Photo: Jennifer Herchek. View full-sized image . In 1975, the world was introduced to the first modern roller coaster with an inversion. Created by Arrow Development, Corkscrew at Knott’s Berry Farm (Buena Park, California) featured not one but two inversions: a double corkscrew with a...
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Photo: Jon Roost. View full-sized image . With 18 coasters to ride, Cedar Point was a popular choice for Coasterpalooza. Photo: Chris Sneed. View full-sized image . Three hundred twenty-two ACE members made the long trek through cornfields and small towns to ACE’s...
All photos: Jon Roost. View full-sized image . On September 13, 2026, Memphis Kiddie Park welcomed a "VIP" (very important party) to the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio: 34 ACE members and their guests for Little Dipper Day. Little Dipper . View full-sized image . ...
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Cosmic Coaster . Photo: Tim Baldwin. View full-sized image . Worlds of Fun Loses a Coaster While not news that will cause enthusiasts to lament its removal, Worlds of Fun (Kansas City, Missouri) is one coaster down. Cosmic Coaster , which started as Wacky Worm in 1993, stood idle...
ACE News posts coaster milestones in increments of 50 (1, 50, 100, 150, etc.). We are finally caught up with submissions, so look for more coaster milestones in a November ACE News post. 50 — Brittany Lahouchuc, Iron Gwazi , Busch Gardens Tampa Bay View full-sized image . ...
Photo: Donald Lousberg. View full-sized image . Photo: John Niehaus. View full-sized image . Photo: Lee Ann Draud. View full-sized image . The 2026 Preservation Conference ran from September 4 to 5 and began with an optional add-on day, September 3, at...
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Photo: Jill Ryan. View full-sized image . On Sunday, September 6, ACE members and their guests, a total of 82, attended Scones & Screams! at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup — an add-on event by ACE Northwest immediately following the 2026 ACE Preservation Conference. The number...
All photos: Paul Drabek. View full-sized image . This year’s event was officially the 19th annual Daredevil Daze but also the first time the event has been held at the newly renamed Mid America Adventure, now owned by Enchanted Parks. Formerly Six Flags St. Louis, Enchanted Parks decided...
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Photo: Jon Roost. View full-sized image . The weather was picture perfect on August 15 for KingsCon, one of the biggest events of the year for ACE’s Eastern Great Lakes region. More than 200 ACE members descended upon Kings Island in Mason, Ohio (near Cincinnati), for a nonstop, fun...
ACE News posts coaster milestones in increments of 50 (1, 50, 100, 150, etc.). If you don’t see your coaster milestone in this post, be sure to check ACE News posts for future milestones. 50 — Maxine McIntyre, Tormenta Rampaging Run , Six Flags Over Texas View full-sized image ...