An Exclusive Ride Time session on the Grand National

Exclusive Ride Time (ERT) is time set aside by an amusement park to allow a club or group exclusive use of one or more amusement rides (usually roller coasters). ERT sessions are usually scheduled outside of park operating hours, although an amusement park may close off the ride(s) to the public during operating hours. The Grand National, a wooden coaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, in the UK, is one of only three surviving Moebius Loop racing/duelling rollercoasters in the world, and the only one in Europe. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Flying Scooter ride at Kings Island, Ohio An assortment of rides at the Royal Melbourne Show Rollercoaster FX in MoviePark Germany An Enterprise Amusement ride in Oaks Park in Portland, Oregon Breakdance Ride, Royal Melbourne Show 2005 Dodgem Cars, Royal Melbourne Show 2005 An amusement ride is any number... A typical roller coaster The roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. ...

ERT is usually given out to roller coaster enthusiast groups (one of the most notable is American Coaster Enthusiasts), although parks will also hire out ride(s) for private functions or open a new ride for season pass-holders to try out before opening to the public. Alternatively, a club or group may hire an entire amusement park for private functions. American Coaster Enthusiasts is a social organization dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of roller coasters and other amusement rides. ...