Forgotten Theme Park In Atlanta - My Last Day of Dragoncon / Missing Coke Sculpture & Olympic Park

Dragoncon Atlanta Sunday

[@naybur74]

i can't think about that park without remembering the bombing that took place there as well, and poor Mr Jewel.

[@Gemashke]

Great video...all of your Dragoncon coverage this year has been superb, Adam! Great work, my friend!!

[@Bella1584]

You always find such interesting places! Never would I have thought there was an amusement park inside there. And it only lasted 6 months. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. Safe travels today!

[@rebeccav4659]

I am one of the few that went to The world of Sid and Marty Krofft…..I loved it and I also went ice skating a few times a month on the famous green ice in the Omni International……GREAT TIMES!😃 It was expensive back in the day, I feel fortunate my parent took me to see it a few times.

[@alanvanhook7527]

I was one also, I actually remember some of the rides, One was a pinball machine and I believe there was a water ride also.

[@krnelson65]

I went once, but never went ice skating. Loved the pinball ride.

[@Vern20001]

Me too.

[@Vern20001]

Also had a restaurant owned by Burt Reynolds on the second level overlooking the ice skating.

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

🕶✌️ The World of Coke building is Rad looking, the sound effects for the bottle is a nice touch

[@johndavis3921]

Sid and Marty Kroft were the second-largest producers of Saturday morning television in the United States. They were only surpassed by Hanna and Barbara. Their success started in 1969 with the Banna Splits. They filmed some live-action transitions and playful interactivity at Kings Island Amusement Park in Ohio. The teams at Kroft and Kings Island were surprised at how these bits were excellent promotions for the park and increased the park's business. They reran the bits shot at Kings Island during the entire run of the show as a cost-saving measure. This discovery would play into the vision of the Kroft theme park eight years later, but first Kroft needed to build on its name.
That building came from their next production, the Juggernaut H.R. Pufnstuf, which spun off a feature film Pufnstuf, that had the same actors from the TV show with the addition of Mama Cass Elliot as Witchiepoo's (Billie Hayes) sister.
From 1970 to 1980, Sid's Saturday morning offerings included "The Bugaloos," "Lidsville" (with Butch Patrick, Charles Nelson Reilly, and Billie Hayes as Weenie the Genie), "Land of the Lost," "Sigmund the Sea Monster," "The Lost Saucer" (with Ruth Buzzy and Jim Neighbors), "Far Out Space Nuts" (with Bob Denver and Chuck McCann), "The Kroft Super Show," and ending their daytime run with "The Kroft Superstar Hour" starring The Bay City Rollers.
Kroft expanded into evening television with the variety shows "The Brady Bunch Variety Hour," "The Donny and Marie Show," "The Pink Lady and Jeff (Jeff Hughie Hogg Altman)," and "Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters."
The Kroft Super Show was comprised of four rotating titles: "Dr. Shrinker", "The Wonder Bug", "Electra Woman and Dyna Girl" (the concept of this show was based on Adam West's Batman), and "Kaptain Kool and the Kongs" (a Kroft-assembled rock group the way Screen Gems assembled the Monkees and the Partridge Family). "Dr. Shrinker" and "Electra Woman" were canceled and replaced by "Magic Mongo", and "Bigfoot and Wildboy". Now comes the tie-in, "Kaptain Kool and the Kongs" which were filmed at the newly constructed Kroft theme park. The logic goes that if the Banna Splits increased business at King Island, Kroft should build its own theme park and reap the benefits. The theme park known as The World of Sid & Marty Krofft was created. A two-hour experience that Adam pointed out was overpriced when compared to Six Flags Over Georgia's days' worth of activities. So it did not receive public support.

[@JohnSmith-ig4gb]

Adam I have done research on this theme park and so cool that Sid & Krofft they were my childhood hero’s and wanted to spend my 8th bday at the theme park, and the Krofft Superstars got me through the 70’s thx!

[@cosmicmooncat7087]

Great coverage on Dragon Con! Pretty dang awesome! Plus you are looking great! Keep it up Adam

[@rhondaz356]

great video... Thanks for sharing with us, Adam.🤠👏🤠🌞

[@michaelselman9885]

Good morning Adam the Woo. Happy Labor Day. What a fun vlog. Glad I joined you. Haven't 4 quite sometime. Been a little on the busy side. Safe travels 2 California. Here's hoping I'll b able 2 join you on those adventures. Have a blessed day.💕🙏🏼

[@LanMoore]

Oh hey it's me in your video, that's awesome! Hope you enjoyed Dragon Con, Hell Fire Club was amazing. Do all 5 days, i love every moment.

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

I'm glad you enjoyed your time there Adam 😊. I can't wait to see 😀 your next adventure. I'll always join you.

[@daronmarkley826]

Awesome Adam thanks so much for allowing me to tag along with you at this years September 2022 Dragon Con I had a blast and it was so nice to see you have one heck of a good time now today was beyond awesome and I can’t thank you enough for showing that amusement park that used to be in that build and just seeing it again gave me goosebumps because it brought back the memory of years ago when you documented it so really thanks again for a wonderful stay in Atlanta now with that being said peace ☮️ love ❤️ and happiness to you Adam and I’ll see you on the next vlog adventure wherever it takes you also I wanted to tell you the Original Hot Dog On A Stick on Santa Monica Beach I looked up and it’s supposed to open Sep 19 2022 if your interested peace ☮️ out ✌️

[@candarianpumpkin]

The Monty Python reference (17:59) is priceless!

[@bicentenialkid]

Thanks for another great video. Great town for sure.

[@mrfatty]

At 10:35 is the columns and facade from the Carnegie library that was torn down for them to build city hall.
At 12:00 is the James Webb telescope reflector mirror. Honeycomb thingy.

[@anneholden9908]

What a great time! Thanks for taking us along!

[@Jungljoe8]

Loving your shirt today Adam. I really enjoyed the Olympic Park tour and seeing the inside of the CNN building. Thank you

[@1954shadow]

The last time I was on Peachtree Street, was back in 1969, I was in the back of my grandparent’s Pontiac station wagon, my parents and my two brothers and me, were on vacation and visiting, we all piled in the wagon and drove through downtown Atlanta, my grandparents lived in a suburb of Atlanta. Any who, we made it to Peachtree street, and at that time, it was a big, hippie hangout, it was wild, saw a guy that was dressed up like General Custer, at least, that is what it looked like to me. We even made a trip through, Underground Atlanta, which was just opening after years of renovations.

[@carolplummer7182]

I found this series of vlogs very interesting i wake up in the morning and look forward to watching your vlogs . You are a very handsome man and no i am not a stalker . Keep up the great vlogs

[@evelynlester6884]

I enjoyed seeing you in Olympic Park, Pemberton Place and the Dragoncon convention. 😄

[@dabunnyman9133]

I really like those times you've looked at the remnants of vanished theme parks like Pleasure Island and this eps Krofft park. If you get back to New York in the future maybe you can search for pieces of Freedomland. A park from one of the designers of Disneyland that was found to be set up to fail.

[@GregsGameRoom]

I think this was my favorite DC so far. Love how they do the themed photoshoots. We definitely need to come up with our own obscure cosplay for next year!

[@KrazyJoesConcessionStand]

The CREST TEAM

[@TheDailyWoo]

Would be fun to join in in some of them

[@markmccreesh4916]

How cool would it be if someone decided to go as Adam the Woo for their cosplay?

[@tnyc3265]

@@markmccreesh4916 Dressing as Adam the Woo was on my list of possible Halloween costumes last year, but I ended going as an adult Ben Cooper Darth Vader. And by "going" I mean I stayed in my apartment and watched Halloween movies.

[@GregsGameRoom]

@@jeremyfowler1519 Truthfully, UA-cam rewards quantity more than quality.

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Atlanta is dangerous, but most major cities are in the last 2 years , please be careful bro 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@justincosplay]

so glad i got to run into you on this day..... what a great dragonon

[@Skunkape74]

The Georgia Aquarium is awesome... Loved that place... Wasn't to impressed with World of Coke though... Not sure if you know but the City of Atlanta have a booklet you can buy with coupons that get you into all of that... Was a few years since I've been so not sure how much it is now but I think it was $75 back in 2018...Good stuff Adam...Thanks for sharing!!!!!

[@frankmedina4773]

Hey man frank here me n the wife ran into you yesterday at the cult of John!!I just subscribed keep up the great work I can only imagine the hours you put in? But it shows the care you put in...thanks! Just wanted to shut...out! The world of coke....I recommend the Venezuelan peach flavor.

[@eddiebranden1]

Loved your Michael Myers/Big Boy T-shirt today.

[@rad_ryno9684]

Dude! You’re looking great man! Saw you in the reflection on the windows lol

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thanks for much

[@GlenCarballo81]

Awesome video… looking forward to your coverage of D23 ! 🎉

[@brendakrieger7000]

Very cool😎 I'm really enjoying the Fed Ex John gags😂

[@matthewfarmer6830]

The last day of the Dragon Con thanks for sharing this Adam. You know how to entertain so I can see something new lol. This look cool.😎👍👍📸

[@TheDailyWoo]

Glad you enjoyed the videos

[@djriddleandgmoney5930]

All the Atlanta residents will have to go back to work tomorrow bangin and slangin

[@MikesVegas]

Plus, you got to meet Mr. Shatner this year ! that was cool 😎👍

[@GabrielMcKelvey]

Flashbacks, thanks for this video.

[@joncole8793]

Cool video as ever... But it did make me feel old... It dawned on my first visit to the USA and Atlanta followed by Disney World was 30 years ago in July 1992! Wow.

[@theathjr]

This sort of thing is not my “cup of tea” but with you Adam I am watching regardless. Thank you “modern day Huell Howser” ❤️

[@eptxprotector]

Thank you Adam for the fantastic coverage of DragonCon. Can't wait to see the upcoming week of SoCal goodness.

[@kenbradley4645]

Got to meet you at DragonCon this year, enjoy watching your videos. When you see GIV, tell him we send our best wishes from Atlanta. Do the Arnold improv.

[@greggseiter1412]

I remember the Sid and Marty Krofft short-lived theme park in downtown Atlanta. The Krofft’s had a theater called Circus 70’s at Coney Island amusement park in Cincinnati before the park’s closing in 1971 and moving north to Kings Island in 1972. They had a show in the big red bubble theater for a couple years before it was damaged and torn down. That was probably when their production company tried the indoor theme park idea in 1976. It closed before I had the chance to visit.

[@cindypowel7517]

Thx 4 staying and sharing the amazing sites

[@mikedoran4763]

Pemberton was a Confederate soldier (Doctor at age 19) and invented Coca Cola to be a pain reliever for wounded soldiers. This might provide some clue as to why his statue has gone missing.

[@jamesrobertson9149]

Also, seems like he was a slave owner.

[@charlesbean7396]

@@jamesrobertson9149 Who in any countries history wasn't they all were.

[@Sir......]

@@jamesrobertson9149 ... blacks sold others into slavery.... oh well, erase history to not hurt feelings, remove the coke statue guy

[@mikedoran4763]

@@jamesrobertson9149 If not too much trouble, could you point me to your historical reference source pertinent to your comment. Not my intent to contradict your comment because I truely don't know if he owned slaves or not, but I would like to know with certainty. While there is considerable testament to his accademic endeavors as a chemist/pharmacist, I've not found a definitive reference regarding his outlook on slavery via my admittedly brief web search on him. I would genuinely appreciate any further insight you might offer.

[@mgratk]

@marj grey Yeah every race has been slaves, and in the US far more people died to end slavery than ever owned slaves. Gotta stop erasing history, it is insanity. But there is a segment of society that wants to erase all history and obscure the meaning of even many common words, all in an effort to destroy in order to build a socialist utopia, because that has always worked out so well.

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

I remember going into the CNN Center in the early 90s and going to the Braves Clubhouse store.
There was another amusement type park in/around Atlanta in the early 1900s called Ponce de Leon.
The Georgia Aquarium is the best Aquarium I've ever been to. World Of Coke is pretty cool too. The ferris wheel is ok; but pretty pricey. 4 laps on it is $15

[@HonestOtter]

Never heard of The World of Sid and Marty Krofft. Interesting how easy it is to tell where it was thanks to that escalator.

[@dennissmith5807]

Before the DragonCon there was the Atlanta Fantasy Fair. That was held in the Omni hotel. I went there 1981-1987. A lot of memories at that con.

[@Sam-02024]

The dragon waddling to get in the group picture 💜💛

[@Ridgerunner49]

I always start Adam's videos with a thumbs up

[@garfixit]

You guys are awesome

[@markmccreesh4916]

Adam your coverage of Dragon Con was first class you are a true legend my friend. Thanks

[@wandrousvindella716]

Wow! Thank you for taking us along. I did visit Sid & Marty back in the day (wasn't enough financial support) John was removed because of his Confederate history as a doctor. The insanity just won't end. I attended the first Dragoncon with my Spock ears & Spock doll in an infant tote & took my son & daughter as tiny Vulcans. BTW they just closed down Atlanta Medical Center, a level 4 trauma center. That will give you an idea about the current situation of downtown ATL. Leadership is null & void. My daughter, SIL & grands live intown, but I think my SIL is tired of lockdowns at his business with so many shootings. I will never give up on the great city of ATL. Hope you come back next year !

[@johnnyfive4436]

I can understand why the Braves moved out of the city and into the suburbs. Ever since then they have been leading attendance in baseball because it's easier and safer to get to the games.

[@deniseboldea1624]

I wish I knew what became of the Glass Merry Go Round. It looked fabulous in pictures.

[@MikeRuh01]

I loved all those Sid and Marty Kroft shows from back when i was a kid.

[@FigmentForever]

Spent many days in & around Centennial Park as my wife is an HR exec with Marriott & has to commute to the 5 Diamond Marriott there for conferences. We have a yearly pass to the attractions in the area as well - World of Coke/Georgia Aquarium/CNN etc. Love the area for just the open air & plenty of benches/sidewalks for a nice stroll.

[@bjornemccomb8262]

The Harry Potter Exhibition is a traveling museum basically, has props from the films and experiences! Would love to go to that! Also Stranger Things meet up was 🫶🏻

[@debbiestephenson9896]

I Love how you say Shall You !!!!!

[@spicytoyz1183]

The "bee hive of activity" you said is actually a model of the James Webb Telescope mirror...

[@peetie3970]

I went to six flags in Atlanta with our high school band back in 1976 and it was awesome

[@bobbyhand1]

HEY ATW...SID AND MARTY KROFT!?!! THAT'S A DEEP,DEEP CUT! Sigmund and the Sea Monsters was a show I remember. Was H.R. Puff'n'Stuff part of KROFT? Too bad you didn't get to partake in the Blues Brothers Parade fun. I remember the time you were in the police car! They didn't sound the siren this year! That's ok. Your diet is working well! I almost don't recognize you when you pose with everyone. I pray you will be hanging out with Daphne in LA. No matter what, she's awesome!

[@rainaroden2942]

That's crazy! I went there for a field trip back in 1994 and I always wondered why that weird big floor was there and the long escalator. I wish they had told us the history of that.
I remember what a big deal it was for us to get picked for the Olympics and all the changes in the city! Very exciting times.

[@terrirobinson3876]

The Omni was a great place in the early 80's. We would go ice skating while my mother shopped. My sister had a memorial brick at the Olympic park.

[@JamesAllmond]

The world of Sid and Marty Krofft is remembered by most Legacy Turner and CNN employees. i know as I am one, for + 20 years. But, alas, that building was sold by our LAST merger company. MY office is technically in that building. First time in 2.5 years. it was depressing...no one and nothing there... The escalator you see there is the one you speak of still...and was/is part of the CNN Studios tour for ages. At 2:02, that is how I get in, then make a right turn at the security desk and up into the belly of the beast is where employees go... The ice rink was turned into a TV Studio that as used for a live show for about a decade. It is empty because there is basically no one is there, most of us work from home these days or in the other campus down Techwood on the other side of Ga Tech.. Man, you pretty much walked the tail end of my former commute, thanks for the reminder of why I don't miss it!

[@JamesAllmond]

and that closed road, Baker Street, is my way home and why I NEVER would go up there during Dragon Con...

[@Sunny8888]

Great vid!

[@hittheroadwithsteveandsandee]

Thank you again for another cool experience at something we have never been to. Very cool to see. Safe travels as you head to SoCal looking forward to what you will be showing us in the future.

[@WonderfulDayJavier]

There's a place in Miami the is also called the Omni, and also had some attraction in there. This video brought back memories from I used to go to the Omni in Miami

[@deanlevi4250]

Damn man, I was in the same park at the same time. Bummed I didn't see you.

[@Blueskys1972]

When you come to California, it's pretty hot here, we still have a few more days of heat wave.

[@davie941]

hello again Adam , a very interesting video as always , really well done and thank you for the last few days of fun , 😊

[@stephaniefoley5569]

My husband and I enjoy watching your adventures 👍 Did you ever find out about what happened to the statue of the inventor of Coca Cola, John S. Pemberton ??? Interested to know myself😊 Coca Cola was first bottled here in Mississippi in Vicksburg. You should check out the Biedenharn Museum of Coca-Cola😊

[@GDS_Michelle]

The globe is giving me “if you had wings” vibes!!!

[@auroraamador2548]

Go watch the movie The Visitor. Filmed in Atlanta. They filled part of it at the skating rink.
Also, there’s a piece of art that still has a nail impression in it from the explosion during the 96 Olympics. 😢

[@yellowpants8922]

It's the James Webb telescope

[@andreasbobzin2687]

Really cool location 😎

[@heehaw8401]

I believe there is a scavenger hunt type thing you can download to find bricks with notable names or sponsors. Another interesting place in Atlanta is the Historic Oakland Cemetery which is actually an Atlanta City Park. Restaurant across the street is called Six Feet Under!

[@TheGatlinburgHussey]

I was in Atlanta during the Olympics 1996 and I haven't been back since ..I'm in Gatlinburg TN, only 6 hours away but TRAFFIC..lol

[@jackiesanguy4546]

Thank u for showing off Atlanta. Ur going to So Cal ? Ur you meeting up with GIV?
Be still my heart

[@alanvanhook7527]

Way back in 1987 I was part of the metal head club in the mornings at high school. I was the artist so I did all the jean jackets. I miss those days.

[@keithmabe6015]

Thank you Adam...

[@CaptainBlueShell]

*If someone stole your coffee would you be able to say "A Muggle Mugged my Mug with my 'Muggle' on the Mug"? If they took a sip of it would it be referred to as their 'MugShot'?*

[@bonniebrown6960]

I know this was yesterday, but it's funny I'm going through Atlanta right now while I'm watching this video. Mon. @ 12:16 p.m.

[@wmst5065]

They used to show the theme park during the opening theme of the Kroft Supershow (Captain Kool and the Kings, yep that was a Saturday morning show).

[@jamesbecker4699]

Love your vlogs...

[@RobTheVlog]

You should try to go to the Nationals one day! Biggest card convention

[@kathryncargill3015]

Top of the morning to you!

[@magiccheeseball]

The kroft theme park is interesting i never knew about that i just looked up videos of it i can see why it didn't last long haha

[@brianbsully173]

Kroft Super Show was awesome!

[@retro80sfan56]

Fantastic stuff Adam! I'm hoping to go to a convention next year, if it's within the budget.

[@SenatorBulworth]

Who knows .. maybe ATW will be visiting Baltimore for Fleet Week (7th-13th) during which the Boston Red Sox will be at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

[@brendakrieger7000]

I love Baker Street🎷🎤🎶🎵🎸

[@stellarkitty1431]

I still can't get over GAND-ALF🤣🤣🤣

[@ai5dd]

Sid and Marty Croft, of the Land of the Lost fame? Awesome.

[@mrsmileyburris106]

Your still on awesome

[@dennissmith5807]

Just bought my tickets for DC next year. Oh si.

[@BurtonChristmasLites]

You do know the "Muppets Museum" is in the Center for Puppetry Arts is just up the street from the Varsity? Robert

[@okiezac6581]

Hey Adam. Speaking of closed down theme parks. I know you lived in Eufala. Did you ever get to Tulsa for Bell's Amusement park? Have you heard of Dogpatch USA in Arkansas?

[@ironheartking]

Adam what are you more exited for knott's scary farm or universal horror nights?

[@Kreemerz]

Do they ever hold dragoncon in northern California?

[@h7opolo]

2:15 reminiscent of a dream i've had, albeit, the escalator was replaced by floating up to the upper levels.

[@gmmeier321]

The beehive thing on Jon is the Webb Telescope.

[@donnytucker]

I enjoyed all the dragon con vlogs. So many amazing costumes.

[@RonnieD-xi2xp]

Adam have you ever visited Providence Rhode Island I’ll live in a town called Smithfield near Warwick love to show you the theme park Rocky point that we once had in Warwick Rhode Island now just a park for the public but had awesome childhood memories there in the 80s and 90s

[@cerealbox6362]

Monty python FedEx priest was comedy 😂