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Six Flags Buys ArieForce One!

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Six Flags teased a major announcement for today and it did not disappoint, SIX FLAGS HAS ACQUIRED ARIEFORCE ONE! We’ve known for about a week now that ArieForce One was sold because of Fun Spot’s Announcement, but to who was a mystery. There was much speculation that today was going to be an ArieForce One announcement, but there was a possibility it was something else (like the new Magoc Mountain coaster). Six Flags announced on social media, “Some roller coasters become rides. Others become legends. We’re excited to share that ArieForce One has officially joined our family.”

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Roller Coaster Patents: Epic Universe’s Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness Has a Patent on it!

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Patent sign from Tellus Museum
Donkey Kong Mine-Kart Madness layout

I was walking through Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, Georgia and they had a great display about patents that actually highlighted the patent on the Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness ride. This roller coaster has a unique design with hidden lower vertical track and a “boom” arm to create the illusion of jumps, movement over rough terrain and fast track switches. However, Universal is far from the only company to protect their work with parents as with a quick search you will find patents from companies like RMC, Disney and many more.

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Get Your Engineering Cub Scout Adventure Loop at Fun Spot America Atlanta with ArieForce One!

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Fun Spot America Logo

The “Engineering” adventure has the potential to be one of the most fun and exciting in scouting as one of the handbook recommended activities is to have scouts build their own roller coaster! A trip to a theme park is a great way for the scouts to explore and learn about engineering and Fun Spot America Atlanta is perfectly suited for this adventure. Earning the “Engineering” Adventure Loop at Fun Spot can be as simple as watching a few YouTube videos, having a discussion, riding a great roller coaster and participating in the park’s “build your own roller coaster” activity.

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