Hi All,

Announced at Coaster Con XXXV, check out the outline below for the 2013
International Trip!

Rus

Rus Ozana
New England Regional Representative
American Coaster Enthusiasts
_rozana@ACEonline.org_ (mailto:rozana@ACEonline.org)
617-816-9943
National ACE address:
1100-H Brandywine Blvd
Zanesville, OH 43701-7303
740-450-1560
_www.ACENewEngland.org_ (http://www.acenewengland.org/)
_www.ACEonline.org_ (http://www.ACEonline.org)
ACE 2013 INTERNATIONAL TRIP ~ July 19 – August 3, 2013
ACE is planning a 2013 international trip to visit parks and fairs in
Hungary, Austria, Germany and The Netherlands. Members may choose to
participate in Week 1, Week 2 or both.
The list of top-notch and unique coasters (and coaster-like rides) at the
parks listed below includes two scenic railways (Hullámvasút and
Hochschaubahn), Freischütz, Sky Rider, Mammut, G\’sengte Sau, Expedition GeForce,
blue fire Megacoaster, Wodan Timbur Coaster, Silver Star, Euro Mir, Poseidon,
ringºracer, Heiße Fahrt, Troy, Booster Bike, Van Helsing\’s Factory, Black
Mamba, Winjas Fear and Winjas Force, Colorado Adventure, Devil\’s Mine, the
Trapper Slider alpine coaster, the Turbo-Drachen powered suspended ride,
Colossos, Krake, Schweizer Bobbahn, Fluch von Novgorod, Nessie
Superrollercoaster, Rasender Roland, Huracan, Drachenritt, El Toro and numerous
world-class traveling coasters and outrageous flat rides at the German fairs that one
would never see in the United States.
Information regarding pricing will be released soon.
Week 1
 Vidámpark, Budapest, Hungary
 Wiener Prater, Vienna, Austria*
 Bayern Park, Reisbach, Germany
 Skyline Park, Bad Wörishofen, Germany
 Erlebnispark Tripsdrill, Cleebronn, Germany
 Holiday Park, Haßloch, Germany
 Europa Park, Rust, Germany
Week 2
 ringºwerk, Nürburg, Germany (if ringºracer is open) or Wild-und
Freizeitpark Klotten, Klotten, Germany (if it is not)
 Toverland, Sevenum, Netherlands
 Attendees will have the opportunity to visit Großte Kirmes am Rhein fun
fair in Düsseldorf*
 Movie Park Germany, Bottrop, Germany
 Phantasialand, Brühl, Germany
 Annakirmes funfair, Düren, Germany* or Fort Fun Abenteuerland,
Wasserfall, Germany & Potts Park, Minden, Germany
 Heide Park, Soltau, Germany
 Hansa Park, Sierksdorf, Germany
 Attendees will have the opportunity to visit Hamburg Sommerdom fun
fair*
 Belantis, Leipzig, Germany
 Freitzeitpark Plohn, Lengenfeld, Germany
* Not included in trip price. Attendees will have to pay for admission (if
any) and attractions themselves.

Hi all,

Short of having a TV guide available, here\’s the list of dates/episodes
from the show.
Patience will be required if you wish to see the episode in which my
nephew, niece and I participated, as it is the last one being aired!
Rus
Top thrill rides compete in Travel Channel\’s \’Insane Coaster Wars\’

Carowind\’s Intimador will be one of 24 contenders in \”Insane Coaster Wars\”
on the Travel Channel.(Carowinds)
·

(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-insane-coaster-wars-travel-channel-06201226-pg,0,4870949.photogallery)
· _Photos: Photos: 24 rides competing in \’Insane Coaster Wars\’_
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-insane-coaster-wars-tra
vel-channel-06201226-pg,0,4870949.photogallery)
·
·
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-six-flags-magic-mountain-full-throttle-03201207,0,2643870.story)
· _Six Flags Magic Mountain spills plans for record-setting
coaster_
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-six-flags-magic-mountain-full-throttle-03201207,0,2643870.story)
·
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-manta-coaster-seaworld-san-diego-review-05201228,0,1914859.story)
· _Review: Manta joins new class of themed coasters at SeaWorld_
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-manta-coaster-seaworld
-san-diego-review-05201228,0,1914859.story)
·
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-superman-ultimate-flight-six-flags-discovery-kingdom-06201206,0,3343210.story)
_Bird? Plane? It\’s Superman coaster at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom_
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-superman-ultimate-flight-six
-flags-discovery-kingdom-06201206,0,3343210.story)
·
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-cedar-point-wing-coaster-2013-05201231,0,1808130.story)
· _Cedar Point plans a record-setting winged coaster in 2013_
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-cedar-point-wing-coaster-
2013-05201231,0,1808130.story)
·
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-wild-eagle-dollywood-coaster-09201113,0,1955551.story)
_Wild Eagle winged coaster to debut at Dollywood in 2012_
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-wild-eagle-dollywood-coaster-09201113,
0,1955551.story)
The new \”Insane Coaster Wars\” coming to the _Travel Channel_
(http://www.latimes.com/topic/economy-business-finance/media-industry/television-industry
/travel-channel-(tv-network)-ORCRP000017532.topic) this summer lets
viewers take a virtual ride on many of the best roller coasters in the United
States right from the comfort of their living room couch.
Premiering at 9 p.m. on July 8, each themed half-hour episode will let
viewers vote online for their favorite coasters in six categories: speed,
height, G-forces, inversions, wooden coasters and suspended coasters. A
one-hour finale on Aug. 12 will count down the top 10 overall vote getters.
Though most of the coasters in the series debuted in the last decade,
several hail from the 1990s, with a few from the 1970s and \’80s. More than half
the featured rides rank among the top coasters in the world.
The documentary-style TV show will feature physics, engineering and
coaster experts commenting on the rides while footage from point-of-view camera
mounts and remote-control helicopter shots play on screen. Riders will wear
vests that monitor heart rate and G-forces.
Every \”Coaster Wars\” show will pit four rides against one another in a
battle for supremacy in a particular category. The results of
_already-concluded online voting_ (http://www.travelchannel.com/i
nterests/family/articles/insane-coaster-wars) will be shown at the end of each episode.
Let\’s take a closer look at each of the six themed episodes:
\”G-Force Giants\” (July 8)
All the coasters in the first show come from Swiss-manufacturer Bolliger &
Mabillard, representing four distinct ride styles that each pull more than
4 Gs.
The showdown should be between a pair of _Busch Gardens_
(http://www.latimes.com/topic/economy-business-finance/tourism-leisure-industry/amusement-the
me-parks/busch-gardens-orlando-PLREC000048.topic) rides: SheiKra in
Florida and Apollo\’s Chariot in Virginia, both favorites among coaster
enthusiasts.
The show\’s other two coasters hail from smaller parks: Afterburn at
Carowinds and Medusa at _Six Flags_
(http://www.latimes.com/topic/economy-business-finance/six-flags-inc.-ORCRP013991.topic) Discovery Kingdom.
\”Hang \’em High\” (July 8, immediately following the premiere episode)
This episode combines suspended, inverted and flying coasters — all of
which hang below the track. Three more B&M coasters from the _SeaWorld_
(http://www.latimes.com/topic/economy-business-finance/tourism-leisure-industry/am
usement-theme-parks/seaworld-PLENT000232.topic) chain of parks (which
also owns Busch Gardens) represent the main contenders in this category: Manta
at SeaWorld Orlando, Montu at _Busch Gardens Tampa_
(http://www.latimes.com/topic/economy-business-finance/tourism-leisure-industry/amusement-theme-par
ks/busch-gardens-tampa-PLREC000048110.topic) and Alpengeist at _Busch
Gardens Williamsburg_
(http://www.latimes.com/topic/economy-business-finance/tourism-leisure-industry/amusement-theme-parks/busch-gardens-williamsburg-PLREC
000049.topic) .
The also-ran in this race: Aftershock from Idaho\’s Silverwood, a Vekoma
_Boomerang_
(http://www.latimes.com/topic/economy-business-finance/media-industry/television-industry/boomerang-(tv-network)-ORCRP000017442.topic) -style
coaster that has fallen out of favor with most enthusiasts but is still
beloved by everyday park visitors.
\”Splintering Speedsters\” (July 15)
The wooden coaster category looks like the class of the \”Coaster Wars\”
series, with all four rides ranking in the top 10 of the annual _Amusement
Business Golden Ticket_ (http://www.goldenticketawards.com/) coaster poll.
The Voyage at Holiday World in Indiana, a Gravity Group-designed hybrid
ride with a steel frame, is the reigning No. 1 wooden coaster in the Golden
Ticket awards. Former No. 1 Thunderhead at Dollywood in Tennessee is a
twister-style ride built by Great Coasters International.
The other two coasters in the category are no slouches either: the air
time-heavy El Toro at New Jersey\’s _Six Flags Great Adventure_
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-six-flags-great-adventure-coasters-0
7201124-pg,0,6597907.photogallery) and The Beast at Ohio\’s Kings Island,
the longest wooden coaster in the world.
\”Wrong Way Up\” (July 22)
The coasters with the most upside-down inversions all reside overseas,
leaving the U.S.-centric \”Coaster Wars\” with a strange cast of contenders in
this category.
_Dorney Park_
(http://www.latimes.com/topic/travel/tourism-leisure/theme-park-vacations/dorney-park-wildwater-kingdom-PLREC000061.topic) \’s Hydra the
Revenge has an unusual slow-motion inversion right out of the station and
Kings Island\’s Vortex was the first coaster with six inversions way back
into 1987, but neither coaster is on any enthusiast\’s must-ride list.
And _Wild Eagle_
(http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/12/news/la-trb-wild-eagle-dollywood-coaster-09201113) feels like the producers wedged the
Dollywood ride into this episode when they couldn\’t find any other place for
the brand new wing coaster in the series. In fact, Medusa, Montu, Afterburn
and Alpengeist would have been better contenders in this category.
That leaves Kraken at SeaWorld Orlando. The B&M floorless coaster with a
trio of subterranean dives and seven inversions looks like the best of the
bunch by default.
\”Extreme Heights\” (July 29)
The tallest coaster category probably includes the most impressive
collection of steel coasters of any \”Coaster Wars\” episode.
The episode features a pair of B&M Mega coasters (Carowinds\’ 232-foot-tall
Intimidator and Kings Island\’s 230-foot-tall Diamondback) as well as an
Intamin Giga (_Cedar Point\’s_
(http://articles.latimes.com/2012/may/31/news/la-trb-cedar-point-wing-coaster-2013-05201231) 310-foot-tall Millennium
Force) that are all known for extreme heights and speeds.
But when it comes to pure numbers, nothing compares to the 456-foot-tall
Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure, the world\’s tallest roller coaster.
\”Speed\” (Aug. 5)
Much like the height category, the speed episode comes down to a choice
between raw statistics and personal preferences.
The final themed show includes a pair of Intamin Accelerator coasters
(_Knott\’s Berry Farm\’s_
(http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-knotts-windseeker-photos-06201113-pg,0,3889482.photogallery) 82 mph
Xcelerator and Cedar Point\’s 120 mph Top Thrill Dragster) featuring nearly
identical straight-up-and-down \”top hat\” elements.
Once again, it appears the producers wedged the 77-mph Bizarro into this
category to ensure the renowned coaster found a place somewhere in the
series. The _Six Flags New England_
(http://www.latimes.com/topic/economy-business-finance/tourism-leisure-industry/amusement-theme-parks/six-flags-new-engl
and-HPR7.topic) ride has been ranked first or second in the Golden Ticket
award for the past decade, an impressive accomplishment.
The oddest choice of the entire \”Coaster Wars\” series goes to Desperado at
Buffalo Bill\’s Resort and Casino on the California-Nevada border. The
80-mph Arrow Hyper coaster is certainly the most terrifying coaster I\’ve ever
ridden (due in large part to lax oversight by the ride\’s employees), but I\’d
be hard pressed to put it on any of my \”best of\” lists.
That leaves us with three coasters in the 75 to 85 mph range and Top
Thrill Dragster, which blows away the competition by at least 35 mph.
Overall, \”Coaster Wars\” does a good job of pulling together some of the
top coasters in the nation into an engaging, interactive format.
I was disappointed to see Six Flags _Magic_
(http://www.latimes.com/topic/sports/basketball/orlando-magic-ORSPT000208.topic) Mountain shut out of
the series, especially since the California amusement park holds the coveted
Roller Coaster Capital of the World title with 17 coasters (_and another on
the way_
(http://articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/07/news/la-trb-six-flags-magic-mountain-full-throttle-03201207) ).
It would have been nice to see Magic Mountain\’s X2 fourth dimension
coaster and _Kings Dominion_
(http://www.latimes.com/topic/economy-business-finance/tourism-leisure-industry/amusement-theme-parks/kings-dominion-PLREC000074
.topic) \’s Intimidator 305 make the cut, but park availability and
production schedules are to blame for the omissions.
Travel Channel promises more coaster-themed shows should \”Coaster Wars\”
draw an enthusiastic audience.

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Hi!

Coaster Con XXXV at Dollywood and Carowinds begins on Sunday!

Below are some important reminders and information:

v Registration – Sunday, June 17 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the ballroom of
Park Vista DoubleTree Hotel in Gatlinburg. There will also be a short
registration on Monday, June 18 – 7 to 7:30 a.m. in the front lobby of the
Park Vista hotel.

v Banquet – For those of you who are attending the banquet, please
remember to take your banquet ticket (included in your registration
packet) to the Banquet Seating Selection area during Sunday\’s registration
to make your table reservation for Wednesday evening. The banquet tables
will seat ten. You may make seating selections for a pre-arranged group,
but every ticket must be verified at the Seating Selection area.
Additional banquet tickets will be available for sale until the end of
registration on Monday morning for $50 (convention attendees), Once
registration closes Monday, a limited number of tickets will be available
to those who are not attending the convention at a price of $70.

v Dollywood Season Pass Holders – Please remember to bring your season
pass. If you do not have it, you will need to pay the difference between
the discounted and full rates — $30.00.

v Carowinds Season Pass / Cedar Fair Platinum Pass Holders – Please
remember to bring your season pass. If you do not have it, you will need
to pay the difference between the discounted and full rates — $40.00.

v Important notice concerning the train to the mountain top at Dollywood
(Sunday evening) – You MUST arrive at the train station in the park before
6 p.m.! There will be only one train to the mountain top. If you do not
arrive before 6 p.m., you will not be able to participate in the buffet
meal or entertainment activities.

v Parking – Attendees will receive a Dollywood parking pass during
registration. You will receive complimentary parking at Carowinds by
showing your Coaster Con name badge or current ACE membership card.
Parking at the Park Vista DoubleTree Hotel is free for hotel guests only .
If you\’re not staying at the hotel, you may park there while picking up
your registration packets, while attending the social mixer on Monday at
10:30 p.m., and while attending the cocktail party and banquet on
Wednesday evening.

v Name Badges – Please remember to wear the name badge you receive in
your registration packet. You will need it to participate in all ACE
convention activities. If you happen to lose your badge, please see Steve
Smith, Dave Bird, Dave Altman, Mike Thompson, or Bill Linkenheimer for a
replacement.

v Schedule of Activities – To view or print a schedule of activities in
advance, or save it to your smartphone, just click the link below or use
your smartphone to scan the QR code to the right. The official schedule
will be included in your registration packet. It is more detailed, and
differs from what was printed in the event flier.

http://www.aceonline.org/events/schedule.aspx?event=401

v Coaster Con Text/Email Notifications – If you wish to stay up to date
on any last minute schedule changes and important information that becomes
available during the event, you can sign up to receive text and/or email
notifications (standard text message rates apply where applicable to those
without unlimited texting plans). To sign up, click on the link below or
use your smartphone to scan the QR code at the right events notification.
Scan the code with your phone, and receive the latest convention news,
updates and bulletins online. Be sure to follow the instructions to reply
to the first text/or email to confirm that your opting in to the service.
Should you have any problem signing up for this service, representatives
from the ACE Southeast region will be on hand during registration to
assist you.

http://www.aceonline.org/events/notify.aspx?event=401

v Tours and Fun Things To Do – Check your Coaster Con XXXV Schedule of
Activities for early morning tours of Dollywood attractions. The tours
are first come, first serve, and advance sign up is required. Sign up at
the Dollywood table during registration at the Park Vista DoubleTree
hotel. In addition, all attendees can enjoy SkyZip at a 20% discount by
showing their Dollywood lanyard. The discount is valid Sunday through
Wednesday of Coaster Con XXXV during normal operating hours. Attendees
MUST meet all SkyZip rules/restrictions, and the tours are limited
capacity.

An Adventure Mountain Challenge Course Competition will be held on Monday
from 1 – 3 p.m. Advanced sign up is required, and can be done during
Sunday\’s registration at the Dollywood Hospitality table.

v Spread The Word About ACE! – Promotional cards, like those included in
the last issue of ACE News, will be available during event registration.
Please take a few only if needed, and share a card with anyone you may
meet at the convention who is as interested in coasters as you. A QR
code has been printed on the back of your event name badge. If someone
you meet asks you about ACE and has a smartphone with them, they can scan
the code which links to the \”Join ACE\” page of ACEonline.org.

v Want more to do in the area? – The Tennessee Smokies minor league
baseball team is offering a discount for convention attendees. ACEers can
take in a game or two at the Smokies Ballpark, for the week leading up to
convention, with specially-priced tickets and food vouchers. Smokies
Ballpark is located 15 miles North of Dollywood in Sevierville. Event
Flier

Rafting in the Smokies is offering ACE members a discount on rafting in
the Great Smoky Mountains. Rafting in the Smokies offers two different
float trips — the upper Pigeon River and the lower Pigeon River. ACE
members can choose either rafting trip and combine the trip with a ride on
a Zipline and/or Ropes challenge course. Event Flier

v Additional information can be obtained by visiting CoasterCon.Com

v If you need to get in touch with me at the event (noon Friday June 15
through Saturday June 23), my cell phone number is 440-855-8447.

See you in Tennessee. Have a safe trip.

Steve Smith
Dave Bird

ACE Registration Director
Assistant Registration Director

Just a reminder to all that the deadline for our regional event, ACE Day At
\”The Lake\” is Thursday, June 23. [The event is Saturday, July 14] A
copy of the flier is attached to this e-mail.

I will be at Coaster Con next week, so for all the procrastinators out
there, I will accept all registration forms that are in my possession/arrive
in my mail box by Monday, June 25.

For anyone going to Coaster Con, you are more than welcome to try to track
me down at Dollywood, Carowinds or the Con hotel (Park Vista), to hand me
your registration forms (and payment).

Thank you!

Rus

Rus Ozana
New England Regional Representative
American Coaster Enthusiasts
_rozana@ACEonline.org_ (mailto:rozana@ACEonline.org)
617-816-9943
National ACE address:
1100-H Brandywine Blvd
Zanesville, OH 43701-7303
740-450-1560
_www.ACENewEngland.org_ (http://www.acenewengland.org/)
_www.ACEonline.org_ (http://www.aceonline.org/)