A popular roller coaster closed. It’s now getting a new home

Amusement park fans who didn’t get the chance to ride the award-winning ArieForce One rollercoaster at Fun Spot America will get to try it out now that Six Flags has acquired the 154-foot ride.

The ride shut down when Georgia's Fun Spot America closed in early August. ArieForce One will make its debut at one of Six Flags’ parks during the 2028-2029 operating season, Six Flags said in a news release.

While Six Flags did not say which park will host the ride, the company has 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico.

ArieForce One opened at Fun Spot America in Fayetteville, Georgia in March 2023. The 15-story, steel coaster quickly became a hit among riders before closing on Aug. 2. In 2023, the ride won Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Award for Best New Attraction and it has also ranked among the top roller coasters in the world, including in USA TODAY 10BEST’s Reader Choice Awards.

Mark Pauls, chief operating officer of Six Flags, said in a news release that there has been lots of speculation as to where the ride will open next.

"The passion surrounding ArieForce One is…

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