Dead & Gone | Camp Snoopy

Hey, everyone! Welcome to the premiere episode of Dead & Gone, the series where I explore the economics and behind the scenes of various defunct businesses throughout the US!
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Editors note: I'm not 100% happy with some aspects of the video, ESPECIALLY the audio. Sound is something I've always struggled with, especially recording it. It's something I'll continue to learn though, and I hope the quality doesn't hinder your viewing experience.
I also attempted to report as accurately as I could, but I'm sure there are some inaccurate statements made, so apologies in advance for that.
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[@melissayoung7270]

I'm 27 and miss Camp Snoopy so much. It was my childhood and I remember when it all came to an end. Nickelodeon Universe doesn't have the warm feeling that Camp Snoopy had.

[@tommylap01]

R.I.P Screaming Yellow Eagle, Mighty Axe, and Treetop Tumbler. 😭😭😭

[@RyyanAndreww]

& mystery mine ride 🥺

[@tommylap01]

@@RyyanAndreww honestly never saw that

[@Nectarine333]

💯💯

[@rickybarber9591]

@@RyyanAndreww i currently work at the moa and Mystery mine is back

[@stevepalmberg5905]

Fountain too!

[@oscarmorales8979]

My god, what a nostalgia trip. Camp Snoopy was a HUGE part of my childhood, I still was young when Camp Snoopy was gone in 06 and still called it Camp Snoopy even though it was The Park of MOA. Today, my 22 year old grown ass still goes on the rides at Nickelodeon Universe but it's not the same as it used to be when it was Camp Snoopy.

[@alexslusher16]

I was born in February, 2001 so I vividly remember bits and pieces of Camp Snoopy. I remember my mom would bring me there sometimes with a family friend or so. I even had one of my younger birthdays there too. At the Rainforest Cafe. I remember not feeling well and not eating the cherry I got on my sunday. Even if my memories of Camp Snoopy are vivid and not much, I am still sad that they changed it to Nickelodeon Universe.

[@fiyahspinnah]

I'm 1987 so I got to spend a lot of time in camp snoopy. It was cool to be able to walk around an amusement park without having to pay to get in. Nickelodeon universe feels less grounded.

[@fiyahspinnah]

The outdoor backwoods feel of camp Snoopy was pretty cool. I'm glad they kept The flume ride as it was. I hope they didn't change it or take it out since!

[@anotheraccountididntneedto7222]

Born March ‘93, I got to go to Camp Snoopy quite a bit in my childhood. It definitely had some kind of magical feel to it, I must say.

[@DCGZombies]

@@fiyahspinnahjust went on it today and it’s still Paul Bunyan themed. I don’t think they’ll ever change the theme

[@whatdoyousuppose]

As someone who grew up on Camp Snoopy and would later go on to work as a performer at Nickelodeon Universe, Camp Snoopy was always my favorite! At least the best ride, the Log Chute, has remained throughout all these changes.

[@mnsirens]

Slight correction, Cedar Fair purchased Knott’s (and operations pertaining to both parks) in 1997. When the park first opened in 1992, it was entirely operated by Knott’s, hence why it was called “Knott’s Camp Snoopy” and not just Camp Snoopy. This is how Cedar Fair obtained the Peanuts rights, and was ultimately the reason they were able to add the Planet Snoopy areas to their parks, such as Cedar Point, Kings Island and Dominion, Valleyfair, and others. Still a great mini-documentary though!

[@TwinCites4Life]

I unhooked the seat belt on mystery mine ride just before it ended. They all shut off and we had to restart the whole ride. Didn't think it would stop.

[@aVerveQuest]

I worked at MOA Planet Hollywood 98-00. One of the best times of my life. Servers and bartenders would, from time to time, have our morning meetings on the roller coaster before the park opened.

[@jalapeno1119]

Camp Snoopy was huge. When I was a kid, it felt like stepping into another world. One of the highlights of my childhood was when I was finally tall enough to ride the Ripsaw rollercoaster.

[@thechad2553]

I miss the north woods feel and flowing water from back in the camp snoopy days. Great video. Thanks for giving us one more glimpse of what once was.

[@Jillousa]

I worked at camp Snoopy for 6 years and got to see the opening of the mighty Axe, little shaver, camp bus and frog Hopper and then I came back quite a few years later to see Nickelodeon universe.

[@bigsoupes]

Very well done! I was born in 86 and actually worked at the mall in 2005-2006 at the movie theater on the 4th floor. Lots of good memories. I really miss the mighty axe and screaming yellow eagle!

[@mckenziejeanne4508]

Went to Mall of America last week and although I mostly grew up with memories of Nickelodeon Universe, what I really miss is the American Girl doll store being on the edge of the park and visible from all the tall rides. 😢 It really added to the “it’s not a mall, it’s an experience” vibe with the doll hair salon and restaurant with doll tables. 😊❤

[@windmillritual]

oof this brings a tear to my eye. I'm also from MN, and this was a heavy part of my childhood. I've seen at least 6 arcades come in and out of MoA. Seeing a glimpse of ddr 3rd mix korea version 2 in this video was quite the sight. The Mystery Mine Ride was amazing, and I'm glad I got to experience it growing up. I remember how big this place was as a kid.

[@chrisd3549]

I am so glad they kept the log chute ride. I go to the mall once every few weeks just to ride the log chute

[@BlazingPigy]

Wow the nostalgia! I remember a lot from "snoopy land" I was only 8 when it switched.. I remember riding the mystery mine ride back in the day! Forgot what it was called, Thanks for the great video!

[@iilikeitlikethatii]

The old footage really brings back a lot of memories

[@bowarhans]

As I watch this on my 29th birthday, I thank you for making this video. I cannot wait to show this to my nieces so they can get a glimpse of how I once enjoyed the park at their age!

[@480_Detailing]

I was so scared of the axe ride as kid lol I'm glad I got to do it at least once before leaving Minnesota. The smell of log chute and the mini donuts when walking through the theme front of theme park was great I miss those good times...

[@Adamweber518]

Awesome job on this video! The original pictures and footage brought back some great memories. I remember my first visit on the 2nd day it was in operation back in August 1992 and it was magical. My kids are now 6 and 4 and while we enjoy visiting the park together I know they would have loved the Peanuts theme. In fact we still refer to it as Camp Snoopy quite often. Thanks for 10 sentimental minutes that brought back some wonderful memories!

[@claudiadarian8166]

I understand they had to do what’s best for the mall and keeping up with the new generation. I grew up with the Nickelodeon theme but camp snoopy was my all time favorite. I would give anything to go back and revisit camp snoopy. I also would love to go back to see what the stores looked like. 😭❤️

[@Ozzywozzy]

I LOVED THE MYSTERY MINE RIDE! I loved the space ones around 1997. Alpha base I think. Just a great ride killed for no good reason.

[@terra2su]

I'm so glad someone thought to do an abaondoned-style video of camp snoopy! super well done, you hit me right in the childhood-- plus it was fun learning about the bits I didn't know/understand as a kid! Fantastic job!

[@jeremiahstephens.]

terra2su Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it :D

[@MHilstrom]

I'm working on a project in college about the Mall of America, and needed some camp snoopy nostalgia. The bus was my favorite thing as a kid, I always wanted to ride the axe, but never did. The snoopy bowl was one of my favorites. I loved how big it was it was so funny to me for some reason. The feeling when the park was under construction after the Nick rebranding was such a crazy vibe. Seeing all these empty lots as they were being built was thrilling to me.

[@B.MAN.99PRUDUCTIONS]

As much I missed camp snoopy it still remains in our hearts:)

[@amydarling9715]

Camp Snoopy was great I remember going there as a child and one of the times watching a snoopy show his ear fell off as they danced to Larger Than Life by The Backstreet Boys and that is when my sister fell in love with Snoopy. Camp Snoopy was a fantastic place that is surely missed and who remembers cereal adventure at MOA? That was another fantastic thing part of my childhood. I remember that they had a tube that would go around the entire park or mall filled with cereal and a playground type thing themed to cereal. It was awesome. I went to Nickelodeon Universe in 2010 and 2011 and I still enjoyed myself and loved it. The rides didn't change much just the theme. But what truly matters is people are still able to enjoy themselves. I can see why they did change the theme Nickelodeon is more popular now.

[@dudeguy7347]

When MOA and Camp Snoopy opened in 92, the Peanuts characters had been dead for years. Nickelodeon had been around for a while at that point and Rugrats, Ren and Stimpy, and Doug all came out a year prior. No one gave a shit that the Peanuts were old, they still loved the rides. those characters were timeless.

[@mx4menot4u]

If anybody wants to go and feel some pure nostalgia, the log ride hasn’t changed over the years… it’s just dusty af

[@nicolehegarty4749]

Thank you. I am from Shakopee, Minnesota and I miss Camp Snoopy so much ♥️

[@Jillousa]

One of my favorite things about working at camp Snoopy was that we had two crews and one crew was the seasonal college crew that was there for the summer and the other crew was a college crew that was there year around. For example around Christmas the crew that was there year-round could go home to be with family while the seasonal crew came back for the holidays and worked for a few weeks or even a few days. They updated our schedules every semester and were super flexible for college students. We had fun employee parties. They had opportunities to earn Cedar point tickets. They gave us a lot of tickets to valley Fair. Definitely a great place to work well in college

[@betty3014]

Whew this brought back so many memories 🥺 thank you for covering this! I’m 31 and grew up in Minnesota and LOVED Camp Snoopy and hated when it changed to the park at MOA🙄

[@and4money4]

I’ve been trying to find the Mystery Mine Ride movies on the internet but they just don’t seem to exist anywhere.

[@dudeguy7347]

I thought I remember finding one of them once. There were some cool ones. A dinosaur one, space adventure, and like a Halloween themed one

[@tylerbell5113]

I definitely have many memories of this place. I may have experienced Camp Snoopy only once in my life when I was really little but that was back I believe when Camp Snoopy was starting to finally end however I do enjoy Nickelodeon Universe for what is and I also have enjoyed the changes of the park over the years. Amazing Video!

[@darrenl1234]

Brings back memories, thank you for the episode.

[@jonahthehedgehog6550]

R.I.P. Knott's Camp Snoopy 1992 - 2008

[@thanhhuynh7549]

I'm 31 now and why did you guys change it it was perfect the way it is all the memories are there ♥️

[@dudetocartman]

Great video man, even though it's sad. I remember growing up in the 90s and when I visited my family members in Minneapolis often, we would go to MOA and do Camp Snoopy all the time. I would do everything there while wearing my Woodstock wristband to go on rides unlimited times. When I was back in summer of 06 when I was 15, that's when I really got sad. I remember when the Knotts name was removed and only Camp Snoopy name was left. As much as i liked Nickelodeon in my teens, I still want Camp Snoopy. But luckily there are the 3 original rides still that haven't changed; the log ride, the ghost hunting ride, and the Pepsi roller coaster. I'll never forget the memories.

[@gorathus6]

Twin Cities born and raised. This bit of nostalgia hits me in the feels.

[@cyberandrewofficial]

At least they rebranded it instead of keeping it generic. I kinda get a kick out of it being Nickelodeon themed

[@bradyanderson6311]

My childhood, I've been there.

[@michaelsuk6440]

Paul Bunyan is still present. He’ll always be there. Unfortunately the Pepsi Ripsaw Coaster was renamed. That was the highlight, along with Paul Bunyan’s Log Chute.

[@CallieTheFangirl]

the long cute lives!!! yay!!!

[@expensivepink7]

this is so interesting i grew up going here! will always love it! havent been back in forever i'd like to see it now

[@Jillousa]

I really liked getting the sunshine throughout the winter while working there.

[@noahitman985]

also, the mystery mind ride was awesome!

[@mahechfc]

So, I went there today. -3-28-19, it was awesome! But, I get sad seeing what has happened though, being in a park that has changed so much and left many memories. But it is still great being there.

[@cyberandrewofficial]

Random Kid ay maybe I saw you

[@Lukerville1988]

Thanks for making this video. This is great

[@Olivia0690]

I remember going here so much haha. Hope you are doing well. Thanks for the nice video.

[@user-id9ou2np8g]

So many memories. Thank you for making this video. You did a fantastic job!

[@PhatPotatoe]

Very slick man, keep it up

[@archimedestheowl6878]

That was just a well done video. Thank you so much for showing the history of Camp Snoopy. You should continue making videos like this. You have a natural talent for it.

[@jeremiahstephens.]

Archimedes The Owl I definitely intend to! Thank you so much, that means so much and I’m glad you liked it :D

[@WarriorRockStarWolfGaming]

I remember going to this place when I was young

[@eataneggwhole4430]

Well we can all at least be grateful that they didn’t change Log Chute to a spongebob theme or something

[@mckenziejeanne4508]

Gotta say, I rode the log chute for the first time last weekend and the animatronics were looking rough. 😅 Like I could tell Paul Bunyan has been around since the malls opening

[@badkerproductions]

i was there opening day '92. i was 11.

[@Soph_Hockey209]

Who else noticed at 2:58 that it was a scene from the Mighty Ducks

[@libertytree732]

I remember going here this was one of my favorite part so nostalgic thanks for uploading PS before they ruined it

[@topsykretts2264]

Camp snoopy was going stale. No room for creativity. Things change.

[@noahitman985]

Nice to see some MN stuff in this topic! I know it's been re-done but I think Knollwood mall would make for a good episode.

[@PlatinumEagleStudios]

This was actually a good maerketing strategy, and all those boomers that are crying about it need to see it that way. Rebranding it to Nickelodeon was even better, since that company has WAY MORE things that pretty much everyone remembered as kids. Such as Ben 10, Spongebob, Dora The Explorer, and more. I think it was a good idea, since you can't do much with Charlie Brown..........

[@MonsoonGeek]

Kite Eating Tree was THE BEST!

[@AzureLight]

Love it Jer!

[@phillipbaggio7915]

The Red Baron ride with the bi-planes and tri-planes WAS MY SHIT as a little kid. I have been going to the parks at MOA for most of my life. I have MANY fond memories of Camp Snoopy/Nickelodeon Universe. I just learned now from this video that Camp Snoopy bore the names Knott's and Cedar Fair. Did Tripe Five outsource the operations of the park to Cedar Fair when under the Camp Snoopy name?

[@kyleh698]

Thanks for this!

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

My bestie Martha went here in 2002, when she was, like, 13. She rode the Screaming Yellow Eagle and the Mighty Axe, like, a crazy amount of times or something. I got to go to Nickelodeon Universe in, like, 2009 for some reason. It was totes fetch.

[@Al-ur-pal]

Great video! Keep it up!

[@miles7247]

Ok I'm taking a shot at alternate history. What if Camp Snoopy never rebranded? Could Cedar Fair have kept it's relationship with the Mall of America?

[@user-ii3rv6uy4j]

Something similar to that happened in the early 2000s Nickelodeon was in kings island kings dominion canadas wonderland etc in the 2010s cedar fair purchased the parks and Nickelodeon central became camp snoopy or planet snoopy

[@imstillw8ing]

We probably saw each other there as kids and didn’t even know! (I’m watching this to relive my childhood lol)

[@revivingvenus4508]

This is such a well done video! Thanks for sharing. I will always believe that Camp Snoopy was the best but I will enjoy the park no matter what the theme is :)

[@Mnsportscardcollector]

so sad I was never actually able to go this place but I grew up going to Nickelodeon universe

[@amyrangel6872]

Cool video

[@kaispirit2079]

I remember having my fingers pitched between the seats on the mystery mind ride lol

[@lightningxdisaster]

Omg, who is this professional broadcasting man?! Excuse me! This was awesome, Jer! I think this is a great thing to have in your portfolio!

[@GeeMannn]

I didn't realize it's been Nickelodeon Universe for such a long time. Makes me feel old lmao. Fantastic video

[@DeeDee-xz3um]

Camp snoopy is not gone for good. It’s in cedar point where it’s basically a kiddy park for little kids. Even if there’s only one real hype coaster there. It probably still has a little bit of magic.

[@cbsvevy4718]

If you've seen the shark attack 5d thing, you are gonna get wet at the end! Heres a spoiler- the shark on the screen breaks the "glass" and theres a sprinkler somewhere and it sprinkles water on you!

[@koraconrad482]

This makes me sad!!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss Camp Snoopy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@niftyspock]

I remember going during the rebranding in 2006 was very sad all the peanuts stuff was on everything must go sale in the gift shop. I remember seeing that red barron plane without snoopy and being confused as I was only 7. Still dislike that nikolodeon crap they replaced it with

[@BobbytheBongoPlaya]

Personally I could say that Camp Snoopy went to Heaven. Well, someday I'll be overjoyed to visit camp Snoopy again! 😍😍😍

[@Sawsquatch]

What of the shooting gallery, or the log flume?

[@sanjivbill2701]

Do you have more footage of the speedway ride

[@braceletsmark8554]

At the mall at the mall America when it was still Camp Snoopy I went to like one or two times any of that but I was really little

[@dudeguy7347]

Also does anyone remember the name of the novelty store that was on the 3rd floor near the food court next to ledge that overlooked the park? I loved that store. Also there was an alien abduction attraction at the mall at the time that was cool.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

Martha remembers the alien thing!!

[@dudeguy7347]

@@YuukiTakemoto1996 nice! that place scared me as a kid

[@santaslilhelper4945]

Camp snoopy was amazing. Nickelodeon Universe just feels so corporate and lame. RIP Charles Schulz, Minneapolis legend 🙏

[@dudeguy7347]

I know I'm a "boomer" saying this, but yeah I really miss Camp Snoopy. The color palette was gorgeous and really fit in with the Minnesota vibes. I went there countless times as a kid. I think that today's children can still appreciate the Peanuts characters the way I was still able to enjoy them even though I grew up in the 90s and not the 60s. It feels like yesterday that I was walking around Camp Snoopy.

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Liked your video, Subbd your channel also, I am originally from Minneapolis and really enjoyed this

[@blueprintsymphonic]

Brookdale mall !

[@archiesimpson5172]

My wife had a job in the character department back in '94 or '95. Those were the people who dressed like Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, and eventually Linus when he was added. Fun fact: you had to be 5'3" or shorter to work in that department because of the design of the costumes. Also: her first husband worked for Barr Engineering, the company the designed the log chute ride.

[@MusicGameFinatic999]

Super interesting! Log chute is one of my favorite rides of all time.

[@BobbytheBongoPlaya]

Thank you so much for this video. I don't think many kids would understand (and I can't blame them) why I would say that Nickelodeon Universe just isn't the same. I LOVED camp Snoopy. I had many favorite rides. As a kid I couldn't get enough of the big rigs (the truck ride)... I and another friend would ride in the cab and My Dad and her dad would ride on top 😆😆😆 As I got older I got into the roller coaster. I remember going on that mine ride when they had Indiana Jones. It was pretty awesome!

[@pendremacherald6758]

I’ve heard that there used to be a massive model train display in the Mall of America, does anyone know if this is true?

[@kfaberdnt]

My youth 😢

[@SlushysSecret]

I got an idea for the 3rd episode, though this may not come true it’s the “Tales of the Okefenokee” dark ride at six flags over Georgia form 1967 to 1980 If you could do that.

[@DetectiveConan990v3]

this is crazy I never knew this

[@Ozzywozzy]

RIP Mystery Mine Ride... oh god....

[@vin0143]

Camp snoopy still exists inside of Some Cedar Point parks. I’m confused why they ditched snoopy for Nickelodeon.

[@alejandramartinezcontreras1140]

I can’t find any videos of jimmy newtron ride replaced with paw patrol I went to the moms right before it got replaced but i don’t remember

[@SylentGuardian91]

I couldnt for the life of me remember if the mystery mine ride existed or not....THANK YOU

[@OpiZoid]

god this was a trip

[@Senju__]

These people can go to valley fair, snoopy just got reincarnated.

[@sassyshamso3762]

Omg i never heard abt this 😯😯I’ve always thought it was just Nickelodeon universe the entire time

[@nataleeisjustchilling2737]

sassy shamso Same and have you heard about the new Nickelodeon universe that just opened yesterday at the new dream mall in New Jersey

[@nathanscruggs9870]

Camp snoopy is now the kid section in Carowinds

[@JDM89HONDACRXSi]

Does anyone remember the 3D theater on the bottom floor that was barely open?

[@natecrosman9506]

R.I.P The mighty Axe!

[@TopIsBack]

there is a camp snoopy in Michigan adventures