Join us as we look back on Coaster Con 48, ACE’s annual convention that took members across New England for six unforgettable days of roller coasters, behind-the-scenes experiences, exclusive ERT, and plenty of memories.

From the opening festivities at Six Flags New England, to marathon rides on Boulder Dash at Lake Compounce, to bucket-list moments on Comet at Great Escape, we recap the highlights, funny stories, favorite experiences, and the people who made Coaster Con special.

Whether you attended Coaster Con 48 and want to relive the adventure or you’re curious about what makes ACE’s biggest annual event so unique, this episode is for you.

Timecodes:

1:08 – Meet ACE Members HaeKyung Thompson, Hannah Lee, Luke Reynolds, and Shawn Montano!

5:15 – Six Flags New England: Rainy Day Fun & Behind-the-Scenes Tours

10:05 – ACE Photo Contest & Capturing the Convention

15:09 – Midway Olympics & Volunteer Highlights

17:28 – ACE Business Meeting & Leadership Conversations

23:41 – Heading to Lake Compounce

25:03 – Boulder Dash, Wildcat & Lake Compounce Highlights

32:27 – The Scenic Train Ride (or Walk!) to Lunch

36:12 – The Legendary Lake Compounce ERT Snack Buffet

42:05 – Great Escape / Enchanted Parks Begins

46:02 – Comet, Bobcat Milestones & Favorite Rides

53:01 – SoloCon Community & Making Friends at Coaster Con

59:05 – Rubber Ducky Regatta Turns 10

1:03:18 – Enchanted Parks CEO James and Behind-the-Scenes Stories

1:14:58 – Final Thoughts & Why You Should Experience Coaster Con

Congrats to Spirit of ACE Award winner Mike Matcherz! Also congrats to the following:

Photo Contest Winners

1st – Jason Huber

2nd – John Devecka

3rd – Codi Thordorson

Video Contest Winners

1st - "Thank You" by Dalton Crider

Video link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TiJ0eoLoq0BOjnJWXfmqlEZD0wk0riPe/view?usp=sharing

2nd - “You might be a coaster enthusiast” by Daniel Scott

Video link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NIJtqwz1ecfBNlDFQkGlo6TOFDdxyCXM/view?usp=sharing

3rd - “Six Flags State of Mind” by Eric Feichthaler Jr.

Video link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x6dzKt1KTIMpWgd7A9LHLXABT6J4PG9L/view?usp=sharing

Ride With Us is the official podcast of American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) @ridewithus

Podcast Team

Host: Jessica Gardner @themeparkette

Producers: Doug Perry and Derek Perry

Edited by: Bob Randolph

Podcast Team: Bob Randolph, HaeKyung Thompson, Ben Weinrach, Gerik Gooch, Brichette Reid, Corey Wooten, Corey Brown, and Parker VanBelleghem.

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