Enthusiasts from 36 states and 2 countries to visit SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa

Grand Prairie, TX (May 4, 2022) - American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) are coming to the Central Florida area this May for their annual Spring Conference. This three-day event takes participants to two Florida theme parks, starting at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and finishing at SeaWorld Orlando.

ACE’s Spring Conference brings 462 members from across the country, including 36 states, as well as from Chile and Germany.

“We are excited to be venturing down to Florida for our annual Spring Conference,” shared ACE President Robert Ulrich. “With the addition of two new roller coasters to an already great collection of attractions, we are ready to enjoy all that these Florida parks have to offer.”

Highlights of the weekend include exclusive ride time sessions for attendees before and/or after the park opens/closes, presentations and behind-the-scenes tours. Attendees will get exclusive ride time on Florida’s two newest coasters, Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens, and Ice Breaker at SeaWorld. Click Here for more event information. A full schedule for the weekend can be found under the "schedule tab".

About ACE:

Founded in 1978, the American Coaster Enthusiasts is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion, appreciation and safe enjoyment of roller coasters. With over 6,000 members worldwide, ACE is the largest and longest-running enthusiast organization in the world. ACE is powered by the passion of the membership and their willingness to contribute time, personal funds and talent to advancing the mission.

Members of ACE receive exclusive park benefits, newsletters, magazines and the opportunity to attend national, local and even international events at parks. ACE hosts more than 75 national and regional coaster events across North America every year and has been prominently featured on various media seen throughout the world. Visit aceonline.org to learn more.

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