Dorney Park - Allentown, PA

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[@ethanb4461]

As long as the park has interesting things to see its fine. Those old rides were really cool so I didnt even think of this video as different until you pointed out the lack of dark rides and stringent rules.

[@malakai713]

To answer your informal poll there at the end: I like videos like this. You don't have to ride the coasters, as long as you keep getting great shots of them in action :)

[@luanncrownover4]

I love the tours of parks, even if you are unable to film on rides. Gives a great idea of whether or not it is a park that my family would enjoy. Thanks!

[@TGSureal]

This place looks like fun! It reminds me of Kennywood growing up as a 90's kid.

[@rodbelding9523]

Youre right, this reminds me of old school Kennywood, before Kennywood started taking out all the classic rides, but thats another story lol.

[@nohandle227]

@@rodbelding9523 Yes!...Kennywood is supposed to be a family park yet take out 4 flat rides (especially the Kangaroo, the last ever flying coaster ride)...Sad but true.

[@michaelc9995]

Lmao I live near kennywood and I agree they got rid of classic rides

[@brianniecgorski2046]

Unfortunately with all the bad stuff happening at Kennywood lately, I wouldn't waste his time to come and see it. Just a lot of rude people who would ruin his video

[@brodyconroy5652]

I love Kennywood I live 30 minutes away it’s awesome

[@RedneckTaZ]

Either way I enjoy them. If you can film being on the rides then we get to hear you scream. If you video others on the rides we still get to see locations that many of us can't get to so I enjoy whatever we get. My wife has been recovering from some very serious non-covid related issues since 2019 and even with things re opening and me being vaccinated I'm not able to be out at attractions or take the grand kids to an amusement park. Plus, my kids and I have always been fans of dark rides and "haunted houses". So keep on videoing for those of us that are living vicariously through the series! lol

[@sarahnilla9381]

Agreed. I enjoy everything he posts.

[@pelegirl5284]

Dorney!! Been waiting two years for this video lol! Allentown is the greatest, and I’ve never stopped missing PA since moving in 2002---Also, yes, Wawa is THAT good 😊

[@pumpedupone]

Hahahahahahahahaha

[@CelticShadow75]

You got that right!!! Wawa is the best!!! And so is Yoccos!!! 🤪

[@felxny8736]

as a PA native and a haunt actor for dorney i gotta say... wawa comes in clutch

[@larryadams9935]

Great post, Jacob! MORE DARK RIDES DEFINITELY! Understand the park's policy on not filming on roller coasters, but that does make it a bit duller. And, the no tripod policy?! Crazy!

[@TheCarpetbagger]

This park seemed really strict for whatever reason

[@PaHeadhunter]

Dorney is a shell of its former self. It’s sad to see all of the old/unique rides gone that were there when I was a kid in the 80’s. It used to be more like Knoebels. I really miss the Iceberg and Journey To The Center Of The Earth.

[@englishatheart]

'80s*

[@unknowninternet9681]

It's because of fires. And Hercules valley off track

[@NSJwaterclan456]

Man you're hitting all my favorites as of recently! I love Dorney, it's by far my favorite amusement park. Hydra was my first inverted roller coaster, so it holds a special place in my heart. Fun fact about Hydra- it stands in the place where a coaster called Hercules once was. Story goes Hercules defeated the Hydra and buried it's head in that spot, and years later it grew back as the coater, hence "the revenge". I love this park so much.

[@honeycyanide]

I live in England so I love seeing these smaller parks that we don't hear about over here. I love your dark ride videos and as I don't really ride rollercoasters it's just nice to see offride of those and not really need a POV of them. I love your style of vlog during lockdown it's been like having a day out and getting to experience new places.

[@lisab6720]

In response to your question at the end, I like a mix of both types, I can’t go on most of the wild rides but I still like to see them and the atmosphere of the park and of course the classic dark rides are always fun.

[@robinbunis6792]

Any type of visit to an iconic park is welcoming...love your videos. Very informative. The park I went to growing up was Palisade Amusement Park...50 cents to get in. Home of the wooden cyclone.

[@Gene_665]

Fun fact: this was the park used in the original Hairspray movie. My fav park as a kid, we went every summer ❤️

[@cordellgresh5419]

I was just coming to say this!

[@GhostGirl1863]

Yes! Love that movie, my dad was actually in the Dorney Park scene!

[@cordellgresh5419]

@@GhostGirl1863 that is AWESOME

[@Isai314]

@@GhostGirl1863 lucky

[@johnkaczinski468]

Jacob: Thanks for the explanation of the “camera rule” at the end of the video. Since you only rode the 2 trains, I thought you got in on a Senior Ticket. 😜 I enjoy a more complete tour with you on other rides. However, if that’s the best you can do with restrictions, then I’m still interested in seeing what the park has to offer. Thanks! Yup

[@suegeorge8694]

I like both kinds of videos. Just walking and showing off the park does help me decide if it is a place I want to visit. But, I have to admit that I love watching your on-ride experiences. Especially the coasters! While going down the first hill of a coaster, it always sounds like you are contemplating/regretting every life choice you have made that led you to that moment on that coaster!

[@qdood]

Baggerisms of the day; "I didn't come in here to spike someone in the head with my tripod..' "There's the Zoorama sign advertising the animals that they no longer have.. "Baggerisms" copyright 2021, all rights rrserved

[@conniecrawford5231]

Qdood. 2031- are you from the future? I just lost ten years of life- I only remember 2021. LOL. Those 10 years went by really FAST!

[@qdood]

@@conniecrawford5231 hi fixed thanks

[@howiegruwitz3173]

"oldest roller coaster on earth" *pans to public bathroom

[@recoveringfatboy5660]

Dorney park is a carnival that masquerades as an amusement park. When I lived in Pennsylvania, we went here and Knoebels all the time. It’s been about 25 years since I’ve been here

[@sindybradley8998]

Thank-you for this video! I lived in Allentown in 1968 and 1969, when I was 12-13. It was very nostalgic to watch this. So much fun!

[@benndoverr5233]

Hi Jacob, yes it was still Fun to see the place.

[@frankendoll1455]

It was better back in the day....so many old rides that are gone now. I too live near Allentown.

[@feloniousbutterfly]

Weren't they all ;) just be glad there are still older parks thriving today.

[@pumpedupone]

This WAS the place to be before it was sold!

[@CelticShadow75]

I miss working there.....I worked there before it was sold back in the early 90’s.

[@pumpedupone]

@@CelticShadow75 Ahh man that was the last hurrah for this park! Great times for me!

[@CelticShadow75]

@@pumpedupone I’ve taken my son there, since then, to show him what my childhood was like. I took him on the zephyr, and he loved it

[@alisont.6940]

Thanks for this great and thorough visit to Dorney Park. I grew up going there in the late sixties and early seventies so it was a really nostalgic look at the park for me. There are lots of new rides but I saw some of my old favorites - the Scrambler and the big wooden roller coaster that was the first coaster I ever went on. So I vote yes for this kind of video.

[@CelticShadow75]

Do you remember when the “wild mouse” was the Flying Dutchman?

[@marissaramos7025]

Omggg I was just there yesterday lol, I live here 😎

[@sarahnilla9381]

What do you do when you're sick? You binge watch carpetbagger videos 😊

[@d.redrobinphillips9959]

I love it when you walk through the parks. Always reminds me of my youth. Don’t stop visited these iconic parks. Thank you for all you do.

[@jillianlivesinasimulation]

you're hitting up all the places I went to as a kid in pa and nj!

[@CapnKentsStuff]

You visited me and Dutch Wonderland, now you are at the park I grew up at! Just LOVE YOU MAN!

[@CelticShadow75]

I was thinking that same thing!! Dorney will forever be a part of my history

[@shieldmansam2284]

I like any amusement park content you post, especially the older and smaller parks. I also find it hilarious when you take us on the roller coasters you reluctantly ride.

[@HerWeekendTravels]

I personally like anything you upload so these videos don't bother me. I still like seeing the parks whether you ride coasters or not.

[@cayoooga]

Walkthrough tours and off-ride videos are fine with me. I actually love off-ride videos of coasters in action.

[@traceymurphy5971]

Either way Jacob. We'll enjoy whatever you film or can't film. I especially enjoy the fact that we get to go on the rides with you. Adam always turns the camera on himself instead of allowing us to enjoy all of the ride. Thank you for Not doing that! You and your channel are awesome! Long time viewer, keep up the great work!

[@kenlasky3904]

I’ve seen a couple of your videos, and I enjoyed this one quite a bit! I’d rank it in the top 5! After I post this comment, I’m going to the park website to find out more about this place!

[@Dot_dot_dot891]

My personal favorite park! Rode my first looping coaster there, the laser. The best park when it comes to crowds and always very clean.

[@vonitadustylgreen2914]

Another great video. Looks like so much fun. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe. Stay blessed

[@jonathansefcik473]

I grew up near this park and visited a lot when I was a kid. The water park was always my favorite. Cool to see someone checking it out for the first time!

[@CelticShadow75]

I worked at Dorney back in the early 90’s just before Cedar Fair purchased it for a few years. This brings back so many memories. So much of the park is completely different yet so much is exactly the same. The wooden coaster you referred to as coaster we called the yellow coaster, and the name was then changed to Thunderhawk. Thank you for taking me back to a place that defined my entire childhood. You did it justice!! You don’t need to take us on the coasters....tours like this are perfect! I am glad you rode the zephyr though!!

[@alldat06]

I love the videos of you riding the coasters. To hear you scream is worth every second. But I enjoy all your vids anyway.

[@mcwatersd]

I kind of wondered why you didnt do a coaster so thanks for explaining that. I think it is always good to know what is available in the parks in different areas so the walk throughs are fine. I must admit it is always fun to hear you scream on those rides but I wouldn't avoid a park because of it. I loved seeing the older rides I used to try as a kid. Keep Safe❤Keep Well ❤

[@docnecrotic]

I loved this place as a child. Glad you could check it out.

[@JJMarkin]

What I enjoy most about your videos, Jacob, is the background information you give -- the history of the site and its attractions, how things work, the behind-the-scenes material. (That there is an actual name for parks at the end of trolley lines was new to me. Thanks! And your telling us about Bill Tracy allowed me to appreciate spotting, in one of your videos of a dark ride, the "R.I.P. Bill Tracy" on one of the tombstones.) If camera restrictions prevent you from adding on-the-ride footage, so be it. My enjoyment is not diminished in the least.

[@playwithmeinsecondlife6129]

I remember being a very little guy climbing out of my Dad's Buick onto a grass lot and then walking under the wooden roller coaster. That must have been 59 or 60. Then in the seventies I enjoyed Wacky Shack, the pirate dark ride, Journey to the Center of the Earth, the Carousel (my mother fainted on this) which was then in it's Carousel House with a music machine in the center, a small stone lined pond where we watched fish, a riverboat ride, and the zoo. Dorney of today just doesn't measure up. I much prefer Knoebels.

[@UnwrittenSpade]

What a wholesome comment sounds like some really nice memories made me smile

[@CelticShadow75]

Journey and the yellow roller coaster were the greatest rides ever!! Do you remember the swan boats in the back of the park? All the way off to the right when you walked in?

[@playwithmeinsecondlife6129]

@@CelticShadow75 Thank you for reminding me. I can see them now.

[@funnyhoneybunny73]

I remember going here in the 80’s & 90’s. Much better back then. The pirate ship, Journey To The Center of The Earth, The Flying Dutchman roller coaster (when it was working) and that dark ride “inside an igloo” that was great to cool off as they had it freezing in there.

[@thomasrossi3061]

Now that your in the northeast hope you have time to visit rye Playland lis open Wednesday to Sunday located on Long Island sound one of the oldest amusement parks in the country and where many scenes from the movie “Big” was shot including Zoltar letting Tom Hanks return to a child scene. Hope to see you there

[@zombigurrrl]

One of my all time favorite parks, for sure. I love the art deco architecture there too.

[@suzannemaria5594]

@@zombigurrrl the Art Deco buildings there are fantastic history. I also love the two haunted house dark rides there.

[@zombigurrrl]

@@suzannemaria5594 I'm such a baby. I've tried but I ended up laugh crying my way through them lol

[@pudwell2]

Thank You, so much, for creating this video! I am originally from Phillipsburg, N.J. Our parents took me and my sister to Dorney Park every summer. This brought back so many fond memories of my childhood. Sad to see that some of the rides are now gone that I used to love to go on, as well as the zoo. :( We walked through the zoo during every visit. "Journey To The Center Of The Earth" was my favorite dark ride at the park. We rode the Zephyr every time we went to the park. Glad to see that it is still there. Thank You, again! :)

[@Barbie-dg3de]

Many, many MEMORIES! The Wacky Shack, Journey to the center of the earth, the Giant Slide, the wooden coaster and Wild Water Kingdom. Thank you!

[@OldMovieRob]

(Elrond voice) "I was there..." around 30 years ago, and I recall 2 dark rides, "Pirates Cove" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth", both of which would have been awesome to see you visit, Jacob, but looks like these have long been gone, unfortunately. Its a shame they haven't replaced these with other dark ride attractions.

[@kfmcardle]

I really enjoyed this video. The overview would help me decide whether to go to a park or not. Thanks!!!

[@pattykakesd9421]

I wish I would have known you were in my home town! Dorney has been a part of my life since i was a baby. Back in the day it was so much better, like Knoebels. Good memories! Love ya dude!

[@foxgloved1]

my parents would take my brother and i there in the mid 60's, i loved seeing the older rides

[@englishatheart]

'60s* "60's" would mean something belonging to the number 60, or "60 is/has."

[@pumpedupone]

That is really cool!

[@CelticShadow75]

The zephyr has so many memories for me. People used to carve their names into the wooden bench seats on the train.

[@xxryan76xx]

Great video as always. To answer the question you asked at the end I personally enjoy a mix of both types of parks you visit some just to show rides and attractions and some where we get to see and hear you scream on a coaster….so I’d humbly ask for both types

[@DeeTrice-Williams]

Both, I enjoy watching you ride all the rides and doing an over view of the history of the theme parks, but either way works for me.

[@raleighfan9640]

Thanks for showing The Whip ride. It's one of my favorites.

[@janguy358]

Jacob, I enjoy anything and everything that you film! Thanks for inviting us along!

[@johnrogers6291]

Thanks Jacob for another interesting visit to a amusement park.

[@jeffeckrich2637]

I do like when you go on rides,but a walk through is good too. Another great video Jacob! Always looking forward to the next one.

[@nicochicago2028]

Good Morning The CarpetBagger! Either way whatever you vlog wherever you go. Love your videos. Take care 🙂

[@thefakehamsaladduo1348]

honestly i enjoy all of your theme park content. Love to see you film at Dollywood. I will say ride pov's w/ your terrified screaming is cool too.

[@Cmacpride1]

These are very nice type of videos. It gives a great overview of the park while still featuring some neat attractions

[@mrknowhere6457]

Jacob, you need to visit kings dominion in Virginia! It's very similar to this park and kings island, and is a super fun place. Not only that, but busch gardens williamsburg is in the same state, and i highly recommend that place as well. They let you film on roller coasters at that one to.

[@SteelCourage]

I have to agree he needs to check out kings dominion and bush gardens Williamsburg and honestly I have not been on a ride you can’t film on they just want it strapped to you in some fashion for safety.

[@IamTheaveragegamer]

I mean sure, I think I would always love to see you riding rides and coasters. But it is not necessary to me, it is just a bonus.

[@Stellaluna88]

I haven’t been to Dorney since the early nineties. I was more adventurous back then and rode all of those wild ones. Thanks for posting.

[@rainaroden2942]

"Do chickens have sharp talons" 😆 I love that movie! So, I must tell you that, "I don't understand a word you just said!"

[@uncanny_ally]

Most parks have been producing their own excellent POV videos of coasters. PLEASE keep the roadside attraction vids, amusement park vids, dark ride vids, going!!! I'm dying to get back into the US to hit a lot of places your videos have attracted my attention!

[@DjKnightShade]

Keep being flexible. Film where you can. Both ways you seam to make it look cool. You are really good at showing things to folks. Your doing awesome bro 🖤

[@geezer244]

Just seeing what these parks have to offer is great! Thanks for the journeys.

[@opinian1068]

In some ways I like it more when you're describing the rides and telling everyone how awful it would be for you to ride them 😆 that cracks me up.

[@BmoreLioness]

I watch your videos to see what's in the park. As long as I can see the rides function, I'm fine. You riding the rides are just a bonus, but rules are rules and I don't want or need you to break any rules for the videos you make. I love the style that you have with making your videos and they are always entertaining, even if you don't get on any rides at all. Too bad you don't like water parks cause I know Dorney's water park is amazing. I went there a couple of years back. Hopefully, I can go this year.

[@mollyw3654]

yes, i love both options. showing some parks ive been too in my past makes it feel like im young again, but also love the ones you can film on! i love both options you do, the variety is a big reason I love your videos but no matter I will always watch! thank you for what you do! :)

[@TheAuldGaffer]

You go out of your way to make the videos entertaining, coasters or no. Please keep letting us vicariously enjoy all the attractions, even if you can't film on rides sometimes. Thanks for what you do.

[@iantetreault9796]

I like your walk throughs and I like when you are on coasters

[@vonyinzer]

I like the videos both ways, the POV parts are a lot of fun in my humble opinion. I always look forward to the next video!

[@nickpoff1739]

Nice to see the Scrambler and rollercoaster from "Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows."

[@conniecrawford5231]

The real name of the goose is Canada geese, not Canadian geese- very common regional mistake many people learned growing up!

[@thegerm574]

The bumper cars piled up like the Garden State Parkway at 5:00.

[@pumpedupone]

Newer jokefest bummer cars!

[@Rollback_Productions_]

I say keep doing the videos at parks even though you can't film on rides! As a coaster enthusiast I love watching what other non coaster people think about some of the ones I've personally been on! Love the videos!

[@deniseconaway701]

I’m happy Jacob with a good mix of vlogs, but i love your commentary, and when you do the bigger roller coasters, but no way would i want you to do anything you honestly didn’t feel comfortable doing, or could cause you injury x

[@gc4644]

Yes, keep the park tours/overviews coming!

[@frankhenrystruck2nd266]

I love dorney park. My wife and I go every year for our anniversary. During the Halloween Haunt.

[@farmeracob9561]

we are here because we like you, not because we like you riding roller coasters. make whatever content you can my friend

[@jamesaugur9798]

I enjoy both videos. Your visits are always fun and informative.

[@sarahb7159]

Personally, I prefer the videos where you can film on the roller coasters. However, I'll still watch either way 🙂

[@puertorico2753]

walk thru is just as good in my opinion. even just showing the rides without a POV seems just as good.

[@dukemexplorer481]

Kaleidoscope looks cool at night, it literally looks like a Kaleidoscope

[@talfacprez]

Videos like this are still very informative for future travel ideas. I would LOVE to ride all of those rollercoasters.

[@Texasscout96]

Jacob- the videos where you can ride everything are awesome. But if the park has recording restrictions, I still love watching you visit parks! Thanks!!

[@ThatOneOtherFangirl]

The first group of plushies you were curious about are actually called "Squishmallows"! The concept is essentially "take an animal and make it a giant inedible marshmallow". The second group of plushies are from a game called "Bendy and the Ink Machine"(I actually cosplay one of the bad guys in it named Sammy) and I highly recommend playing it if you like horror games! There aren't a whole lot of jumpscares and it focuses more on the atmosphere and story. As for what kind of videos I like, I prefer the ones that mix walking and riding but focus more on riding! I won't know when I can go to these places, so I've lowkey been experiencing them through your content!

[@catfishinpappy1591]

Not sure how many times I thought "Oh Hell No!" Thanks Buddy that was FUN ! 🤘🏻🙂👍🏻

[@ClassTripp]

@thecarpetbagger well it is nice to have a stroll through an amusement park to see the overall vibe as well as getting on some of the rides.

[@timk987]

Your vlogs are fun to watch no matter what. I always appreciate you communicating the park rules with regards to filming though. keep it up!

[@angelinamiari1613]

Of course, seeing you on rides & hearing you scream are the best...but if you can't, you can't & watching this was fun too. I especially loved seeing the classic rides.

[@tigerrainie4754]

LOVE FROM MALAYSIA LOVE YOUR VIDS eventhough i cant go to the places you go you went so in depth i understand how everything works inside the park (vids showing the bts of rides) and the beauty of the parks/attraction/places you go amazing!

[@lawman7117]

Hey Jacob, all of your videos are just great. There are plenty of POV vids and whole entire channels of roller coasters. You do something unique with your park tours, so keep doing what you are doing, POV's of rides or not.

[@englishatheart]

It's just "POVs." No apostrophe, as apostrophes aren't used to make plurals.

[@ScottyMania313]

Awesome videos. I always love tuning in. Makes me appreciate the little things about Amusement Parks that go un-noticed because of the rides. Keep up the good work please!!!

[@crimsong_shep6449]

I love this kind of video. I haven’t been to dorney since like middle school ish? (I’m in college now lmao) so this was Super nostalgic for me and I loved it❤️

[@benmuschlitz460]

My hometown park! Love seeing it!

[@carolrossman5849]

seeing what a park has to offer is always fun to watch

[@NessieMay]

I like seeing all amusement parks, doesn’t matter if you can film on the rides or not. 🎢👍

[@christinekelly4068]

I enjoy what ever variety you put out. Keep up the good work!!

[@rainaroden2942]

I would like more of this. It doesn't really matter. I don't have to feel like I'm on rides to enjoy seeing the parks. I just enjoy seeing it all. You make me feel like I'm there! It's great! Plus, I don't ride roller coasters anyway.

[@sue7011]

You are 😄 funny with your terminology of certain rides. 😁 Thanks for showing the carnival park! Like it!

[@terrymcginnis7919]

So glad you got to do a video on dorney

[@Sweettweety666]

I already said it once, I love your little trips throughout America's fun places. Not only the theme parks but also the museums and everything that is fun. Just keep up the good work an I stay a fan! ;-)