Eight years after The Legacy of Arrow Development, the documentary team from the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) is back with The Legacy of Schwarkopf. The new documentary — which had its world premier last Fall and is set to premier...
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The Coaster101 Podcast: The Legacy of Schwarzkopf with Kris Rowberry & Robert Ingle
Following the success of their “Legacy of Arrow” Documentary, the team behind shorts and films including the “Lost Parks of California” and “The Path to Railblazer” is back again with a new documentary, “The Legacy of Schwarzkopf,” debuting this fall....
Continue reading...The “Hidden” Details of Lost Island’s 2024 Tease
After a whirlwind first two years of operation, which saw the park’s annual attendance double from year one to year two, people are wondering what’s next at Iowa’s Lost Island Theme Park. We might now have an answer, or we...
Continue reading...Recapping “Chill Before The Thrill” and “Lone Star Coasterthon” 2023
Last month, American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) hosted two events in Texas: The Chill Before The Thrill at Traders Village in Grand Prairie and Lone Star Coasterthon at Six Flags Over Texas. The annual events provide coaster enthusiasts with extended ride time...
Continue reading...Columbus Zoo’s Sea Dragon Becomes 47th ACE Roller Coaster Landmark
The Sea Dragon at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was recently recognized as the 47th ACE Roller Coaster Landmark. On Saturday July 16th, the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) unveiled an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark plaque for the oldest operating roller...
Continue reading...A Tale of Two Mine Trains: Interview with Jay Jacobs
35 feet tall, 2,485 feet of track, and special in every way. I’m of course talking about the Runaway Mine Train. Opened in July of 1966 and located at Six Flags Over Texas, this family coaster was the first mine...
Continue reading...ACE Winter Warm Up 2019 Recap (& Copperhead Strike Construction Update!)
One of the best way to beat the theme park off-season blues is to attend a coaster enthusiast event. This past weekend, I joined 187 fellow coaster enthusiasts at the southeastern chapter of the American Coaster Enthusiasts‘ Winter Warm Up...
Continue reading...Lost Parks of Northern California Documentary
The Northern California Region of American Coaster Enthusiasts has released the first installment in the Lost Parks of Northern California documentary series that covers the 12 lost amusement parks of the northern California region. Hosted by Kris Rowberry of Great...
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