SigilX Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 In response to other comments, yes I knew that Family Kingdom was there and it is a nice park but you hear little about it other than while staying there. Maybe that's all it needs to keep open, especially now it has no competition. As for lumping together Pavilion and Freestyle, the reason I did wasn't to say that the circumstances were similar but that the fact that two big magnets to attract people to Myrtle Beach are gone. Yes the financial times and lucrative real estate of ocean front property contributed to it in a major way and for Freestyle it was poor planning. I really don't think though that there should be anymore attempts of making a major amusement park or theme park there, not when Myrtle Beach is trying to figure out their next stage in how they offer tourism and not when it seems that it is not a destination like California or Orlando is for amusement parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 ^Ahem... When did Family Kingdom fall into the ocean? I think that everyone in this thread has completely forgotten that Myrtle still has a kicka$$ (And financially stable) park. Family Kingdom is NOT a kicka$$ park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noporian Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 How much is Time Machine? I'll buy it, the layouts not bad. And I can use the speakers to whisper profanities in peoples ears. It got removed recently from ITAL website so it got sold but it might've been around 1 million USD or something like that. Did you mean $11 million USD? 1 million seems a little low for a B&M. Yes thanks i fixed it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 As for lumping together Pavilion and Freestyle, the reason I did wasn't to say that the circumstances were similar but that the fact that two big magnets to attract people to Myrtle Beach are gone. Yes the financial times and lucrative real estate of ocean front property contributed to it in a major way and for Freestyle it was poor planning. I really don't think though that there should be anymore attempts of making a major amusement park or theme park there, not when Myrtle Beach is trying to figure out their next stage in how they offer tourism and not when it seems that it is not a destination like California or Orlando is for amusement parks. There's a multitude of much larger seaside resorts in the US which are most assuredly not Anaheim or Orlando which have had increases and decreases in the number of amusement facilities throughout time. Just because Hard Rock Park didn't pan out doesn't mean a boardwalk style park near the beach (which is what Hard Rock Park most certainly wasn't) should perhaps couldn't be conceived or be successful. Pavilion was such a thing and would still be alive if not entirely for the real estate bubble pushing up prices. Again: it had nothing to do with an overserved or non-viable market, which if probably why there's a brokeass version of Pavilion in existence now and has been one for several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmbgo12 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 ^Ahem... When did Family Kingdom fall into the ocean? I think that everyone in this thread has completely forgotten that Myrtle still has a kicka$$ (And financially stable) park. Family Kingdom is NOT a kicka$$ park. Well I mean its not in the same level as any major amusement park, but I've been going there for years and I've only had good experiences... The staff are friendly, the rides are pretty good (Swamp Fox especially) and the water park is really good for a park of its size. So while it might not be the most amazing park in the nation you're pretty much guaranteed to have a good (and not too crowded) time whenever you choose to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 ^Ahem... When did Family Kingdom fall into the ocean? I think that everyone in this thread has completely forgotten that Myrtle still has a kicka$$ (And financially stable) park. Family Kingdom is NOT a kicka$$ park. Well I mean its not in the same level as any major amusement park, but I've been going there for years and I've only had good experiences... The staff are friendly, the rides are pretty good (Swamp Fox especially) and the water park is really good for a park of its size. So while it might not be the most amazing park in the nation you're pretty much guaranteed to have a good (and not too crowded) time whenever you choose to go... I guess if I enjoyed Swamp Fox I would feel differently about the park, but Swamp Fox did not impress me on my two visits to Myrtle Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 For me, Family Kingdom is all about this ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmbgo12 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 ^Ahem... When did Family Kingdom fall into the ocean? I think that everyone in this thread has completely forgotten that Myrtle still has a kicka$$ (And financially stable) park. Family Kingdom is NOT a kicka$$ park. Well I mean its not in the same level as any major amusement park, but I've been going there for years and I've only had good experiences... The staff are friendly, the rides are pretty good (Swamp Fox especially) and the water park is really good for a park of its size. So while it might not be the most amazing park in the nation you're pretty much guaranteed to have a good (and not too crowded) time whenever you choose to go... I guess if I enjoyed Swamp Fox I would feel differently about the park, but Swamp Fox did not impress me on my two visits to Myrtle Beach. Swamp Fox can be very hit or miss later in the season, but on opening day, after the off-season maintenance its probably one of the best coasters built pre-1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharman19 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 ^*faceplam* I don't think I ever said that Cedar Point would be moving Skyhawk to Darien Lake. Acuualy, you had the thought of it going to Darien Lake. I'm just gonna' leave this here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreaminNewEngland Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Maybe they can send Millenium, Maverick and Raptor somewhere outside too.....like Darien Lake! Darien Lake is totally getting some killer rides next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 ^ and ^^ HELLO - this is not the Darien Lake thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrachenFire2 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Honestly, the Pavilion is what made Myrtle Beach. It was THE premier place for M.B. & when they took it down instead of renovating it & adding to it, M.B. overall went downhill. It honestly looks like a waste to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 The last time I was in Myrtle Beach, I had more fun buying fireworks and shooting them off on the beach than I did being a credit whore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Honestly, the Pavilion is what made Myrtle Beach. It was THE premier place for M.B. & when they took it down instead of renovating it & adding to it, M.B. overall went downhill. It honestly looks like a waste to me. As I said earlier, this town is more about the beach and golf courses. That being said, I don't plan to be spending any time there, as neither interests me all that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 One day I will go down to Myrtle Beach, get all of the credits, and leave as quickly as humanly possible. From sane people, I've only heard bad things. I say sane because Myrtle Beach seems to be the only place most people in this area go on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 http://www.screamscape.com/html/usa_news.htm#SouthCarolina The demolition of the former Hard Rock Park / Freestyle Music Park continues it seems… even now that the rides and coasters have all been taken down, it seems the whole rumored “kitchen sink” mentality is holding true, as crews have been removing the metal framework, plumbing and any other source of value from the various buildings themselves now. As of the latest report the former Roadies Stunt Show arena structure is gone along with the Rockabilly BBQ and now the old Ice House Theater has been ripped wide open and is looking at pending demolition. It is so sad that once these guys are done, that there really wont be much left behind to ever identify that Hard Rock Park ever existed on this Earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) It is so sad that once these guys are done, that there really wont be much left behind to ever identify that Hard Rock Park ever existed on this Earth. I'm of the opinion that this is a GOOD thing! Edited December 9, 2014 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'm sure medieval times will appreciate the extra parking spaces... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Best to remove those buildings, rather to let them sit there and decay. Farewell, Hard Rock Freestyle Music Park. Long may you linger in the memories of the, oh, dozens of guests who visited you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 ^Being a little generous, sir. If dozens would've visited them, they would've had a fighting chance at staying in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 This is all so amusing to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I think it still has a chance. Perhaps they are doing a complete make over like DCA? As God is my witness! HRP/FMP will live again! A bigger, better, failure than before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I think it still has a chance. Perhaps they are doing a complete make over like DCA? As God is my witness! HRP/FMP will live again! A bigger, better, failure than before! Yea, and six flags astro world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 It's a shame I never got to see this failure in person but I'm glad to see the world slowly moving on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I wonder if any reaming rides are going to get demolished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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