Author Topic: Eastcoaster 2008 (Read 14608 times)

Robert T Ackerman · « **Reply #25 on:** January 09, 2008, 08:45:52 AM »

Really??!?!?! If I had known that, I would be all over it!

Find me some info on it please!

I hear from all of my "Chicago friends" that it's really fun, especially since theres a bar there, and the bumper cars are really fast, and violent like Knoebels!

PcMan · « **Reply #26 on:** January 09, 2008, 09:05:53 AM »

about 7 miles from my home
and about the same from Wades

www.whirlyballnj.com

www.hollydell.com

this is a Indoor Ice rink but yes they also have a Wirlyball
and a pj whelihan's BAR restaurant next door

Robert T Ackerman · « **Reply #27 on:** January 09, 2008, 11:34:41 AM »

So if we got 10 of us... we can rent a court out for 2 hours for $32 a person... Hmmm... I'll let you know how fun it is when I get back

PcMan · « **Reply #28 on:** January 09, 2008, 11:45:01 AM »

sounds good
my Brother my jump in on the event also and maybe a few more people.
we stopped by one day to check it out while riding by
the playfield look a little small but still looks fun.

Last week My friend and his Nephew talked about going here to ICE Skate since the lakes are not frozen yet.

CycloneMan · « **Reply #29 on:** January 09, 2008, 01:45:40 PM »

Quote from: pcman on January 09, 2008, 08:25:31 AM

will do
I like going just to see Dainan bidding on the coaster items

Are you making fun of me Tom

?

PcMan · « **Reply #30 on:** January 09, 2008, 01:50:16 PM »

Yep

no just kidding with ya

I hope they have some good "stuff" this year I may bid if there is something good
or I hope to win so good stuff or tickets.

Millennium Force 44 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 09, 2008, 03:26:26 PM »

What kind of stuff do they have to bid on? What about to buy?

darkridedan · « **Reply #32 on:** January 09, 2008, 04:33:14 PM »

Quote from: CycloneMan on January 09, 2008, 01:45:40 PM

Are you making fun of me Tom ?

I will go to see Harry outbid Dainan.

PcMan · « **Reply #33 on:** January 09, 2008, 04:49:53 PM »

Quote from: Millennium Force 44 on January 09, 2008, 03:26:26 PM

What kind of stuff do they have to bid on? What about to buy?

ACE has sales tables with back issues and shirts and stuff and some clearance items.
and others have sales tables.

all kinds of stuff the local parks bring to be auctioned off
I know Great Adv. brought one of those ride signs.
I think Coasten Steve brought in some flying turns stuff
Tom Ribbe from PTC always brings in all kinds of stuff and Custom coasters bring stuff.
stuff that no one really have
all proceeds go to the Rollercoaster museum or or the preservation fund.and is tax deductible .
there will also be all kinds of free hand outs like Wall size park calenders etc.

Remember this event you can chit chat with coaster designers / builders authors park reps etc. I tried to buy the Tsunami plaque that was on the front the coaster from PTC Tom ribbi. but he shot me down.
everyone is always very nice

And each park will have a 10-20 minute presentation of what's new for their park with updated slides photos and even some funny home made stuff.

I alway try to sit up front on the right so i can see the screens

Millennium Force 44 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 09, 2008, 05:03:16 PM »

Sounds awesome! I seriously cannot wait. We should get a gadvupdates table together haha.. I will pay some time tonight pcman, so let me know when you get my payment.

PcMan · « **Reply #35 on:** January 09, 2008, 05:08:21 PM »

yes we should all get a table near the front
or at least close to the front (park officials and presenters have the tables up close)

i like sitting close since the room is long and sitting in the back or middle i can't see the screen

i try to get there early anyway

CycloneMan · « **Reply #36 on:** January 09, 2008, 05:33:18 PM »

For the first time I won a door prize last year...but I got called 3 times!

PcMan · « **Reply #37 on:** January 09, 2008, 05:35:47 PM »

i won the last 3 years
the year kingda ka opened
everyone at my table won

last year I won a maverick shirt
the year before 2 Dorney park tickets

Millennium Force 44 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 09, 2008, 05:51:43 PM »

Sweet. I am never lucky at winning prizes...

CycloneMan · « **Reply #39 on:** January 09, 2008, 06:11:07 PM »

^^That's how I took my sister to DP in October for her birthday. Thanks to the free DP tickets! WOOT!

Oh, and Dan!

...SHUT UP!

-Dainan "I won a bid twice!" Rafferty

PcMan · « **Reply #40 on:** January 14, 2008, 03:06:54 PM »

FYI
Eastcoaster 2008 register Deadline

When: Sat. Feb. 2, 2008. - register online by 1/17/08

www.aceonline.org/events

Where: Northampton Memorial Community Center (Northampton, PA) a few miles north of Allentown

Millennium Force 44 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 17, 2008, 10:32:22 PM »

Getting closer....

PcMan · « **Reply #42 on:** January 18, 2008, 04:16:00 PM »

ACE has updated their webpage
much easier to read
especially the events

http://aceonline.org

coastersue · « **Reply #43 on:** January 18, 2008, 07:38:56 PM »

Is anyone else doing the Dorney tour on Friday or PTC tour on Sunday? Rich and I will be at both of them plus Eastcoaster itself.

Millennium Force 44 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 19, 2008, 11:26:22 AM »

I am thinking about going to the PTC tour on Sunday. Is there an extra fee??

coastersue · « **Reply #45 on:** January 19, 2008, 01:08:32 PM »

There's no extra fee. The PTC tour is free.

PcMan · « **Reply #46 on:** January 20, 2008, 10:26:31 AM »

I'm just doing the Eastcoaster Sat. event
as much as i would love to see Dorney and do the PTC just don't have the time.

PcMan · « **Reply #47 on:** January 21, 2008, 03:09:25 PM »

No Coaster 2008 was held on Jan 18th 2008

here is a trip report
this is the Midwest version of Eastcoaster.
I expect Eastcoaster to be much better with all the new coasters going in

report with Pics

http://tinyurl.com/24seq9

PcMan · « **Reply #48 on:** January 24, 2008, 01:46:36 PM »

IMPORTANT NEWS updated 1/23/08

Due to severe space limitations in the ACE Archives facility (we are a victim of our own success),
the open houses scheduled for Friday and Saturday evening at Eastcoaster have been canceled.

The tour of Dorney Park on Friday and of PTC on Sunday will take place as planned. Directions to PTC will be available on Saturday at the registration table. We hope you are looking forward to a great event. Safe travel!

this is just the ACE archives open house nothing else
all other events are fine

Quote from: Millennium Force 44 on January 19, 2008, 11:26:22 AM

I am thinking about going to the PTC tour on Sunday. Is there an extra fee??

everything is included in the price

Millennium Force 44 · « **Reply #49 on:** January 24, 2008, 07:13:22 PM »

Wait, does this mean the Eastcoaster convention on Saturday is cancelled?

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