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Coaster Con 47 Recap - Thrills Across The Midwest!


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Coaster Con 47 Recap - Thrills Across the Midwest!

Coaster Con 47 rolled through the Midwest in June 2025, and it was a ride to remember! This six-day adventure took the American Coaster Enthusiasts to Six Flags Great America in Illinois, the charming Little Amerricka in Wisconsin and the iconic Indiana Beach.

Whether you missed out and want the inside scoop, or you were there and want to relive the magic, we’re breaking down all the highlights - from ERT and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours to unforgettable coaster moments and ACE camaraderie.

Grab your lanyard, strap in, and join host Jessica Gardner along with Johnny McWilliams, Corey Brown and Tori Sereika for a full recap of the fun that made Coaster Con 47 unforgettable. 

1:35 - Get to know Johnny McWIlliams

4:14 Say hello to Corey Brown

10:00 Meet Tori Sereika

14:10 Day 1 - Registration and Six Flags Great America

 

27:14 Interview with Rachel Kendziora - Regional Public Relations Manager of Midwest Six Flags parks

 

51:30 Day 2 - BTS Experiences, IAAPA/S&S Presentation, Landmark plaque ceremony for American Eagle, Ninth Annual Rubber Ducky Regatta 

 

1:09:47 Day 3 - ACE Video Contest, ACE Annual Business Meeting, Tori’s Auction win

 

1:18:50 Day 4 - Little Amerricka

 

1:34:27 Banquet at Great Wolf Lodge

 

1:36:20 Day 5 - Indiana Beach, Midway Olympics

 

1:46:00 Day 6 - All American Triple Loop open!

 

1:50:50 Post Con at Holiday World

 

Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: [email protected]. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.

 

Podcast Episode Team

Host: Jessica Gardner

Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry

Editor: Bob Randolph

Correspondent: Gerik Gooch

Production Manager: Corey Wooten

 

 

 

 

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