ACE Heart of America

Heart of America region of the American Coaster Enthusiasts, representing parks and members in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois. #RideWithACE

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We have vertical construction on Miner's Mountain Express at @SDCAttractions!

[Silver Dollar City @SDCAttractions]

Miner’s Mountain Express is officially vertical! Today our crews installed first 6 columns. Only 320 more to go! ⛏️

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Time is running out to register for #DaredevilDaze on 8/29 at @sfstlouis.

Join us for first rides of the day on Batman: The Ride, evening ERT, a behind-the-scenes tour of Mr. Freeze and more!

Race on over to https://t.co/khXMqfCutz to sign up before Saturday. #RideWithACE

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Happy National Roller Coaster Day! How are you celebrating today? #RollerCoasterDay 🎢

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Only one week remains to register for #DaredevilDaze at @SFStLouis on August 29. Celebrate 50 years of Screamin' Eagle with us in addition to a behind-the-scenes tour of Mr. Freeze, catered lunch and more.

Register at: https://t.co/khXMqfCutz #RideWithACE

[Silver Dollar City @SDCAttractions]

America's Most Legendary Family Coaster, coming Spring 2027 ⛏️

[Silver Dollar City @SDCAttractions]

JUST ANNOUNCED: Miner's Mountain Express!

America's Most Legendary Family Coaster is based on a true Ozarks story.

[ACE Heart of America @ACE_HoA]

If you are going to tune in for the big reveal now is the time to do it.

[Silver Dollar City @SDCAttractions]

Watch the Silver Dollar City YouTube channel today at 9:30am CT as the Marvel Cave Mining Co is set to make a legendary announcement.

https://t.co/Tvq1wGcEwD

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The Marvel Cave Mining Company miners are busy this morning getting ready for the big announcement.

[ACE Heart of America @ACE_HoA]

The Marvel Cave Mining Company is ready to unveil their big plans at @SDCAttractions today.

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ACE Heart of America are you ready to find out about one of three coasters opening up in our region next year? Tune in to find out about what @SDCAttractions is adding.

[Silver Dollar City @SDCAttractions]

Watch the Silver Dollar City YouTube channel today at 9:30am CT as the Marvel Cave Mining Co is set to make a legendary announcement.

https://t.co/Tvq1wGcEwD

[ACE Heart of America @ACE_HoA]

We only have a few weeks left of summer and that means #DaredevilDaze at @sfstlouis is around the corner! Join us on August 29 for a full day of fun culminating with ERT on Screamin' Eagle and the classic River King Mine Train. Register at https://t.co/khXMqfCutz #RideWithACE

[ACE Heart of America @ACE_HoA]

Celebrate 50 years of Screamin' Eagle with us at @sfstlouis during #DaredevilDaze on August 29. Attendees will get access to an hour of ERT on this classic woodie AND River King Mine Train after the park closes.

Register today at https://t.co/khXMqfCutz.

[ACE Heart of America @ACE_HoA]

As World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month wraps up, we’re celebrating Missouri’s 31 operating coasters (with more on the way!). From KC to STL to Branson, the state delivers wooden classics, mountain coasters, and family favorites. Missouri is the coaster capital of our region.

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ACE is powered entirely by volunteers and our leadership helps guide that mission. 2026 is an election year and voting gives you the opportunity to shape the future of our community.

Be sure to review this year's candidates and cast your ballot before July 15. Every vote counts.

[American Coaster Enthusiasts @aceonlineorg]

ACE Election voting will remain open through July 15, 2026.

For President:
David Lipnicky
Derek Perry

For Vice President:
Joseph Ciza
Jackie Edwards
Jo Pools

For Secretary:
April Lucas
Luke Reynolds

For Treasurer:
Michael Christopher
Evangelos Ringas

https://t.co/k3bpRs2YoW

[ACE Heart of America @ACE_HoA]

#CoasterCon kicks off today in the Northeast. But, one year from today, the flagship event of @aceonlineorg returns to the Heart of America from June 20-25, 2027. In the meantime, here's the Coaster Con XXXII group photo from 2009 at @SDCAttractions to hold us over.

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Celebrating World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month in Kansas! 🌻
Home to six small coasters including our region's oldest at Pittsburg's Kiddieland.

The others are at local fairgrounds in Western Kansas, many operating only a few days in July/August.

Have you ridden them all?

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World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month shout‑out to Southern Illinois! Have you ridden these overlooked credits in our region south of I‑80?

@aeriesresort features a twisting mountain coaster with river views.

Grady’s Family Fun Park has the Orient Express + a powered coaster.

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Copperhead Mountain at @ShepherdHills celebrates five years of year-round thrills!

It is one of three mountain coasters in Branson and packs a punch with its long downward decent of over 3,000 feet.

Mountain coasters in the Midwest? You bet! We have four in our region.

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Today, we highlight the five coasters of Arkansas as part of World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month.

From the twists of Python Pit at @FastLaneBowl to the thrills of Big Bad John, Gauntlet and X-Coaster at @MagicSpringsFUN, the Natural State has something for all ages.

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June is World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month. Today, we recognize a few of the most underrated coasters in our region.

🦅 Patriot at @worldsoffun
🥷 Ninja at @SFStLouis
🔥 Wildfire at @SDCAttractions

Do you agree with our picks? What others in our region deserve extra love?