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Coaster Con 48 Tentative Schedule
(subject to change)

SCHEDULE ADVISORY

Please be aware that activities in this schedule may be subject to change owing to circumstances beyond the control of ACE or our host parks. These include, but are not limited to, inclement weather or circumstances that may affect ride availability and safe operation, equipment problems or availability of facilities for planned activities. The parks will make every effort to adhere to the posted schedule, with all rides open as scheduled, and to inform ACE and attendees of any necessary changes. No refunds are given.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Park hours: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check-in, sales tables, orientation sessions, sign-ups at La Quinta
Noon to 8:30 p.m. ACE members will park in West Lot 
6:00 p.m.  to 7:45 p.m.

Dinner: River’s Edge Picnic Grove:

  • pulled pork shoulder, hand-carved smoked brisket stations, mac & cheese, coleslaw, roaster asparagus, cornbread, sliced watermelon, strawberry shortcake, peach & apple crisp w/ ice cream 
8:00 p.m. Welcome activities in Rockville Theater
9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. ERT: Superman The Ride, Thunderbolt, Catwoman Whip, Gotham City Gauntlet, Supergirl Sky Flyer, Cyborg Hyper Drive
9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dessert snack in DC Area, bar beverages available for purchase outside Johnny Rockets 

Monday, June 22, 2026

Park hours: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

7:30 a.m. ACE members will park in preferred lot 
8:00 a.m. Superman Tunnel Tour, Thunderbolt Infield Tour 
9:15 a.m. Group photo, front gate
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Morning coffee and snack
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  ERT: Batman The Dark Knight, Riddler Revenge, Harley Quinn Spinsanity, Joker, Tea-Cups, Gotham City Crime Wave 
10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ACE Lounge/Photo Contest – Take Six
Noon to 12:30 p.m. Superman Access Road Tour 
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Lunch: River’s Edge Picnic Area:

  • fried chicken, baked ziti, Parkerhouse rolls, fruit salad, chips, cookies

Looney Tunes Characters meet and greet;

regional photos
Ticketed BTS Opportunities
at staggered times:		 Granny Mae’s Fudge and Cold Stone Creamery Tour
2:30 p.m. to 3:30pm Regional Rep Meeting: River’s Edge Picnic Grove 
5 p.m. Fright Fest Woods Tour: River’s Edge Picnic Grove 
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ERT: Quantum Accelerator, Wicked Cyclone, Flashback, Pandemonium, Great Chase, New England Skyscreamer 
7:00 p.m. to 8:30p.m.

Snacks at ...

  • Bayside Fries - sweet chili chicken fries, cheeseburger fries, bacon cheddar ranch fries
  • Chop Six - orange chicken over fried rice, spicy chicken over fried rice;

bar beverages available for purchase

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Park hours: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

8:00 a.m. ACE members will park in the Preferred Lot 
8:30 a.m. Wicked Cyclone infield tour with maintenance shed tour 
8:30 a.m. Backstage Houdini Tour 
9:30 a.m. to10:30 a.m. Morning snack and coffee  
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Midway Olympics, Rockville Games Area 
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ERT: Batman The Dark Knight, Riddler Revenge, Harley Quinn Spinsanity, Joker, Gotham City Crime Wave
10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ACE Lounge/Photo Contest – Take Six 
Ticketed BTS opportunities at staggered times Granny Mae’s and Fudge tours staggered
12:30 p.m.  to 1:30 p.m.  ACE Video Contest, Rockville Theatre 
2:00 p.m.  to 3:30 p.m.  ACE Annual Business Meeting, Rockville Theatre 
3:45 p.m.  to 4:45 p.m.  ACE Election Platform Speeches, Rockville Theatre
5:30 p.m.

Dinner at River’s Edge:

  • beef Bourguignon or chicken quarters, veal demi-glaze sauce, smashed Yukon gold potatoes, roast asparagus, green salad, Parkerhouse rolls and assorted cakes and parfaits

Silent Auction
7:00 p.m.  to 8:30 p.m.   ERT: All coasters ERT! 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Park hours: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

9:30 a.m.  Parking lot opens for ACE
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ERT: Boulder Dash, Ghost Hunt, Phobia Phear Coaster, Saw Mill Plunge, Wildcat
10:00 a.m. F&B: 1836 Coffee Shop will open for guest purchases
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Lunch: Lakeside Pavilions

  • grilled chicken, sausage and peppers, charbroiled burgers, beef hot dogs, veggie burgers, mac & cheese, potato salad, salad bar, frozen treats

bar available

Silent Auction 
1:30 p.m. Park address and Q&A with GM Doug Hemphill and HFE Park Projects Manager Jerry Brick at Lakeside Pavilions
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ERT: Boulder Dash, Carousel, Kiddie Coaster, Wildcat, Zoomerang; snack buffet in Carousel Pavilion, bar available; soft drink fountain made available at Wildcat Burger

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Park hours: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Noon to 4:00 p.m. ACE Lounge
4:00 p.m. Ticketed BTS opportunities: Skull Manor tour, Bobcat Infield Tour and Comet back road tour
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Dinner: Northwoods Picnic Grove 

  • NY strip loin, grilled chicken marsala, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, tossed salad, rolls
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bar beverages available for purchase
6:15 p.m. Rubber Ducky Regatta
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ERT: The Bobcat, Comet, Extreme Supernova, Balloon Race, Blizzard, Pandemonium, Screamin’ Eagles 
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Bier Haus

  • tuxedo truffle mousse cake, lemon & cream shortcake, soft drinks at Northwoods Catering Grove, Rafters Outpost, Dutch Funnel Cake

Friday, June 26, 2026

Park hours: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

9:00 a.m. Parking lot opens
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ERT: Canyon Blaster, Steamin’ Demon, Outlaw, Flashback, Desperado Plunge (if available), Sasquatch, Condor, Thunder Alley, Frankie’s Mine Train
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Morning snack at Charley's

  • donuts, coffee and beverages
11:45 a.m.  Group photo - Comet
Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Lunch: Northwoods Picnic Grove

  • taco bar (pollo asado and seasoned taco meat), refried beans, Mexican rice, chips and salas, buñuelos and ice cream
[Ticketed BTS tours at staggered times Bobcat infield, Comet back road tour, Skull Manor building
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Banquet offsite at Queensbury Hotel (ticketed event)

Little Italy Buffet:

  • Caesar and garden salad, garganelli Pomodoro, balsamic grilled chicken, broiled swordfish, sicilian grilled steak, roasted marbled potato, seasonal vegetable, tiramisu, cheesecake

Coaster Con Speaker - Michael Graham (The Gravity Group)

Awards and auction