LED ZEPPELIN Roller Coaster Is 'Awesome,' Say Hard Rock Park Visitors

April 16, 2008

MyrtleBeachOnline.com reports: The public got its first taste of the $400 million Hard Rock Park on Tuesday during the park's soft opening, which it dubs a "Sound Check."

Park officials would not say exactly how many people came, citing competitive reasons.

"It's safe to say thousands," said Kerry Graves, vice president of sales and marketing for the park. The crowd didn't cause any major traffic problems leading up to, or in the hours after, the 4 p.m. opening.

The spiraling Led Zeppelin - The Ride roller coaster was the biggest crowd pleaser by far. Most visitors made a beeline for it as soon as they walked through the gate.

"It was pretty wild," said Sandy Farrands of Syracuse, N.Y., after stepping off the ride. "I've got sea legs."

"I didn't puke and I didn't wet my pants so I feel like I did good," her sister Sue Richardson said.

The day was chilly and windy, with gusts of more than 25 mph. Guests kept sweatshirts and jackets on, and the weather affected some of the park's shows.

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