Myrtle Beach Hard Rock Park Opens

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Hard Rock Park of Myrtle Beach offers sneak peek

From official Hard Rock Park Press Release (March 10, 2008)

After 10 fun-packed months and over 120,000 satisfied visitors; Hard Rock Park of Myrtle Beach will close the Backstage Tour on March 10 and throw open the front gates to the actual theme park on March 14, free of charge, allowing Myrtle Beach rockers of all ages to sneak a peek backstage.

Contents of the highly successful Backstage Tour, including the Park model, will be moved into the All Access Entry Plaza for visitors to experience as they stroll through the first part of the park open to the public. “We really want to showcase the Park as it starts to come to life, imagine seeing the Park model in the Origins Theater and then stepping outside to view the world’s largest Gibson Guitar!” said Dale Kaetzel, General Manager of Hard Rock Park. “Visitors can literally watch the park undergo a transformation from construction site to the world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park. It’s like getting in to see the sound check at your favorite concert.” He added.

For those who really want to get “behind the scenes” and watch the park going through it’s warm up act, guided VIP tours will also be available on a first come, first serve basis through two of the Park’s rock environs, Rock & Roll Heaven and Cool Country. Guests will be able to get up close to the finished parts of the Park and may be able to see cool things like the Parks rollercoaster’s undergoing final testing or even a live show rehearsal.

Admission for the VIP tour is $20 plus tax and includes a free Hard Rock Park limited edition hard hat. As an added perk - guests taking the tour can credit $15 of their VIP tour admission towards the purchase of a Hard Rock Park Annual Pass or General Admission ticket. Current Annual Pass holders will receive the VIP tour for only $5 plus tax.

Hard Rock Park’s Sneak Peek will be open seven days a week starting March 14 thru April 14, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. VIP hard hat tours last approximately 45 minutes and the last tour of the day will start at 5 p.m.

For more information on Sneak Peek, visit Hard Rock Park. Hard Rock Park will begin Dress Rehearsal (soft opening) on April 15 and anticipates being fully operational by May 9.