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Winterfest 2009 / Schlitterbahn Breakfast
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SOME SAD NEWS
Dear ACE South Central Members,
The Regional Rep Team (RRT) is sad to report that South Central member, Casey Allen from Plaquemine, Louisiana passed away Tuesday evening. Casey - along with his mother Judi - was a very close friend of the RRT and many ACE members in and outside our region. Judi is holding up as well as can be expected and is keeping in contact with the RRT.
While the details are not yet set, a service is likely to take place Saturday in Louisiana. The RRT hopes to have more information on the service Thursday evening.
Please take care and keep Casey, Judi, and the Allen family in your thoughts and prayers.
David, Scott, Jason K., Jeremy, and Jason Mc.
David L. Posted: 04.15.2009
SCHLITTERCON EVENT FLYER NOW ON-LINE & THE MAIL THIS WEEKEND!
The RRT posted the SchlitterCon event flyer on the regional website yesterday.
Get your rides on the Texas Giant this year, because Six Flags Over Texas will close this coaster legend for the entire 2010 season. The iconic woodie will get a $10 million renovation to make it faster and smoother for a return in 2011 - the park’s 50th anniversary season. Six Flags Over Texas has shared the following statement from Six Flags CEO Mark Shapiro announcing the plan for the Texas Giant with ACE:
“Further to that point, while I’ve gone into great detail on our enhancements and investments to the parks this season, I’d add that we’re deep into planning for our 50th anniversary in 2011. We will launch new major attractions in every Six Flags park for our 50th anniversary season AND we will continue to clean up, rehab and improve the portfolio of attractions we inherited when the new management team came on board in 2006. Just one example to illustrate the uniqueness and comprehensive nature of our celebration plan is that we intend to close the legendary wooden roller coaster, named The Giant, built 18 years ago, at Six Flags over Texas for the entire season in 2010 so that it can undergo a $10MM renovation in time to re-open for our 50th anniversary season in 2011. This would be the largest ride renovation in the history of the company – new trains, a more comfortable ride, a faster ride and additional features, all with the intention of restoring this famed coaster to world class status. The takeaway of our 50th anniversary planning process is that the business and brand of Six Flags is safe and strong and we’re going to stay around.”
In addition, Six Flags Over Texas has told the ACE South Central Regional Rep Team that the park is also planning something for this year’s Lone Star Coasterthon that will focus on the Texas Giant.
David L. Posted: 03.16.2009
EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE AT WINTERFEST 2009!
While the Regional Rep Team (RRT) will provide a full report on Winterfest 2009 in the Spring 2009 edition of the Queue Line Chronicle, here is a recap of the event announcements made during Winterfest 2009:
SchlitterCon VI – May 23-24, 2009
Potential Event(s) – July 3-5, 2009
LSCT Pre-event Welcome Party – September 25, 2009 (location TBD)
Lone Star Coasterthon (LSCT) 2009 – September 26-27, 2009
3rd Annual ACE Day at the State Fair of Texas – October 4, 2009
Fiesta Fest Warm-up Chill-down Hoedown – October 23, 2009
Fiesta Fest 2009 – October 24-25, 2009
Schlitterific Slide, Sled, & Skate-O-Rama (S4) – November 27, 2009
Winterfest 2010 – January 30, 2010 (at Six Flags Over Texas)
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