Fun Spot Atlanta closure - ArieForce One Six Flags relocation

[Boodangy]

Do we really think Fun Spot is in any position to be dictating such terms to Six Flags?

I mean, easily. Six Flags wants to cheap out as hard as possible and Fun Spot can give a discount in exchange for keeping the name. I'm not saying that's what happened or that I believe that's what happened, but that's how they easily could.

I think it's probably more likely so that Six Flags just doesn't wanna repaint the thing since the current paint is so fresh and if they just renamed it without a re-theme people would look at them sideways for being lazy, which they are.

 

[bratcurry]

I really don't get the hate for the name. Reading complaints about it not being easy to pronounce makes me laugh. AF1 is a fire name and at least something original unlike Goliath, Batman or Ride of Steel.

 

[Boodangy]

I think it's probably more likely so that Six Flags just doesn't wanna repaint the thing since the current paint is so fresh and if they just renamed it without a re-theme people would look at them sideways for being lazy, which they are.

I'm even more confident in this after it got revealed they named their Vekoma Thrillglider... Thrillglider

 

[Peet]

It looks like work may be beginning on dismantling AireForce One:

Arieforce one has begun being dismantled. | Facebook

Arieforce one has begun being dismantled. Photo credit. John keeks.

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[Peet]

Yep, the first bits of track are off:

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[Hyde]

I really don't get the hate for the name. Reading complaints about it not being easy to pronounce makes me laugh. AF1 is a fire name and at least something original unlike Goliath, Batman or Ride of Steel.

They are leaning hard into its reputation:

"Built by Rocky Mountain Construction and originally opened at Fun Spot America Atlanta in 2023, ArieForce One became an instant sensation among coaster enthusiasts for its relentless pacing, powerful airtime and unforgettable ride experience.

"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," said Mark Pauls, Chief Operating Officer of Six Flags. "We're thrilled to preserve its legacy, invest in its future and bring this extraordinary attraction to a new generation of guests.""

ArieForce One Joins Six Flags for a New Chapter in 2028/2029

ArieForce One is officially joining Six Flags and will debut in 2028. Learn about the iconic coaster's next chapter and speculate where it will land.

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That's a bit surprising to me, but the fact that Six Flags bought it at all is a bit surprising to me.



Not historical, but a name that's been in the news a lot.

Do we really think Fun Spot is in any position to be dictating such terms to Six Flags?

The issue was never truly the name, but the story behind it: a regional park owner with a flair for the dramatic names a world-class coaster after himself, only to lose both the ride and the park within three years.

As enthusiasts, we tend to overanalyze these things. We love the lore, the ego, and the drama; but that nuance is lost on the general public. The average visitor doesn't know that The Racer at Kings Island sparked the Second Golden Age of roller coasters, nor do they appreciate the preservation of the Zippin Pippin or Knoebels' restoration of the Phoenix or Twister. To them, they are simply fun rides.

When ArieForce One is relocated, the casual parkgoer won't feel like they are kneeling at the altar of John Arie, nor will they care about the "historic" preservation of the ride. To them, it will simply be a fun ride.