In an e-mail that I received today this was stated:
From Maureen concerning the ACE Beast Walkback
As you know, we offer the first ride on The Beast to our ACE friends every morning that the park is open. This year we are met with challenges…..and opportunities!
First of all, our parking lot will open at 9 a.m., instead of 8:30 as it has in past years. The front gate (metal detection, turnstiles, etc.) will open at 10 a.m., instead of 9 a.m. Of course, this makes it pretty difficult to get into the park to meet at the ACE stone.
Here’s the plan, Stan…..we will meet at a special ACE a-frame sign near the very exclusive and somewhat secretive Season Pass entrance (located between the Season Pass and Will Call buildings – to the left of the main turnstiles). At 9:45 a.m., our Guest Relations team will escort our ACE friends to The Beast for the first ride of the day. ACErs must meet us at the a-frame, and they must have their ACE membership card!!!! All ACErs will be allowed one non-ACE guest for the walk back.
On very busy days, our security team will use their best judgment and allow folks to get through metal detection and the turnstiles early. They will be corralling everyone at the top of International Street. On these days, we will still meet at the a-frame.
Season Pass holders will have early ride times on Saturdays and Sundays during the season. They will be entering at the Season Pass gate as well for their 9:30 a.m. early rides. Please note, we will still meet at the a-frame!!!! GR will make sure our ACE friends are escorted in for their rides.