Roller coaster connoisseurs from around the globe are making a pilgrimage to a Fayetteville amusement park before one of the world’s highest-rated rides disappears.
Why it matters: Fun Spot America Atlanta’s closure on Aug. 2 also means the likely end of ArieForce One, a stomach-flipping, gravity-defying 64-mph roller coaster that enthusiasts currently rank as the world’s eighth-best.
Catch up quick: The ride — named after John Arie, who founded Fun Spot America — opened in 2023 following a reported investment of $18 million. That represented a bold bet on a boundary-breaking ride in an amusement park with low foot traffic…