Funplex Myrtle Beach
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stilwell, Andrew (2020-06-18). "Inside Funplex Myrtle Beach with CEO Brian Williams". Coaster101. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Rodriguez, Jay (2021-01-04). "New Myrtle Beach amusement park on track to open this spring". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ↑ Trampf, Emily (2021-05-07). "New Myrtle Beach amusement park set to open May 21". WPDE. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ↑ "Myrtle Beach's newest amusement park is now open". WBTW. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ↑ Robinson, John W.C. (2022-05-09). "Funplex Myrtle Beach celebrates first full season with additions". Amusement Today. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ↑ "The Funplex Myrtle Beach". The Funplex Myrtle Beach. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ↑ "The Funplex closes Myrtle Beach location". WIS 10. 2024-10-30. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "LAST CALL for weekend fun at Funplex Myrtle Beach!". Facebook. September 14, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ↑ "Rides 4 U, Fun Spot America celebrate and extend partnership". Amusement Today. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
External links
- Funplex Myrtle Beach on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
