coasterguy4 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I know it means exclusive ride time, but what does that REALLY mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkdcoaster Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 when you go to a coaster event it is a time usually after or before the park is open the park runs certain coasters exclusivly for the people that paid for the event. But sometimes the lines are longer during ERT as opposed to a regular weekday at a park JEFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Exactly what you said it is. I've heard extended ride time too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoasters Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 How can the ERT have bigger lines than normal days ? Don't you have to be part of ACE or any other coaster club for that matter, to be part of those ERT's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 ^ Yeah, but sometimes there is ERT on only one or two coasters, so you have 200-300 ACErs all waiting. Whereas on a light weekday at a park, all the rides are open, so things are spread out more evenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Or sometimes certain parks have huge events (such as say Holiwood nights this year at Holiday World) where there will be much more people at the park for the event than there would ever be during a normal day at holiday world. This can also make ERT lines longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoasters Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Wow, thanks to both of you for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy4 Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 So you have to pay for ERT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AznShortBoi8021 Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 ^ I think you just have to be part of a club or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 According to Holiday Park in Germany it means Extra Ride Time! Seriously though, this is another reason we started doing our own group trips. It's kind of stupid to pay money for ERT when there will be 400 people waiting in a line for 2 coasters that normally have shorter waits! Our group of 53 on the UK trip has more ERT than the ACE trip had in 2002 with over 200 people. Do the math, we're going to actually have ERT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 This is why I like doing regional ACE events much more than national ACE events. The old Stark Raven Mad at holiday world was great before anybody else knew about it, it just kept getting bigger and bigger. I'll probably still be attending Holiwood Nights this Memorial Day, but I'm not going expecting lots of ERT. If I can get 1 night ride in on each of the coasters it will be worth it, as Holiday World isn't open very late usually. You're best bet to ride coasters with shorter lines is to go on a day when it is usually less busy, such as the middle of the week in May or in September. Steer clear of Fridays and Saturdays in the Summer. Another thing I'd add is that events aren't just about the ERT. Many times there are contests or auctions where you can win/bid on lots of cool stuff, there is usually a catered meal of some kind, and sometimes an opportunity to walk behind the scenes a bit to get pictures you normally wouldn't be able to get of some coasters and other rides. Each event is different, but I'm sure anyone who's been to one will tell you they are usually fun. Even if the lines are long, there's something special about riding a coaster with a train full of enthusiasts, so much more fun than riding with the general public many times. Well there's my two cents. -James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 The 'word': "ERT" The defentition: "Exclusive Ride Time; time set apart from an amusement or theme park's regular schedule for members of roller coaster clubs to ride a selected group of roller coasters and other rides." The language of origin: Coasterese. "ERT." B-L-I-S-S. "ERT." Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carowindsman Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 ERT at Paramount Carowinds means Early Ride Time. For Platihum Pass Holders, On Saturdays and sometimes sundays a select few rides will open an hour early for platinum pass holders. Right now it is Scoobys Haunted Mansion, Thunder Road, and Top Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy4 Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 I'm going to SFMM on May 21 and I heard there is a Ace event and I don't want to wait for ever for the ERT rides. What will happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 You won't wait forever. Here's a quick run-through: 1.) Every ACEr gets out of bed early and heads to the park, usually one or two hours before it opens. 2.) The park lets ACErs in. There are almost never more than three coasters open, and almost never more than three other rides. 3.) Those who are saying you'll wait longer during ERT are COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY WRONG. The only park I know of in which you will wait longer during ERT is Little A-Merrick-A. ERT is designed to have the quickest and shortest lines possible. You will only encounter lines for the front and back seats. Almost never will it be out of the station. If the coaster has more than one train, the park will try to operate all the trains. If you ever get a chance to try ERT on Raging Bull, do not hesitate. All three trains will be running. Also, most parks will let you stay on if no one is in your line back in the station, and if you chose right (almost anything that isn't the front or back), this will happen over and over. 4.) The ACErs ride until the park opens. After that, ERT is no longer in session. Anyone participating in ERT must finish their ride and get out of line. Now the park is open to the public. In short, ERT DOES NOT CREATE LINES! It all works out very smoothly. Just don't worry about it. You probably won't even notice many ACErs, unless you venture too near the hot dog stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberterror Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I am a former ACE member and of all the so called ERT events I was able to attend, you could actually get more rides on regular operating days. They would have ERT at Silverwood in September, but going on a weekend in May or September is like ERT anyway because there is hardly anyone there. At the last SRM in 2003 I got more rides on Raven Saturday afternoon when the park was open then I got the night before during ERT. I think ERT is cool, but really only worth it if you meet up with friends. I meant that I'm happy being a FORMER member. - Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Here's a piece of ERT trivia I came across at BGE: Did you know that the first-ever ERT session was on the Loch Ness Monster for the then-new organization that became known as the American Coaster Enthusiasts? It was in 1978 to herald the opening of Nessie. At least, that's what the ACE plaque next to the ride entrance says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy4 Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 the ace ert on the may 21 is all day. will the ert rides still be opened to genral public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Wait, that isn't true. Here's what it says on the pdf. 8 am - 10 am ERT on Tatsu, X, Viper, and Revolution -- 10 pm - 12 am ERT on SCREAM!, Goliath, and Tatsu The park is open inbetween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy4 Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 Sorry I read it wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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