ARTICLES POSTED SEPTEMBER 7

NightFlight Expedition — to Count or Not?

Coaster enthusiasts easily stand out from typical guests in a queue. Nothing can turn heads from the public like a debate barking out questions like “Do you count that?!” (Posted 9/7/26) [MORE]

ACE Eastern Pennsylvania: ACE Flies with Knoebels 100

For the past 5 years, ACE Eastern Pennsylvania has scheduled an event in July at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, called ACE Flies with the Phoenix. In 2026, because the park would be celebrating its 100th anniversary, something grander was planned: ACE Flies with Knoebels 100, a three-day event from July 24 to 26 to honor the park and the family that created and developed it into the unique destination it has been for the past 100 years. (Posted 9/7/26) [MORE]

From the President

As I was getting ready to step into this role four years ago, I promised myself one thing: ACE isn’t “one person’s club.” Every decision, easy or not, needed to serve the membership as a whole, not any individual, including me. (Posted 9/7/26) [MORE]

ACE Rocky Mountain: A Wicked Good Time With ACE

A Wicked Good Time With ACE took place on August 9, 2026, at Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah. This event was organized by the Rocky Mountain region and attracted 20 attendees, with folks joining from as far away as Vermont! It was a scorching hot day, but that, at least, kept the lines short. Many major coasters were walk-ons for much of the day, including the ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, Roller Coaster. (Posted 9/7/26) [MORE]

Summary of the June ACE Executive Committee Meeting

The ACE Executive Committee (EC) held its final in-person meeting for the current term during Coaster Con. This meeting is unique each year as it is split into two sessions — one that addresses new business prior to the beginning of Coaster Con and the second being the old business portion that occurs during the annual business meeting. All current ACE members are invited to attend the business meeting. New this year: The business meeting was live streamed. (Posted 9/7/26) [MORE]

Coaster Milestones

ACE News posts coaster milestones in increments of 50 (1, 50, 100, 150, etc.). We’re still catching up on coaster milestones submitted in August. If you don’t see your coaster milestone in this post, be sure to check ACE News posts each week for more milestones. (Posted 9/7/26) [MORE]