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An Atlanta-area amusement park with the largest zero-G stall roller coaster in the U.S. is planning to close later this summer, with fans only having a few more weeks to attend the park.
Fun Spot America Atlanta’s location in Fayetteville will close permanently after its final day of operation on August 2, though it remains open until that date from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Additionally, season passes and gift cards will remain valid until the final day of operation at the Fayetteville location.
While Fun Spot America is closing the Atlanta-area amusement 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 the title of being the largest zero-G stall in the country.
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John Arie Jr., owner and CEO of Fun Spot America, stands in his “it’s huge” pose in the Orlando, Florida, attraction. He said the new coaster at the Atlanta location will also boost his Central Florida parks. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
The ArieForce One features a 146-foot first drop at an 83-degree angle, with the ride reaching a top speed of 64 m.p.h., according to Fun Spot America.
The ride has a height requirement of 48 inches and lasts about 100 seconds. Parkgoers can access the ride with a single day pass, or with a pay-as-you-go price of $12 per person, per ride.
ArieForce One reaches a maximum vertical G of 3.75, with a minimum vertical G of minus 1 and max lateral G of plus or minus 1.25 G.
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Fun Spot America’s other locations in Florida will remain open. (Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images)
FOX Business 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 an extremely difficult decision.”
“Our Atlanta team has poured their hearts into serving our guests and creating a place where families could have fun together. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and for the support we have received from the Fayetteville community,” Arie added.
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The Atlanta-area theme park’s final day will be Aug. 2. (Alex Slitz – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
The outlet’s report noted that the company plans to work with its team members during the transition period and will support them with resources.
Fun Spot America opened its first theme park in 1979 with its Orlando location.
The Atlanta-area location was previously known as Fun Junction USA, and was acquired by Fun Spot America in 2017.
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