Celebrating Coaster History in California at Preservation Conference 2025

Описание: Let’s look back at the 2025 ACE Preservation Conference, where members gathered in California for three unforgettable days celebrating the history and preservation of classic parks and roller coasters.



From the thrills of Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia to the marine magic of SeaWorld San Diego and seaside charm of Belmont Park, host Jessica Gardner and podcast producer, ACE Communications Director Derek Perry relive the highlights of the weekend. 



Then, the audio from Tim Cole’s presentation on how he helped save Belmont Park and the Giant Dipper is shared. Learn more about the park’s history and his efforts by checking out his book Saving Belmont: An Up and Down Journey (https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Belmont...) . 



Don’t forget to check out the recap of the weekend on ACE’s Youtube page (   • 2025 ACE Preservation Conference At Six Fl...  )



1:32 - Six Flags Magic Mountain 



7:33 - SeaWorld San Diego



10:40 - Belmont Park 



13:11 - The ACE Centennial Award 



15:55 - Tim Cole’s Presentation 



17:25 - History of Belmont Park and Giant Dipper



25:22 - How Tim Cole got into roller coasters



27:50 - The Gigantic first ride 



29:22 - The closure



34:50 - Getting involved



41:29 - The Save The Coaster Committee



49:00 - Top Gun



54:10 - August 1990 - The first test run



54:31 - Q&A and Tim’s message to ACE



58:19 - Preservation Conference 2026, Volunteer Appreciation 



Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: [email protected]. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.



 



Podcast Episode Team



Host: Jessica Gardner



Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry



Episode Editors: Bob Randolph, Ben Weinrach and Derek Perry



Correspondent: Gerik Gooch



Production Manager: Corey Wooten