ACE Florida Region

06/15/2026

Time to vote!

🎢🗳 Voting is now open in the 2026 ACE Election!

Email ballots have been sent to eligible ACE members. Voting will remain open through July 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Please take time to review the candidate platform statements, make your voice heard and cast your vote. Every vote matters. We also encourage you to remind your fellow ACE members to participate in this important election.

Candidates for President:

David Lipnicky
Derek Perry

Candidates for Vice President:

Joseph Ciza
Jackie Edwards
Jo Pools

Candidates for Secretary:

April Lucas
Luke Reynolds

Candidates for Treasurer:

Michael Christopher
Evangelos Ringas

ridewithace.com/elections

06/13/2026

We had some pretty cool shirts last night at Fun Spot! Make sure to join us tonight for another special Informal event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!

06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Summer Kick-Off event at LEGOLAND Florida today! Special thanks to the park event staff and guest speakers. More photos will be posted soon!

05/21/2026

Today is the final day to register for our Summer Kick-Off Event at LEGOLAND Florida. Don't miss out on this AWESOME event! Registration closes tonight at 8PM.
https://floridaace.ticketspice.com/summer-kick-off-at-legoland-florida

05/18/2026

Your Florida regional representative is running for the ACE treasurer office position.

Read his platform below or at https://www.ridewithace.com/elections/elections-trsr

Michael will be attending the following Florida events to meet with members and answer any questions you have in-person:
5/31 - Legoland Summer Kick-Off
6/12 - Informal ACE Event at Fun Spot America Orlando
6/13 - Informal ACE Event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

If you would like to send Michael a direct email for questions or comments, please do so at [email protected]

05/12/2026

OUR SUMMER LEGOLAND Florida EVENT!!!
Join the ACE Florida Region on May 31st to kick off Summer at Legoland Florida!
For $84.99, the event includes parking, admission, first-ride on Galacticoaster, a quick trip to Peppa Pig Park, Fastrack to 5 more rides of your choice, lunch, and four park guest speakers that will speak about Park Operations, Technical Services, and Business/Planning Support.

If you are looking for a summer theme park job, or would like to learn how to advance in a career in the parks, this is the event for you!

Registration will close on 5/21. Secure your ticket TODAY!

Get tickets online for Summer Kick-Off at Legoland Florida here.

05/03/2026

Due to the large wait time, please feel free to find us in line. 😊

09/26/2025

The roar of Kumba is back!!!
Tomorrow is the official reopening of Kumba at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Fun Card holders can ride today! Passholders have been able to preview since earlier in the week. Make sure to give this classic coaster some love!!!

Pass Member previews are still happening, and you won't want to miss your chance to get exclusive ride time on Kumba! 🎢

✨ Pass Member Preview: Today and Tomorrow starting at 11am
✨ Pass Member and Fun Card Preview: Friday starting at 11am
✨ Public Opening: Saturday

Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to relive this legendary thrill ride!

08/18/2025

Our Haunted House Tour was officially confirmed to be Stranglewood Estate!
Registration is open for our ACE Florida Fright event on Sep 25, 2025.

Get tickets online for ACE Florida Fright 2025 here.

08/17/2025

We say farewell to an icon and a legend today. We know it wasn't the smoothest or the greatest coaster, but it was unique with innovative tech. It's never fun to see a coaster close, but we are eager to see the next chapter at Universal. HASTA!!!