You're Invited
to the World's Largest Coaster Ride!

Tuesday June 16, 2026

 

 

Join parks around the world for the largest annual simultaneous dispatch of coasters to celebrate the anniversary of LaMarcus Thompson's Switchback Railway, the first modern roller coaster.

It's fun, easy, and a wonderful opportunity to invite media coverage - fill a train full of coaster enthusiasts or park guests and dispatch it at 2 p.m. EDT.

Our #1 goal is to offer you an opportunity for fun and easy media coverage of the ride. American Coaster Enthusiasts will be featuring the participating parks and roller coasters via our website, news features, social media and press releases.

 

Event Information

When: June 16, 2026 at 2 p.m. EDT

Parks that will participate in 2026

  • Adventureland Resort (Altoona, IA)
  • Deno's Wonder Wheel  Amusement Park (Brooklyn, NY)
  • DelGrosso's Park & Laguna Splash (Tipton, PA)
  • Kentucky Kingdom  (Louisville, KY)
  • Knoebels Amusement Resort (Elysburg, PA)
  • Lake Compounce (Bristol, CT) 
  • Silver Dollar City (Branson, MO)
  • Wild Adventures (Valdosta, GA)

To learn more about participation, contact Derek Perry, ACE communications director:
rollercoastermonth@aceonline.org.

ACE Rider FAQs

Simultaneous dispatch of coaster trains around the world. Opportunity to bring demonstrate unity in a shared experience around the globe.

 

Our #1 goal is to offer you an opportunity for fun and easy media coverage of the ride. American Coaster Enthusiasts will be featuring the participating parks and roller coasters via our website, news features, social media and press releases. It's fun, easy, and a wonderful opportunity to invite media coverage: Fill a train full of coaster enthusiasts or park guests and dispatch it at 2 p.m. EDT on June 16.

 

Riders arrive at the ride exit ramp 30 minutes before launch time, and they will be greeted by a park representative. If other arrangements need to be made, riders will be informed by email. Before and after riding, riders are encourage to take photos or videos of other riders. Please do not attempt to take photos or video during the ride. Afterwards, you will be able to upload your content to a link that will be provided in email. Your photos and videos will be used by ACE in social media and future promotional materials.

 

A recap of last year’s event is available on YouTube and can viewed here below these FAQs.
This is the 8th year for the World’s Largest Roller Coaster Ride!

 

Any ACE branded apparel is encouraged, or apparel specific to the park in which you are riding. Please do not wear apparel from other competing parks.

 

Meet at the ride exit ramp 30 minutes ahead, unless otherwise notified by email.

 

No. Although occasionally some parks may comp admission, this is not expected. Please be gracious to our park hosts, and remember we are representing ACE at all time.

 

The event is about 45 minutes from start to finish.

 

Afterwards, you will be able to upload your content to a link that will be provided in email. Your photos and videos will be used by ACE in social media and future promotional materials.