Media - Year in Review 2021

WORLD’S LARGEST RIDE ENTHUSIAST ORGANIZATION LOOKS BACK AT A SUCCESSFUL YEAR

From charity work to preservation, ACE continues to be the amusement industry leader in fan organizations.

ORLANDO, FL – November 16, 2021 – As the year comes to a close, American Coaster Enthusiasts, the world’s largest ride enthusiast group, looks back at its efforts to preserve, promote and enjoy roller coasters across the country.

“With 56 different events this year, ACE provides our members unique opportunities to enjoy our partnering parks and their attractions,” said ACE President Robert Ulrich. “We always enjoy giving back to the industry that gives so much to our members.”

Examples of ACE’s unsurpassed industry involvement include the following:

Raising $19,178 through Give Kids The World’s Coasting for Kids events.
Providing riders to parks for marketing photo assistance.
Assisting community outreach efforts with engineering, history and educational speakers.
Celebrating our return to gathering at events with a special “Out and Back Together Again” theme.
Being the only enthusiast group represented at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida.
Providing financial support of over $70,000 to parks struggling from the long-term closures.
Launching our first dedicated rides and subgroup meet-ups to bring greater togetherness for likeminded members during park visits.
Donating $150,000, our largest donation to date, to the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives.

About American Coaster Enthusiasts
Founded in 1978, American Coaster Enthusiasts is a nonprofit, 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. Members of ACE receive exclusive park benefits, newsletters, magazines and the opportunity to attend national, local and even international tours 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.