7 Parks...
22 Coasters... Countless Friends!

ACE Goes IdleWILD 2026

Location

Idlewild and SoakZone

Ligonier, PA

Event Date

Saturday, August 29, 2026

9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Register Now

Contact

Bill Linkenheimer

blinkenheimer@aceonline.org

Join ACE Western Pennsylvania for ACE Goes IdleWILD at Idlewild and SoakZone, for a day at this amazing family-oriented park in a lush, wooded setting. Idlewild offers Rollo Coaster, a fun hillside junior wooden coaster; and Wild Mouse, a unique and exceptional version of the ride set among the park's trees. For the kid in all of us, the park offers a ride into Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, based on the values of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Additionally, SoakZone is an awesome family water park and Story Book Forest is great fun for families with small children and all of those adults wishing to relive their childhood!

Tentative Schedule

  • 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Event check-in outside of the Main Gate Office Building (note that Idlewild's automobile entrance IS the park entrance)
  • 9:45 a.m. Gate booths open (automobile entrance, which IS the park entrance as well)
  • 10 - 10:45 a.m. ERT on Rollo Coaster, Wild Mouse and Flying Aces
  • 10:50 a.m. First rides on Daniel Tiger's Neighborbood
  • 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Rides open to public and attendees
  • 11:30 a.m. SoakZone opens to public and attendees
  • 1 p.m. All-you-can-eat Picnic Lunch (Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauces, Charbroiled Hamburgers, Pulled Pork BBQ, Macaroni & Cheese, Fresh Fruit Salad, Baked Beans, Assorted Potato Chips, Soft Drinks)

Event check-in aside, the schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Registration Information

Registration Deadline:

Friday, August 21 at 11:59 p.m.

Late registration and on-site registration are not available.

Registration Fees:

  • ACE Member: $61.00
  • Child Member (3-11): $55.00
  • ACE Member with Season Pass: $32.00
  • Non-Member (all ages): $71.00
  • Non-Member (all ages) with Season Pass: $42.00

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 August 21. 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.

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

Register Now

Park Policies

Parking is included with admission at Idlewild and SoakZone

Height Requirements

  • Rollo Coaster - 48" to ride alone; 42" with an adult companion
  • Wild Mouse - 48"
  • Flying Aces - 48" to ride alone; 42" with an adult companion

For height requirements for all rides at Idlewild and SoakZone, here

Get Social With Us!

Receive Facebook notifications for event updates and other information, by indicating "Going" or "Interested" on the ACE Goes IdleWILD Facebook event page.

Click Here to Review the Event Terms and Conditions

SCHEDULE ADVISORY

Inclement weather, equipment problems or other unforeseen circumstances may affect the published schedule. The park will do its best to provide ride times and rides as listed; however, the schedule of events remains tentative and is subject to change based on the park's operational status and local health restrictions at the time of the event.

ACCESSIBILITY

Should you need special accommodations such as a wheelchair, speech/hearing, etc., refer to the participating parks policy prior to the event date. Most parks offer a complete guide for guests with a disability.

REFUNDS AND REGISTRATION FEES

Refunds will not be given. Registration fees will not be prorated for partial attendance and tickets are nontransferable. Event attendee substitutions are at ACE’s discretion. Permission must be obtained prior to the event, in writing, from the event contact.

The payment of registration fees by, for, or on behalf of participants releases and holds harmless the American Coaster Enthusiasts Worldwide Inc. and its Officers, Directors, Executive Committee Members and representatives from any and all liabilities related to those activities. Returned checks and chargeback disputes will be treated as uncollected debt. ACE reserves the right to execute debt collection following the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION

Although our host parks are making every effort to keep you as healthy and safe as possible, there remains an inherent and elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place and place where people are present. Refer to park policies for additional information, requirements and latest updates.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Members and their guests should be especially aware that their behavior affects ACE’s reputation, and they are expected to abide by ACE’s Code of Conduct at all times during the event and follow all host park policies, including, but not limited to, alcohol consumption. Members are responsible for the conduct of their nonmember guests. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for supervising minor event attendees. Members found to be in violation of the code are subject to ACE's disciplinary procedures, which may be in the form of, but not limited to, verbal or written warning, membership suspension or involuntary termination.

Any violations of park policies, including underage alcohol consumption are a violation of section C.1 of ACE’s Code of Conduct and could result in suspension of the member’s ACE membership as well as action by the park.

NAME BADGES

You must be registered and your official event name badge must be visible to participate in scheduled event activities.

Related Events


Copyright © 2005 -
ACE Western Pennsylvania