If any of you have savored the unique joy of the “Aerosmith Rock & Roller Coaster” at Disney World — and have been pining for a similarly rockin’ experience — you might want to plan a trip to Myrtle Beach: A soon-to-be-opened Hard Rock Theme Park in the South Carolina beach town is getting ready to unveil a Led Zeppeliln-themed ride of its own. The new roller coaster, dubbed “Stairway to Heaven,” will blast classics like “Whole Lotta Love” at thrill-seekers as they endure a series of Zep-worthy twists and turns. The ride is merely one of dozens of rock-inspired attractions planned for the new park, which is set to open next spring.
The news got us daydreaming about some other famous songs that might lend themselves to amusement park rides. Here’s what we came up with so far. Share your (presumably even wittier) creations with us:
- “Highway to Hell” – Road rage catharsis — racecars equipped with horns that spew insults in Angus Young’s voice.
- “The Downward Spiral” – A killer spinner that makes you feel like you’re circling the black drain of death . . . mics and video cameras in each car capture your every sound and move for extra paranoia.
- “Touch the Sky” – A nose-bleeder of a Ferris wheel that’ll put the stars within reach . . . an elevated sense of self is unavoidable.
- “Slow Ride” – Go-carts with a maximum speed of 5 mph. Capable of lulling Courtney Love to sleep back in her Yay-days. Don’t embarrass yourself by being caught on these Driving Miss Daisy-mobiles unless you’re baby-sitting or hanging out with Grandma.
- “Twist and Shout” – A high-energy spinning-cup ride that seems sweet and innocent at first glance. But like love — and rock bands — things get complicated toward the end. Especially if you have a sensitive stomach.
- “Free Fallin’” – This parachute drop puts the world’s tallest waterfall to shame and the fear of God in your heart — both in under 10 seconds.
- “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” – A shit-scary take on the Tunnel of Love takes you through dark caverns filled with the ghosts of roadies past — all while blasting Blue Oyster Cult. It’ll have you praying for the end.

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