It opens in June.
"Hard Rock Park is an approximately 55-acre destination theme park at the center of a 140 acre development that celebrates the spirit of rock and roll. The Park is located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The world's first rock n' roll theme park - Hard Rock Park is an innovative and distinct extension of the global Hard Rock brand. The Park provides visitors of all generations a fun and exciting full-day entertainment experience, and is the largest attraction in the Myrtle Beach market. The $400 million Hard Rock Park is a totally immersive, full-day attraction, appealing to visitors of all generations. The groundbreaking park reflects the brand’s commitment to music featuring six unique, custom-designed zones celebrating rock’s culture, lifestyle, legends and irreverence. Positioned to blow traditional park visitors away, Hard Rock Park includes more than 40 attractions, a multi-purpose live music amphitheater, shows and state-of-the-art sound systems - uniquely developed for the project, roller coasters, children’s play areas, restaurants, cafes and retail stores."
I hardly trust Hard Rock Cafe to embody "the spirit of rock 'n' roll" with proper "irreverence." Unless it was no kids allowed, then they could have, like a House of Horrors where you enter through Mick Jagger's crotch and encounter animatronic representations of every common STD passed between musicians and groupies.
What ride would you like to see? How about a water rollercoaster where you ride on a squishy replica of Gene Simmons' tongue? Put the little ones in a jumpy area inside an inflated Elvis. Have a towering jar of white powder, and let people guess how many cubic feet of cocaine was inhaled in the last 30 years by rock stars.
That would be kinda fun.
― Fastnbulbous, Tuesday, 4 March 2008 22:31 (eighteen years ago)
Oh yes it's true. http://www.hardrockpark.com/
The Whammy Bar. A full bar "biker hangout" with teh best finger-food around, like chicken tenders and jalapeno poppers...and you've gotta try the fried pickle!
Rock 'n' Roll Heaven
Led Zeppelin - The Ride. Get ready for Hard Rock Parks' signature roller coaster that sends you 15 stories high, 65 miles per hour and loops six times - all set to Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love."
Reggae River Falls. The jammin' sounds of Reggae beach music and other island rhythms transport kids to the Caribbean for a splashy adventure at Reggae River Falls play area.
Taste of Paradise Grill. Tiki-licious tropical treats like Coconut Shrimp and Grilled Grouper sandwiches await at this awesome island hidwaway where rock legend tikis surround a sizzling open-flame grill.
Colossal Guitar Fountain. Rock & Roll Heaven is home to a two-story tall, double-necked guitar inspired by the Ancient Cambodian legend that there was once a race of stone deities (gods of rock, if you will) that towered over mortals. Specialized for Hard Rock Park, in place of guitar strings, narrow streams of water flow from brass elephant heads that play magical musical notes when touched.
Malibu Beach Party. A unique, high-camp celebration of the beach mystique, Malibu Beach Party is the ultimate Spring Break adventure.
The Kitchen Below
British Invasion
Roadies Stunt Show. A tribute to the muscle behind the world of Rock & Roll tours, features the adventures of a hapless rookie Roadie-wannabe on his first day on the job.
London Cab Ride. This fast and furious round-ride puts guests in a speeding London cab as if they were a band of rock stars zooming past their screaming fans.
All the Kings Horses. This British take on the classic carousel ride, draws its fanciful designs from the same Arthurian mythology and lore that the British heavy metal bands of the 80's found so appealing. Each of the horses in the carousel is adorned with medieval battle armor, waiting for a young knight or princess to climb aboard and ride off into legend.
Magic Mushroom Garden. This attraction features a charming toddler play area made up of soft-sculpture, climbable clusters of mushrooms along with a log, and a hollow log and bridge.
Nights in White Satin - The Trip. Those familiar words from the popular "Days of Future Passed" album usher guests into a wild sensory encounter dark ride that simply must be experienced to be believed.
The Punk Pit. Slam-dancing for the whole family may sound a bit strange, but Mom, Dad, the kids and even toddlers will have a slam-tastic time at this wild attraction in Piccadilly Circus. This rowdy, raucous bounce-house has been specially designed to accommodate every member of the family.
Maximum RPM - Wrapping around this manufacturing plant is a wild ride mechanism where guests take English mini-sports cars - fresh off the assembly line - on a special test spin. And before you even step in, you can hear another special feature: the world's first Karaoke Queue Line.
English Faire
Queen's Head Pub
Cod Piece Fish N Chips
Carnaby Street Cafe
Born In The USA
Shake Rattle 'n' Roller Coaster
Slippery When Wet
Garage Jam!
Jump Around
Rio Grande Train
Kids Rock! State Park
Cool Country
Muddin' Monster Race. For every four-wheelin' wannabe who longs to trade his sedan for a jeep, truck or swamp buggy, here's a chance to go hog-wild with a splashy ride through the bayou.
Just a-Swingin'
Midnight Rida
Swing Set
Rockabilly BBQ
The Wheelhouse Canteen
CC Trading Co.
Ice House Theater
Lost In The 70's
King's Road Boutique
Pinball Wizard Arcade
― Fastnbulbous, Tuesday, 4 March 2008 23:28 (eighteen years ago)