Tentative Schedule
9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Event check-in and Ice Cream For Breakfast (Registered attendees arriving later will be accommodated!)
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Behind-The-Scenes opportunity inside the Comet's structure
10:30 - 11:35 a.m. ERT on Whacky Shack
10:45 - 11:50 a.m. ERT on Comet
11:50 a.m. Group photo in front of Comet
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Water World open to the general public and attendees
12 noon - 9 p.m. Waldameer (rides) open to the general public and attendees
5 - 6 p.m. All-you-can-eat picnic dinner featuring Chicken Tenders, Meat Balls in Red Sauce, Ox Roast (roast beef in au jus served with buns and horseradish), Bush's Baked Beans, Applesauce, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Potato Chips, Vanilla Ice Cream Cups and Soft Drinks.
9 - 10 p.m. ERT on Ravine Flyer II
ACE Western Pennsylvania's famous ITOTs (Informal Take-Over Times) of rides will be scheduled throughout the day, and will include Steel Dragon, L. Ruth Express (train), Pirate's Cove, Dodgems, Thunder River and other classic Waldameer rides.
Event check-in aside, the schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Registration Information
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Late registration and on-site registration are not available.
Registration Fees:
- ACE Member*: $58.00
- Child Member* (3-11): $51.00
- Non-member*: $68.00
- ACE Member with Waldameer Season Pass: $24.00
- Non-member with Waldameer Season Pass: $34.00
*Registration includes a Combo Pass valid for unlimited rides and waterpark access.
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Registration Requirements and Notes:
Event registration is available exclusively online. Mail-in registration is not available.
All memberships are verified as current by event organizers. Each person registered as a member must include their unique membership number or the registration will otherwise be rejected.
Non-members may attend only if registered with and accompanied by a member.
Payment accepted only from current ACE members. Guests must be registered with ACE members, with payment from the member.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be issued less a $10/person cancellation fee if notice is given by Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Cancellations must be made by phone to Elena Marziale at 412.337.3813.
Universe, ACE Western Pennsylvania's third-party event registration provider, offers an "Event Protection" insurance option during the registration process. This feature is NOT endorsed or recommended by ACE Western Pennsylvania.
You do NOT need to print tickets or have mobile tickets available when you check in on the day of the event.
Season Pass Discount: Please note that if you register as a season pass holder, you are responsible for bringing your valid season pass with you to the event and using it get your all-day ride wristband when you check in for the event, as otherwise none will be provided.
Registrations are non-transferrable. Should you be unable to make it and wish to transfer your registration to another person, please contact ACE Western Pennsylvania Regional Representative Bill Linkenheimer at blinkenheimer@aceonline.org.
No materials will be provided in advance. All registration materials (ride wristband, etc.) will be provided at event check-in
3041 West 12th Street
Erie, PA 16505
814.835.4200
Comfort Inn, Erie - Near Presque Isle, the closest major hotel to Waldameer & Water World, is in close proximity to a number of restaurants as well as Presque Isle State Park on the shores of Lake Erie. All rooms include pillow-top mattresses, coffee/tea makers and flat screen HDTVs; and mini fridges and microwaves are available in most rooms. The hotel offers a business center, fitness center, outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a complimentary full hot breakfast.
Driving time to Waldameer is just a few minutes for the one-mile commute.
Rate is $121 per night (plus 13% tax) for up to four persons per room and includes a full hot breakfast. Rooms with two queen beds or one king bed are blocked for the nights of June 5 and 6.
Deadline for reservations is Monday, June 1, 2026 to guarantee the rate. Rooms are limited and subject to availability, so reserve early. The discounted rate may be honored after the deadline if rooms are available.
To reserve online, click here. Alternatively, call the hotel at 814.835.4200 and once you give the dates for your stay, identify yourself as being with the group ACE to receive the special rate.
Cancellations: Room reservations made at the special rate may be cancelled up until 4 p.m. the day of arrival, without penalty.
If you encounter any problems making reservations, contact HotelHelp@ACEwesternPA.org
Height Requirements and Restrictions
- Ravine Flyer II 48"; may not accomodate guests of larger size
- Comet 46" to ride alone; 36" with a supervising companion; may not accomodate guests of larger size
- Whacky Shack 42" to ride alone; 30" with a supervising companion
- For height requirements for all other rides, click here
Parking Information
Parking is always free at Waldameer & Water World.
Camera Policy
For the safety reasons, handheld and wrist-mounted recording and photography devices are prohibited on most rides. Only recording devices mounted to a tight-fitting harness secured over the shoulders and around the torso are permitted on amusement park rides. Waldameer is not responsible for damage to any device or personal belongings while riding. Handheld recording devices and photography are permitted on the following attractions only: Ferris Wheel, Merry-Go-Round, L. Ruth Express and Sky Ride.
The Ice Cream For Breakfast tradition continues at Ravine Flyer Frenzy! During morning check-in, attendees will be able to enjoy a tasty ice cream breakfast and simultaneously support a great cause. The ice cream (Dippin' Dots) is generously donated by Waldameer and served by ACE volunteers in exchange for cash donations with 100% benefiting Give Kids The World (GKTW), a nonprofit “storybook” resort village in central Florida, close to the theme parks, that exclusively hosts families of children with life-threatening illnesses for cost-free vacations. For more information, visit www.gktw.org