Having an Empty Theme Park to Myself on a Rainy Day - Lost Island - Waterloo, IA
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
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This park needs all the support it can get. It is so rare for a small park in the US to have this much attention to detail and theming. I really hope they are able to succeed.
@@ratbones620 There was over 2k people there yesterday. They ran a special for $26 twilight ticket. Just proves people have heard of it but can't swing the $50 for what's currently there.
Right ✅️
I didn't even know about this place! So charming when you aren't just bombarded by nothing but advertisements, sponsors, and preexisting characters plastered everywhere. I was ACTUALLY interested to know more about the island lore and the characters because of that. The character actors and ride operators were really dedicated being out there in the weather and still giving it their best. Nice work everyone, you all deserve for your park to be a success.
You lived every 10 year old's dream-- having an entire amusement park all to yourself!
Me personally I would say everybodys dream
The staff seems to actually LIKE their jobs. This is rare.
Yes we went opening year and it was such a pleasant park. All around. Wof..the employees looked like they were in a prison camp. It makes such a difference
Good management
The staff are awesome and the owners and management treat them so well!
My absolute favorite thing about theme parks like this, Is the characters that walk around and interact with people. They're all so fun! 😄
i really appreciated the enthusiasm and positivity they had, even though admittedly it was a slow day at the park
@@skippythealien9627 Yeah. I bet they were just as excited to see carpetbagger as he was to see them 🙂
It only works in small parks that are out of the way like this one. The Six Flag hood parks have hood rats that cause hood problems with the characters.
@ezkillionaire3276 Indeed!
😢@@sickstuff7624
So cool that the characters were out and interacting despite the park being empty. What an amazing place.
This is the most fantastic theme park. May it thrive and have lots of guests on those non-rainy days. Thanks for taking us along; this was fun.
Such a shame to see it empty,and it's only 2 years old
SUPPORT THEME PARKS!
Thanks for coming to Waterloo and checking it out, it's been open for 3 seasons now and is REALLY a hidden gem that shouldn't be hidden that not many people know about....it's 4 minutes from my house and deserves all the love from the hard work they put into that place
Looks like an awesome place!!
Hopefully people will see the videos and come would be a shame to be abandoned
I had a hunch and double-checked: Mura Fury absolutely spins while it swings and goes upside-down. I think the operators were just being kind to you as the only rider. Huge props to the park employees; they all seemed great.
Mura Fury does do those things but there is currently a part that is needed for it to spin and there are two options for degrees. 360 and 270. And maintenance currently has it on the 270 option.
the rides motor is actually broken. ive heard that the maintenance team is trying to order a new part for it.
3:01 That's ESO login music haha
I thought it must spin because the people on the sides would have different kind of ride. If it didn't spin, it would not be a circle, but just have forward/backward seats.
If you look close in the background on the first coaster, they are playing rock paper scissors 🤣
Jason, I’ve watched you for a long time now, and you went from screaming bloody murder on a roller coaster to somewhat giggling and laughing. So fun to watch.
He grew up during his journeys
You’ve watched so long in fact that you don’t know his name 🙄
Thank you for coming back to Waterloo and visiting the park again!!! I for one appreciate the exposure as we desperately want the park to succeed!
I remember when you were reluctant to get on any coaster, and now double dipping with laughter. So fun!
Watching you walk around a basically empty theme park was a very interesting perspective! I truly enjoyed watching this adventure.
I agree Jacob. People need to support this park. It’s a gem. They are doing a fantastic job there. Great video!
4:40 oh that was dirty of them to trick you with the counting down. Looked like you needed a change of pants with that launch
That Volkanu dark ride was the best dark ride I think I have ever seen! Freaking awesome!!
Lost island is a gem of a park. One one hand I’m glad not many people know about it because the lines are always so short. On the other hand I hope more people start going so they can stay in business
mans living the dream
Everything is so original. Loved the dark ride.
You are so brave to go on a coaster you don't even know with the childhood fear you hold.
Maybe you have finally conquered your fear
I love the characters walking around!
I laughed so hard at the first launch as they counted down and didn't even get to 1 and they launched you 😊
Living in California in the 1970's we decided to go to Disneyland and it was so freaky...we had the place almost to ourselves. Sometimes God just smiles at you and gives you a gift. Great video!.
😊 As long as they don't shut things down because of the weather, rainy days are awesome at theme parks.❤
You are awesome brother. Never forget it!
They crowned Carpetbagger king of the amusement park today. This is what it would look like if Carpetbagger survived the apocalypse and was the last man on earth and he could figure out how to start the power generators to get the rides going.
I’ve been watching carpetbagger since 2017 when I was obsessed with rock a fire explosion and finally got and account to subscribe
Living life to the fullest and always making Memories. Love your videos
This reminds me of the movie National Lampoon’s Vacation, where the Griswalds went to Wally World only to find out that the park is closed for renovations.
Yeah Jacob, skip those lines and enjoy plentiful liquid sunshine🎉 I love rain days and tye fun parks🎉🎉🎉 gr8 fun and thx 4 sharing duders😂
Happy Wednesday from Missouri! ❤
Today is Wednesday
@@michellek8553 omg whoops 😂 I need more sleep
Excellent thumbnail!
All of the walk around characters did a wonderful job!
Hey bagger, you should have a giveaway for that ticket for someone who is in Iowa so it won't go to waste 🎉
Or those who don't live in Iowa, I would like a chance. Great idea, though. Jacob, please do a giveaway contest!
I live close to this park and I have never been! I was thinking of going by myself and spending the day
Nice theme park. Makes me feel fortunate living a hour from Cedar Point, and how special that place really is.
One way to check the weather is to look outside or through the window outside. Sometimes, it can be compared to the weather apps.
I’m from Iowa and didn’t even realize they added a theme park to the water park in Waterloo. I need to make a trip there soon! Those rides look awesome!
That's the problem everyone talks about. I've been there. I knew about it because it's only 1/2 hour from me. They say trust them, they know what they are doing with advertising however, it's amazing how many Iowans don't know it exists. It's such a great place. We all just want it to survive.
The tickets to the water park and theme park can be purchased seperately or together. For the water park you also have to pay for the parking.
@@elagumdzic parking for the waterpark is free. It's just the themeparks parking you have to pay for.
@@heather....I know its for one of the two thanks for the clarification. We usually walk to it if I'm at a friends place. Saves us a parking fee.
@elagumdzic yep! Easy to get them confused! Nice! Sounds fun 😁
The actors are so sweet! ❤️ my favorite was the elf guy hehe 😊
@@JJ_0134 which one is the elf guy? I've not heard anyone mention "elf" for any of them so that's something new.
@@sparkjr2039 Oh one with the mushroom hat, I haven’t seen the franchise(s) the characters are from-!
@@JJ_0134 Ahh. Gotcha. I always hear mushroom guy.
How fun to be at a theme park without hardly anyone there!☺️💜
Wow, I'm really shocked you went on that ride 😳 proud of you!
Man, I wish I had gotten to meet you while you were in iowa. I've been following you since the Mississippi River Adventure. You are a well traveled fella!!
This is sad. So much love went into this place
@@askjeevescosby2928 They ran a special yesterday for twilight hours ticket and there was over 2k people there. It just shows that a lot of people don't want to pay $50 for the size of it.
This is one unique theme park. I’ve never physically been to a theme park that is in its “own world” before.
My other home park! That is wild it looks like a ghost town. Safe travels!
It's a very good place.😂
This place has just been added to my bucket list
You always been my favorite UA-camr growing up.
I love the thumbnail! The faces you make on roller coasters and all the screaming is hilarious! I love it!
I LOVE how you combined the footage from both your cameras on the pendulum ride! Excellent benefit of going to the theme park on a rainy day.
It's too bad you couldn't ride many rides, but it was cool to see the park so empty.
I hope you enjoy your family time over the coming days!
This looks like one of the coolest parks you've been to. I love all the original theming , it looks like a lot of fun.
Your face & screams on crazy rollercoasters is great! So hilarious! 🤣
I lived in Waterloo for a bit but before this was expanded. I also lived with a person who hated fun. Glad you had a blast!!!
Was there 2 weeks ago and unfortunately it was very dead and it was a sunny day. Please support this beautiful park if you can!
You could tell just how much those character actors love their jobs and how much fun they were having. And Jacob rode the roller coaster twice! Again! And the terrifying giant swing! How long will this man know terrifying himself for our entertainment? Always, I hope, because I've said it before and I'll say it again, whenever he screams like a little girl, I giggle like one.
That was the worst face that you ever made while riding a roller coaster 😂😂😂 i really enjoyed today video. Thank you Jacob for not giving up the Lost Island instead of rain 😊 also you wear shoes instead of crocs to show how serious you are 😂
I had the best time watching you. I would have never ridden a coaster without other people. What a brave man! That swinging thing almost made me throw up and I wasn't even on it!
What I wouldn’t do to be in you’re shoes rn having a park like that pretty much to yourself is a dream come true
Thanks Carpetbagger
I’m your brother’s best friend! This was my favorite so far just bc you touched it out and still praised the park. Keep up the good work!
"The Realm of Buc-cees" Buc-cees is its own universe
The faces you make and the screaming is my favorite part lol.
I'd say the day was a huge success!!!
WOW JACOB How rock star are you !!! A theme park to yourself...I do hope the weather gets better and It does get much more busy.!!! XXXX
Meteorologist here! I Radarscope and The Weather Channel's Storm Radar app.
Loving your forays into coasters in the past year! You've certainly added new chapters to your visits! And to get a good park all to yourself is a dream! Thanks for the fun Jacob!
It's always great to have the hole park to yourself. Great video, Jacob. Till the next one, take care my friend and as always safe travels.
You are a brave soul to go on many of these rides. Stay well and safe.
VIP theme park for Jacob 😊
The park needs to plant bamboo groves. The massive stalks would block sight lines and make the park appear more forest like. Thry have the thin bamboo that grows dencely and they have thicks 5 inch bamboo that grows more spaced out. Idk why they dont do this.
That's what I was thinking but they probably don't have the budget to continue to improve the park
What a beautiful park ❤ thanks for taking us along Jacob ✌️❤️🙂
omg I loved this video. Such a quaint and unique park. The actors or charters were so spot on and enjoyable.
Loving all the theme park content, especially with those famous Carpetbagger rollercoaster povs!
What an incredible park! So much care and thought has gone into everything. Wonderful! All the characters you met were great too. Props to the all the staff there!
More people should discover The Lost Island. I bet it's awesome in good weather.
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I really enjoyed this park when I visited last summer. It was a nice beautiful day and the park was still basically empty. I just hope this park sticks around, but I’m not sure they’re ever busy unfortunately.
@@prestigecoasters8067 Over 2k people there yesterday for twilight hour ticket promo. Hopefully they learned they need to do more promo tickets.
What a fun and rare trip. Maybe do a contest with your patreon members for the day pass?
I like Lost Island! Beautiful theming, solid rides, the dark ride is awesome. Their employees are enthusiastic, much different than a lot of parks I can think of!
The wind from the coaster sent the jolly carpetbagger's mutton chops flapping like startled pigeons, but even the downpour couldn't dampen his booming Hollerin. The empty park was a puddle party, but the mutton-chopped man was having a whale of a time. Carpetbagger sashayed through the rain, searching for pressed penny machines that he could feed with his pile of Dollar bills.
waterloo is a happenin burg
Good Morning Jacob 🙋🏽.
Your screams on the coaster make my day 😂 SO funny! Looks like a neat park!
“Lost Island” is a beautiful 🤩 & interesting theme park. VERY nice 👍 to see this creativity. All the BEST to the park, staff and creators.
Carpetbagger your camera is so crazy clear, everything looks great! 👍 😀
Thank you for all you do❤
At 18:20 carpetbagger meets Slash from guns 'n roses
An awesome video, Jacob! 👍👍👍👍 In spite of the rain, at least you were able to ride a few rides.
gorgeous theme park go go go folks it deserves it
Your screams and giggles made my day! Love your videos!
Wow! That dark ride was awesome! What a great theme park!
There. Is. No. One. There!!!!!!!!!
That park is beautiful and looks like a lot of fun! I've never heard of it and now I'm going to have to visit it!! Thank you
If it’s not raining tomorrow, stay and come back
That’s a cool green roller coaster 🎢! ❤❤
That dark ride was so cool!
This park looks great, I hope they get more exposure.
I live in Omaha and I remember talk of this park potentially being built around here many years ago.
Glad they finally were able to build it!
But rain fun Jacob
the entrance is Cool ! It is like a less ornate Efteling Park Entrance . The theme Park on My bucket-list ... One day. ahhh