Dumb question probably but any idea if the park will be open the Thursday before CoasterStock or do they typically start weekly operations after that??

^ In recent seasons, daily operations have started at the end of the second week of May. Assuming this year's calendar is similar, they would be open daily the week preceding the event.

As always, check the official park calendar before planning a visit, as operations are subject to change.

annnnnnnnnndddddd I'm kind of shocked but not really there isn't ERT for Firehawk.

Don't they usually only do ERT for comfortable and re-rideable coasters? XD

Oh wait never mind, they have Flight of Fear ERT...

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Thanks for the info! Another dumb question, do you have to be a member of a Coast Club to participate or can you just be a Gold/Platinum pass holder?

I just bought my tickets to Coasterstock.  This will be my first year attending so I'm looking forward to it.

21 minutes ago, johnaalexis said:

Thanks for the info! Another dumb question, do you have to be a member of a Coast Club to participate or can you just be a Gold/Platinum pass holder?

Club members only.

For those who aren't already members, here are links to the websites of each recognized US-based club:

• ACE: http://www.aceonline.org
• Great Ohio Coaster Club: http://greatohiocc.org/
• The Coaster Crew: http://coastercrew.net/
• CoasterBuzz Club: https://coasterbuzz.com/Content/Club
• ClubTPR: http://www.clubtpr.com/

Each club offers different events & pricing options, so you may want to check out a few. Each club also has a different set of rules for members; I recommend reviewing these before joining.

It's worth noting that HoliWood Nights at Holiday World requires a membership option of $20 or more, and Coaster Crew doesn't participate in CoasterMania at Cedar Point.

Coaster Crew seems to be the best fit for me, as it is in my reasonable budget. I'm excited to attend my first Coasterstock!


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Thanks malem!! Your information has been really helpful!!

 

Just purchased my tickets!  This will be my first-ever enthusiest event and I'm super excited!  I was unable to attend previous years because of work and having to study for exams.  Luckily for me, my exams are exactly the week before Coasterstock so it'll be like my reward to finishing finals!  

Two questions:

1. How long has Coasterstock and Coastermania been running?  I thought Coasterstock was a relatively new event.
2. Is it ok to check-in around 4:00 or 5:00 on Friday afternoon, or do you have to check-in during morning hours?

2017 will be the third Coasterstock event that Kings Island has held. As for Coastermania, the first one was held in 1978.

http://cpfansite.com/history/cedar-point-history/

Coastermania was a free event until 2016 where it required a $30 or so fee to attend. 

To answer your other question, I showed up in the evening on Friday last year and went to the dedicated window to check in.

2 hours ago, IAmABanshee said:

Coaster Crew seems to be the best fit for me, as it is in my reasonable budget. I'm excited to attend my first Coasterstock!


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ACE does a 6 month $20 trial membership, and in case you were/are thinking about possibly doing Holliwood Nights, that membership does qualify.

Im between Coaster Crew and CoasterBuzz right now, I'm leaning more towards Coaster Crew.

4 hours ago, IBEW_Sparky said:

ACE does a 6 month $20 trial membership, and in case you were/are thinking about possibly doing Holliwood Nights, that membership does qualify.

Coaster Crew Platinum does qualify for Holliwood Nights as well. Has for several years now.

 

8 hours ago, Sythe said:

Don't they usually only do ERT for comfortable and re-rideable coasters? XD

Oh wait never mind, they have Flight of Fear ERT...

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You forgot they have Vortex ERT lol. 

Im fully aware of that, I belonged to that club once in 2014, I was pointing out another viable option at a lower price point.

Another dumb question about CoasterCrew if anybody know if the address on your ID has to match your CoasterCrew mailing address?? I just moved and haven't changed my Drivers liscense yet. I emailed them and just haven't gotten a response yet. Been about 6 days lol 

As far as I know, none of the coaster clubs put a mailing address on your club membership card. When checking into an event, the name on your club membership card would need to match the name on your photo ID.

You'll want to use your current physical mailing address when signing up, to ensure that the membership card gets to you. Changing your driver license to match your current address is also a very good idea, to ensure that you receive any notices or violations.

I plan too change my liscense, it's just $25 to change and it expires on March, so it would be another $25 to buy a new on three months. The current address is my parents house so if I used that address it wouldn't be a big deal if it was sent there. Thanks again Malem! You been so helpful! 

Ohio license can be renewed 90 day ahead of birthday. Just noticed you live in Kentucky  you con renew up to 6 months before your birthday. so you can renew and update with one fee.

Do you need to have your coaster club membership in hand before you order your tickets or just have it when you go to register that day?

 

As I believe Malem mentioned before, your photo ID name must match your membership card name from the coaster club you belong to.  So yes, you'll need the membership in hand.

In previous years, the park has asked each coaster club to check the attendance list prior to the event. They also require a valid membership card at check-in.

To make sure you get into the event, you should be a member of your selected club when (or soon after) you sign up. This membership will need to be valid through the dates of the event, and you'll need your unexpired membership card in-hand. If anyone has questions about registering or renewing with a club, I'd recommend contacting that club directly.

At check-in, all participants will be required to present a valid, active membership card for 2017 from the roller coaster club/organization they registered under in order to receive their credentials to get into the ERT sessions, lunch, dinner and behind-the-scenes experiences. 

All participants will also need to complete both Step 1 (purchase ticket) and Step 2 (register) to participate in the event. 

 

If anyone is still debating which club to join, this will be my third year as a Coaster Crew member, and I love it! The guy who is in charge is super nice, he organizes great events, and everyone in the club is very nice and easy going! Definitely recommend joining and looking into their other events as well. 

I'm all set for year 3!


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Ugh I wish I could go to Coasterstock like today XD I haven't ridden Diamondback since last Coasterstock so I think I am gonna go insane soon... Lol

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Coasterstock III - Cannot wait to enjoy ERT for Mystic Timbers and a whole Friday and Saturday at Kings Island.


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I finally renewed my expired GOCC membership last week, but I'm debating if I want to do this. I also want to do HoliWood Nights, which I haven't done since 2013, and I don't think I can afford both. Decisions, decisions...

Good to go for this year's prime coaster event. Beast tour set for 2 pm. Now the hard part, the long wait. Only thing left to do is find some decent hotel deals near the park.

Coaster Crew Membership ☑️

Gold Pass ☑️

Coasterstock Tickets ☑️

Registered ☑️ 

Now just debating hotels...? Lol I'm so excited for my first Coasterstock!!!