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Six Flags Moves ArieForce One Roller Coaster to Magic Mountain

The company says the RMC-built coaster will be reassembled in Valencia as part of a multi-year park transformation that preserves the ride’s name and history.

Overview

  • Six Flags confirmed in late October 2026 that it purchased ArieForce One after Fun Spot America Atlanta closed and will relocate the ride to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.
  • Initial track elements have already arrived in California and the coaster's train vehicles are being refurbished at Rocky Mountain Construction's facility in Idaho as crews prepare for dismantling and reassembly.
  • Six Flags expects the ride to reopen in the 2028–2029 season but has not announced an exact opening date or the specific site inside Magic Mountain where it will be installed.
  • The company said the coaster will keep the ArieForce One name to preserve the tribute to Fun Spot founder John Arie Sr., a decision that many enthusiasts welcomed after the park’s closure.
  • The move adds a third RMC coaster to Magic Mountain and is being presented as part of a broader park overhaul that also includes new attractions such as 2027's Thrill Glider, while other finalist parks like Kings Island and Carowinds will not receive the ride.