| World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month |
June is the celebration of the annual World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month! This is an entire month dedicated to the engineering, architecture, history, entertainment and marvels of the roller coaster. Join The Fun! June 1, 2025 — Join other ACE members from regions all over ACE to compare your knowledge with theirs to see who wins the prize pack in this year's World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month Trivia. June 16, 2025 — Hop on the World's Largest Roller Coaster Ride . June 15-20, 2025 — Join Coaster Con 47 at Six Flags Great America, Little Amerricka & Indiana Beach. (Details coming soon.) To learn more about participation or for media inquiries, contact Derek Perry, ACE communications director: Tag us on:Watch us on:
Join parks around the world for the largest fourth annual simultaneous dispatch of coasters to celebrate the anniversary of LaMarcus Thompson's Switchback Railway, the first modern roller coaster. It's fun, easy, and a wonderful opportunity to invite media coverage - fill a train full of coaster enthusiasts or park guests and dispatch it at 2 p.m. EDT. Our #1 goal is to offer you an opportunity for fun and easy media coverage of the ride. American Coaster Enthusiasts will be featuring the participating parks and roller coasters via our website, news features, social media and press releases. Event InformationWhen: June 16, 2025 at 2 p.m. EDT Parks that participated in 2024
ACE Rider FAQsWhat is the World's Largest Roller Coaster Ride?Simultaneous dispatch of coaster trains around the world. Opportunity to bring demonstrate unity in a shared experience around the globe. What is the purpose of this event?Our #1 goal is to offer you an opportunity for fun and easy media coverage of the ride. American Coaster Enthusiasts will be featuring the participating parks and roller coasters via our website, news features, social media and press releases. It's fun, easy, and a wonderful opportunity to invite media coverage: Fill a train full of coaster enthusiasts or park guests and dispatch it at 2 p.m. EDT on June 16. How does the event work?Riders arrive at the ride exit ramp 30 minutes before launch time, and they will be greeted by a park representative. If other arrangements need to be made, riders will be informed by email. Before and after riding, riders are encourage to take photos or videos of other riders. Please do not attempt to take photos or video during the ride. Afterwards, you will be able to upload your content to a link that will be provided in email. Your photos and videos will be used by ACE in social media and future promotional materials. How many parks participated previously?Last year 22 parks participated with over 300 riders. What was last year’s event like?
A recap of last year’s event is available on YouTube and can viewed here below these FAQs. What should I wear?Any ACE branded apparel is encouraged, or apparel specific to the park in which you are riding. Please do not wear apparel from other competing parks. How do I participate?All you need to do is fill out the RSVP form, available mid-May. The RSVP link will be published in ACE News. Where do we meet?Meet at the ride exit ramp 30 minutes ahead, unless otherwise notified by email. Is admission free?No. Although occasionally some parks may comp admission, this is not expected. Please be gracious to our park hosts, and remember we are representing ACE at all time. How much time does it take?The event is about 45 minutes from start to finish. What happens afterwards?Afterwards, you will be able to upload your content to a link that will be provided in email. Your photos and videos will be used by ACE in social media and future promotional materials. What parks will participate?We will update the list of parks on our website as they confirm. Riders will be able to RSVP online for the park of their choice. How many people participate?Last year about 300 riders participated, and 22 parks. Can my friends and family participate?Yes! On your RSVP form be sure to include the total number in your party and their names. Once a train has been filled we will close rider RSVPs for that park. Where is more information about World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month?You can find all the information on aceonline.org and the Events calendar.
Hands-On Activities(click on the activities for more information.) Activities:
Coloring Pages:
Word Searches:Your Very Own Amusement ParkBuild ItBust out the LEGO, K'Nex, building block, Magna-tiles or whatever materials you have on hand to construct your kid’s dream amusement park! Flatten some large cardboard and draw pathways for guests in between their imaginative rides. Need some inspiration for rides and water park slides? Here's the list of all of Cedar Point's attractions to get the juices flowing. Design It:If you don’t want to take up your entire living room space with an entire amusement park, have your kids draw or paint their dream park on paper. Maps are like mazes and give a promise of adventure. Probing questions can help children plan their park:
For reference, here is the Cedar Point park map. 
Join the World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month fun with the ACE coloring contest to commemorate this time of year. Click on the coloring page to download it and color the sheet using whatever media you choose. Then click the "Submit" button to upload your artwork. Winners will be chosen randomly from those submitted, so don't let fear of limited artistry stop you from joining in the fun! Happy WRCAM 2025! For inspiration, move your cursor over the coloring page! 
Some 2024 Submissions:
Kickoff WRCAM with ACE Secretary Jeff Niemiec and theNational ACE Trivia Contest!
Trivia questions about roller coasters and amusement parks will represent every region of ACE, as well as some questions about ACE itself. Prizes for the top three and enjoyment for all who attend. Registrants will receive the Zoom link to the event approximately 24 hours before the event, and questions can be directed to Jes Niemiec (jesniemiec@aceonline.org). Please note that winners must be present for the entire trivia in the live event to be eligible for prizes.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
After the live event, return to this for access to the for-fun version which will be open the entire length of World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month. Plus! - Watch ACE social media for trivia during national events open to all! Past winners:
Throughout this month, we want to encourage YOU to learn more about roller coasters, get involved with our community, and most importantly, ride roller coasters! We’ve included a variety of ways to get involved, including family friendly hands-on craft activities, how to arrange a speaker (virtual or in-person), and other fun resources to experience more than the ride roller coasters offer! To learn more about participation or for media inquiries, contact: rollercoastermonth@aceonline.org What can I do to learn more about roller coasters?Visit our website, ACE Online.Check out American Coaster Enthusiasts online to find resources for historical features, beautiful photography, industry interviews, and fun activities to highlight on your social media channels. Host a pictorial display.If you visit your local library during the month of June, you might see our traveling roller coaster display, showcasing historical moments in roller coaster history, pictures from parks around the globe, and even parts from a roller coaster! If your library doesn’t have the display, feel free to check out one of the following books to read more about coasters, or contact us and we’ll get in touch with your library to set it up. Host a speaker (virtual or in-person)Speakers highlighting history of their local parks and various other aspects of roller coasters designed for different age groups. Speakers may be available in your area or can come to your group via a virtual event. Featured Reading OpportunitiesYoung Readers:
Older Readers:
Hands-On Activities to share or hostCheck Out Our Resources on PinterestRide With ACE on PinterestGet Involved!Do you have other resources or ideas? Please, reach out to share them with us at rollercoastermonth@aceonline.org . Find and tag us on:
What is the world's largest ride?The simultaneous dispatch of coaster trains around the world. An opportunity to create unity in a shared experience around the globe. BackgroundOur #1 goal is to offer you an opportunity for fun and easy media coverage of the ride. American Coaster Enthusiasts will be featuring the participating parks and roller coasters via our website , news features, social media and press releases. It's fun, easy, and a wonderful opportunity to invite media coverage: Fill a train full of coaster enthusiasts or park guests and dispatch it at 2 p.m. EDT on June 16. FAQsHow many parks participated previously?Last year 22 parks participated with over 300 riders. What was last year’s event like?A recap of last year’s event is available on YouTube . This is the 6th year for the World’s Largest Roller Coaster Ride! How do I participate in the event?Simply RSVP here . ACE will respond with additional information. Who do I contact with questions about the event?Where is more information about World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month?Additional information about all the month’s planned events and activitiescan be found here. How does this event work?
How much time does this involve?The time commitment should be minimal. 45 minutes is estimated. Escort your riders onto the train, dispatch the train, and upload content. Parks only need a representative to escort ACE riders, if using. Otherwise, it’s as simple as making an announcement at the boarding station just prior to the 2pm EDT dispatch, and countdown. Parks also are encouraged to take video clips and photos to share with ACE for promotion. How do I get riders?On the RSVP form , indicate if you would like ACE riders and we will do the rest! We’ll provide you a list of attendees in early June and updated prior to the event. Another advantage of using ACE riders, is that our riders adhere to the ACE Code of Conduct . Where is the event promoted?ACE promotes the event on our website, newsletters, and social media such as FaceBook, Instagram, and YouTube. After the event, content uploaded by parks or riders will also be shared on our social media. How do I get a list of ACE Riders?If you choose to have ACE rider participation, in the beginning of June we will provide you a list of Rider RSVPs. Prior to the event we will provide an updated list. Where do we meet participants?In previous years, the best practice has been to meet ACE riders at the ride exit 30 minutes prior to the event start time. How can I get event graphics?Event graphics can be downloaded here: «TBD» Where can I upload event photos, video, or media after the event?Upload any content you would like to share here: «TBD» Should I invite the media?Some parks have chosen to invite local media to participate in the event, or invited local high school valedictorians to ride to promote their community. Others have used the occasion to promote a new or reimagined ride. Are Riders comped their admission?There is no expectation that riders receive free admission or any other rewards for their participation. Participation in the event alone is appreciated! |
