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Fan-favorite Georgia roller coaster getting new home at Six Flags - WSB-TV

Six Flags has acquired the ArieForce One roller coaster from the closed Fun Spot in the metro Atlanta area. The company plans to relocate the fan-favorite ride to one of its existing theme parks to give the attraction a second life. Six Flags has not yet disclosed which specific park will receive the ride or the purchase price for the acquisition.

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  • ✓ Six Flags acquired the ArieForce One roller coaster from the shuttered Fun Spot.
  • ✓ The roller coaster was located in the metro Atlanta area.
  • ✓ Six Flags intends to relocate the ride to one of its parks.
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What changed

Six Flags announced the acquisition and planned relocation of the ArieForce One roller coaster.

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  1. Six Flags acquires ArieForce One roller coaster for relocation

    Six Flags has acquired the ArieForce One roller coaster from the closed Fun Spot in the metro Atlanta area. The company plans to relocate the fan-favorite ride to one of its existing theme parks to give the attraction a second life. Six Flags has not yet disclosed which specific park will receive the ride or the purchase price for the acquisition.

    Why it matters

    ArieForce One was a popular attraction at Fun Spot before that facility shuttered. The ride's relocation allows a well-regarded coaster to continue operating under new ownership.

    What is confirmed

    • Six Flags acquired the ArieForce One roller coaster from the shuttered Fun Spot.
    • The roller coaster was located in the metro Atlanta area.
    • Six Flags intends to relocate the ride to one of its parks.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The coaster may be relocated to Kings Island.

    What to watch next

    • Announcement of the specific Six Flags park receiving the ride
    • Disclosure of the purchase price for ArieForce One
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. WSB-TV — Fan-favorite Georgia roller coaster getting new home at Six Flags
    2. PR Newswire — Six Flags Acquires Iconic ArieForce One, Bringing Fan-Favorite Roller Coaster Back to Life
    3. 11Alive.com — Popular metro Atlanta roller coaster ArieForce One at shuttered Fun Spot acquired by Six Flags
    4. AJC.com — Adored Atlanta-area roller coaster gets new life in new home. But where?
    5. WLWT — Could Kings Island get a new coaster? Six Flags teases new home for iconic ride
    6. www.foxbusiness.com — Six Flags gives fan-favorite ArieForce One coaster a second life
    7. www.orlandosentinel.com — Six Flags to relocate Fun Spot’s ArieForce One coaster
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