originally posted on 12/16/2023 4:18:00 PM
ACE has memberships across ages, locations and interests. One of the latest ACE digital events celebrated some of those differences with a meetup for members who identify as on the spectrum or those who are allies of the same. This event was inspired
by requests from the digital team to host this subset of ACE, and members were as diverse as the club itself. The event began with some introductions that included the year when the member joined ACE, their home parks and favorite things about the
club.
Photo: Jes Niemec. View full-sized image.
Attendees also discussed their favorite things about events and some of the parks and coasters on their wish lists. Conversation moved on to favorite manufacturers, which is one of the things that people from different regions can compare, even if they
haven’t all been on the same roller coasters. Attendees also compared some of the closed roller coasters they were lucky enough to ride before they were remade or lost to replacement.
One of the most bonding moments of the event was when members told stories of the first roller coaster rides they could remember. The timing and locations varied greatly, but all had the same thread of love for the rides. It was wonderful to know that
no matter where we were or how old we are, the thrill of that first ride is something we can all relate to. That, and the fact that everyone enjoys night rides.
Digital events come in all forms. Some events are meetups, others are speakers and still others are question-and-answer forums. Join the digital events team for future events by registering here.
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— Jes Niemiec