Ep 1. Hard Rock Park

In the fourth season premiere of Mega Builders, the Intamin team is set to construct the Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. As the name suggests, this park is a musical haven with a rock and roll theme throughout. With a tight deadline and complex design features, the construction team faces unprecedented challenges as they build the music-themed roller coasters, state-of-the-art sound stages, and dynamic attractions that will draw crowds.

The episode starts with an introduction to the Hard Rock Park, which is set to be the first rock and roll theme park in the world. The park's owner, Steven Goodwin, is excited to work with the Intamin team to create an extraordinary entertainment destination. There are only nine months to build the park, which also includes rock-themed restaurants, gift shops, and a hotel.

The construction of a roller coaster, called Led Zeppelin, is the centerpiece of the park. It includes 70 mph speeds, tight turns, and drops that take riders through real and simulated rock formations. Experts are brought in to create a unique sound experience, so riders can listen to Led Zeppelin's music while they loop through the track. Fixed-base operator structures and lighting are integrated into the ride to create an atmospheric experience.

The next attraction is the Eagles Life in the Fast Lane coaster, which boasts an "airtime hill" that causes riders to lift up out of their seats as they crest it. The coaster is designed to look like a motorcycle and includes a stack of amps as the track's support system. The coaster's soundtrack features some of the Eagles' most iconic music.

The construction team encounters challenges, such as the park's location in a hurricane zone and the height restrictions in Myrtle Beach. The team decides to build a ride called Maximum RPM, which uses a unique "spiral lift" that lifts passengers up the coaster track rather than using a traditional lift hill. The coaster twists and turns through a downtown cityscape and features a braking system that uses magnets, rather than traditional friction brakes. This ride is the final coaster built at the park and gets rave reviews from the riders.

The construction of the park has many different trades working together to complete the project, so coordination is essential. The Intamin crew also faces critical deadlines, with only nine months to complete the build while working around the clock. A sound engineer is brought in to create custom-mixed audio tracks for an attraction called Nights in White Satin, which features an indoor boat ride. The attraction takes guests through a series of psychedelic scenes set to the Moody Blues's music, and the soundtrack is an essential part of the immersive experience.

With the roller coasters and rides in place, the construction team focuses on constructing the park's infrastructure. They build a pedestrian bridge to connect the hotel and parking lot, install signs, and build a stage for live performances. The team sets the hotel's lobby with vintage rock memorabilia to continue the park's theme.

Overall, Mega Builders season 4 episode 1 showcases the Intamin construction team's ability to create an entertainment destination that is both unique and complex. The Hard Rock Park provides a fun and thrilling experience wrapped in the sights and sounds of rock and roll. The episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in theme parks and the complexities of creating a world-class destination from scratch.