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Celebrating Coaster History in California at Preservation Conference 2025
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Celebrating Coaster History in California at Preservation Conference 2025
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.
Don’t forget to check out the recap of the weekend on ACE’s Youtube page
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: podcast@aceonline.org. 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
ACE - Ride With Us
The official podcast of the American Coaster Enthusiasts! Join us as we talk all things roller coaster and see the amusement industry from an insider’s perspective.
