Meet Me at the Beast

Location

Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Drive
Mason, OH 45040
When:  Sun, Aug 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM (ET)
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Join fellow ACE members on National Roller Coaster Day
for an informal meetup at Kings Island on the legendary BEAST!

Meet us at 10:00 a.m. at the Beast, an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark that has been thrilling riders since it opened in 1979. For many decades, Kings Island offered ACE members a morning walkback to be the first riders of the day on the Beast, a tradition that developed a great friendship between the park and ACE. We'll take a group photo followed by a ride together, and attendees are welcome to stay together and enjoy the rest of the park.

This informal meetup is open to all ACE members, family, friends and anyone who is interested in joining. No registration is required to participate, and everyone is responsible for providing their own admission to enter the park.


Tentative Schedule

  • 10:00 a.m.: Meet at the Beast for a group photo and a ride
  • 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Kings Island is open to the public

Your Host:
Jon Roost (jroost@aceonline.org)


All attendees represent ACE and must follow the Code of Conduct. Please remember to follow all park policies, ride requirements and safety procedures.

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SCHEDULE ADVISORY

Inclement weather, equipment problems or other unforeseen circumstances may affect the published schedule. The park will do its best to provide ride times and rides as listed; however, the schedule of events remains tentative and is subject to change based on the park's operational status and local health restrictions at the time of the event.

ACCESSIBILITY

Should you need special accommodations such as a wheelchair, speech/hearing, etc., refer to the participating parks policy prior to the event date. Most parks offer a complete guide for guests with a disability.

REFUNDS AND REGISTRATION FEES

Refunds will not be given. Registration fees will not be prorated for partial attendance and tickets are nontransferable. Event attendee substitutions are at ACE’s discretion. Permission must be obtained prior to the event, in writing, from the event contact.

The payment of registration fees by, for, or on behalf of participants releases and holds harmless the American Coaster Enthusiasts Worldwide Inc. and its Officers, Directors, Executive Committee Members and representatives from any and all liabilities related to those activities. Returned checks and chargeback disputes will be treated as uncollected debt. ACE reserves the right to execute debt collection following the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION

Although our host parks are making every effort to keep you as healthy and safe as possible, there remains an inherent and elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place and place where people are present. Refer to park policies for additional information, requirements and latest updates.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Members and their guests should be especially aware that their behavior affects ACE’s reputation, and they are expected to abide by ACE’s Code of Conduct at all times during the event and follow all host park policies, including, but not limited to, alcohol consumption. Members are responsible for the conduct of their nonmember guests. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for supervising minor event attendees. Members found to be in violation of the code are subject to ACE's disciplinary procedures, which may be in the form of, but not limited to, verbal or written warning, membership suspension or involuntary termination.

Any violations of park policies, including underage alcohol consumption are a violation of section C.1 of ACE’s Code of Conduct and could result in suspension of the member’s ACE membership as well as action by the park.

NAME BADGES

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