Fun Spot America Atlanta, home of ArieForce One, will close after Aug. 2
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An Atlanta-area amusement park with the largest zero-G roller coaster in the US plans to close later this summer, with fans just weeks away from visiting the park.
The Fun Spot America Atlanta location in Fayetteville will close permanently after its last day of business on August 2, although it remains open until that day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Additionally, season passes and gift cards will remain valid until the last day of business at the Fayetteville location.
While Fun Spot America is closing its Atlanta-area theme park, its other locations in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida, will remain open and those locations will honor season passes and gift cards.
The amusement park is best known for the ArieForce One Roller Coaster, which claims to be the largest zero-G coaster in the country.
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John Arie Jr., owner and CEO of Fun Spot America, stands at his “big” attraction in Orlando, Florida. He said a new coaster in the Atlanta area would also improve his Central Florida parks. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
ArieForce One features a first drop of 146 feet at an 83-degree angle, and the ride reaches speeds of 64 mph, according to Fun Spot America.
The ride has a height requirement of 48 inches and lasts 100 seconds. Riders can access the ride with a single day pass, or for a flat fee of $12 per person, per trip.
ArieForce One reaches a maximum vertical G of 3.75, with a minimum vertical G of minus 1 and a maximum lateral G of plus or minus 1.25 G.
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Other Fun Spot America locations in Florida will remain open. (Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images)
FOX Business has reached out to Fun Spot America for comment.
Fun Spot America CEO John Arie, Jr., previously told Amusement Today that the decision to close the Atlanta area park was “a very difficult decision.”
“Our Atlanta team poured their hearts into serving our guests and creating a place where families can have fun together. We are so grateful for their dedication and the support we have received from the Fayetteville community,” added Arie.
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The last day of the Atlanta theme park will be August 2. (Alex Slitz – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
The outlet’s report noted that the company plans to work with team members during the transition and will support them with resources.
Fun Spot America opened its first theme park in 1979 at its Orlando location.
The Atlanta location was formerly known as Fun Junction USA, and was acquired by Fun Spot America in 2017.
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