Six Flags Magic Mountain in California will be the new home of the ArieForce One roller coaster, Six Flags officials have confirmed.
Built by Rocky Mountain Construction, the 155-foot-tall ArieForce One coaster was acquired by Six Flags earlier this year. It was previously on offer at Fun Spot America Atlanta, which permanently closed this summer.
The Orange County Register reports that ArieForce One will debut at Six Flags Magic Mountain in 2028, according to Six Flags officials.
ArieForce One features multiple inversions, combining high-speed elements with airtime on its Rocky Mountain Construction track Six Flags
The first pieces of track and supports arrived at the park on 29 October, with more parts to follow in stages. The coaster trains will undergo an extensive refurbishment at Rocky Mountain Coasters in Idaho, said Six Flags officials.
"Relocating and reconstructing a coaster of this scale is a significant undertaking and there is substantial planning and engineering work still ahead," Six Flags Magic Mountain's president Brian Oerding told the Register.
The coaster will still be called ArieForce One, named after Fun Spot America founder John Arie Sr.
"Seeing ArieForce One preserved and finding a new home with Six Flags means a great deal to me and my family," John Arie Jr, CEO of Fun Spot America, said in a previous statement.
Coaster to be reconstructed
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."
ArieForce One will open at Six Flags Magic Mountain after the record-breaking Thrill Glider coaster by Vekoma launches in 2027, Six Flags officials told the Register.
"There’s a real renaissance underway at Six Flags Magic Mountain and ArieForce One is another exciting part of that transformation," Oerding said.
