By Kristen Van Dyke
Monday, May 25, 2009 at 11:52 p.m.
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Freestyle Music Park: The first weekend
The gates were open for the first time at Freestyle Music Park this weekend.
So how did park-goer's like it and was it what park officials had hoped for?
Hard Rock Park may have been a one hit wonder, but locals and tourists seem to be enjoying the new Freestyle Music Park.
"Love it, Love it. It's fun. It's nice to have something like this right around the corner," said one park-goer.
The park has added new rides and new shows that are more geared toward kids, like the new ride called Fly Like an Eagle.
"It was really fun. It felt like I was hang gliding."
But the overwhelming favorite has been the Time Machine.
"The Time Machine. It's like a drop of nothing. It's the best thing here."
The former Zeppelin roller coaster, now called the Time Machine, may have a new theme, but it's still a crowd thriller.
"A lot of upside down and a lot of your insides going up and down."
Overall, people seem to be very enthusiastic about the new park.
It wasn't as crowded Monday as it was over the weekend, but for some, that was a good thing.
"It makes the lines a lot better and shorter, and so it's a lot easier to get on the rides. It's what I want."
Despite the lower attendance Monday, park officials are pleased.
Marketing Director John Stine said, "It actually exceeded our expectations a bit. We were very pleased. Nice blend of locals and visitors, so we know this is kind of the calm before the storm."
The guests at the park seemed pleased with the changes.
"I think it's more kid oriented. I like it better, for her," one mother told us.
"You know, I love it all, but I really love going with them and watching them on all the rides. It's been so much fun," said another.
For hours and ticket prices, click on the link below.
http://freestylemusicpark.com/blog/
