Eastern Great Lakes Region (Michigan & Ohio)

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

Well, this surprise was more of a shock.... I am not a big fan of B&M inverts.  I had only ridden Raptor at Cedar Point and really didn't like it, made me sick.  But I wanted to try another one so when we visited Busch Gardens Williamsburg, I wanted to ride Alpengeist.  I had watched a POV and was like this seems "ok" I think I can do this one. Doesn't look too bad.  Well as soon as we got off the ride my kids were like that was so intense and crazy and as they made their way back in line.... I headed for a shady spot to figure out what just happened. So, I was really surprised! in a not so fun way.  LOL

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

I was just at BGW for my first visit ever about two months ago. Alpengeist was down the whole day... I was bummed, but maybe I dodged a bullet, lol. 

So, I'm guessing your still not much of an invert fan. Have you tried any others, or have you sworn off the entire model?

Well, this surprise was more of a shock.... I am not a big fan of B&M inverts.  I had only ridden Raptor at Cedar Point and really didn't like it, made me sick.  But I wanted to try another one so when we visited Busch Gardens Williamsburg, I wanted to ride Alpengeist.  I had watched a POV and was like this seems "ok" I think I can do this one. Doesn't look too bad.  Well as soon as we got off the ride my kids were like that was so intense and crazy and as they made their way back in line.... I headed for a shady spot to figure out what just happened. So, I was really surprised! in a not so fun way.  LOL

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

When I see that a park has one I will put it last on my list. But I will ride to get the credit.  I liked Great Bear at Hershey. And Banshee was ok. But I have been told that Montu is really good. So next time I'm in Tamp I will give it a try. 

I was just at BGW for my first visit ever about two months ago. Alpengeist was down the whole day... I was bummed, but maybe I dodged a bullet, lol. 

So, I'm guessing your still not much of an invert fan. Have you tried any others, or have you sworn off the entire model?

Well, this surprise was more of a shock.... I am not a big fan of B&M inverts.  I had only ridden Raptor at Cedar Point and really didn't like it, made me sick.  But I wanted to try another one so when we visited Busch Gardens Williamsburg, I wanted to ride Alpengeist.  I had watched a POV and was like this seems "ok" I think I can do this one. Doesn't look too bad.  Well as soon as we got off the ride my kids were like that was so intense and crazy and as they made their way back in line.... I headed for a shady spot to figure out what just happened. So, I was really surprised! in a not so fun way.  LOL

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

I get that, you have to get the credit. I'm in the same boat with SLC's and kiddie coasters, they are last on my list, but they are on my list with every park I visit.

I've never done Montu but it is high on my list next time I visit Florida. 

What do you think of the Batman clones? I'm guessing you're not a fan?

When I see that a park has one I will put it last on my list. But I will ride to get the credit.  I liked Great Bear at Hershey. And Banshee was ok. But I have been told that Montu is really good. So next time I'm in Tamp I will give it a try. 

I was just at BGW for my first visit ever about two months ago. Alpengeist was down the whole day... I was bummed, but maybe I dodged a bullet, lol. 

So, I'm guessing your still not much of an invert fan. Have you tried any others, or have you sworn off the entire model?

Well, this surprise was more of a shock.... I am not a big fan of B&M inverts.  I had only ridden Raptor at Cedar Point and really didn't like it, made me sick.  But I wanted to try another one so when we visited Busch Gardens Williamsburg, I wanted to ride Alpengeist.  I had watched a POV and was like this seems "ok" I think I can do this one. Doesn't look too bad.  Well as soon as we got off the ride my kids were like that was so intense and crazy and as they made their way back in line.... I headed for a shady spot to figure out what just happened. So, I was really surprised! in a not so fun way.  LOL

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

I haven't had the chance to ride those.  

I get that, you have to get the credit. I'm in the same boat with SLC's and kiddie coasters, they are last on my list, but they are on my list with every park I visit.

I've never done Montu but it is high on my list next time I visit Florida. 

What do you think of the Batman clones? I'm guessing you're not a fan?

When I see that a park has one I will put it last on my list. But I will ride to get the credit.  I liked Great Bear at Hershey. And Banshee was ok. But I have been told that Montu is really good. So next time I'm in Tamp I will give it a try. 

I was just at BGW for my first visit ever about two months ago. Alpengeist was down the whole day... I was bummed, but maybe I dodged a bullet, lol. 

So, I'm guessing your still not much of an invert fan. Have you tried any others, or have you sworn off the entire model?

Well, this surprise was more of a shock.... I am not a big fan of B&M inverts.  I had only ridden Raptor at Cedar Point and really didn't like it, made me sick.  But I wanted to try another one so when we visited Busch Gardens Williamsburg, I wanted to ride Alpengeist.  I had watched a POV and was like this seems "ok" I think I can do this one. Doesn't look too bad.  Well as soon as we got off the ride my kids were like that was so intense and crazy and as they made their way back in line.... I headed for a shady spot to figure out what just happened. So, I was really surprised! in a not so fun way.  LOL

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
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SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------

Wow, just wow! You have the best of luck, and perhaps a little bit of cleverness (with that jet at Cedar Point). I'm definitely going to look out for you at ACE events... I want some of that magic/luck/mojo to rub off on me!

Of all those great moments, which one is your tippee top memory? (I'll be crazy impressed if you can narrow it down to one)

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Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-18-2025 14:13
From: Bruce Hayes
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------

SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------

Wow, done one of the first riders on one of B&M's first coasters is one thing, but to actually have an interaction with the lm like that takes things to a whole different level! I imagine those passes are a prize additions to your coaster memorabilia collection. Not just because they of what they represent in the general sense, but to your specific, amazing, memory that few others can say they had!

SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------

It sure is special. I vividly recall seeing him walking up some stairs and being pointed out. Very humble about it.

The amount of construction they accomplished in that last 24 hours was amazing (to all 9f us).

And... I actually two of the passes! I guess not everyone collects like I do. 

Wow, done one of the first riders on one of B&M's first coasters is one thing, but to actually have an interaction with the lm like that takes things to a whole different level! I imagine those passes are a prize additions to your coaster memorabilia collection. Not just because they of what they represent in the general sense, but to your specific, amazing, memory that few others can say they had!

SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------

I'm with you on collecting, but nothing I have compares to those!

It sure is special. I vividly recall seeing him walking up some stairs and being pointed out. Very humble about it.

The amount of construction they accomplished in that last 24 hours was amazing (to all 9f us).

And... I actually two of the passes! I guess not everyone collects like I do. 

Wow, done one of the first riders on one of B&M's first coasters is one thing, but to actually have an interaction with the lm like that takes things to a whole different level! I imagine those passes are a prize additions to your coaster memorabilia collection. Not just because they of what they represent in the general sense, but to your specific, amazing, memory that few others can say they had!

SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------

I'm definitely a collector. Heck, I still have some stuffed animals other ACE Members or I have won. I have a rusty bolt from the retracking of Wild One. But I can't proove it and nobody else would understand why I have a broken bolt in my collection .  

I'm with you on collecting, but nothing I have compares to those!

It sure is special. I vividly recall seeing him walking up some stairs and being pointed out. Very humble about it.

The amount of construction they accomplished in that last 24 hours was amazing (to all 9f us).

And... I actually two of the passes! I guess not everyone collects like I do. 

Wow, done one of the first riders on one of B&M's first coasters is one thing, but to actually have an interaction with the lm like that takes things to a whole different level! I imagine those passes are a prize additions to your coaster memorabilia collection. Not just because they of what they represent in the general sense, but to your specific, amazing, memory that few others can say they had!

SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------

I've got one from Viper at Great America, (admittedly not nearly as significant of a ride) but I truly get why you keep it around!

I'm definitely a collector. Heck, I still have some stuffed animals other ACE Members or I have won. I have a rusty bolt from the retracking of Wild One. But I can't proove it and nobody else would understand why I have a broken bolt in my collection .  

I'm with you on collecting, but nothing I have compares to those!

It sure is special. I vividly recall seeing him walking up some stairs and being pointed out. Very humble about it.

The amount of construction they accomplished in that last 24 hours was amazing (to all 9f us).

And... I actually two of the passes! I guess not everyone collects like I do. 

Wow, done one of the first riders on one of B&M's first coasters is one thing, but to actually have an interaction with the lm like that takes things to a whole different level! I imagine those passes are a prize additions to your coaster memorabilia collection. Not just because they of what they represent in the general sense, but to your specific, amazing, memory that few others can say they had!

SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------

Maybe we qualify as genuine Enthusiasts!

I've got one from Viper at Great America, (admittedly not nearly as significant of a ride) but I truly get why you keep it around!

I'm definitely a collector. Heck, I still have some stuffed animals other ACE Members or I have won. I have a rusty bolt from the retracking of Wild One. But I can't proove it and nobody else would understand why I have a broken bolt in my collection .  

I'm with you on collecting, but nothing I have compares to those!

It sure is special. I vividly recall seeing him walking up some stairs and being pointed out. Very humble about it.

The amount of construction they accomplished in that last 24 hours was amazing (to all 9f us).

And... I actually two of the passes! I guess not everyone collects like I do. 

Wow, done one of the first riders on one of B&M's first coasters is one thing, but to actually have an interaction with the lm like that takes things to a whole different level! I imagine those passes are a prize additions to your coaster memorabilia collection. Not just because they of what they represent in the general sense, but to your specific, amazing, memory that few others can say they had!

SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------

.... Just maybe! 🤔 😄

Maybe we qualify as genuine Enthusiasts!

I've got one from Viper at Great America, (admittedly not nearly as significant of a ride) but I truly get why you keep it around!

I'm definitely a collector. Heck, I still have some stuffed animals other ACE Members or I have won. I have a rusty bolt from the retracking of Wild One. But I can't proove it and nobody else would understand why I have a broken bolt in my collection .  

I'm with you on collecting, but nothing I have compares to those!

It sure is special. I vividly recall seeing him walking up some stairs and being pointed out. Very humble about it.

The amount of construction they accomplished in that last 24 hours was amazing (to all 9f us).

And... I actually two of the passes! I guess not everyone collects like I do. 

Wow, done one of the first riders on one of B&M's first coasters is one thing, but to actually have an interaction with the lm like that takes things to a whole different level! I imagine those passes are a prize additions to your coaster memorabilia collection. Not just because they of what they represent in the general sense, but to your specific, amazing, memory that few others can say they had!

SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------

Meeting Dolly Parton in person at Dollywood.

.... Just maybe! 🤔 😄

Maybe we qualify as genuine Enthusiasts!

I've got one from Viper at Great America, (admittedly not nearly as significant of a ride) but I truly get why you keep it around!

I'm definitely a collector. Heck, I still have some stuffed animals other ACE Members or I have won. I have a rusty bolt from the retracking of Wild One. But I can't proove it and nobody else would understand why I have a broken bolt in my collection .  

I'm with you on collecting, but nothing I have compares to those!

It sure is special. I vividly recall seeing him walking up some stairs and being pointed out. Very humble about it.

The amount of construction they accomplished in that last 24 hours was amazing (to all 9f us).

And... I actually two of the passes! I guess not everyone collects like I do. 

Wow, done one of the first riders on one of B&M's first coasters is one thing, but to actually have an interaction with the lm like that takes things to a whole different level! I imagine those passes are a prize additions to your coaster memorabilia collection. Not just because they of what they represent in the general sense, but to your specific, amazing, memory that few others can say they had!

SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------

Oh, there HAS to be a story here!

Meeting Dolly Parton in person at Dollywood.

.... Just maybe! 🤔 😄

Maybe we qualify as genuine Enthusiasts!

I've got one from Viper at Great America, (admittedly not nearly as significant of a ride) but I truly get why you keep it around!

I'm definitely a collector. Heck, I still have some stuffed animals other ACE Members or I have won. I have a rusty bolt from the retracking of Wild One. But I can't proove it and nobody else would understand why I have a broken bolt in my collection .  

I'm with you on collecting, but nothing I have compares to those!

It sure is special. I vividly recall seeing him walking up some stairs and being pointed out. Very humble about it.

The amount of construction they accomplished in that last 24 hours was amazing (to all 9f us).

And... I actually two of the passes! I guess not everyone collects like I do. 

Wow, done one of the first riders on one of B&M's first coasters is one thing, but to actually have an interaction with the lm like that takes things to a whole different level! I imagine those passes are a prize additions to your coaster memorabilia collection. Not just because they of what they represent in the general sense, but to your specific, amazing, memory that few others can say they had!

SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------

Meeting Dolly Parton in person at Dollywood.

.... Just maybe! 🤔 😄

Maybe we qualify as genuine Enthusiasts!

I've got one from Viper at Great America, (admittedly not nearly as significant of a ride) but I truly get why you keep it around!

I'm definitely a collector. Heck, I still have some stuffed animals other ACE Members or I have won. I have a rusty bolt from the retracking of Wild One. But I can't proove it and nobody else would understand why I have a broken bolt in my collection .  

I'm with you on collecting, but nothing I have compares to those!

It sure is special. I vividly recall seeing him walking up some stairs and being pointed out. Very humble about it.

The amount of construction they accomplished in that last 24 hours was amazing (to all 9f us).

And... I actually two of the passes! I guess not everyone collects like I do. 

Wow, done one of the first riders on one of B&M's first coasters is one thing, but to actually have an interaction with the lm like that takes things to a whole different level! I imagine those passes are a prize additions to your coaster memorabilia collection. Not just because they of what they represent in the general sense, but to your specific, amazing, memory that few others can say they had!

SURPRISE!  Being singled out. It's happened to me a couple of times and it was great!

At Cedar Point I was picked to Be a Sheriff! Mom and Dad were asked if I could help protect the train from what was ahead (the animatronics alongside the train from Frontier Town back to the middle of the park).This is before they had the Sky Ride to the back of the park. I was taken to the front row of the train. They gave us (I wasn't the only sheriff) we were deputized, given a sheriff's star, and a gun. We shot the thieves and bad guys skeletons, and got the train back to the main station safely. Whew! They took the guns back but we got to keep our badges! 

My first trip to Disney World, we headed into Liberty Square and were approached by a park employee and a soldier? They wanted me to Be In a Parade! Mom and Dad said yes and I was put between two soldiers in the middle of a short parade. I tried to keep step along with them (I was a kid and didn't know if I was to march in step or just walk). We marched to the middle of Liberty Square and stopped where a crowd gathered. They said stuff (I was too nervous to remember it) and read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was on a scroll with a red ribbon tied around it. It was presented to me and then we marched off. I got to keep the scroll!

Another visit to Cedar Point, I learned a specific jet could get stuck. If you got the right jet, and held it all the way up at the end of the ride. They had to give you another ride so you could get down. It was fun being stuck up there while the others unloaded and loaded. After getting in line and doing this a "couple" times, the ride attendant asked me to not doing it again. So I didn't and went off to ride something else.

Another time Magnum shut down and I got to walk down the lift hill stairs.

At an ACE Event we were allowed to climb up the lift hill while the coaster was operating! We high-fived the other ACE Members as they rode on the train.

After joinimg ACE and becoming more familiar with coaster manufacturers, I was asked to be interviewed to make the park better! I was asked the questions and a couple times consulted my ACE friends to get the best answers (they would only interview one of us. I'm not sure was I was singled out). When they asked about coasters, I said they needed to get their first Bolliger and Mabilard ride. The interviewer was surprised by such a specific answer. She asked how to spell that. I told her to write "B&M," and they would understaffed it. A couple years later they bought their first B&M coaster. I really feel the timing was right -- they listened to ACE Members. 

During ACE Event ERT I once road a coaster for 45 minutes before I had to move out of my sest (another club member wanted in my row). Rather than get in a different row, i went to another coaster and rode it for 45 minutes without getting out of my seat.

At another ACE Event's ERT, I rode in the same seat for a full two hours!

Best surprises abound! 

------------------------------
Bruce Hayes

Original Message:
Sent: 08-12-2025 14:20
From: Robert Reed
Subject: Best surprise you've ever had at a park?

What is the best surprise you've ever had at a park? Either something that turned out better than expected or something you didn't even know existed that you really enjoyed?

------------------------------
Robert Reed
Assistant Regional Rep
Eastern Great Lakes
------------------------------