Caught at the Abandoned Six Flags New Orleans
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- Опубліковано 22 лют 2022
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In this episode, we're revisiting the legendary Six Flags New Orleans theme park, abandoned since 2005 when Hurricane Katrina inundated the entire city with storm surge.
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A few notes, as a security guard myself
I'm surprised he was armed, and question if he is supposed to. While armed security exists, obviously it's more expensive and I'd be surprised they pay the extra for armed security of an abandoned park. He was also way more aggressive than needed, which might be a red flag along with being armed. I'm sure these guys would leave if asked politely, as most people do. No need to flash a gun at them. And while the threat of calling the police is valid, he unlikely did. Not worth wasting the polices time, and your own, by calling them. I only call the police when absolutely necessary. Always hate to see an aggressive security guard who takes his job too seriously. Makes the rest of us look bad.
I thought it was really really weird too the way he drew his gun off the get go before even making verbal contact. The way he was holding the gun too was plain irresponsible also. Dont really have an explanation for it
Unfortunately, i can imagine that guard has had a few encounters that weren't as friendly as TPP. But then again, drawing a gun straight away towards unsavoury people probably isn't the best way to handle it either.
yeah it gives security a bad image/name especially if this guy at Six Flags was your first encounter.
it's new orleans
i have some friends that were riding dual sport motorcycles there a few months ago and they had armed security roll up on them
security guards really out here thinking people exploring some rotting pieces of metal and concrete is something to threaten lethal force over
I mean they might be there to eat his lunch tho
... have you seen the stupid reasons people shoot each other in large cities ?
shouldn’t be allowed to carry that
How much do they pay you to protect all of this literal garbage?
If a security guard points a gun at you for no reason, it's perfectly legal to shoot them
I'm surprised the security guard pulled a gun on you without any provocation, that's a serious liability risk. In any case thank you for showing how to handle that situation: Walk away, don't talk, and leave the premises in the most direct route you are able.
Louisiana §20. RS 14:20 Justifiable homicide - A. A homicide is justifiable:
(4)(a) When committed by a person lawfully inside a dwelling, a place of business, or a motor vehicle as defined in R.S. 32:1(40) against a person who is attempting to make an unlawful entry into the dwelling, place of business, or motor vehicle, or who has made an unlawful entry into the dwelling, place of business, or motor vehicle, and the person committing the homicide reasonably believes that the use of deadly force is necessary to prevent the entry or to compel the intruder to leave the dwelling, place of business, or motor vehicle.
The provocation is being somewhere your not supposed to be and then trying to evade.
And he points the gun down almost straight away after he realises what they are doing.
And never EVER give your ID to a security guard. Absolutely none of his business where you live. He is not a cop!
New Orleans has really gone down hill.
Well it didn't look like the security guard had much training, you can tell just by looking at how he's holding the gun, lol
As a native New Orleanian, stay clear of this area and all of New Orleans East. This is where the murders happen. Not worth the risk.
Shit that guard looked like he was about to kill them.
@@beauxbeaux7 That guard was probably high strung from getting attacked and probably just thanked the lord it was just the PP.
this comment is so creepy and ominous and i totally feel this vibe from the videos
I don't live too far from NOLA and NO East has definitely went to shit since Katrina.
Yeah all by the guard lol
The original Six Flags adventure is what introduced me to their channel and I've been hooked ever since
Same here!
How?
Same!!!
Same actually lol
Came on here to say the exact same thing!
Armed security at a dead amusement park? Something's seriously wrong with that picture. Great video, guys!
It's New Orleans East.. I can't tell if you if he's supposed to be armed or not, but the type of people a lone security guard can encounter in this area is unsettling.
The problem is that the owners probably still have liability issues... so if they fall through the floor or a roof girder collapses on their head, they will be sued.
According to commenter above, they've been having issues with methed up scrappers and women have been taken there to be raped. I'm guessing the guard was quite relieved to be facing the proper people. The guy was still a dick though.
@@crocodile2006 that's not a good enough reason to involve guns.
@@WouldntULikeToKnow. 13/50
Pulling a gun on two people filming an abandoned amusement park. What a sad little man.
Nice footage as always, guys.
And asking for their IDs, too. It's none of his business where the guys live! One time a security guard wanted my ID at college, and I showed him my school ID because I did not need a total stranger knowing where I live!
@The Blue Max 1. It's not the security guard's property so that's a bad comparison. 2. If people were to come to my home and start filming, my first response would be to tell them to fuck off. I wouldn't take up arms like some goddamn barbarian. 3. It's "wandering".
Little dick syndrome. Gotta act like a big dick bandit to intimidate people. I could understand if they were trashing the place but filming is hardly a reason to pull a gun on 2 people who look as young as the proper people do. Which is why I feel this was more a power trip move rather than someone who was just doing their job.
@@TheRealVitz 1. Who's land it is wouldn't matter in comparing a job description.. a security company was hired by Six Flags (or whoever now owns the land) to monitor on their behalf. 2. Him asking their ID's for their names for when the cops show up incase they were to leave or flee before law enforcement was to arrive for a report to be made. 3 How would you know random individuals holding cameras are good or bad people?.. they could be scoping out the place for all anyone knows... put yourself in his perspective; especially in a metropolitan area with high crimes rates and many various demographics. 4 Them "wandering" isn't a justification to trespassing on someone else's property; which you wouldn't like.
@@ctufan24 What the hell is there to scope out at an abandoned amusement park? What are they gonna do? Concoct some grand plan to steal the decrepit bumper cars? Give me a break. If you really think that pointing a lethal weapon at someone is okay for trespassing at a place obviously no one else felt like visiting even when it was open, you're as deluded as that security guard.
Having the audacity to tell someone to take their camera off of you while pointing a gun at them is insane 🤣
For real. I would have maybe said “Sorry but this is streaming live. Going to keep recording for my own safety while you have that gun out.” Might be a lie, but could make him think harder if he was trigger happy…
@@DocBrown086 And have some nice footage to also charge the proper people.
''Oh you are streaming your TRESPASSING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY to the internet in an area known for dangerous scrappers and drug addicts which is why I need to have this gun out''
@@SleeprunnerInc Either hes had dangerous encounters in the past that made it so he'd always carry a weapon just in case or I call bs and something else is going on in the park. Id be careful but if I saw two dudes with heavy camera equipment filming an abandoned amusement park I wouldn't pull a fucking gun on them lol.
@@dillansantiago707 Depends.
You don't know why they are there to film.
If it was for something innocent like these videos, you would probably try to arrange official rights to go there adn film instead of breaking and entering.
Please keep in mind that the proper people ARE technically breaking a lot of laws on account of going on private property.
@@SleeprunnerInc true but again, the guy came a way to aggressive and hostile towards them. They've been caught but security before and the only thing that's happened is they were asked to leave politely, not basically threatened with a firearm
For future reference, a security guard has absolutely no authority to search you or your belongings. You have no responsibility to open your backpacks for him. The only way he could legally search you, is if he had called the police and they were there. Even then, the police would need probable cause, or a warrant, to search you and your belongings. F that rent-a-cop. Keep up the awesome vids guys.
well you are right about most of that EXCEPT that the police could have searched them. They were clearly trespassing in a marked keep out/private property area. The police would have had to detain them, and part of that is searching you for weapons. Thus the probable cause for search. BUT Paul Blart there was in the wrong for sure. He is not a cop. probably wants to be one. BUT with that little display he will likely never get that chance. LOL Also the police would have been on the guards side. They would have fist bumped him and said good work.
What I want to know is would the police show an interest in talking to the security guard for pointing a gun at someone? I'm in the UK so I'm not totally clued in on the exact do's and don'ts of carrying a firearm but I'm pretty sure you don't raise a gun to something that you don't intend to kill, right?
The police would have absolutely searched them for burglary tools and weapons as a matter of duty to the law. That said the security guard had no ability to do anything other than talk to them unless they overtly threatened property or persons. They handled the situation properly: Just walk away.
Legally speaking, the guard was in the wrong. That said, if a dude is pointing a gun at you and making demands, its generally better to have your rights slightly trampled than to be dead. In this case, sending the video to the property management company with date and time will resolve the matter. They don't want the liability of a rogue guard murdering some random teens.
@@scottcol23 I wouldn't count on any fist bumps. Cops hate the wannabes that think they can role play as cops. This guy is pretty much the Jeremy Dewitt of security guards.
It’s kinda sad that they just left this piece of property to rot instead of finally taking it down and adding something new or at least even restoring the old park
That would be SO expensive
It'd be cool but It's Louisiana, not enough growth to justify the costs.
They were so far in debt, the city wont allow them to remove anything.
Its very sad indeed. ✌
Idk how good an idea restoration is considering hurricanes seem to hit often. But I’m no architect and there may be ways to prevent extraordinary damage.
These 2 guys are some of the most respectful explorers they don't trash or destroy places on purpose like others do on here I love their content keep the great job guys!!
Anyone else notice the "security guard" was holding his handgun sideways like a gangster?? WTF? I'm an RSO and Instructor and I have several questions.
i think he apart of the crips
you guys have the literal best abandoned videos i’ve seen. the cinematography, voiceover, music, editing, quality, SO good
Their maturity sets them apart for me. Some other urbex UA-camrs try a bit too hard to be funny imo, and also use clickbait like claiming the building is haunted.
What?
Plus the respect! For the environment, the buildings, the history, etc
Very professional! 👍
100% agree, they hardly ever swear, and do a very good job of "act like you've been there" I've seen many others that act like my kids opening Christmas presents...
maybe you were only caught because of the other dude climbing around, and you just happened to be in the wrong spot while the security was driving looking for climbing dude
He kept asking who else was with us so it's very possible.
I was thinking that too, climbing dude just advertising to the whole world that he's there 🤦♀️
@@TheProperPeople did y’all see any alligators or any wildlife in there?
I thought the exact thing! That guy stuck out like a sore thumb! Was to easy to spot.
As much of a buzzkill climbing dude was, you can't deny that he helped out with content more ways than one. Can't be too mad at the man
Aww thanks for this post. I wired the Mardi Gras Madness ride right
Next to the Rollercoaster in 1999. Was one of the funnest electrical jobs I've ever been on. The trades their we're soo much fun to work with. We had a blast. We even trapped wild hogs and cooked them on Fridays. Saw Bald Eagles flying around. You'll took me back to a time long ago even tho I see the outline of the park when I come by it from Slidell. Thanks !
-Russman
I was living in Daytona Beach when Charley hit (2004), shortly after, Frances was heading our way, and we took off for New Orleans (A LOT of FL residents escaped to New Orleans) - I remember passing Six Flags and wanting to go in, but think it was closed. One of the New Orleans travel guides told us that if a big storm like Charley or Frances ever hit them, it would be over - then just a year later, Katrina. I have never forgotten what he said and how none of us could even imagine...
Really it seem like a good idea to leave Florida and go someplace that's below sea level. I'm glad the levees got updated but they were in horrible condition when Katrina hit. That was our government's responsibility to maintain...
Yes, gentlemen I can't wait to see how much change from the last video. I hear your theme music in my head every time I see an empty building 😂
I used to work security there when Falcon had the contract. This was years ago and we didn't sweep the place. If we caught someone going in. they were photographed and told they would get arrested if they came back. That was it. There is motion detection in a few areas that have assets that are either dangerous or have some sort of value. There are/were trail cams on some of the poles too that can give off notifications of activity. Its neat seeing how nature has started to reclaim the property. It has that "end of the world" apocalypse vibe. very creepy at night. Spent many nights out there and would hear tapping and what sounded like laughter or grunts. probably just homeless people reproducing, but still creepy.
I love your videos! keep up the great work. Seeing the old CCC jail was cool. I live a few blocks away from that building and see it every day when I go to work. Keep up the great work.
Are they ever going to do anything with that place
@@craigcromer3931 probably not, not much interest at all in new orleans east lol the crime is really bad
What assets are super dangerous or have value their?
@@TyTyson98 as you see now. (in 2022) there is not much. But when I was working security there (2008-09) it was much different. They were still trying to move some of the rides.
I try to imagine when it was still functioning and lively. Colorful and green. Sounds of kids laughing and playing. And now this. Crazy
That security guard is dangerous.
Armed security is meant to be.
@The Blue Max I hope u r shawt.
@@ThatsaToilet except he’s right. You come trespass on my property with cameras I’d do the same
@@ThatsaToilet he's right, you're wrong. He is armed most likely because when vandals are caught they can get violent towards the guard. So the guard needs protection in case they were vandals who would attempt to harm the guard who caught them.
Mental health issues
I had to skip to the end, see when the ridiculous guard appeared and now I can go back and enjoy the video. My second hand anxiety from you guys getting caught always kills me, I honestly don't know how you guys manage it.
Worth it though, you have seen (and shared!) some incredible places and I am very grateful for it.
I had to do exactly the same!!
You willing to share the timestamp? I'm too afraid to watch yet lol
@@ravenwashere1776 the last few minutes
@@sparkequinox Alright, thank you!
wow, i did the exact same thing
couldnt bear seeing them caught
I left New Orleans two and a half years ago after living there all my life. I remember the original iteration of the park called Jazzland (before Six Flags bought it), and then the Six Flags version. I’ve always wanted to visit the abandoned park. I think the city could make some money by offering guided tours of the park with small groups of no more than 10 people at a time and strict rules about staying in the group and not climbing on the rides. Also, a very carefully worded “hold harmless” agreement would be mandatory.
Sounds like it has a similar history to Astroworld in Houston, where I live near.
Honestly I think that would be really cool. Unfortunately according to commenters, New Orleans East (where this is located) is full of murder, so it's likely the city wouldn't want to take on that liability
Everytime you have a "we were caught!" video, I end up being so anxious while watching. I hope you guys stay safe!!
Also, maybe you should stop looking for attention on the internet.
Honestly it’s really sad to see how this amusement park went to crap. As a resident I’m surprised Ida didn’t destroy as much as we thought it would. The crime nearby has been getting pretty bad so that’s probably why they treated ya’ll like that!! They’ve been talking about doing something to this place since Katrina but it would be a few million. I’m glad ya’ll are safe and I love the video!!
They're building a new state park in or around Waveland, Mississippi. I really hope that gets things growing again here
Edit: Driving by last month, the first thing that was set up was a water slide. First thing Six Flags should've done.
Turns into swampland every 4-5 years.
@@sunshine3914 Shrek would love that, lol
I heard something a while back about someone wanting to purchase it and restore it to Jazzland. However with covid everything is up in the air. Hopefully we'll be able to put covid behind us soon and projects can return instead of this odd limbo.
Ida took down a few dozen trees around the park,but those rides were made to last and withstand the wind from hurricanes but not the salt water that comes with storm surge.It's sad seeing a them park sit in decay like that after 17 years.It's a painful constant reminder of a horrible storm.It would bring jobs to the area if someone were to invest on this property but with the crime the way it is in east NOLA,I can see tourist wanting to stay away.
As a former police officer, I wouldn't even have gotten my gun out if I was to confront trespassers there, give me a break. My screen may be too dark but it looked like he had that gun relaxed down by his leg. If you're done with it, put it away. And never take it out unless you're willing to use it. Kind of seems like he may have been willing, yikes.
Dudes was incredibly overreacting. Pretty sure all companies want is people to just be told to leave.
I made so many childhood memories in this park when it was still Jazzland. We had a season pass for several summers and took our friends there many times. It was surreal to see it all these later in such a state and I admit I cried a little bit while reminiscing. Thank you for making this video at extreme legal risk to yourselves and I'm glad the old place still brings a smile to so many all these years later.
I’m a huge roller coaster enthusiast, your original video on this park got me hooked on the channel. I never visited, but it sounds like it was a great park. So fun fact, that green coaster “The Jester” had been relocated from another Six Flags owned property, Fiesta Texas, a few years prior to Katrina. The pink paint peeking through the green is the paint from the other park. To this day one coaster from this park still operates. It was known as Batman: The Ride here. Now it operates under the name Goliath and is located at Fiesta Texas. Happy to say it runs very well. It was relocated after Katrina, the only reason they could save it is that the majority of the ride is pretty elevated from the ground. The National Roller Coaster Museum has some original signs from this park and had the neon restored, it was really cool to see! They also have a park map they didn’t restore, aside from the backlight. Sad seeing the water damage, even sadder seeing all the vandalism this park has dealt with. Thank you for exploring it again, I’ve wondered if it looks any worse. I hope they rebuild the park, it really looks like it was a fun place to visit.
Also a roller coaster nut. Thanks for sharing the info- I knew about the relocated coaster and the paint job/move on Jester, but didn’t know about the museum or that they saved some of the signs! I wish it was less dangerous to life/limb/legal record to visit this park, because I would definitely be there. Mostly, I want guided tours lol
Shame they left most of the others - love the boomerangs, saddens me to see Zydeco Scream still standing. Though nearly ten years later, I'm guessing it may no longer be safe to move and get back into operation. Though it doesn't look to be in too shabby a condition from what I can find.
i always find it fascinating to see how fast nature takes over these places once they're not being regularly maintained
Takes a shitload of daily maintenance cause it hardly ever gets cold enough to kill the vegetation. They were probably spraying & mowing every day of the week.
I was in Jazzland (Six Flags name for this park) weeks before Katrina hit. I was on one of the rides (that was the only one to be salvaged, dismantled, and moved to Six Flags Fiesta) and remember being totally in awe and freaked out at the fact that Lake Ponchatrain was at higher level than some parts of the park. People say the ferris wheel spins when there is no wind and sometimes late at night. Crazy to see it looking apocalyptic. I evacuated to AZ during Katrina and went back home to California.
My home park is Fiesta Texas and I learned recently about where our Goliath came from. It’s kind of haunting to ride now knowing that it was salvaged from something so traumatic for so many people. It still runs great though, come give us a visit sometime
Ridiculous that the guard was pointing a gun at them at first contact.
Why? Did the guard know they were harmless? Can you think of any other things they could of been doing?
@@vinnyc365 What, realistically, could they have been doing in an abandoned theme park that requires use of deadly force?
Both sides make sense actually. Like yeah the guard doesn’t know what their intentions are, but it’s sad we live in a world where the guard has to assume danger.
That's why he didn't really call the cops.. he had just committed a crime himself lol.
@@kay_panic_arts Agreed
I grew up going to this park almost every weekend and it’s so crazy to see how far it’s fallen.
Seems likely the security guard just committed a crime by pulling a gun like that (which he very likely isn't even supposed to be carrying). There are pretty strict rules about when you are justified in pointing a weapon at somebody even if you are carrying legally.
Totally.
From looking at job postings and generally about security around New Orleans, it's apparently super common to have armed security.
Combined with reports from multiple individuals that the area is dangerous to warrant that security, I'd rather not take chances.
Next time do some research.
@@SleeprunnerInc Nope, you don't point a gun at 2 kids with cameras in a theme park, glad you're not a cop
@@b1nary_f1nary You don't know why they are there.
For all he knows, they could be filming possible locations to scrap, use for X malicious thing etc.
On top of that, if we really want to be douches, the proper people SHOULD have asked for the rights to film at said location instead of TRESPASSING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN A DANGEROUS LOCATION WITH AN ARMED GUARD.
Holy hell, people get shot for far less and no one here wants TPP to be gone.
@@b1nary_f1nary ... yes the black objects they were holding at a distance could have been thought to be guns, use your *imagination*
I feel vicariously scared and tense for you guys throughout the entire video on these ones where there's security. Stay safe. But thank you for filming it and showing us because I'm the kind of person that's super curious about every little place but also totally chicken. So thanks for keeping us in mind and showing us.
Interesting how some places have extra security while others don't. I got caught at an abandoned mall in Columbus Ohio one time and had the same issue: Guy comes out of nowhere armed and demanding we shut our cameras off and sit down. Asks for ID, forces us to delete footage (I salvaged some) and then we leave.
I call money laundering. Or drugs.
I remember your first Six Flags adventure and how I became a huge fan instantly! The Proper People are the greatest urban explorers of all time! Love each and every single video and I’m never disappointed! Keep up the amazing work and I look forward to many more years of awesome content.
I always feel overwhelmingly sad when I watch explorations of abandon amusement parks. I envision them at their peak when there were people everywhere, kids laughing & screaming while riding the rides, stuffing their faces with over priced treats, etc & then compare it to how it is now. It's like in the movie Titanic when they show it after it sunk & then when it was in all its glory. It's just sad to know that the passage of time in any amount can have this potentially extreme result.
Oddly enough, my morbid curiousity far outweighs my sadness so thank you for taking me on this & your many other explorations!! Take care & stay safe guys, your efforts are acknowledged & greatly appreciated. 💜
IDK why they fascinate me so, but I can’t stop watching abandoned amusement parks.
This place is where I learned to get over my fear of coasters and where my dad and I developed life long motion sickness, from the Catwoman's whip ride. We had season passes for years and were supposed to go again the week Katrina hit, when I was a Freshman in highschool. That area of Slidell was always sketch and this park was a concrete jungle, but it was so much fun. Loved the wooden coaster and loved the splash boats. It's sad to see it like this.
That security guard has no right to point a gun at you. So ridiculous. Great job guys. I always look forward to your videos. Your the best.
he was black - it came naturally.
@@JohnRohoboth ayo?
Nothing like "Condoning" the lawbreaker!! The trespasser..Security is there to DA "Secure" the area..Play stupid games---Win Stupid prizes!!
If he can’t escort unarmed trespassers off the property without pointing a gun at them then he needs to go flip burgers.
@@georgiabiscuit I hate you too.
Glad you got to go back. I remember when this dropped. You guys got Me hooked on abandoned places. Thanks
I find it interesting, between vandals and nature, how quickly unused structures/facilities become utterly dilapidated.
Years before Hurricane Katrina, there was a woman who was killed on a amusement ride there. She dropped her phone, got off the ride to pick it up off the grass, the ride started, and pretty much took her head off. I remember reading about that in the local newspaper when it occurred. A worker looked at her phone, and saw the last person she called, and called that number for next of kin notification to what happened.
I went there back in 2017.... got caught.. probably by the same guy. He threatened to call the police on us too but didn't. Great video
The first adventure here is how I found you guys. Thank you for coming back. I love your videos. Best Urbex channel on UA-cam
Please keep going with the new videos guys! I love when you revisit places or even post a new video. We always look forward to it my 5yr old son and I love them. We make it like a nightly thing whenever a new video comes out we watch together. Please keep going don’t give up and I love you guys!! I’ve also been watching you guys for almost 2 years now I got to get some of your shirts or something.
Glad you guys revisited. I've been thinking about this park again recently and this is very fitting
It's honestly really depressing to see most things still sitting there. Before the city took ownership I would've at least tried to salvage either the coaster track or cars for any kind of parts. There has to be something of worth there. Maybe it was just too much work for them to do I'm not sure.
That security guard was intense… there is no need to turn the camera off.. you should’ve kept it on when he had a weapon on you.
they did
That's exactly what I was thinking.
@@carpo719 I meant when they got confronted. He turned it off, or he just cut the whole conversation out of the video.
Overreacting security
Nowadays you could look at the individual and say there's over a hundred people on this live stream right now, think about what you're about to do sir. It's not that hard to stupefy your opponent.
Thanks Michael and Bryan for an awesome view of history. Stay safe and healthy guys.
The first video for this six flags is what got me into this channel. it is so awesome to see the same place again with all the new camera equipment and style of your new videos. The intro for the original video always gives me goosebumps
I went back in time and watched the original two part series on this location. I felt like I could see into the future when Michael says "This is probably the last time we will ever be here, the first and the last" towards the end of part two! Although I always am hoping they don't get caught I have to admit it sure adds a whole new level of entertainment to the video :0
Perfect way to end my day guys ❤thank you for all your work!
Definitely a treat when I get a notification from you guys
Seeing that old Arrow Dynamics train in the station hit me really hard. Less than a week ago I stepped into one just like it, Viper. The Arrow Dynamics custom-looper at Magic Mountain, the one opened in 1990. I guess just seeing the same model of train made me think about how vastly different things could've gone for either Magic Mountain or New Orleans
Would you guys consider doing a list recap video?
Like:
“Our top 10 scariest locations”
“Top 6 closest calls with security”
“Top 5 hospitals”
“Top 3 BEST theaters”
“Most pristine locations we’ve visited”
“Top 3 most interesting historical locations”
Maybe to some that could feel like click bait… but honestly, I feel like I’d love that kind of video from you. Specifically to hear you reflect on some of your previous experiences as you’ve been exploring many years now.
Love these six flags adventures 😍
if i had a time machine i would definitely go back in time to ride megazeph. that ride looked like one of the best wood coasters out there and i could imagine it still being one of the best if it was still operation to this day.
Love all your amazing explores, you two are legends! Things are so crazy now. Please stay safe, not worth a gun pointed at you. Please take care.
I love your content. The camera angles, your voice added this eerie feeling that I love. Especially in the insane asylum videos. Thanks for going out, risking your life to bring this content.
I absoloutly love this channel. Keep up the great work! : )
As a coaster enthusiast, the three parks that I most regret not getting to visit in time before permanent closure are Six Flags New Orleans, Six Flags Astroworld and Geauga Lake
NOLA wasn’t around long enough.
Personally, I would’ve loved to have been able to visit them in their abandoned state as well.
Man the bird sounds & the park in the day time. Loved it. I really like how you guys went to those coasters. A lot people don’t do that. I was also interested in seeing what they looked like.
I'm glad yall explored that and became what you are today... I am hooked on watching your stuff... Keep it going fellas...
You two are legends! You’re up there being my fave Urbex peeps 👍😊
the popularity of this Six Flags (what we call Jazzland, its original name) is so wild. I'm from New Orleans and I went there so much as a kid with my dad. We had season passes. It being a legendary abandoned location now is still surreal for me.
I love your videos. So well done, informative and interesting...wish you guys posted ALOT more!
Welcome back you guys! Been a while hope you been staying safe ans healthy the videos are worth the wait
It's still legendary you got some great footage before that guard pulled a gun on you!!!! OMG please be safe guys, we don't want to lose you!!
You guys were caught in the exact same spot as my friend and I a couple years back, near the bumper cars. What people don't know is that there are regular patrols inside the park -- so while we thought that once we'd made it in we were home free, you actually are not. Same spiel as you -- calling the cops but never did as long as we left. Last thing to say - I think the same guard caught us, sans the gun. Though, after escorting us out, he told us for 50 bucks he'd let us take all the pics we wanted inside and let us back in?!? I didn't have any cash on me unfortunately ugh. Yup he'd have let us pay him off back then.
I would’ve set up an agreement to come back in half an hour with the cash haha. If 50 bucks is truly all it takes, I’d book a week off work right now and buy some plane tickets. I wish I could find someone who would do this lol. With my luck, I’d get a similar experience to TPP.
so... lesson is, don't go by the bumper cars?
Love you areial views of the park there at the ending...music gives it such a nice touch haha great video my friend 👍👍
This video paired with Bright Sun Film's doc on this place is 👌
Love seeing it from an exploration perspective!
I have a feeling the landowners probably don't care if people are exploring. The problem is when the explorers start climbing the buildings and old rides, then they can be sued if someone falls. Also surprised they have not just bulldozed the whole area at this point.
Yeah me too I thought the owner would've been bulldozed down all those rides and buildings but I'm guessing the owner is to greedy to do it.
New Orleans has all that crime , yet they make sure to keep security at an abandoned amusement park to stop people from stealing dead trees and rusted metal 😩😂
They need security patrols because otherwise some idiot will fall off a rusted catwalk and sue them for millions of dollars. The government will also go after them on public nuisance grounds if it turns into some kind of magnet for criminal activity or the site of repeated arsons etc. There's a ton of potential liability sitting there which is the only reason they pay for security to help mitigate that.
@@bubba99009 That is all fine and good but they need to train them to not pull a gun instantly. That would be an even worse lawsuit when that dumbass shoots somebody
@@beauxbeaux7 Then go fix the criminal activities and teach the crackheads to not pull knifes, guns etc on the guards so they dont have to carry guns.
You are on PRIVATE PROPERTY IN A DANGEROUS AREA FOR FUCKS SAKE.
I love how you guys seem to completely fucking ignore that fact just cause it's the proper people who got told off.
@@bubba99009 What you're saying is correct but it does nothing to explain being armed and pulling a gun on guys with cameras, they're essentially journalists
@@bubba99009 then maybe all that should be cleared up and let nature completely take over. Problem solved.
Great job guys, I wish you all the best. Keep up the awesome work!
snuck in here at 3am a few years ago and it by far was one of the best experiences of my life. not much security back then so I’m sure they didn’t care. glad I got to experience this place once
If those vines had leaves, it wouldn’t have the creepy vibe of abandonment. It looks way cooler and creepier without leaves than with.
That is complete bullshit that he had a gun pointed at you at first contact. It had to be pretty obvious that you werent in there stealing shit or vandalizing the place. Also, I would never be giving my identification to some private rent-a-cop. The most he can legally do is call the police and have them deal with it.
"obvious"
Its new orleans it is a different world in that city alone
I think even if they would have been stealing or vandalizing, it wouldn't give him the right to point a gun at them. They are not assaulting him in any way.
@@justus9694 What if they were raping or robbing someone?
@@vinnyc365 Then you wait till you see a situation that justifies it before pulling your weapon and pointing it at someone? Does the guy drive to work with his gun out pointing it at every passerby just in case they are some kind of deadly threat? The threat has to come first.
i’m from new orleans and i’ve always wanted to learn more and see more about this, thank you!
Glad I just found this channel. It’s my new favorite
It' crazy to see how much and how fast the videography for this channel has improved over just a few years.
As someone who lived in NOLA for about 4 years, it isn't surprising that the guard had a gun. Yall don't realize that there are boars, alligators, ect. But NOLA isn't the safest city so being armed is no surprise, better the Six Flags guard than any Sheriffs of the city.
Exactly I'm sure dude's got enough problems without having to worry if a group of trespassers is safe or not.
You guys do a great job, love your work and I have been watching you for years now!!
Y'all are the best videographers! Been watching for years and wouldn't miss a single video.
I also love watching Dan Bell's Dead Mall Series. He is funny and so creative that he's added by injecting these quirky 80's vintage reel clips that are so hysterical it had me re watching and cracking up laughing for hours! :-)
Is he still actively doing those? I remember watching those all the time a few years ago, up to right around the collapse of Toys R Us. That was the last video of his I saw.
I can't believe he actually drew his gun. That place has been rotting away for 17 years. He needs to get over himself. 🙄
If they had not hid, then he probably wouldn't have had the gun out. I would have done the same thing. People are crazy these days....
@@MichaelCKJ What the hell is anybody potentially going to do in that place that justifies pointing at you with a gun?
@@MichaelCKJ Brandishing a weapon, when there is no clear threat is a crime in many states. He is a guard at an abandoned theme park, a place were kids and urban explorers often visit, hiding from a guard is a natural response. That man should not be allowed to carry a firearm on the job when he demonstrates such flippant regard for the weapon and the potential consequences of drawing it over such trivial interactions.
What these fools did is a crime! They are lucky they weren’t shot or thrown in jail!
Louisiana §20. RS 14:20 Justifiable homicide - A. A homicide is justifiable:
(4)(a) When committed by a person lawfully inside a dwelling, a place of business, or a motor vehicle as defined in R.S. 32:1(40) against a person who is attempting to make an unlawful entry into the dwelling, place of business, or motor vehicle, or who has made an unlawful entry into the dwelling, place of business, or motor vehicle, and the person committing the homicide reasonably believes that the use of deadly force is necessary to prevent the entry or to compel the intruder to leave the dwelling, place of business, or motor vehicle.
In New Orleans, armed security officers must submit to an additional background conducted by the NOPD and receive a Special Officers Commission from the department’s Special Officers Division. What may not be well known, is that this commission gives the security officer Deputized Arrest Powers while they are on duty and at their place of assignment or patrol beat. It gives them powers to detain and arrest anyone they witness committing a felony or misdemeanor crime, as well as anyone that a credible witness points out to them that has committed a felony or misdemeanor crime. The security officer may detain, handcuff, and conduct a pat down of the individual for weapons. The only limitation is that the security officer cannot conduct a “search incident to arrest” of the individual’s pockets or belongings. The security officer is then required to contact the NOPD, who takes over the investigation at that point and can request that the security officer assist in any way.
securitybypinnacle.com/do-security-officers-have-arrest-powers-4/
TTILE: Peace Offices
Special Officers-A class of individuals who, because of their job duties, must carry a weapon and/or have powers of arrests or detention (i.e. security guards). They are empowered by the Superintendent of Police as “special officer permits” which denote the authority, rights and limitations on the credentials.
2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 40:1379.1 - Special officers; powers and duties; concealed handgun permit
§1379.1. Special officers; powers and duties; concealed handgun permit
A. The superintendent of state police shall be authorized to issue at his discretion a special officer's commission from the division of state police. Any person who receives a special officer's commission must display need for statewide police power and power to arrest, be bonded, and adhere to all restrictive stipulations as set forth in the special officer's commission.
B. The special officer, when performing those tasks requiring a special officer's commission, shall have the same powers and duties as a peace officer; provided, however, that when not performing these tasks directly related to the special officer's commission, he shall be regarded as a private citizen and his commission shall not be in effect.
TITLE: SEARCH AND SEIZURE
Investigatory Stop-The temporary involuntary detention and questioning of a person and/or vehicle and its occupants to investigate potential criminal conduct. To conduct an investigatory stop, the officer must have reasonable suspicion that the individual or vehicle occupant has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in criminal conduct.
Pat-down/frisk-An external examination of the outer garments of an individual for the purpose of ensuring the individual does not possess any weapons. A pat down may only be performed when it is based on an officer’s reasonable suspicion that the person is armed and dangerous and must be limited to what is necessary to detect weapons
Plain-feel doctrine (aka plain-touch doctrine)-An officer may seize an object while conducting a legal pat-down if its nature as contraband is immediately apparent during a touching permitted by a stop and frisk.
@@Arkangeli7 Louisiana §20. RS 14:20 Justifiable homicide - A. A homicide is justifiable:
(4)(a) When committed by a person lawfully inside a dwelling, a place of business, or a motor vehicle as defined in R.S. 32:1(40) against a person who is attempting to make an unlawful entry into the dwelling, place of business, or motor vehicle, or who has made an unlawful entry into the dwelling, place of business, or motor vehicle, and the person committing the homicide reasonably believes that the use of deadly force is necessary to prevent the entry or to compel the intruder to leave the dwelling, place of business, or motor vehicle.
Don’t break into places you shouldn’t be stupid!
Ok I just love this stuff way to much Been here for a few years an never gets old an love knowing the history behind the places to, I can literally fall asleep to these videos
I rode Jester that summer 2 or 3 months before Katrina in a family vacation. My brother & I rode the very last car too so you filmed the car we rode on. Amazing how this is now 17 years later and much greener & bluer back then!!
I honestly don't understand why sites like this are left to rot, not only that but someone pays security to protect what is already rotting. Why not knockdown, recycle or repurpose the site....
Cost. Demolition is a fortune. And cost for a lawsuit if someone gets hurt. They are just protecting against lawsuits.
Demolition is actually real expensive and most companies only do it if they can make a profit off the land. They hire security so nobody trespasses, get hurt, then sues for damages.
Demolish and then no one WILL get hurt. The cost of the land alone must be worth something. Must be easier to demolish it before it rusts rather than let it rust THEN demolish.
False economy.
Six Flags signed it over to the city. Tax dollars pay for security services.
It's the same reason aircraft carriers are sold to scrappers for $1 - the cost of dismantling it is way higher than what you get out of it in terms of scrap value. Obviously the demand for that land isn't all that great relative to the demolition costs or there would be developers lining up to buy it. The property is worth less than nothing right now which is why it sits.
I remember the coaster at Geauga Lake that went forward then backwards. Gotta love the Mind Eraser. Going forward was fun but the backwards part was a neck whipping good time.
I miss Geauga lake, grew up in Northern wv parents took me there as a kid all the time, we'd do sea world one day Geauga lake the next.
I lived so close to them that we could walk there!! We could hear the loudspeakers from the ski show all day. What memories!!!
Your videos are so absolutely addicting!! Esp that intro song😩
One or your best ones yet. Thanks for sharing. Sorry you got caught.
Security what in the hell are they securing 😂 as usual you guys never disappoint 🤗💕 maybe security for the creepy water attraction ☺️
I'm always curious in these parks if the power can be turned back on and you can turn on a roller coaster or ride
The power is likely still on, just all the fuses and electrical work of the park itself has likely been ripped out by either looters or a demo team for insurance purposes.
I work at a car dealer and we own an abandoned bowling alley across the street from us as extra storage. The building has power, but all the electrical work to the majority of the building has been gutted.
@@Constipatedoverlord dang. Perhaps in the early days of it lol. Just curious, for parks when they redevelop - I assume the power is underground - do they rip that all up before building new or leave it? What about other infra underground?
Wow I’m so early for my doing! Love to see this park again, love your videos!
Love your video, I wish you posted an image or small clip of your previous exploration when you talked about it in this video of how things have changed over the years, like a side by side comparison.
Jake (Bright Sun Films) made a great doc "Closed for Storm" about Six Flags.
Seems like the park is being prepped for demolition now.
good call. that was pretty good.
Still this was really neat to see how this place is doing as we drive past it a lot. We saw the lights on the Farris wheel turn on a few times in the past year. Not sure if they were testing it out or what.
That’s so cool they all haven’t burnt out, rusted out, or fallen out yet. Reminds me of the videos of when Spreepark in Berlin would turn on the lights on their Ferris wheel. Thanks for sharing!
@@jyzo I was surprised too. Wish I can share photos on UA-cam of this place. Your welcome
Guys your vids are so pro .....AMAZING..... more please. Lov the audio . The place reminds me of a fallout when earth is no'more .. no more war.
I remember walking through this park before it closed! One of those clips from this video brought back so many memories of me as a kid being so excited!!
Your first exploration of Six Flags is what got me into your channel, so it was really cool to see you guys go back there!
So disappointing you couldn’t explore the whole park though, you would think security guards would be a little more lax if you’re just exploring. There’s nothing really of value left there to protect anyway…
nola runs the park and and if there exlpores get injured then nola could get sued. and they do not want to get sued.
Your first episode on this park is what introduced me to you guys, and I’ve loved your channel since. Sad to see you got caught
Whoa! I know security guards work at some high profile places that didn't carry a piece. The only security guard I ever met had one worked at a bank in a high crime area. This whole situation was messed up.
You guys have been so lucky a few times where others have not. Always great content.