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Freestyle Music Park Unveils New "Kids in America" Children's Area and Four New Children's Rides

Freestyle Music Park unveiled the Park's new children's area, "Kids in America," along with four new children's rides, which will be located in "Kids in America." In addition, Park representatives announced the formation of the Freestyle Music Park Kid's Foundation.

With "Kids in America," Freestyle Music Park has created a specific area where children, parents and grandparents can enjoy the best family amusement and entertainment together on four family-friendly rides.

"Life is a Highway" is a flat-track ride that puts guests in the cab of an 18 wheeler. Each cab has two children seats and two adult seats, allowing families to ride together around the track.

"Wheels In The Sky" allows guests to enjoy peddling through the clouds in colorful hang glider carts. Once the ride begins, riders can enjoy the rush as they swoop and fly through the sky.

"Fly Like An Eagle" is a traditional kite flyer ride that combines the sensation of free flight with the feeling of ocean waves. It allows parent and child to enjoy flying through the clouds together over "Kids in America."

"Get Off Of My Cloud" offers guests a spectacular view of Freestyle Music Park. Consisting of eight festive and colorful balloon baskets for riders, which can each accommodate up to four children and adults.

New Logo
Freestyle Music Park also unveiled their new logo, which is placed on a guitar pick.





In addition to the new rides, a roller coaster, performance venue featuring a new themed show, play area, rock wall and basketball court will be featured in "Kids in America."

The Freestyle Music Park Kid's Foundation will provide tickets, merchandise and in-kind services throughout the season for children's charities in the Myrtle Beach area. While representatives continue to finalize the logistics behind the program, as opening day draws near, additional information about the Freestyle Music Park Kid's Foundation will be released.

"Kids in America" will replace the Banana Splitsville area of the park and will be a total of 17,000-square-feet.



"Unveiling the new "Kids in America" area is a representation of our commitment to providing a superior family-friendly entertainment experience for Freestyle Music Park guest," said John Stine, director of sales and marketing for Freestyle Music Park. "We are excited about the new area, the new rides and moving forward toward our Memorial Day weekend grand opening. It is our feeling that 2009 will be a stellar season for guests of Freestyle Music Park.

We are also proud to announce the formation of the Freestyle Music Park Kids Foundation, as local children's charities are near and dear to the entire Freestyle Music Park family. We are well on our way to a successful first season and invite everyone to come and experience all Freestyle Music Park has to offer."



Phonehenge
Stine also said that "Phonehenge" will not return when the park opens.

Expected Attendance
Stine declined to say how many guests the park hopes to attraction in 2009. "We have our number, but we don't release those numbers. But yeah we know what we're looking for."

Shake, Rattle & Rollercoaster to be Renamed
While no official name has been given, the sign for Shake, Rattle & Rollercoaster was completely covered up. Representatives from the park where showing a mock layout (not to scale) showing the ride renamed as "Hang Ten."





Cuckoo-Ka-ChooChoo
Renamed from the kiddie train ride which was in place, the Cuckoo-ka-ChooChoo will be located in the same location as before.

Doo Wop Dune Buggies
Renamed from the kiddie dune buggy ride which was previously in place.

Kids' Tree House
A new kids tree house will be added to the area.

Surprise Attraction
Noticeably on the layout, "Number 10" was covered, which we believe will be the new show that is to be added.

Basketball Courts
Stine went on to say that the Basketball courts will be relocated from its current location.

Pop-Up Fountains
Pop up fountains will be an added feature to "Kids in America."

More to come...

[jarmor]

addition of a roller coaster???

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No, just Shake, Rattle and Rollercoaster renamed.

[jarmor]

I do have to admit the kids in america logo looks waaaay better than the park logo. Its simple and very mild!

[Roomfr2]

Wow ! I am very impressed with the progress they have made ! Great job !!

[DiscoverMB]

I have to admit something. I was a little concerned about this area. Personally, I won't be hanging around this zone, but for little kids its good. If guests with little kids come to the park. I told the park officials last week hoped the name Freestyle Music Park would grow on me. But today, I really did get a kick out of the name "Cockoo-Ka-Choo-Choo". When I first heard the name today, I first thought "huh?", but a second later I was laughing hysterically. I won't forget that name any time soon. It is pretty funny.

[Jon]

To be honest, as much as I hated to see HRP go; I didnt loose any sleep when I figured that meant those stupid bears got the can as well. I wouldn't have said anything last year because I didnt want to down the park, but since it's gone now....I hope the bear metal family burns in.....well nevermind....

On that note I have to give props to HRP for redeeming themselves with the banana splits. I think the only reason for the introduction for the banana splits half way through the first season was because even they (HRP) hated the bear metal family.

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Jon, The Banana Splits were always meant to be a part of HRP. I was brought "in the know" about them in March 2008 when I started there. It was already well in the works. In fact, over in Guest services there was a painting of a rollercoaster with all different people on board from well before the park opened. It featured the members of Moody Blues AND the Banana Splits.