Join the American Coaster Enthusiasts of Eastern Pennsylvania

for

It's a Thrill at Bushkill!

on

Friday, May 30, 2025!

Enjoy Bushkill Park with the American Coaster Enthusiasts for a fun evening of
great friends, a catered meal, roller skating, a behind-the-scene tour and evening ERT on all rides and the fun house!

This event is open to active ACE members and their guests! Event registration is required to
participate in all of the activities organized and hosted by
the American Coaster Enthusiasts and Bushkill Park.

SPEND THE WEEKEND WITH ACE IN THE ALLENTOWN AREA!

Spend the weekend with the ACE Eastern Pennsylvania region! We'll get rolling with "It's a Thrill at Bushkill" (Bushkill Park) on Friday, May 30, then it's time for "Clowning Around at Dorney Park" (Dorney Park) on Saturday, May 31 and then we keep sliding along at "Slide with ACE" (Wildwater Kingdom) on Sunday, June 1. Enjoy all that the parks have to offer plus ERT on roller coasters and water slides, delicious meals, behind the scene tours, ITOTs and more! Registration for all three events ends on Thursday, May 15.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• Evening ERT on all rides and fun house
• Evening Roller Skating ERT
• Catered meal

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

• 4:30-5 pm: Event Check-In
• 5-9 pm: All rides and fun house open
• 8-10 pm: Roller skating open
• TBA: Group lunch and Q&A with the Bushkill team

*Finalized event details will be emailed to all registered attendees the week of the event.

ROLLER SKATING ERT

Skates are available to rent or bring your own!

GROUP LUNCH

One-time through meal - Hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn and snow cones.

Please contact Mike Matscherz (mmatscherz@aceonline.org) if you have specific dietary restrictions that don't match the menu options and need to request a special accommodation. All requests must be submitted no later than the event registration deadline. Requests may be accommodated based on availability. ACE Eastern Pennsylvania cannot guarantee that the host park will be able to meet your request.

EVENT PRICING

• ACE Member-Adult: $44.00
• ACE Member-Child under 12: $33.00
• Guest-Adult: $54.00
• Guest-Child under 12: $43.00

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS

• There is no late or day of registration option for this event.
• You must be a member of ACE to attend or be accompanied by a member who is also registered to attend the event. If only non-members are listed on the registration, please indicate the name of the registered member of whom you are a guest.
• Online registration is available until Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
• No mail in registration will be available for this event.
• No materials will be sent to you in advance. All materials (tickets, badges, etc.) will be provided to you at the event.
• Please provide an email address so that information about the event can be sent to you after registration has closed.
• If you have registered in advance and arrive after the scheduled check-in time, send an email to Mike Matscherz at mmatscherz@aceonline.org. Arriving late may cause you to miss evening ERT.
• Cancellation Policy: To cancel, contact Mike Matscherz at mmatscherz@aceonline.org. No refunds will be issued after May 16. Processing fees for online registration are non-refundable.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Allentown-Dorneyville
3620 Hamilton Blvd
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Allentown-Dorneyville is located across the street from Dorney Park, 20 minutes from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and 35 minutes from Bushkill Park.

Amenities include free breakfast, free parking, free wifi and fitness center. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.

 

hotel website

RATE:

$159.00 per room per night (plus taxes and hotel fees).

Rate is valid for the nights of May 30 thru June 1, 2025. This rate is valid for a standard room with two queen beds. To make a reservation, call the hotel (610-437-9255) and tell them you're with ACE / American Coaster Enthusiasts.

DEADLINE:

Room must be reserved by April 30, 2025. Availability is limited and may sell out before the deadline date so reserve your room today. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis only.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Individual cancellation available until 24 hours prior to check-in. Reservations canceled within 24 hours of check-in will be subject to one night’s room charges. Minimum length of stay requirements, if noted, supersede any cancellation affecting duration of stay.