For years, the sand and sun has been a major draw for tourists in South Carolina, but the new Hard Rock Park at Myrtle Beach promises to make the beach even more exciting. The 140-acre international attraction has been billed as a revolution in the evolution of theme parks. Hard Rock Park features a variety of attractions that are sure to please anyone who is a fan of rock n? roll.
Hard Rock Park is divided into six unique themes, or rock environs, including Rock N? Roll Heaven, Cool Country and British Invasion. Each environ celebrates the culture, legends, and lifestyle of rock n? roll that fall under that theme. Theme celebrations include rides, shows and displays of memorabilia that fully capture the essence of each area of rock n? roll culture. There are also restaurants, caf's, retail stores, and children's play areas. Of course, it is Hard Rock Park, so there will be live music in an outdoor amphitheater that is fully equipped with a sound system designed especially for the amphitheater.
One of the rides that will be featured in Hard Rock Park is Led Zeppelin ? The Ride, which is fittingly located in Rock N? Roll Heaven. A looping steel roller coaster built partially over water, The Ride is taller than the Statue of Liberty, from base to torch, and is made of enough steel to wrap Wembley Stadium. Riders will climb 150 feet into the sky before plunging into a course that includes six full inversions, the largest of which is a 120-foot loop. The entire ride will be choreographed to Led Zeppelin's ?Whole Lotta Love,? which is pumped into speakers in each individual car.
Memorabilia displays will help bring the history of rock n? roll to life. Madonna's jacket from the cover of ?Music? is but one of the many items included in the park. The first item received by Hard Rock Park was the authentic Magical Mystery bus from the Beatles? movie. Riders of Led Zeppelin ? The Ride enter a silver airship and walking past murals, props and music videos to reach the roller coaster. Each area of the park has its own specific memorabilia to help bring the theme to life.
For those who would like to bask in the glorious evolution of rock n? roll, but have no idea where to stay, the Oceania family of resorts may be an ideal choice. The Oceania family consists of five resort properties scattered along Myrtle Beach, including the wildly popular Sandcastle Resort. Not only will you find an incredible place to stay, with convenient access to all of the local attractions, but the resorts are currently considering offering Hard Rock Park tickets as part of their vacation packages.
For anyone considering a vacation that includes a theme park, Hard Rock Park is the perfect opportunity to break away from the usual and experience something totally different. In fact, the park is a perfect vacation spot for families, fans of rock n? roll, and the Myrtle Beach regulars who are looking for something new.
Myrtle Beach is one of Americans favorite vacation destination spots. During the summer months, nearly 10 million visitors pass through this area. Myrtle Beach is not only known for its beautiful beaches, but also for the great golfing packages available. Myrtle Beach has a variety of attractions that draws people near and far to the beach. The Hard Rock Theme Park is soon to be one of Myrtle Beaches' newest attractions. The park is expected to open in May of 2008.
The theme park is expected to draw in nearly 30,000 visitors a day. Once the park is finished, nearly 3000 new jobs will have been created. When guest arrive at the park, they can definitely expect more than just rides. The park is sure to please people of all ages and of all backgrounds.
The Hard Rock Theme Park will be built on approximately 140 acres. The theme park is the first of its kind, a park designed after the heart of rock and roll. Hard Rock Theme Park will house over 40 different attractions, a live music amphitheater, a sound system that is state of the art, as well as a children's area, cafes, restaurants and even some retail stores. The park will also house some extremely unique roller coasters. With such attractions, it is easy to see why Myrtle Beach is a very sought after vacation destination.
Visitors to the Myrtle Beach area are quickly realizing that they can purchase homes or condos cheaper than they can in places such as Florida or New York. Therefore, the housing market is really booming in the area. With the completion of the theme park, the market will only rise higher.
New homes and condos are rapidly going up around the Hard Rock Theme Park. Investors know that if they can get in on the deal before the theme park is completed, they will get a great return on their investment. Visitors will love the easy access and location of such homes and condos, in relation to the new theme park.
Time shares are also booming in the Myrtle Beach area. Owners are looking to purchase the time shares in their pre-construction phase. They realize that once the theme park is complete, the price of the time shares will sky rocket.
Many people choose to buy a home or condo as their vacation home. In order to help cover the cost of the home, the owners will rent or lease out their homes for various weeks of the year. This is a great way for them to enjoy their vacation home when they want, yet make some extra money off of it when they are not using it.
The Hard Rock Theme Park will soon be a favorite attraction in American's favorite vacation destination. The completion of the theme park is sure to boost the housing market even higher than it currently is. Therefore, purchasing the homes prior to the completion of the park will ensure a great return on your investment.
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