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Six Flags purchases ArieForce One following Fun Spot America Atlanta closure
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ix Flags has acquired ArieForce One, the 15storey steel roller coaster that debuted at Fun Spot America Atlanta in 2023, after the
Georgia park shut down last month. The company plans to reopen the attraction at one of its parks location has not yet been disclosed. Constructed by Rocky Mountain Construction,
ArieForce One quickly became a favourite among coaster enthusiasts for its mix of speed, airtime and inversions, drawing visitors from across the US and overseas.
acclaimed coaster experiences of the modern
preserving the identity that helped make it a fan
we knew how much this coaster meant to the enthusiast community and to guests who travelled Pauls, chief operating officer of Six Flags.
generated excitement, acclaim and passionate fan support. We are thrilled to preserve its legacy, invest in its future and bring this extraordinary acquisition represents our commitment to delivering world-class thrills and creating unforgettable
The coaster was named after Fun Spot America
founder John Arie Sr and marked a significant we built ArieForce One, we wanted to create something truly special. Something that would put Fun Spot America on the map with coaster enthusiasts and families around the world and John Arie Jr, CEO of Fun Spot America.
new home with Six Flags means a great deal to me and my family. Its story isn't ending, it's beginning a new chapter, and we are excited that future
AromaPrime to reveal Pirate Water Ride smell at IAAPA Expo Europe
AromaPrime is launching a new themed scent oil called Pirate Water Ride. It is for theme park fans and theme parks alike, and will be unveiled at the IAAPA Expo Europe in London this September. Pirate Water Ride is inspired by what could be
the most popular theme park smell ever! It is recognisable in pirate themed water rides and
indoor log flume scenes, where the air is humid, bringing out ironically appealing, mildew-like notes from the scenery. One might describe the smell as musty-yet-clean, woody, and comparable to damp concrete. Many celebrate the incidental smell for
its atmospheric characteristics. AromaPrime is known for creating immersive
smellscapes for theme park rides and experiences.
expert Liam R. Findlay studied the smells of popular water rides in Florida and Europe,
and he even took water samples from puddles on the boat seats. Although many believe bromine cleaning tablets to cause the distinctive water treatment chemicals (which can be barely noticeable when used correctly) had a negligible
impact on the smell compared to that of the indoor humidity around the sets. The new Pirate Water Ride scent oil will be
as the Vortex scent machines that are popular with already order scents that are used in their favourite attractions, so they can relive memories of fun days out back at home. I have no doubt that fans will love our Pirate Water Ride scent for the same purpose!
parks that want to give their water rides the
needing to let their sets go musty! Who would have thought that this incidental scent would become so popular that it would be recreated for intentional Pirate Water Ride will be unveiled at the
AromaPrime booth at IAAPA Expo Europe, 22nd-24th September. Fans can keep an eye on
www.aromaprime.com, as the scent will be soft launched before the unveiling.
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