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Funplex Myrtle Beach

Amusement park in South Carolina, USA
The Funplex Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
Status
Opened
May 21, 2021
Closed
September 15, 2024
Coordinates
33°41′47″N 78°52′32″W / 33.696367°N 78.875542°W / 33.696367; -78.875542
Operating season
Spring and Summer

The Funplex Myrtle Beach was an amusement park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA. All of the rides were manufactured by SBF Visa Group and provided by Rides 4 U.[1]

History

In 2020 plans for a third Funplex park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, went public. The chain had been looking to expand outside their two parks in New Jersey.[1][2]

After 7 months of construction, the park opened on May 21, 2021, with all but one of its rides, Mach Fun.[3][4][5]

The park added several new non-ride offerings in 2022, including new carnival games, food options, and merchandise.[6]

On October 30, 2024, the park announced on its website that it would be permanently closed.[7][8] Lahn Hospitality and Amusement Group marketing director Amanda Boyer said in a statement that the company had "shifted its strategic focus to its New Jersey properties, including its golf club, hotel, restaurant, and two amusement parks".[9] The park had finished its season on September 15.[10]

All of the rides sent to broker Rides 4 U, after which 5 of them would be sold to Fun Spot America Theme Parks, with the company opting not to buy Fun in the Sun and Sky Velocity.[9][11]

Former roller coasters

Name Manufacturer Type Opened Closed Fate
Fun in the Sun SBF Visa Group Spinning 2021 2024 Unknown

Former attractions

Name Manufacturer Type Opened Closed Fate
Hang 10 Silly Cups SBF Visa Group Junior Teacups 2021 2024 Relocated to Fun Spot America
Hook & Slice SBF Visa Group Trabant/Satellite 2021 2024 Relocated to Fun Spot America Atlanta
Mach Fun SBF Visa Group Unknown 2021 2024 Relocated to Fun Spot America
Sky Velocity SBF Visa Group Drop Tower 2021 2024 Unknown
Sunny Day Swing SBF Visa Group Junior Chair-O-Plane 2021 2024 Relocated to Fun Spot America
Up and Overboard SBF Visa Group Ranger 2021 2024 Relocated to Fun Spot America

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Stilwell, Andrew (2020-06-18). "Inside Funplex Myrtle Beach with CEO Brian Williams". Coaster101. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  2. Young, Anna (May 15, 2020). "An amusement park could be coming to Myrtle Beach in 2021. Here's what we know". Myrtle Beach Sun. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  3. Rodriguez, Jay (2021-01-04). "New Myrtle Beach amusement park on track to open this spring". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  4. Trampf, Emily (2021-05-07). "New Myrtle Beach amusement park set to open May 21". WPDE. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  5. "Myrtle Beach's newest amusement park is now open". WBTW. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  6. Robinson, John W.C. (2022-05-09). "Funplex Myrtle Beach celebrates first full season with additions". Amusement Today. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  7. "The Funplex Myrtle Beach". The Funplex Myrtle Beach. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  8. "The Funplex closes Myrtle Beach location". WIS 10. 2024-10-30. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  9. 9.0 9.1 Scott, Maria Elena (October 30, 2024). "The Funplex in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has closed for good. Here's what we know". The Sun News. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  10. "LAST CALL for weekend fun at Funplex Myrtle Beach!". Facebook. September 14, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  11. "Rides 4 U, Fun Spot America celebrate and extend partnership". Amusement Today. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-07.

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