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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 11h

ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, The Raven, soars into the Creepy Coaster Countdown as we creep one night closer to Halloween.

Located at Holiday World, daring guests enter the eerie station and board a PTCI train to traverse the 2800 ft of track on this CCI creation.

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 1d

If you listen closely at Kings Island, you might hear the Banshee scream… or maybe that’s just us on the first drop. 😱

This B&M invert is a Halloween season must-ride and the next creepy coaster in our countdown! 🎢🎃

📸: Harris Lanum

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 1d

Lagoon Amusement Park has announced that Jet Star 2 will be closing at the end of this season.

This Schwarzkopf classic has thrilled generations and it’s sadly time for one last ride before Jet Star 2 retires.

We have until November 9 to celebrate this Utah icon’s incredible legacy.

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 2d

🎢👹 Next up on our Creepy Coaster Countdown is the Monster at Adventureland Park in Iowa!

This beast of a ride has been raising spirits since 2016 with over 2,500 feet of twisted track, terrifying hangtime and a scream-inducing 133ft/101° angle first drop reaching 65 mph.

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 3d

Beware the next creature on our Creepy Coaster Countdown… Curse of the Werewolf! 🌕🐺

Lurking in Darkmoor Village at Epic Universe, this Mack spinning coaster launches riders into the night with 37 mph twists, turns and howls that chill the moonlit air 🎢 🎃

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 4d

Our Creepy Coaster Countdown haunts on with Poltergeist at Six Flags Fiesta Texas! 🎢 🎃

After exploring Bartholemay Manor, this Premier Rides launch coaster catapults you from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.5 seconds, careening toward its tangled spaghetti bowl of track before you can even say boo! 👻

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 4d

🎢🎃 Kicking off our 13 Days to Halloween Creepy Coaster Countdown with Dragon at Playland Park in Rye, NY!

Although Dragon was hibernating in 2025, we hope to ride it next year as nothing is scarier than a classic coaster that's not open for everyone to enjoy.

📸: Alex Nagel

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 8d

We’re proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our coaster family!

Parks highlight traditions, food and festivals that honor Hispanic and Latino communities who bring so much joy to the world of coasters.

📸: Derek Perry and Tim Baldwin

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 9d

New details released for Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, TX 🌎

🧅 Shrek’s Swamp
👢 Puss in Boots Del Mar,
🍌 Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club
🦖 Jurassic World Adventure Camp
🎶 TrollsFest
🍍 SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom
🐈 Isle of Curiosity featuring Gabby's Dollhouse

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coasterwriter.bsky.social @coasterwriter.bsky.social · 10d

Dark Oasis Update 2 (3D printing trains)
youtu.be/TsiZn72ZkTk

Dark Oasis Update 2 (3D printing trains)

YouTube video by CoasterWriter

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 10d

SeaWorld San Antonio will debut Texas’ Only Inverted Family Coaster in 2026, Barracuda Strike!

Guests will be suspended beneath 1800 feet of track for a smooth, soaring experience, beginning with a dramatic climb up a 90-Foot lift hill, setting the stage for an unforgettable chase. 🌊

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 11d

The newest episode of the ACE Ride With Us Podcast is here!

Take a fun trip down memory lane to the 2025 ACE Preservation Conference in California. Plus, hear Tim Cole’s inspiring presentation on how he helped save Belmont Park's Giant Dipper.🎢

open.spotify.com/episode/5WeY...

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 13d

#RideWithACE

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 19d

The ACE Preservation Conference 2025 recap is here! 🎥

Relive all the thrills from Six Flags Magic Mountain, SeaWorld San Diego, Belmont Park and the Knott’s Berry Farm meetup! 🎢

Watch the video now on YouTube! youtu.be/pTWDEOeX59U?...

2025 ACE Preservation Conference At Six Flags Magic Mountain, SeaWorld San Diego, and Belmont Park

YouTube video by American Coaster Enthusiasts

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 20d

12 tracks. Zero trims. This is 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙖𝙨𝙩. 🎤

Which track are you queueing up first? 🧡

#RideWithACE #LifeOfACoasterEnthusiast

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 23d

October is here! Where are you headed now that the haunting season is in full swing? 🎃

📸: Derek Perry

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · 29d

Tormenta: Rampaging Run is coming to Six Flags Over Texas in 2026! Check out the stats on this record-breaking B&M Dive Coaster! Which part of the attraction are you looking forward to most? 🐂

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · Sep 22

ACE Eastern Great Lakes is putting on their first ACE event at Kings Island since last year’s Spring Conference on October 19! 😱

ERScream will feature ERT, dinner, informal takeovers, event merch and more!

There are only a few more days to register at buytickets.at/aceeasterngr...

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · Sep 20

🚀🎢 LEGOLAND Florida’s new indoor coaster opening in 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 now has a name: 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿!

It will be launching from Spaceport 885, named after the original LEGO Space Scooter set #885!

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · Sep 18

NightFlight Expedition takes flight at Dollywood in 2026! 🌌 This family-friendly Mack hybrid coaster + river ride, will take adventurers through the Smokies, conquering rapids, scaling peaks & gliding across Secret Lake. Follow the roots & light the way! 🌳✨️

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · Sep 17

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · Sep 17

NightFlight Expedition will be taking flight at Dollywood in 2026!

This hybrid coaster and whitewater river ride will take you on a journey to experience a first-of-its-kind attraction, flying through the Smokies, climbing mountain peaks and gliding across a shimmering lake. 🦋

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · Sep 16

ACE Canada hosted their annual "Roller Coasters, Eh?" event last Saturday at Canada's Wonderland!

The 235 attendees began their day with a behind-the-scenes tour of AlpenFury and also experienced Exclusive Ride Time on AlpenFury and Leviathan! 🇨🇦

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · Sep 16

Join other ACEers reminiscing about Six Flags America as the life of this park comes to an end. This digital event will include speakers, trivia and memories.

ACE members can register for free at new.aceonline.org/empages/regi...

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American Coaster Enthusiasts @ridewithace.bsky.social · Sep 12

🏎 Trains are on the track at COTALAND! Circuit Breaker’s twists turns and of course its insane tilt track are already getting ACE members and coaster fans everywhere hyped for this epic ride. 🏁

Who’s ready to ride? 🎢

📸: COTALAND

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