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By bgwfreak
#20516
That is a weird concept, there's several things that look like coasters over on the right.

The green thing looks like one of those suspended coasters with the single train and the brown thing is either a log flume or a coaster, I'm assuming it's the log flume (Slippery When Wet?).
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By montumax
#20518
At least I see swings! I swear this thing screamed IOA when I first looked at the picture w/o zooming in.

That picture of the bathroom I thought was from the Brass Rail.
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By swampfox43
#20520
This article from the Florence News Channel 15 says:

"There'll be two roller coasters one called Maximum RPM. Its a convertible car roller coaster with an 80s music theme. The other coaster, Midnight Rider, takes you on a southern rock journey through a creepy lumber mill."
By coasterholic14
#20521
From that artwork that was posted, I see 5 coasters (potentially). The B&M looper on the left, then up at the top you can see a small red coaster, then just to the right and down of that, the green, single-car/rail suspended coaster, then just down and to the right of that, a kiddie coaster, and of course on the right, the brown track, which I think will be the mine coaster.
By se7en
#20525
Dark Ride (Sally Corp)
Guess it’s up to the imagination which building will house the dark ride(s). In the lower right hand corner of the picture there is a fairly large (larger than others) building, and from the looks of it when compared to the amphitheatre it’s definitely to big to sale “Dipndots” from. Then again there are so many buildings in this park you could guess all day which will house the dark ride. Sally Corp has a good tradition for building some innovative animatronics and special effects for their dark rides. Hopefully we will see some of the same effects as in their Challenge of Tutankhamon, like multiple endings and trackless vehicles. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Sally Corp team up with Vekoma on this one. HRP is only claiming two coasters, and with B&M and Premier on tap for “something” that only leaves flats and kiddies for Vekoma. Maybe that’s what to expect from them. If that is the case then maybe we will see a Vekoma Pandora’s Box ride. Who knows Sally Corp may team up with Premier. Premier has a few dark ride tricks up its sleeve (Revenge of the Mummy). I’ve read where Premier may be doing the water ride or mine train ride, though. Hopefully not, fingers crossed for a Premier LIM Launch (but with much doubt). Some of Sally Corp’s more recognizable rides to our area include:

Scooby Do’s Haunted Mansion – Carowinds
E.T.’s Adventure – Universal Studios
Haunted Hotel – Pavilion (renovation)
By se7en
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By se7en
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1. All Access Entry Plaza — A cluster of “people friendly” piazzas that provide vibrant shopping venues and public spaces designed in a blend of mission and warehouse styles.
2. Rock & Roll Heaven — An oasis of rock, explores the feelings and emotions “behind the music” - the influences, the legends and the vibrations that stir the soul.
3. British Invasion — Celebrates rock ‘n’ roll English style. The look and feel of London creates a backdrop to explore rock’s most influential artists and musical genres.
4. Lost in the 70’s — A large indoor mall where Britannia and America converge in the eclectic mix of Punk, Disco, and Glam that dominated the 70’s
5. Born in the USA — Salutes the birthplace and “melting pot” of rock: an American tapestry of exciting styles as diverse as the people that live from “sea to shining sea.”
6. Cool Country — Expresses a distinctively American form of music and its incredible lasting popularity, particularly in the South!

Plans for the approximately 140-acre theme park include more than 40 attractions aimed at people of all ages, including roller coasters, shows, children’s play areas, restaurants, cafes and retail stores, a multi-purpose live music amphitheatre, and ultra-modern sound system specifically developed for the project.

The Park’s coasters will be set to music, including Maximum RPM!, a convertible car-coaster that races to 80’s new age hits, and Midnight Rider, a Southern Rock roller coaster that careens through a creepy abandoned lumber mill. Children’s play areas abound, including Reggae River Falls, a whimsical Jamaican-themed water play area and Garage Jam! a foam ball play-station.

Restaurants will include Carnaby Street Cafe, a 60’s joint featuring gigantic lava lamps and traditional British fare. Live entertainment and shows are around every corner and the “crew” hasn’t been forgotten with the Roadies Stunt Show, a high-action comedy staring heavy metal riggers performing astounding acrobatics and pyrotechnics. A specially designed amphitheatre will accommodate touring acts, concerts, and special events.

The Park will also have areas where visitors can take a break from the action that combines quiet respites with tribute areas, play elements, and strolling paths. Guests can explore creative retail stores that are attractions unto themselves like Mainstreet Gas & Gifts, an old gas station converted to a surf shop where antique glass gas pumps becoming kid-powered whirlpools. All of the Park’s offerings are blanketed in an ultra-modern sound system specifically developed for the project and numerous “discoveries” and Hard Rock memorabilia.
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By coasterdave
#20530
Someone is abit behind on what is going on. Welcome to monday!
By se7en
#20540
I was just looking over some past material and saw some things that I thought were interesting in hindsight of the current development status of the park. Thank you sooooooooo much for your concern though....your thought is sooooooooo provoking and has made me see the err in my ways which from the looks of it are absolutely inferior to yours. *Tears up* If it were not for you proclivity to just jump right in and share your sarcasm with the world...well I really think the world would just spin off its little axis.....see look...there it goes...watch out for Jupiter....as you spin your way into oblivion....because homeboy decided to stop filling the world with his dogma. Please don't ever stop....do it for the kittens
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By coasterbruh
#20547
...you still got OWNED!!!11!!!!!! :lol:
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By swampfox43
#20566
New <a href='http://images.usatoday.com/travel/_photos/2007/04/13/ledzeppelinx-large.jpg' target='_blank'>rendering</a> released today of HRP's signature coaster, Stairway to Heaven. Looks like someone did this in No Limits.


see <a href='http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=70430' target='_blank'>article.</a>
By Edwardo
#20574
From what I've been told, the 3 coasters announced are the B&M, 2 Premiers (one LIM Launched), and the 2 not yet announced are supposedly Veko. Chance is providing some flats as well. Yay!
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By swampfox43
#20576
Another <a href='http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/business/special_packages/theme_park_birth/17077421.htm' target='_blank'>article</a> showing a 3D model of the B&M coaster.

Doesn't look like anything too special to me. An uninspiring design full of ho-hum elements.
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By montumax
#20577
I still think "Rock and Roll" would have been a better song choice. But, that's just me.
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By coasterbruh
#20578
swampfox43 wrote: Another <a href='http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/business/special_packages/theme_park_birth/17077421.htm' target='_blank'>article</a> showing a 3D model of the B&M coaster.

Doesn't look like anything too special to me. An uninspiring design full of ho-hum elements.

Well...from what I saw on the actual model it seems to be an original design and a rare B&M to feature 2 vertical loops. and a zero G roll after the cobra instead of the typical loop, dive loop, zero g, cobra roll. Plus the fact that it seems to have a straight drop of the lift!
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