GKTW Event-Coasting For Kids-DIS Coasterpalooza: East vs West

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Signups have now begun for the June 8, 2014 version of Coasting For Kids!!

This is not a DIS sponsored/organized event, but an event sponsored by Cedar Fair and GKTW, however we had a great group of DISers participate last year and hope to beat last year's total.

There are 11 Cedar Fair parks throughout the country participating in the event, so find one near you.

We have pre-loaded DIS Coasterpalooza (East or West) teams for each Park. Links to sign up for each team are in the next post.

There is a $25 per person registration fee, which covers things like your admission, t-shirt, lunch, etc. Participants must raise at least $75 to actually ride coasters on June 8th.

Hope to see you there!!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Links to sign up:

California's Great America
Santa Clara, CA

Canada's Wonderland
Vaughan, ON

Carowinds
Fort Mill, SC

Cedar Point
Sandusky, OH

Dorney Park
Allentown, PA

Kings Dominion
Doswell, VA

Kings Island
Kings Mill, OH

Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA

Michigan's Adventure
Muskegon, MI

Valley Fair (Scheduled for June 7)
Shakopee, MN

World of Fun
Kansas City, MO

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

TEAM EAST

Canada's Wonderland
Adam Q.

Carowinds
Kaleel S.
Janee S.

Cedar Point
Amy F.
Jeff F.

Dorney Park
Justine C.
Kevin H.
Samara H.
Leticia M.
Samantha M.
Kris C.
Sara K.
Georgina A.
Bailey C.
Nicole C.
Marisa R.
Ally H.
Gabriella M.
Diana P.
Niurka P.

Kings Dominion
Victoria P.
Mary C.
Mackenzie C.

Kings Island

Michigan's Adventure

 

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TEAM WEST

California's Great America

Knott's Berry Farm
Tom B.
Kristi B.
West B.
Todd M.
Monica M.
Andrew M.
Mary Jo W.
Tony S.
Andrew S.
Sean E.
Kaitlynn E.
David V.
Marie V.
Eric T.

Valleyfair
Mike D.

World of Fun

 

[dansyr2514]

Come on Team East ! This year we need to kick some West Coast butt!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Come on Team East ! This year we need to kick some West Coast butt!

Go Team West!!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Team East has 5 riders, Team West has 6 riders....we're gonna need WAY more than that if we're gonna beat last year's total!

 

[dansyr2514]

I think I can drum up a few more!

If anyone is interested in joining us at Dorney, we will have both young and old...well not old but maybe middle aged...lol.
Some of my dance students who are not big enough to ride the coasters are going to raise money and ride some of the rides they are big enough for. So if you're hesitant because you have small children or for any reason ....don't be! We had a blast last year and will have a blast this year.

Also, if you can't participate but would like to show your East coast pride, you can make a donation to any coast team. Team West will not beat us this year!!

Go Team East!!!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Team West will not beat us this year!!

Oh really??

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Carowinds is now represented!!

 

[dansyr2514]

If you are considering signing up ... Just do it!!!! I had an absolute blast last year, met a lot of great people, and helped out an amazing charity. It is an all around win-win situation!!

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Hmm. My son is organizing a school team to participate at Cedar Point, but I am having a heck of a time figuring out how to post a link to the fundraising page on my facebook page. I must be missing something really obvious, because this part is really easy in other fundraisers I've participated in. Any hints???

Laurie

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

I just picked up a couple of prizes....I'm thinking they may be for the top fundraisers on each team...more info and details later....

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

A couple of prizes...autographed by artist Dave Avanzino.

For Team East:

For Team West:

 

[wdwscout]

I have a couple questions that I do not see answered anywhere in this thread or on the FAQs.
What does the $25 registration fee get you? Does that get you into the park on June 8? Or do you still have to have a ticket for the park?
I thought I remembered last year that you did not need a separate admission, but I can't find that anywhere today.

I understand that you are not required to marathon ride any attraction- you can just be in the park all day, right?
If you do want to ride the featured coasters after a break, do you get in line with everyone else, or is there a "fast pass" line for people in the event?

Thanks!!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

The $25 "covers" admission, tshirt and lunch.

For the featured coaster, we used the exit. No wait.

 

[dansyr2514]

What Tom said. At Dorney we had specified riding periods where they would have one train available for us at all times. You didn't have to
Ride consecutively and could take a break whenever you wanted. You could also ride the other rides in the park but you have to wait in line with everyone else. We also had a free ride photo included with the admission.

 

[wdwscout]

Thanks Tom & Justine!

I am trying to convince my son and his fiance that this is a great way to spend a nice day!

I am offering to pay their registration- I just have to find out if they are available!!

 

[dansyr2514]

I had a blast last year!!

 

[dansyr2514]

If you haven't visited our facebook page...come on over!!! Dis Coasterpalooza for GKTW

Oh...and by the way..The lovely and talented Kathy Werling has offered to donate one of her photography prints as a prize for one of the Dis Coasterpalooza participants.