventure awaits! And welcome to Lost Island!”
Adventureland Park
Since 1974 Adventureland Park in Altoona has been entertaining Iowans. 2024 marks the park’s 50th season. Adventureland was a family-owned park until 2022, when Palace Entertainment acquired it from the Krantz family. If attendees feel
a Disney-like vibe when entering, it may be because the rumor is that some of the main designers of the park took their inspiration from Disneyland.
Guests are greeted by a train that runs past the front entrance, atop a hillside with a giant “A” and “Adventureland” spelled out. The entrance features a carousel and buildings with a main street vibe, such as a post office, theater and
ice cream shop. The park is then divided into themed areas or lands, which have not been emphasized as the park grew over the years but are still visible if one looks closely.
To the left of main street is the German area, which represents the large German population that lives in and around Des Moines. In this area are buildings with a medieval flare and refreshments that include kettle corn, giant pretzels
and the beer garden plus some throwback rides, such as the teacups and Der Flinger (paratrooper ride). Next is the land of the rising sun. This Asian land features the Phoenix roller coaster, a Maurer spinner. Also included
is a Zen garden and an Asian food truck featuring egg rolls, wontons, Asian beer and sake.
Farther down the road is Rivertown, also known as the food court area. It includes more 1970s building façades and represents the river towns of the area. Moving over the bridge, guests arrive at what used to be Dragon Island, where the
retired O.D. Hopkins The Dragon used to sit. The Dragon was dismantled in 2019.
Past Dragon Island is the western area of the park featuring everything with a western motif, including Outlaw, a Custom Coasters International wood coaster with a sweeping first drop and plenty of airtime moments. This Mike Boodley
thrill machine still delivers a punch even after 31 years. Also in the back of the park is the waterpark, which is a tropical oasis, with more than 10 water slides, two swim-up bars, a lazy river and more.
Dragon Slayer is an S&S 4-D free-spin compact model installed when The Dragon was removed. It features a castle entrance and lets guests choose either the squire or the knight side. One is supposed to be wild and one mild;
attendees will have to ride both sides to decide which is which.
In the country fair section are carnival games and the 1978 wood classic Tornado. Tornado was William Cobb’s first coaster for which he was the lead designer, and it helped put Adventureland on the map. It became an instant
fan favorite and remains one of the premier rides at the park today.
Bernie’s Barnyard is a kid’s land, that focuses on Iowa’s rich history of being a farming state. Just outside of that land are other ties to the local land. There is the Iowa wine and beer “tent” featuring home-grown flavors and live music.
No trip to Iowa would be complete without a photo of a giant pig. Petunia the Pig is a 20-foot-tall building paying tribute to one of Iowa’s biggest agricultural exports. Pork tenderloin is a staple everywhere in Iowa, including at
Adventureland Park.
In the middle of the park is Monster. This 2016 Gerstlauer Infinity coaster is a fan favorite despite being the reason another fan favorite, the log ride, had to be removed. Monster became an instant hit, with its
133-foot vertical lift hill and five inversions. Not far from Monster is The Underground. This indoor wood coaster, completely refurbished for 2024, tells the story of a hidden mine below Adventureland, where
Bad Bob is hiding his gold. This attraction is not to be missed.
Finally, there is the new-for-2023 Flying Viking and Draken Falls. This Zamperla family coaster and log flume ride are double wins for the park: a new family coaster and a log flume to replace the one that closed when Monster was built.
With seven roller coasters and more than 50 attractions, Adventureland is a great park to include in the ACE Preservation Conference. It is celebrating 50 years of family entertainment, has two wooden roller coasters and a flare
for the past and is unlike any other park in the United States. Attendees will be in for a real treat.
Worlds of Fun
On May 26, 1973, Lamar Hunt and his business partner, Jack Steadman, opened Kansas City, Missouri’s newest venue for family fun and adventure. The new park opened with 28 rides and attractions in themed areas based on one of Hunt’s
favorite books, Around the World in 80 Days. Zambezi Zinger, Schussboomer (both designed by Anton Schwartzkopf) and Silly Serpent were among the opening rides, along with the Worlds of Fun Railroad. Worlds
of Fun would grow into 325 acres of fun, one of the largest theme parks in the Midwest.
Over the years Worlds of Fun has seen many rides come and go. Of the original rides on opening day, Worlds of Fun still has six in operation: Worlds of Fun Railroad (Eli), Auto Bahn, Flying Dutchman (Hunt’s favorite ride), Le Taxi
Tour, Viking Voyager and Scandi Scrambler.
Worlds of Fun includes several unique and firsts in the ride department. In 1976, along with the Bicentennial Plaza, Scream Roller (Arrow Corkscrew coaster) opened, which in 1983 became the first stand-up coaster in the
United States with its conversion to Extreme Roller.
In 1980, Worlds of Fun debuted Orient Express, one of only two coasters with interlocking loops. Sadly Orient Express was removed in 2003. In 1989 Worlds of Fun removed Extreme Roller and replaced it with Timber Wolf.
Timber Wolf won the 1989 Golden Ticket for Best New Ride and is now the oldest roller coaster at Worlds of Fun. Also in 1984 Schussboomer was removed.
In 1995, Hunt Midwest sold Worlds of Fun to Cedar Fair, LLC. In 1996 Detonator was the first permanent installation of a Space Shot ride, along with being the first dual tower Space Shot in the world. In 1997, Worlds of Fun removed
the original Zambezi Zinger and added Mamba to the park in 1998. At the time Mamba was built, it was a Top 10 steel coaster in the United States.
In 2003, the fan favorite Orient Express was removed after experiencing some track problems. In 2004, Spinning Dragons was installed where the old Fins and Flippers stadium stood. Spinning Dragons was the second
installation of this model by Gerstlauer Rides, with the first also being installed in 2004. 2006 brought the largest investment in the park to date, with Patriot, followed in 2009 by Prowler.
In 2023, Worlds of Fun added the reimagined Zambezi Zinger, using some of the same land as the original ride.
With its rich history and collection of rides, Worlds of Fun is a wonderful park to include in the ACE Preservation Conference.
Coasters
Lost Island Theme Park
Matugani (relocation)
2005/2023 Intamin
Steel, 1443.5 feet long, 78.7 feet tall
Nopuko (relocation)
1998/2022 Vekoma
Steel, 2509.8 feet long, 109.3 feet tall
Lokolo
2022 SBF
Steel, 452.8 feet long, 12.5 feet tall
Adventureland Park
Tornado
1978 Philadelphia Toboggan Company — Bill Cobb
Wood, 2840 feet long, 93 feet tall
Outlaw
1993 Custom Coasters International
Wood, 2800 feet long, 67 feet tall
Monster
2016 Gerstlauer Amusement Rides GmbH
Steel, 2500 feet long, 133 feet tall
Phoenix
2019 Maurer
Steel, 1410.8 feet long, 50.9 feet tall
Dragon Slayer
2021 S&S Worldwide
Steel, 770 feet long, 112 feet tall
Flying Viking
2023 Zamperla
Steel, 1312.3 feet long, 50 feet tall
The Underground (refurbishment)
1996/2024 Custom Coasters International
Wood, 911 feet long, 15 feet tall
Worlds of Fun
Timber Wolf
1989 Dinn Corporation
Wood, 5060 feet long, 100 feet tall
Cosmic Coaster
1993 Preston & Barbieri (Wacky Worm)
Steel, 444 feet long
Mamba
1998 Morgan Manufacturing
Steel, 5600 feet long, 205 feet tall
Boomerang
2000 Vekoma
Steel, 935 feet long, 125 feet tall
Spinning Dragons
2004 Gerstlauer
Steel, 1390 feet long, 53 feet tall
Patriot
2006 Bolliger & Mabillard
Steel, 3081 feet long, 149 feet tall
Prowler
2009 Great Coasters International
Wood, 3074 feet long, 74 feet tall
Zambezi Zinger
2023 Great Coasters International and Skyline Attractions
Wood, 2428 feet long, 102 feet tall
Hotel Information
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, early departure fees (if any), deposits
(if any) and deadline dates for each hotel.
In addition, please note that you need to call the hotel directly if you are booking a room outside of the noted room block dates. Please refer to the "RATE" paragraph of each hotel description for details and if permissible.
Please be advised that availability is limited and may sell out early.
Waterloo Area
Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley
2034 La Porte Road
Waterloo, IA 50702
319.233.2044
Website
The hotel is located approximately two miles from Lost Island Theme Park.
Amenities include free breakfast, free parking, free WiFi, indoor pool, fitness center and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: $134 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 12 percent per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 15-16, 2024. The room type is double queen beds. Rates 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, please contact the hotel directly at 319.233.2044 and reference ACE Preservation Conference.
Please be advised that the Hampton Inn Waterloo just informed us that the hotel is undergoing renovations and due to a few factors, the construction will not be completed by mid-August. They are renovating the entire hotel including the hotel rooms, pool, fitness center, lobby, breakfast area, meeting spaces and exterior of the building. Because of the inconvenience, the hotel has reduced the rate to $124 per night plus applicable taxes.
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 17, 2024. 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 prior to scheduled arrival to avoid a cancellation fee of one night's room and tax billed to the credit card
on file.
EARLY DEPARTURE FEE: One night's room and tax penalty will apply.
Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
1809 La Porte Road
Waterloo, IA 50702
319.235.4461
Website
The hotel is located approximately three miles from Lost Island Theme Park.
Amenities include free 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: $119.99 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 12 percent per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 15-16, 2024. The room type is double queen beds. Rates 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, please contact the hotel directly at 319.235.4461 and reference ACE Preservation Conference.
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 15, 2024. 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 scheduled arrival to avoid a cancellation fee of one night's room and tax billed
to the credit card on file.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Waterloo Cedar Falls
2134 La Porte Road
Waterloo, IA 50702
319.233.2500
Website
The hotel is located approximately two miles from Lost Island Theme Park.
Amenities include waived free 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: $139 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 12 percent per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 15-16, 2024. The room type is double queens, king and king suite. Rates
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, please contact the hotel directly at 319.233.2500 and reference ACE Preservation Conference.
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 26, 2024. 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 scheduled arrival to avoid a cancellation fee of one night's room and tax billed
to the credit card on file.
Altoona/Des Moines Area
Adventureland Inn
3200 Adventureland Drive
Altoona, IA 50009
515.265.7321
Website
The hotel is located next to Adventureland.
Amenities include free parking, free Wi-Fi, a $20 arcade card (ACE exclusive), a $20 credit to Spectator's Bar and Grill (ACE exclusive), indoor pool and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: $139 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 12 percent per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 15-17, 2024. The room type is double beds. To book online, click here. To make a reservation by phone, please contact the hotel directly at 515.265.7321 and reference ACE Preservation Conference.
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by August 1, 2024. 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.
Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
2405 SE Creekview Drive
Ankeny, IA 50021
515.422.5555
Website
The hotel is located approximately seven miles from Adventureland.
Amenities include 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: $129 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 12 percent per night plus tourism fees (varies) and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 15-17, 2024. This rate is valid for double queens
and king executive. Rates 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 book by phone, call the hotel at 515.422.5555 and reference ACE Preservation Conference.
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 25, 2024. Hotel deadline cutoff date at the Courtyard Marriott Des Moines Ankeny has been extended to August 1, 2024. 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.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Des Moines Altoona
460 Bass Pro Drive Northwest
Altoona, IA 50009
515.466.9888
Website
The hotel is located approximately two miles from Adventureland.
Amenities include free breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, fitness facility 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 12 percent per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 15-17, 2024. The room type is for double queen beds. To book online, click
here. To make a reservation by phone, please contact the hotel directly at 515.466.9888 and reference ACE Preservation
Conference.
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 1, 2024. 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 DEPARTURE FEE: One night's room and tax will apply.
Sleep Inn and Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
5850 Morning Star Court
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
515.299.9922
Website
The hotel is located approximately five miles from Adventureland.
Amenities include free breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi, exercise room, indoor pool and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: $219 per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 12 percent per night and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 15-17, 2024. The room type is for double queen beds and king suite. To
book online, click here. To make a reservation by phone, please
contact the hotel directly at 515.299.9922 and reference ACE Preservation Conference.
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 17, 2024. 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 seven days 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 DEPARTURE FEE: One night's room and tax will apply.
Kansas City Area
Springhill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Northeast
4400 North Randolph Road
Kansas City, MO 64117
816.321.1300
Website
The hotel is located approximately two miles from Worlds of Fun.
Amenities include free breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi, fitness facility, indoor pool and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: $159 (king) and $169 (two queens) per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 16.225 percent per night plus $3 per night Kansas City arena fee and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August
17-18, 2024. The room type is for king studio suite and two queen studio suite. Rates will be honored two days before and two 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, please contact the hotel directly at 816.321.1300
and reference ACE Preservation Conference.
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 25, 2024. Hotel deadline cutoff date at the Springhill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Northeast has been extended to July 30, 2024. 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.
Wingate by Wyndham Kansas City
7333 Northeast Parvin Road
Kansas City, MO 64117
816.200.2565
Website
The hotel is located approximately one mile from Worlds of Fun.
Amenities include free breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi, fitness facility, indoor pool and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: $129 (Saturday) and $119 (Sunday) per night plus applicable taxes, which are currently 16.23 percent per night plus $3.76 per night lodging fees and subject to change. Rate is valid for the nights of August 17-18,
2024. The room type is for double queen beds. Rates will be honored two days before and two 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, please contact the hotel directly at 816.200.2565
and reference ACE Preservation Conference.
DEADLINE: Rooms must be reserved by July 31, 2024. Hotel deadline cutoff date at the Wingate by Wyndham Kansas City has been extended to August 6, 2024. 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.
General Information
PRICING INFORMATION
ACE MEMBERS: $253
ACE MEMBERS 3-11: $228
NONMEMBERS: $316
Event price includes:
- Admission to all three parks excluding Lost Island Waterpark.
- Parking at Lost Island Themepark and Worlds of Fun (optional discount parking pass available for Adventureland Park).
- Eight hours of exclusive ride time (ERT).
- Three group meals.
- Morning snacks at Lost Island Themepark, morning and evening snacks at Adventureland Park and evening snacks at Worlds of Fun.
- Behind-the Scenes (BTS) Experiences and presentations.
Registration fees are not prorated for partial attendance, and tickets are nontransferable.
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SEASON PASS DISCOUNT (IMPORTANT)
A valid annual pass to Lost Island Themepark will save you $25 on your registration fee, a valid annual pass to Adventureland Park will save you $38 on your registration fee and a valid annual pass to Worlds of Fun will save you $34 on
your registration fee. Please be advised that by selecting these discount options on the registration form, you will NOT receive admission and parking tickets to the respective parks. There are various levels of season passes available for admission and parking. Please ensure you understand what your season passes are valid for before making your selections on the registration form.
OPTIONAL SELECTIONS
Lost Island Waterpark admission: $12.
Adventureland Park (Iowa) parking pass: $14.
Preservation Fund donation in increments of $1.00.
FAST LANE WRISTBANDS
Please be advised that during the park ERT sessions, fast lane wristbands and queues will not be permitted.
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, and deadline dates are fast approaching, so reserve
early.
AIRPORTS ― TRAVEL TIME AND DISTANCE
Approximate travel time and distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Lost Island Themepark is two hours/130 miles, approximately 25 minutes/17 miles to Adventureland Park and approximately three hours/180 miles to Worlds
of Fun.
Approximate travel time and distance from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Lost Island Themepark is five hours/310 miles, approximately three hours/206 miles to Adventureland Park and approximately 22 minutes/25 miles to Worlds
of Fun.
If traveling by airplane, it is recommended to fly into DSM and out of MCI.
Check the Iowa Department of Transportation website (https://iowadot.gov) and the Missouri Department of Transportation website (https://www.modot.org)
for the latest travel advisories and information.
TRAVEL DISTANCE BETWEEN PARKS
Approximate travel time and distance from Lost Island Themepark to Adventureland Park is two hours/106 miles. The approximate travel time and distance between Adventureland Park and Worlds of Fun is three hours/195 miles.
PARK POLICIES
Be sure to check each park website for important information regarding ride restrictions, chaperone policy, alcoholic beverages, accessibility, rules and regulations. Please be advised that guests of large stature may not be able to be
accommodated on all rides and attractions. Worlds of Fun is also cashless.
ACCESSIBILITY RENTALS
Please visit each park website for a complete guide for guests with a disability including rentals. ECV and wheelchair rentals will open prior to morning ERT and at night after ERT ends.
VEGETARIAN AND/OR GLUTEN-FREE (GF) OPTION
Attendees who prefer a vegetarian or gluten-free option should select that when registering. ACE needs to provide the host parks with an accurate count in advance. If a park is already offering a vegetarian item and/or gluten-free item,
checking the option may not result in a special entree at the park. 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.
FACEBOOK
If you are a Facebook user, be sure to keep up with the latest ACE Preservation Conference news and discussion by visiting the event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/2504654033031320/ and clicking to indicate that you're interested or going.
Registration Information
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration will close on August 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m., Eastern time. 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. Registration must be completed online.
Registration fees are not prorated for partial attendance, and tickets are nontransferable.
Please be advised that Worlds of Fun and all other Cedar Fair parks have moved to a ticketless system. Worlds of Fun will email your tickets to you. If you have a valid season pass, you will be emailed your group meal tickets. Please make
certain that you have typed your email address correctly. An incorrect email address could prevent you from receiving your tickets, and you may not be able to enter the park or enter the group meal pavilion. If you are registering
more than one person, you may enter additional email addresses for your ACE members and guests. If you enter additional email addresses, those attendees will receive their own tickets. If you do not enter additional email addresses,
your ticket will show the number of attendees you paid for, attached to a single QR code on your ticket. That means that all members of your party will have to be together and enter the park or group meal at the same time.
As a result of this new procedure, ACE will have to share email addresses so that Worlds of Fun can email your tickets. You will need to acknowledge the privacy policy disclaimer on the registration form.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please email Jeffrey Seifert from the ACE management office at management@aceonline.org.
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
You must be registered and wear your official event name badge to participate in scheduled ACE Preservation Conference activities. The name, city and state as they appear on your registration will be used for name badges. There is no charge
for children under three years, but we do need their names for name badges. Please list their names when registering.
EVENT CHECK-IN
Some materials, including name badges, 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 https//aceonline.org/join.
IMPORTANT PRESERVATION CONFERENCE T-SHIRT INFORMATION
The deadline to order Preservation Conference T-shirts is July 15, 2024. They are not part of registration. Click here to purchase a T-shirt. There are two colors to choose from. Please note these T-shirts are being purchased directly from Kevin's and will be shipped to your home for arrival prior to the event. Preservation Conference T-shirts will
not be available for purchase or pickup at the event.
CANCELLATIONS
Refunds will be issued less a $35 cancellation fee per person if ACE is notified by August 1, 2024. Cancellations must be made by submitting a cancellation form. After August 1, 2024, cancellations will not be permitted.
ACE MEMBERS: $253
ACE MEMBERS 3-11: $228
NONMEMBERS: $316
SEASON PASS DISCOUNTS
LOST ISLAND THEMEPARK: $25
ADVENTURELAND PARK: $38
WORLDS OF FUN: $34
Terms and Conditions
SCHEDULE ADVISORY
Inclement weather, equipment problems or other unforeseen circumstances may affect the published schedule. The park will do its best to provide ride times and rides as listed; however, the schedule
of events remains tentative and is subject to change based on the park's operational status and local health restrictions at the time of the event.
ACCESSIBILITY
Should you need special accommodations such as a wheelchair, speech/hearing, etc., refer to the participating parks policy prior to the event date. Most parks offer a complete guide for guests with
a disability.
REFUNDS AND REGISTRATION FEES
Refunds will not be given. Registration fees will not be prorated for partial attendance and tickets are nontransferable.
The payment of registration fees by, for, or on behalf of participants releases and holds harmless the American Coaster Enthusiasts Worldwide Inc. and its Officers, Directors, Executive Committee Members and representatives
from any and all liabilities related to those activities. Returned checks and chargeback disputes will be treated as uncollected debt. ACE reserves the right to execute debt collection following the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION
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. Refer to park policies for additional information, requirements and latest updates.
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 (https://aceonline.org/conduct)
at all times during the event and follow all host park policies, including, but not limited to, alcohol consumption. Members are responsible for the conduct of their nonmember guests. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for supervising
minor event attendees. 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, membership suspension or involuntary termination.
Any violations of park policies, including underage alcohol consumption are a violation of section C.1 of ACE’s code of conduct and could result in suspension of the member’s ACE membership as well as action by the park.
NAME BADGES
You must be registered and wearing your official event name badge to participate in scheduled event activities.
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