As the hot summer days started to fade, a group of ACEers came together in New York to visit some very special theme parks and acknowledge the history behind them. Preservation Conference took place in late August. Attendees visited Playland Park, Adventureland, Luna Park at Coney Island and Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, where the park owners, the Vourderis family, gave the group a warm welcome.
Co-host Jessica Gardner talks with ACE member and Preservation Conference attendee Maddy Khristov-Weinrach about her fabulous experience at the event.
In this episode:
[03:20] Maddy walks through the days at Preservation Conference, including elusive ride credits on kiddie coasters, low crowds, raffle entries and some of the great coasters that the group rode.
[12:20] Behind the scenes of the Cyclone – maintaining that coaster is a labor of love (and ACE members appreciate that!)
[18:00] The episode continues with a rundown of the different rides at Deno’s Wonder Wheel and Luna Park and a visit to the nearby Coney Island Museum
[21:45] ACE News spotlight
[22:45] October events rundown
Learn more about the parks: Adventureland, Playland Deno's Wonder Wheel Luna Park
Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.
Join the team of ACE volunteers. Volunteering offers different ways to share your talents by:
Podcast Volunteer Team
Hosts: Jessica Gardner and John Davidson
Producer: Derek Perry
Editors: Bob Randolph
Show Notes: Liz Tan
Project Manager: Corey Wooten
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free