I still REALLY want to go, but don't think it will happen this year.

Does anybody know if you have to be there for every part of the event, or if it's possible to miss the morning portion and pick up with the event/group at lunch? It would save some cash to not have to get a hotel and, frankly, not sure I want to see *all* of the stuff.

If it works anything like Ride Warriors Weekend did in 2009, you'll be able to check in and pick up your event badge at Guest Relations after the park opens.

Does anybody know if you have to be there for every part of the event, or if it's possible to miss the morning portion and pick up with the event/group at lunch? It would save some cash to not have to get a hotel and, frankly, not sure I want to see *all* of the stuff.

You're aware that this is a 2-day event, right?

If you joined the event at lunch (on Sunday), you would have missed hours of ERT, guest speakers & dinner the previous day.

I'm aware it's a two-day event. I'd probably make the drive down from Columbus for Saturday (all day) and pick up the last half of the day Sunday (the agenda for Sunday morning doesn't seem overly interesting to me)

Facing one of the hardest decisions ever. That is also the weekend of qualifications for the Indy 500. I was really hoping 2 awesome events would not "bang heads". Hopeful that the park will adjust the schedule next year to save me this vexation. As for now I am still torn, first Coasterstock vs. first chance to see the new aerokits capabilities. Some are saying pole could be around 235 mph. I suck at decisions, and this is a tough one.

Well.....I say, Coasterstock, you and the wife need to see me

Facing one of the hardest decisions ever. That is also the weekend of qualifications for the Indy 500. I was really hoping 2 awesome events would not "bang heads". Hopeful that the park will adjust the schedule next year to save me this vexation. As for now I am still torn, first Coasterstock vs. first chance to see the new aerokits capabilities. Some are saying pole could be around 235 mph. I suck at decisions, and this is a tough one.

#FirstWorldProblems

Hopefully you'll make the right choice.

Boy, I haven't been on here much lately.

I just recently joined the GOCC and soon I'll be signing up for CoasterStock! Can May get here sooner, please?!

Tickets for Coasterstock will be available to purchase through April 30. Hopefully you will have the weekend of May 16-17 free so you can attend. You won't want to miss it!

Thank you Don! That'a great to know. If my Science Olympiad team makes it to Nationals this year, that's the weekend when it would be. However we won't find out until mid April so I'm glad to hear I'll still be able to buy tickets if we end up not qualifying. I'll still get a coaster club membership soon too since I'll be using it for other events like Coastermania. Better to be safe than sorry.

Facing one of the hardest decisions ever. That is also the weekend of qualifications for the Indy 500. I was really hoping 2 awesome events would not "bang heads". Hopeful that the park will adjust the schedule next year to save me this vexation. As for now I am still torn, first Coasterstock vs. first chance to see the new aerokits capabilities. Some are saying pole could be around 235 mph. I suck at decisions, and this is a tough one.

Well.....I say, Coasterstock, you and the wife need to see me

We do!! But I have a long tradition at the track. She has already said she's doing Coasterstock. And I must admit I'm, leaning that way.It's still not an easy decision, years of tradition down the drain, and a passion. Don't know if you've ever been, but Indy qualifying can be quite intense. Just entering that place makes chills run up my spine.

I don't know if this will sway you one way or the other but---I talked to some Indy car guys (crew member and a car chief) last Sat.and I was told the aero kits don't make much of a difference even after months in the wind tunnel.There is little difference in the oval kits but more in the road course kits.(You know the crews will go crazy and start stripping pieces off of them on Pole Day no matter what as always)

I for one will be at IMS that weekend as well as the weekend before and after.

Later,

Mark

There is NO doubt where I will be the weekend following. We usually camp in lot 2, Carb Day, through race day.

Go with the Indy Quals, no contest. I am even going to attend those because of the new aerokits, and I am honestly not an Indycar fan, it just never appealed to me as much as stock car or IMSA racing. Heck, I will meet you and the Mrs there.

Hey Guys!

If you purchased a 2 year membership last year and you want to upgrade to a Platinum Membership, you may do so!

If your current membership has expired or is set to expire soon you may also renew your membership!

Hope to see you guys at Coasterstock!

I am very excited for this event!

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NoChickens do the Indy tradition and keep that tradition going. I would, even being at something you'll enjoy just as much won't keep your mind away from wanting to be where you have been many years before.

Received my renewed / upgraded Coaster Crew membership in the mail yesterday!

Looks like I'll be registering and signing up for CoasterStock at some point today!

This should be a GREAT event !

Do CoasterStock tickets sell out? What is the age restriction?

Tickets are on sale through April 30th, there isn't a specific number of tickets to be sold.

No age restriction, but all who attend must follow all park posted rules as well as the rules for their coaster clubs.

On that, you have to have a current and active membership with an affiliated Coaster Club to attend.

All of the other information you need to know can be found here: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/images/uploads/file/Coasterstock(3).pdf

I can not wait. These events are really fun, and I enjoy meeting up with other club members.

heres a video the park posted

EDIT: fixed. Thanks.

Already got my ticket! Should be a sweet event, not sure why they decided to schedule it right around the time when people have exams, but I won't complain.

I know I am going to get 'terped' for this . But does anyone know the exact reason why Cedar Fair doesn't send confirmation emails when registering for these events? You have to pre-register online for both Coastermania and Coasterstock events and you are told that you will not receive a confirmation email while signing up. I haven't run into this issue yet but I can't help but wonder if someone's registration somehow didn't go through would they be excluded from the event? I mean I know I wouldn't be happy if I bought tickets, drove 6+ hours to an event, and ended up being excluded from an event because of a technical error that could have been solved by an automatic confirmation email.

^ The site has an on-screen success message after the form is submitted. If your registration didn't go through, you wouldn't see this confirmation screen.

If you want to save a confirmation for your records, I would recommend taking a screenshot of that message.

Already got my ticket! Should be a sweet event, not sure why they decided to schedule it right around the time when people have exams, but I won't complain.

It's on the weekend...I don't think people have exams on the weekend.

^ The site has an on-screen success message after the form is submitted. If your registration didn't go through, you wouldn't see this confirmation screen.

If you want to save a confirmation for your records, I would recommend taking a screenshot of that message.

Oh. I didn't see that message on either page that I signed up. Where was that message located?

^ It should be in a green box, either in place of the registration form or on top of the (now empty) registration form, after the submission is complete.

I am thinking about doing this event. It sounds really interesting.

Registered and ready for some ERT!!!!

Cool coasterboys. Is anything talking about driving down to go together? I am in Columbus, is anyone near by?

^ There are several members from the Columbus area, myself included.

I'd be open to a carpool if others' schedules would match.