Grumble...just-like-that, another business draws my ire for failing to appreciate the symbiotic relationship between locals and themselves. Permit me a sardonic moment to direct my comments directly to the owners of this establishment:
Sure, the tourists keep you hopping in the Summer, but look at you now... a ghost town of a rope course, now closed Monday though Thursday. Hardly a necessary move; locals would flock to you if you made a reasonable effort to encentivize them in the off season.
Now, don't confuse my disappointment with self-entitlement. See, now I have to give you the talk. The self entitled want something for nothing. A local (such as myself, in a resort community, such as this) knows it's hard to get out of their car without someone asking them if they know a good place to eat or a cool place to take the kids. We are the ones who shepherd discretionary dollars your way...we tend to send people to the places we actually enjoy....a simple thank you by way of a local discount says, "come try us out, thanks for sharing...we appreciate you."
See, you've failed to capitalize on your best possible advertising. The eager local who watched your place go up...the guy who rides past your business every day on their way to the post office while the kids are screaming, 'daddy, that looks cool, can we go?!" Meh, I digress...you guys will work it out. I hope.
So, moving forward and speaking as a would be patron, like the majority of those reading this post.
I actually made it as far as the check-in counter here before bailing. It costs over 100.00 (PER PERSON) to do everything. 49.00 for the zip line, 49.00 for the aerial and 19.00 for the climbing wall. C'mon, you can get into Disney World for the whole damned day for that kinda money! Unlike other courses, there's nothing even remotely serene here. It's built within feet of the busiest Hwy in Myrtle Beach on what was an old miniature golf course.
Look, if you've got your heart set on a rope / climbing course, I suggest heading over to Broadway at The Beach and hitting Wonder Works. Google is your friend! You can get combo tickets for the outdoor and indoor courses for 40.00 and there's a ton of places to eat and shop when you're done! Just look for the cool upside down building. Broadway At the Beach is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state and it's open year round. If you're visiting in the off season, you'll practically have the place to yourself. Go get some of that!
Anyway, this place looks great from the street. I'll give them 3 stars for appearances. It does look fun. Too bad the pricing stopped me at the front door. My wallet literally barked and ran back to the car on it's own, where I found it cowering under the seat...
-Neil
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