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Regional Event Hosted by ACE Western Great Lakes

7/28/2024
When: Sunday, July 28, 2024
Where: Santa's Village
East Dundee, Illinois 
United States
Contact: Jackie Hodge
jhodge@aceonline.org

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What better way to celebrate summer than a day with Santa and all his friends without all that nasty snow? It’s ChristmACE in July at Santa’s Village in Dundee, IL on Sunday, July 28th, 2024. We have a full day of fun planned along with a few surprises to be shared throughout the entire day.

Event Details:
A Full Days Admission to Santa's Village. (Sorry, no discounts for season passholders)
A Complimentary souvenir cup with free refills for the entire day.
A Complimentary meal ticket to be used throughout the park.
Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes tours at some of their more popular attractions
ERT for 1 hour before the park opens (Farm Slinger, Wacky Worm, and Cyclone)
Free gameplay for 1 time per person at each game in Game Ally for our own mini version of ACE’s own Midway Olympics.
A Picture with Santa
Our own pavilion area for the day.
Q&A time with some park managers and leaders.

Inclement weather, equipment problems or other unforeseen circumstances may affect the above 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. E-mail regional representative team for more information or if you have any questions.

About Santa's Village:
Santa's Village opened in 1959. Between 1964 and 1966 three movie “shorts” were shot on location in the park by Florida-based producer K. Gordon Murray. (1964’s Santa Claus and his Helpers, 1966’s Santa’s Magic Kingdom, and 1966’s Santa’s Enchanted Village.) The park has 3 roller coasters, 19 flat rides, a water park area with slides, many food options, and more.

Location:
601 Dundee Avenue
East Dundee, Illinois 60118

Restrictions:
Acceptable In The Park:
Clear or Mesh Bags
Clutch Purse or Fanny Pack Smaller than 5″x8″
Bags Containing Medical Supplies
Empty Water Bottles
2 Personal Size Beverages Per Person (Non-Carbonated Only)
1 Snack/Piece of Fruit Per Guest – Snack Must be in a Clear Sandwich Size Bag & Cannot be in commercial packaging. Sandwiches are Not Considered A Snack.
Diaper Bags Allowed with a Child 3 Years and Under

Tentative Itinerary: (subject to change)
9:30am: Check-in
10a-11am: ERT Farmer's Fling
11am: Park opens to the Public
11:30am: Western Great Lakes Olympics @ Game Ally
1:30pm: Meet at Pavilion for Q&A, picture with Santa, and group photo (can bring lunch here from meal ticket)
6:00pm: Park Closes   

Registration Details:

ACE Members $50 plus fees
Ace Member Guests $55 plus fees

Advance registration is required. Late registration is not available for this event and no day of event walk-up registrations will be accepted. Refunds will not be given for this event after 7/20/24. ACE cannot prorate fees for partial event attendance. ACE members must have a valid, active membership at the time of the event to receive member pricing. Non-members may only register to attend as the guest of an active member that is also registered. Members are responsible for the actions and behavior of their guests.

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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. Members are expected to always abide by ACE’s code of conduct during the event and are also responsible for the conduct of their non-member guests. Should you need special accommodation such as a wheelchair, speech/hearing, etc. please reach out to the participating park prior to the event date.

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