What to Expect at Coaster Con 45: Essential Advice from ACE’s Events Director

Ride With Us: Episode 75 

The moment many ACE members have been waiting for has arrived!
Coaster Con 45 registration is open! 

The multi-day event will take place June 18 - 21, 2023; starting with Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, TN) through June 21, then moving to Carowinds (Charlotte, NC) June 22 and 23.  

Steve Berto, ACE’s Events Director, joins our co-host Jessica Gardner for an informative deep dive into Coaster Con. He discusses the planning, attendee information, and other aspects of putting together such an influential event. Tune in to find out what you can expect from this summer’s biggest ACE event! 

In this episode:

[10:00] History of Coaster Con/Coaster Con Explained 

[17:35] What’s included in the price? 

[22:00] Registration perks and add-ons

[29:30] Event accessibility, banquet and dietary options 

[36:00] General store and event t-shirt pre-orders 

[45:55] Hotels and accommodations 

[51:20] Transportation options (spoiler: there’s an optional bus!)

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Podcast Volunteer Team 

Hosts: Jessica Gardner & John Davidson

Producer: Derek Perry

Editor: Bob Randolph

Show Notes: Liz Tan 

Project Manager: Corey Wooten