EPISODE · May 30, 2025 · 1H 32M

ACE Spring Conference 2025 Recap

from ACE - Ride With Us · host American Coaster Enthusiasts

ACE Spring Con 2025 took place this year in Virginia! ACEers visited Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Kings Dominion. Host Jessica Gardner, Correspondent Gerik Gooch and ACE Assistant Regional Rep from North Central, HaeKyung Thompson were there and now they break the three fun-filled days down for us.   1:30 Meet HaeKyung Thompson!   7:45 Discussion of HaeKyung’s visit to the soon to be closed Six Flags America   12:39 Day One at Busch Gardens Williamsburg   20:30 The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge   25:12 Interview with Conner Carr, Corporate Director of Rides and Engineering for United Parks & Resorts   36:47 Day Two at Busch Gardens Williamsburg  and Kings Dominion   57:00 Day Three at Kings Dominion   62:54 Interview with Bridgette Bywater, VP and General Manager of Kings Dominion    75:38 Meetups and favorite moments from the weekend    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 Editor: Bob Randolph Correspondent: Gerik Gooch Production Manager: Corey Wooten