Six Flags is giving a popular roller coaster a second life after acquiring ArieForce One, the fan-favorite steel coaster that operated at Fun Spot America Atlanta.
The amusement park operator announced Tuesday that it plans to reopen the attraction at one of its parks during the 2028 or 2029 operating season. However, it has not yet revealed which location will get the ride.
“From the moment ArieForce One closed, we knew how much this coaster meant to the enthusiast community and to guests who traveled from around the world to experience it,” Mark Pauls, chief operating officer of Six Flags, said in a statement.
“This is a ride that consistently generated excitement, acclaim and passionate fan support. We are thrilled to preserve its legacy, invest in its future and bring this extraordinary attraction to a new generation of guests. This acquisition represents our commitment to delivering world-class thrills and creating unforgettable experiences across the Six Flags portfolio.”
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ArieForce One originally opened at Fun Spot America Atlanta in March 2023 before the Fayetteville, Georgia, park permanently closed in August 2026.
Earlier this year, Fun Spot America announced it would shutter its Atlanta-area location, while keeping its Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida, parks open.
Built by Rocky Mountain Construction, ArieForce One earned a reputation for its “relentless pacing, massive airtime moments, innovative elements and unforgettable ride experience,” according to Six Flags.
The coaster stands 154 feet tall, features a 146-foot first drop at an 83-degree angle and reaches speeds of 64 mph.
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The ride also features the largest zero-gravity stall element in the world, according to Six Flags.
Six Flags said it plans to keep the ArieForce One name when the coaster is rebuilt at its new location.
“When we built ArieForce One, we wanted to create something truly special. Something that would put Fun Spot America on the map with coaster enthusiasts and families around the world and create memories that would last a lifetime,” Fun Spot America CEO John Arie Jr. said in a statement.
“Seeing ArieForce One preserved and finding a new home with Six Flags means a great deal to me and my family. Its story isn’t ending, it’s beginning a new chapter and we are excited that future generations will get to experience ArieForce One.”
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Six Flags said it will announce the roller coaster’s future location and construction timeline at a later date.
“Until then, the coaster community’s biggest mystery remains unsolved,” Six Flags said.
FOX Business’ Eric Revell contributed to this report.
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