Six Flags has acquired ArieForce One, the acclaimed roller coaster from the now-closed Fun Spot America Atlanta, and plans to bring it back at one of its parks in 2028 or 2029.
The new home of the ride has not been disclosed, leaving enthusiasts to speculate about which Six Flags attraction will receive the 154ft steel coaster. The company is understood to be considering multiple parks and expects to announce its choice by the end of 2026.
Six Flags will dismantle, transport and rebuild ArieForce One, while retaining its name in recognition of its origins at Fun Spot America and the Arie family.
“From the moment ArieForce One closed, we knew how much this coaster meant to the enthusiast community and to guests who made the journey to experience it,” Mark Pauls, Six Flags’ chief operating officer, said.
“We’re thrilled to preserve its legacy, invest in its future and bring this extraordinary attraction to a new generation of guests.”
ArieForce One’s next chapter
Built by Rocky Mountain Construction, ArieForce One opened at the Fayetteville park on 31 March 2023. It was named after John Arie Sr, the founder of Fun Spot America, and rapidly became a major draw for roller-coaster enthusiasts.
The ride reaches speeds of up to 64mph and features a 146ft first drop across approximately 3,400ft of track. Its four inversions include a zero-gravity stall and a Raven Truss Dive, alongside several steep airtime sections designed to lift riders from their seats.
ArieForce One operated for just over three years before Fun Spot America Atlanta closed permanently on 2 August 2026, ending the attraction’s brief run in Georgia.
John Arie Jr, chief executive of Fun Spot America, said the family was pleased the coaster would be preserved.
“Seeing ArieForce One preserved and finding a new home with Six Flags means a great deal to me and my family,” he said. “Its story isn’t ending, it’s beginning a new chapter.”
The Fayetteville park first opened in 1990 as Dixieland Fun Park, later becoming The Junction USA before adopting the Fun Spot America name in 2017. Fun Spot continues to operate parks in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida.
Six Flags has yet to confirm the construction schedule or reveal which of its parks will welcome the relocated ride, but the company has said ArieForce One is expected to return during either the 2028 or 2029 operating season.
