Hard Rock Park will not open in 2009 if buyer isn't found.

[Chitown]

Ouch. That sucks.

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/l ... 51785.html

If they can't find a buyer, they have pretty much new rides that will have to be liquidated including that good looking B&M looper (Led Zeppelin).

[FParker185]

sounds sorta like Wild West World, though that place only made it a few weeks before closing.

[demonbulleagle]

hmmm where could LZ fit in SFGAm...............

[BP317]

Other than the awesome theme, LZ doesnt look like anything special. Moody Blues looks like, by far, the best ride in the park. Its hard to imagine any company willing to take on that much debt for a park that did so poorly. Really a shame, HRP looks like a very nice park.

[bobbinbop20]

i always thought the restraints on LZ looked cool

[Chitown]

Other than the awesome theme, LZ doesnt look like anything special. Moody Blues looks like, by far, the best ride in the park. Its hard to imagine any company willing to take on that much debt for a park that did so poorly. Really a shame, HRP looks like a very nice park.

Regardless, LZ would be a hit with the GP no matter what park it goes into (especially a park like SFGAm which lacks a large scale looper).

It looks fun to me (not high thrill perhaps) but fun.

[JordanSDMF]

Looks average, and nothing special. I only like the trains, and the color of the track and supports. Otherwise, it looks like it pulls no Gs, it looks pretty slow going through the elements, and a straight drop for a looper isn't always fun.

Incredible Hulk is by far the best B&M looper, I think.

[Galvan]

^ Amazing how a person whose never been on the ride can say its forceless

[cycamps]

It's too bad it didn't work out for them. Something makes me doubt that anyone will be willing to buy the park. That would be nice if Six Flags or Cedar Fair picked up a few of those rides though.

[superflybri]

It was a good idea for the park, just bad timing within the economy. I really hope that someone comes forth and tries to get something going with this park.

[JordanSDMF]

^ Amazing how a person whose never been on the ride can say its forceless

As I stated, I was assuming that. It was an observation. If you have ridden it and it goes to 4 or something, just say it. I'm allowed to have my own opinion.

[rct2wizard360]

Real shame.

Sooooooo who's buying the ferris wheel coaster?

[FParker185]

if stuff goes up for sale, probably nobody

From all reports Maximum RPM was a very short and not very interesting ride, it was a maintenance nightmare especially the ferris wheel lift, and due to the ferris wheel lift it had *EXTREMELY* slow loading.

[JordanSDMF]

I think someone will buy the park. I was reading some trip reports, and looked at some pictures, and it looks like a very nice park. I like how everything flows, and there aren't fences everywhere.

[MForce4ever]

*Tear* I was only a week and a half away from my visit when they announced they were closed...hopefully someone buys it...

[Coaster Justin]

Shame, Some of their rides looked Eh.

Anyway, I thought of a way to improve the park but it would not be an overnight procedure, here's what I would do:


- Get rid of Anything that Says Hard Rock on It (Save 5-8 Million A Year)
- Paint Over that Rocker/ Jesus painting that You walk under after the Entrance
- Lower Admission from 46 to 30 Dollars
- Lower Kids Admission to like 19 Dollars
- Lower Parking to 7 Dollars
- Lower the Season Pass ($150 in my opinion IS TOO MUCH, I DON'T CARE WHO YOU ARE!!!!!!!!!)
- Remove some of the Dumb Attractions
- The Goal For A Kids Area is to have mascots THE KIDS KNOW (Name 2 Banana Splitz Songs... I Rest My Case)
- Offer A Few Flat Rides to a few Areas
- Heavily EXPAND THE KIDS AREA
- Get Rid of the Drug Theme for Moody Blues (Whose Idea was That?)
- Tone Down the Drug/ Adult Theme of the Park (Yeah, Family Friendly.. Who's Family, The Osbourne Family?!)



- Retheme the Park to An Island Tropic Paradise Theme*****


Retheming Ideas
- Rename All Access Entry Plaza to "Paradise Plaza"
- Rename Rock N Roll Heaven to "Pirates Bay"
- Rename and Retheme British Invasion to "Boardwalk"
- Rename Lost in the 70s to "Atlantis"
- Rename Born in the USA to "Happy Harbor"
- Rename Cool Country to "The Grand Southwest"
- Rename Banana Splitzville to "Sandcastle Shores"

- Remove Colossal Guitar Fountain, London Calling, One World Place, Phonehenge, Gibson Guitar, Kids Rock! State Park, RC Cars, RoCow Billy, and Thundering Hog

All Access Entry Plaza
- Rename All Access Merchandise to "Washed Ashore"
- Rename Amp'd Up Coffee Shop to "Caribbean Coffee"
- Rename I Want Candy to "Saltwater Candy"
- Rename In Through The Out Store to "Sandy Souvenirs"
- Rename The Whammy Bar to "Picnic Basket"

Rock & Roll Heaven
- Rename LZ The Ride to "Blackbeard"
- Rename Reggae River Falls to "SS Kids Cove"
- Rename Cloud 9 Provisions to "Stolen Goods"
- Rename Irie Crafts Kiosk to "Queen Boat Shopping Area"
- Rename The Kitchen Below to "The Captains Cafe"
- Rename Taste Of Paradise Grille to "Today's Catch"
- Rework the Malibu Beach Party show into "Pirates Of Paradise Island"
- Rename RC Boats to "Boating School"
- Rename The Island to "Lighthouse Point"

British Invasion
- Rename Maximum RPM to "Tourist Trap"
- Rename All The Kings Horses to "Carousel"
- Rename London Cab Ride to "Rodeo"
- Rename Magic Mushroom Garden to "Gator Bait"
- Rename Moody Blues to "Dream Flight"
- Rename Carnaby Street Cafe to "The Diner"
- Rename Codpiece Fish & Chips to "Fish & Chips"
- Rename Liberty Kiosk to "Nooks And Crannies"
- Rename Kings Head Pub to "Over 21 Crowd"
- Rename Underground Souvenirs to "Shipwreck Souvenirs"
- Rename The English Faire to "Kids Kingdom"
- Rename The Punk Pit to "Club Keylime"
- Rename Roadies Stunt Show to "Atlantic Theater"

Lost in the 70s
- Rename Alice's Restaurant to "Mediterranean Café"
- Rename Kings Road Boutique to "Treasure Chest"
- Rename Phantom Crystal Skull to "Lost Findings"
- Rename Pinball Wizard to "The Bermuda Triange"

Born in the USA
- Rename Slippery When Wet to "Tidal Wave"
- Rename Gibson Store to "Gifts For Girls & Boys"
- Rename Great Meals Diner to "Southport Pizza"
- Rename Love Shack Snacks to "Seaport Snacks"
- Rename Main Street Gas & Gifts to "Gas & Gifts Store"
- Rename Bohamian Rhapsody To "The Beach Blast!!!"
- Rename Funkytown Midway to "Fun, Fun, Fun Games"
- Rename Garage Jam to "Fun Junction"
- Rename HRP Live Amphitheater to "Tangerine Theater"

Cool Country
- Rename Eagles to "Coyote Coaster"
- Rename Just A Swinging to "Gunslinger"
- Rename Mudding Monster Race to "Bigfoot"
- Rename CC Trading Co. to "Gold Rush Gifts"
- Rename Rockabilly BBQ to "Big Bison BBQ"
- Rename Wheel House Canteen to "South Of the Border"
- Rename Cool Country Stage to "Silver Bullet Stage"
- Rename Country On the Rocks to "Tumbleweed Theater"
- Rename The Garden Party Stage to "Rocking Quarry"
- Rename Heavy Metal Graveyard to "Wild West Walkway" (Get Rid of the Metal Sculptures)

Banana SplitzVille
- Rename Shake Rattle, N Roller Coaster to "Pineapple Coaster"
- Rename Jump Around to "Dune Buggies"
- Rename Soul Train to "South Padre Express"


If You Made it this Far and You Read all of this, Thanks From the Bottom of My Heart.

[monsterfan99]

Wonder where the coasters are going. Plus I really hope someone picks up Nights and White Satin but odds are it won't.

[BP317]

/\ Knights in White Satin is built in an old shopping mall and is distinctly HRP. Worked great there but I dont think it would fit in any other park. I mean, theming a dark ride after being high works fine in a 60s British themed area in a Rockin' Roll Park, but I acnt imagine it working anywhere else on the planet .

PARC management was interested but did not place a bid. It does not surprise me, not only is there an issue of can the place be successful in that market, but theres also way too much debt for any company to take on aquiring that park to think anyone would want it.

Heres a good article about HRP: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/business/story/708042.html

[w00dland]

Looks average, and nothing special. I only like the trains, and the color of the track and supports. Otherwise, it looks like it pulls no Gs, it looks pretty slow going through the elements, and a straight drop for a looper isn't always fun.

Incredible Hulk is by far the best B&M looper, I think.

Sorry man, Incredible Hulk is good once, and then you just want to go ride DD more.

[ben_the_bear]

^ Yeah. I'm not a big fan of the ride after the cobra roll.

Hard Rock Park looks interesting, but I think they tried to start off thinking they were much bigger of a park then they actually are.

Coaster Justin, I'm surprised you didn't suggest that Hard Rock Park gets new timberliner trains for Led Zeppelin.

[ben_the_bear]

I know I'm double posting, but right now I'm listening to the December 22nd edition of coasterbuzz podcast through itunes and they're talking about Hard Rock Park a lot. Check it out if you're interested. It's free, but somewhat boring.

[Coaster Justin]

Coaster Justin, I'm surprised you didn't suggest that Hard Rock Park gets new timberliner trains for Led Zeppelin.

Well Ben_the_Bear, Gravity Group's- Timberliner Trains are for Wooden Coasters ONLY. Led Zeppelin is a Steel Coaster. I'm not that stupid.

[bigb7965]

^ I'm pretty sure he was being sarcastic