Six Flags announced on 8 September 2026 that it has acquired ArieForce One, the Rocky Mountain Construction steel coaster that operated at Fun Spot America Atlanta in Fayetteville, Georgia, from March 2023 until its closure on 2 August 2026. The company says the ride will reopen at one of its parks during the 2028 or 2029 season — but has not said which one.
What was announced
In a press release issued via PRNewswire, Six Flags confirmed it has bought ArieForce One outright from Fun Spot America and will retain the coaster’s name when it reopens. Mark Pauls, chief operating officer of Six Flags, said: “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.”
The ride itself
ArieForce One stands 154 feet tall with a 146-foot first drop, reaches a top speed of 64 mph across roughly 3,400 feet of track, and includes four inversions in a ride lasting around two minutes. Six Flags’ release credits it with the world’s largest zero-gravity stall, a manoeuvre called the Raven Truss Dive, and an outward-banked airtime hill. It was named after Fun Spot America founder John Arie Sr.
What’s still unknown
Six Flags has deliberately left the destination park unannounced, saying only that a further reveal will follow. No construction timeline, reassembly location or reopening date has been given beyond the 2028-2029 window. However, current rumours suggest the coaster is most likely to go to Kings Island.
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