Heritage USA - Abandoned Theme Park and Skyscraper

[@anninginlove170]

Why does this channel not have 5 million subs??? He does an AMAZING job showing us all the cool places in the USA. I am disabled and cannot travel much. I am greatful to see so many cool places that I would never be able to see in person.

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

Hi Anning in Love. Give us try. We explore in the southeast US.

[@anninginlove170]

Katie Rae I am not sure what you are you talking about? I might be disabled but not dumb or unable to be responsible for the money I earn “at work”. Not at all tax payer paid! However those who are disabled and tax payer supported by Social Security/Disability are not all “weak people” that you see all too much. It seems you have a poor grasp of the disabled community as a whole. Just because a person is unable to walk, does not give them a life sentence of being subpar mentally. I enjoy this channel because I cannot travel much due to my physical condition and am grateful to be able to still be able to see the interesting parts of the USA.

[@anninginlove170]

Katie Rae Thank you. That cleared things up.

[@angelaburt50]

I went when I was a little girl during xmas to see the lights. This brought back so many good memories. I miss my mommie.

[@garyweaver5398]

You always do a great job of checking all the boxes in the shortest amount of time. Even when touching on the dark side of Heritage , you come off as trying to be even handed and non judgemental. Great job.

[@casualtimefun]

I currently live on the property... definitely not as fun as it used to be. I frequent the Upper Room and Russell James is a good friend of my family. That long bench along the wall when you first walk in was gifted to the Upper Room by my grandmother.

[@molliesmith5516]

Me,my mama and my parents went here at Christmas

[@molliesmith5516]

My mamaw

[@braydenorsomething6673]

Bro my my aunt lives there too I always go and walk around the path whenever I go to her house

[@katrinapetersen2874]

You get to live there?!?

[@casualtimefun]

@@katrinapetersen2874 There's a residency there that used to be vacation homes. They're just normal homes now.

[@fatrat3986]

I grew up in that area, and by my time it was abandoned. It was so cool to drive past there on my way to swim lessons. That place was like my dream princess castle. I never knew about the past or what was there, but I absolutely loved dreaming about what I would do there. I could actually see the tower from my grandma's house. I was absolutely devastated when I saw parts of it get demolished as I got older. That place called the upper room was so awesome to imagine being my castle. Just uhhh I love it❤

[@bradrichards6107]

Thank you for posting this video, Jacob. I went to Heritage USA in the summer of 1987 when I was 11 years old. Heritage USA was a really cool place. The water park was brand new and awesome. It was sad to see the water park replaced with condos, but I am glad to see parts of Heritage USA have been repurposed. Main Street USA looks remarkably the same as it did in 1987.

[@danielh.3223]

I use to work there in it's prime. I got a job there when I was 17. I worked in the grounds maintenance department. I mowed grass all day. It was a pretty sweet job for a young man. I work there for 4 years. The Pyramid looking building was the Heritage USA Human Resources Building. That's where they did their hiring for staff members.

[@chriscurry9528]

Thanks for doing this video. I spent a little time at the resort because before all the craziness broke loose, my grandmother and her sisters would take a yearly vacation there, and we would get to visit. Brings back a lot of memories, I loved the train and the Christmas light display they would set up there. Thanks again, great video!

[@DjKnightShade]

My family worked there. I was a “skate guard” at the roller rink. Wow the cool memories. Thanks for putting this up bro. 🖤

[@pauliegee78]

Thank you, the doll featuring Tammy's voice has got to be the creepiest, Thanks again.

[@amedusch3513]

Weirdly my grandparents visited Heritage USA sometime in the late 80s and brought me back this doll. I don't remember much about it, other then my Mom said it was super creepy and she got rid of it right after I got it.

[@glennjudd2467]

They are all creepy !

[@tracyscgirl]

Paul Gee I still have mine!! She doesn’t talk anymore though lol

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Fun fact. Fort Mill is also the last place where Confederate Cabinet met as a whole for the last time as they were fleeing Richmond. It also has the only memorial to the slaves who fought for the Confederacy. Lots of history in that part of the country.

[@nimblehealer199]

@The Middle Westerner African Americans fought and died on both sides of the Civil War.

[@5roundsrapid263]

The Middle Westerner Even stranger, about 100,000 Southerners joined the Union army. One of my ancestors did. He nearly died in battle, and received a Purple Heart.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

@@5roundsrapid263 - Interesting. I've got an episode coming up on Monday that deals a bit with the Civil War and some potential controversies.

[@crixxxxxxxxx]

Enterprize 1701 No they didn’t. Some were manservants of high-ranking Confederates. That’s it. There were no black confederate soldiers.

[@TheMavrick2020]

I remember being at the Waterpark as a kid the day Falwell went down the slide.

[@S.E.C-R]

The lapel pin would be “vintage”, an “antique” is 100 years old or older…. I do love how you’re talking about the massive scandal so gently, it was anything but gentle. It was the biggest thing to have happened in the 80’s, it was all over the news all the time! It seemed like it never ended… or would never end.

[@theweakestlink2278]

It was huge in the 80s but sadly modern televangelists like Kenneth Coupland make Jim and Tammy Faye look like angels compared to the prosperity gospel nonsense.

[@ClaytonHensley]

I visited Heritage USA once back in 1988 about the time of its collapse. I remember seeing a Jim & Tammy Bakker coffee table book going at the gift store for $5. A few years ago while in the Charlotte area we drove down to see what was left. Certainly a fascinating part of history. Great job showing us what's there now.

[@57Banjoman]

My uncle and his family lived in Tega Cay, and visited often-glad to see it has been re-purposed!

[@jermar1979]

I met you the day you were filming this video and you were so nice. The video turned out great! Very cool you got a pin for your hat.

[@blueskymars4189]

Takes me back to the Reverend Cash, a character on In Living Color.

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

Wish we had known you were in town. We would have joined up with you on this one, and could have given you additional information. I knew the place well unfortunately; I worked there from '85-'87. When Main Street USA opened, the trolley served as a fast food eatery with hot dogs, hamburgers, pop corn, etc. The pyramid building was the PTL World Outeach Center; basically it housed the property's administrative, security, and telecommunications. It was purposely built well away from the themed area. Directly across from the Upper Room used to be the Big Barn Auditorium and PTL Studios where Jim And Tammy had their daily shows. Though you stated the property had been revitalized, in reality the majority of the original park's 2300 acres has been sold off, and as you noticed, redeveloped with housing. Thanks for sharing!

[@5roundsrapid263]

The Big Barn had rotted away, but was just torn down in the last decade. The documentary showed it falling apart.

[@mikefromuniontown3809]

PYRAMID SHAPED....WELL DUH.... Wow that is something I didn't know until this video. EXPLAINS ALOT!...Baker got a very early release too....now it makes much more sense.

[@jimc9568]

what steps, if any, do you think should have been made that would have led to this place not turning into what it is.. when Jim turned it over to Falwell was that before he went to prison

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

@@jimc9568 I'm not sure what you mean by "what it is." The Jessica Hahn scandal broke in March 1987. Jim wasn't sentenced to prison until 1989; well after Jerry Falwell stepped down in October 1987.

[@jimc9568]

@@OffbeatDiscoveries i meant what steps, if any, could have been taken to have prevented the whole thing come crashing down .

[@UnpersonDoublethink]

What a fascinating bit of American, religious history. Great video. Merry Christmas btw

[@pdxer8895]

A religious time share. Time shares at best are a crime. Tammy and Jim were criminals. Early cable, and I watched them. I remember Jim crying about the bee's. Great vlog!

[@whatsnextrobert]

I stayed there back when it was in operation. And I went down that water slide. Loved it.

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

Yep! As a rebellious teenager, I went down that slide many times before the park opened. Burned holes in my jeans doing so. LOL

[@adambolin856]

Someone bought the park and reopened it in the 90’s. It was amazing. There use to be a castle that was an arcade and they had a Mario figure that was 8ft tall.

[@jwbjpb1338]

The same JIm Bakker clown now sells food for the end times. Ah, the suckers born every minute who give to people like Bakker.

[@mpan7376]

My dad and I drove through here when we first came to the Carolinas and had no idea what it was, but it was so creepy. It was like a ghost town but everything felt wrong. We ended up getting lost while in the car, and coming upon that giant tower, we both had this very strong feeling of unease. We both got really quiet and everything felt wrong. My dad said, "we need to get out of here now" because we both immediately knew there was something culty about the place but had no idea if it was still functioning. Managed to find our way out but i'll never forget the feeling of dread that filled my stomach...

[@stephendobbins9251]

Thanks for making and sharing this video. I grew up watching Jim and Tammy-Fey Baker on TV. I knew about this theme park but never got to see it. So this is a real treat to watch your video. 😁

[@HeidiMcNulty1]

I always wanted to go and see this. My aunt watched the PTL club and was a member. Jim and Tammy started out right. Don’t really know how things went so bad. Such a sad story. Thanks Jacob.

[@gunnerfargond]

Money and a sexy secretary. Which is the downfall of any man.

[@pgh1all1]

Started out right?? By lying to people to get their $$$ and funnel it into their own pockets! All the while telling an age worn story about someone that never existed. Give me a break!! It's all bullshit and brainwash,please get a clue before your time is up. No special being in the sky, no heaven or hell. Just be thankful you got a shot at life and many others didn't and never will. In this day and age!! With all the info out there and you choose to bury your head in the sand and fall for the fantasy that these scumbags continue to perpetuate. You deserve to be taken! Jim Bakker,Jerry Falwell,Jimmy Swaggert(boy,another bullshit artist and con man/sexual deviate) Oral Roberts,Pat Robertson and on and on and on. In the lying and swindling biz,they are "gods" among the stupid and naive!! Please read!! Investigate!! Get a clue! Before they need another Rolls or Lear jet!!

[@misscatalina711]

Its called GREED.

[@manthony777]

@@pgh1all1 , You Fool 🙄🙄

[@kennethestes4741]

He was always a crook and he is out in Branson Missouri still being a crook. Hell ain't hot enough for people who use religion to gain fortunes

[@johnwalker8194]

The triangle shaped building was called the “World Outreach Center”. At the very top,was Jim Bakers office, which was quite spacious. The levels below housed a few production offices, but most were Administration offices. This building also housed the 24 hr phone banks for “Heritage USA”.

[@michaelmichaelfordloverman8332]

You and adam make my life so much better when I'm down or just having a bad day I thank you from the bottom of my heart for that thank you very much

[@taliacrackel1834]

The video I didn’t know I needed to see. Thank you, Carpetbagger!

[@TralfazConstruction]

Well done. You're an excellent storyteller with a way of keeping the past and present in-context.

[@almilhouse9059]

Looks like something Scientology would do....

[@theirmom4723]

You did a fabulous respectful job on this. Thank you....This situation was first of many falls of ministers in my Christian Fellowship. I remember when this debacle happened and my heart was grieved for reasons I will not go into. Thank you, again for filming this.

[@vastudent99]

I wish I could thumbs up twice! I liked seeing how the landscape has changed and they way you pointed out those features that still remain from the original park!

[@whatsnextrobert]

The man who gave you the pin I have met, I helped him clean up the upper room when they reopened it.

[@mountainguru529]

Dude I was there in the hay day and even when the trouble came ! Was an AMAZING place !!!

[@chrisbennett1881]

I lifeguard at the water park right before it closed.

[@knight2000-NC]

Got to visit Hertiage USA as a kid once around 1987..it was massive and awesome.

[@OurShowOurStory]

Hey Jacob, we've missed your abandoned series!

[@sbrazwell42]

Pleasantly suprised to see so many things going on there.. I thought it was abandoned but turned out to be a nice place after all.. Thank you much.

[@offthewagonslots3075]

I grew up in Tega Cay out side of PTL. The Bakers lived in my neighborhood and was friends with their daughter. I remember when the whole thing went down. News trucks from all over the country where there. It’s too bad really. That place was one of the most fun places you could hangout at for a teenage.

[@noneofyourbusiness2766]

My mother loved Jim and Tammy Faye. She watched the PTL daily. As a kid I would watch them preach and watch her cry - all the time thinking 'what the do you see in these people?'

[@tykangas]

You did an awesome job on this vlog. Keep up the good work.

[@Keliimaoli]

Great footage Jacob, and thank you for documenting this place. Back in the fall of 1995, My parents and I went to see the abandoned parts of Heritage USA. We visited Main street, the upper room (which looks slightly different now), and some of the other buildings/water slides and park area, that are now all but gone. I remember going to see that Pyramid building, and looking into the windows and seeing nothing but boxes, the entire building was empty at that time. another impressive building, and beautiful interior architecture, was the Barn Church. I remember a very sad, melancholy feeling resided around that area, it was hard to explain.

[@melisagilbert4486]

Perfect timing heading to bed and always curl up and end my day with a vlog from the bagger then boom notification! Thanks! Bonus the word abandoned!

[@ricman3434]

somebody bought the waterpark in the 90's and it was open to the public, and I went there in 98, that waterpark was fun, especially the 2 major waterslides,

[@englishatheart]

'90s*

[@alimcc773]

I remember being a little kid going along when my parents checked it out & being disappointed. Disney it was not, at least to a little kid that had been to Disney quite a few times & in a family that wasn't religious. Thing I remember most is the ceiling in the main street shopping area had projections to make it look like sky with moving clouds. I thought that was the coolest thing & that more malls needed that. Did happen to run into Tammy Faye in the 90s a few times in Kmart in a town to too far from there, not even kidding but never got the tee shirt. Yes she did wear more mascara than I ever thought was possible.

[@AdventureswithBeck]

Nice to see it's being reused and how nice it is. That hotel looks awesome. I was hoping you'd find that last building, awesome video!

[@CitizeenSniips]

This is wild. I lived in fort mill for about 4 years when I was growing up and never knew this was even here. I'll have to go back and visit some day.

[@nettiemarie2556]

Wow lol!

[@kyriebates2997]

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year Jacob The Carpetbagger.

[@Merrittva]

The Bakkers started with a kids show on my local UHF channel when I was growing up, but unfortunately that wasn't enough to keep Tammy in mascara.

[@johnrodgers9877]

Ya Her and Jimmy were a pair of phony baloney ass holes and I saw thru both of them when I was 10 yrs old . Complete garbage pair of FK ers !

[@5roundsrapid263]

Channel 40 in Los Angeles? That was owned by another televangelist couple, Paul and Jan Crouch. It eventually became TBN. They had a falling out a few years later, so the Bakkers left and started PTL.

[@lanah43]

My mother, grandmother and 2 aunt all watched Jim & Tammy. They loved them and I think they were on the right track. Then they got too much money & power and it ruined it all. My aunt had the lifetime membership and had been there before. Sadly my mother and aunt watched Jim Bakker until they died and still believed everything he said.

[@jermar1979]

Lana Hannaman I think Jim and Tammy started out innocent enough until all the money started rolling in.

[@lanah43]

@@jermar1979, I totally believe that they had good intentions in the beginning. They probably grew up without much money. When the money started rolling in it is like the bible says....money is the root of all evil. Actually that was kind of paraphrasing but the verse is Timothy 6:10.

[@melissawinstead8701]

This is great. I love seeing abandoned videos and comparet to how they looked then and now

[@TheGroover72]

The God I believe in isn't short on cash, mister.

[@micheledrummond9438]

U2!!!!

[@alohalivin556]

And that is the same BS line these TV guys use, the idea that somehow God will bring you cash. Sad so many people bought in, greed wins

[@StukInBuf]

@The Groover(open): If your God is the same One I worship, He would never bless or condone self-serving endeavors such as those put into place by the Bakkers.

[@Kippu1]

This was very informative. I live 30 minutes away. While I knew some of the land was sold off for townhouses, I didn't know they were revitalizing some parts of what was the PTL.

[@larrydewein5715]

Thanks for showing! I supported PTL and was there several times and at the end when the Bakers left. Glad to see that it is being used for Ministry and something left of it. For genuine Christians, it was a fantastic place.

[@ctracknchloetanny8490]

I used to love this place I'll never forget who you're going with my family. This place was amazing I have memories in my heart from this place

[@JeffreyHansen]

The pyramid building was the "PTL World Outreach Center"

[@chuckster3629]

All designed to separate suckers from their hard earned money.

[@daddios_6695]

I rented a condo there in the early 90's after the scandal. It was a ghost town, I use drive all over there and wander through the buildings. It was surreal because it still looked maintained yet creepily empty. Thanks for the video, all wondered what happened to it, condo's, wouldn't you know it.

[@meganpeveich8407]

Very classic CB! I’ve never heard of this place. Interesting!

[@deniseboldea1624]

What, no Tammy Faye Baker doll on display? I'm actually surprised that they are acknowledging the PTL Ministries. The other Televangelists were rather quick to distance themselves from the Bakers at the time the scandal broke out. I'm surprised that a developer hasn't bought that hotel tower. It would make for some awesome apartments or Condos.

[@bonniebrown6960]

That's what I was thinking too . Now that the government has got their money why not turn into a low income apartments for people who needs help ..... Or at least something like that ? It's sad to know that there are homeless people out there that are working and trying to make ends meet and they can't afford to pay rent let alone buy a house . When there's places like this that could help people out . This is a sad world we live in .

[@debi1451]

Or for homeless Vets etc!.

[@5roundsrapid263]

Bonnie Brown The government doesn’t own it. It’s been sold to private groups.

[@dumbbo1]

As I recall, that massive building was supposed to be time shares, and from what accountants looking into the PTL Club’s finances concluded, the rooms were oversold many, many times over. Sort of like the old Ripley’s Believe It or Not! bit about every person in China lining up into several columns and marching into the sea forever without end.

[@jeffreydieselshank8421]

The time share system was exactly what they were doing. Sadly they did not keep track, over sold, doctored the books, and it brought down the house of cards. I attended the school there, and as a counselor had access to all over Heritage. Jimmy Swaggart is the one who turned them in, he reported the money issue and Bakker's involvement with Jessica Hahn. Falwell took over, but he wanted some of PTL's technology that Liberty did not have. People overlook the good done there. God does not share glory with man, for only God is worthy of worship and praise. People lost sight of the creator, and began to worship creation. Shalom.

[@nealwestmoreland8576]

Thank you for taking us along on this tour.

[@CincinnatiGifts]

The area at the 3:04 mark where the boom camera is anchored is actually the square where the grand piano sat. There would often be a pianist seated there playing away.

[@wakaywa]

This is gold. Thank you Jacob.

[@elizabethhall1405]

I’m so glad you showed this video! I grew up not too far from there and went to the park when I was little. I still remember the Wendy’s there had the best fries! My parents and I also walked through the Main Street area and the ceiling looked like clear blue skies with big white clouds. I went back there in 2005, before they built the place back up, and some of the stuff from the park was still there.

[@blooneytoons]

Wow, what a blast from my childhood past. I actually went to the Christian school on Heritage USA during my 4th grade year (1985/86). I was in the same class, and friends with Jim and Tammy's son, Jamie (Jay). I remember attending Jamie's 10th birthday at the Grand Hotel. There I met the late Gavin Macleod (Captain of the Love Boat). I used to ride the train or the trams around the whole park with my friends. It's so sad to see what happen to such a beautiful place. I have wonderful, childhood memories from there. They had a recreation center there, which had an arcade and a roller skating rink. Man, so many memories are flooding in at the moment. A bit overwhelmed. Thanks for sharing.

[@sharksport01]

I saw Alice Cooper and Ozzie at the Main Street Theatre in the 80's. Great concert.

[@soflodoug]

SharkSport These millenials and gen zers dont have fun anymore.

[@Dulcimertunes]

Bakker allowed them?

[@soflodoug]

Maureen Barnes oh yea!💃🏽

[@garyspeakman2969]

When I was a teenager, I went to Heritage USA several times with my family. It was an awesome place back then. Not only was there a lot of things to do, it was great to have a place where people of all denominations could come and fellowship together. I even got to sit in the audience during a Jim & Tammy broadcast.

[@Hackneybird]

So interesting. Great job explaining the history . There’s a video on here called ‘ a collection of bits of video about heritage USA , late 1986 ‘ which has fascinating footage of the skyscraper being built and the park at its busiest , plus the fund drive. I’d recommend anyone who likes this to check it out .

[@haileyhome]

I just finished the Tammy Faye film & it let me down a rabbit hole to you. Great video! I used to live closeby & I have been there without realizing the history!

[@toddventure]

The Pyramid building was the executive offices.

[@StukInBuf]

@Clippa B I was thinking the very same thing! (Giving Clippa B a high-five)

[@austinstricklin6635]

Love this channel

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Austin Stricklin - me too! 🙂

[@blessedchildofthemosthighj6702]

Im originally from Charlotte and I used to go to Heritage USA when I was a kid. Thank you for bringing memories back of a good time and place ❤

[@oveidasinclair982]

A lot of money was lost in that facility, especially the vacant high rise, investors took a beating and I wonder how much the state of South Carolina was on the hook for.

[@StukInBuf]

@Oveida Sinclair(open): Apparently, the PTL folks didn't take the tim to "count the cost" before all this happened; the chickens sure came home to roost in short order.

[@lisag.8458]

Love watching the videos. Thanks. Praying for you and your wife.

[@AJOCONNELLNEWPORT]

Your INTRO is perfect for you...Miss you with John & Tim.. Happy Holidays...AJO

[@donnabritsch8444]

The pyramid shaped building served as the GOLF CLUB which you did not mention the golf course. You did not mention the out door Stone theater where the CHRISTmas story was performed for a month each year. There was also a roller skating rink and a campgrounds which is currently operating. Also there was Kevin's House that is now used as a coffee shop (Long cabin)

[@theweakestlink2278]

Rev Jerry Falwell and his people kicked Kevin out of Kevin's House and years later vandals broke in and burned it down. Kevin passed away in 92 I believe. It's sad how things worked out, especially after all the ptl members donated all the money to build kevin a home there. All that poor little guy ever wanted in life was to live at Heritage USA.

[@codcheyma]

I stayed there with my mom and grandma in 1986, if I remember correctly.

[@dfactoryrat653]

I reremember my grandparents telling me & my sister about Heritage USA. How they had bought into this & had a room there.That we could go there & have vacations. Sad end 🐀

[@jeffstubb6116]

D FactoryRat I remember it being pitched as a timeshare destination, always seemed shady, most time shares are.

[@hpalmer268]

Pretty sure all time shares are a scam

[@CincinnatiGifts]

The "cabins" mentioned at about the 11 minute mark, were the old "Lakeside Chalets". The area on the map circled in red weren't actually these same "Cabins". The cabins, as seen on the same map, are those tiny structures immediately behind the bus seen on the map (located right outside the Heritage Grand Hotel).

[@roger1793]

That was a good vid. I remember my mom watching him when Jim Bakker had it opened. To bad he let the money get to his head. Thanis for the vid n it was cool that guy gave you a PTL pin and let you film in the chaple.

[@tracybates2285]

This is so interesting. Thank you Jacob.

[@CincinnatiGifts]

The Heritage USA train that encircled the lake did, in fact, run along that gravel section as seen at the 7:05 mark. The gravel was the original train bed. Technically, was has always been referred to as the "island", where the water park once stood, wasn't really an "island" at all. It was technically a peninsula, surrounded on three sides by water. The original Heritage USA 'island" was never completely surrounded by water. And the train, did, in fact, run along that wooden structure that slices through the water at an angle. The train made counter-clockwise passes around the lake.

[@rss2105]

I saw another explorer tour this campus a number of years ago. It was prior to the Condos, but the lots were set up for them. But he found a still-operational TV studio. The video is from WRR19.

[@icegiant1000]

Don't forget your buddy Adam the Woo did a vlog from there years ago, before they tore down the water park and the passion play theater. Look it up, fascinating.

[@5roundsrapid263]

I remember seeing that video. It was much more overgrown then.

[@CincinnatiGifts]

The atrium of the hotel, at the 2:48 point, is full of boring round tables and chairs. In the 80's, this area was full of high-end regal-looking antique-inspired fine seating. There were marble-topped tables and nice looking lamps. There was even a stately grand piano, and, in the far corner of the lobby, (to the far left corner, at the 2:48 mark) a small indoor swimming pool.

[@jadec.4068]

That place had such potential... it's a shame😞 I watched a full documentary on the Bakers and their situation...their drama was nuts! Still...awesome to see what the place looks like today. Thanks Jacob!👍

[@nighthiker8872]

Always have a back up plan. The Carpet Bagger park. Focus on some christmas displaces.

[@cindyolson5849]

My family and I went there a lot. The water park was the best! The news boys christian band started there. we have lots of pictures of the water park.

[@mrbash7798]

Watch “The Eyes Of Tammie Faye”.

[@laurinp.]

That is a great documentary

[@Dr.Pepper001]

Why?

[@lilliteningpea]

Dwight Turner it’s an absolutely amazing docu on Miss Tammy

[@5roundsrapid263]

It’s an amazing movie even if you don’t care about her. It has so much information about the park and its rise and fall.

[@andrewt7609]

Great video Carpetbagger, thanks for creating and sharing it. In my time in the Charlotte area I used to frequent Heritage USA as I found nature taking it back interesting. The pyramid structure you talked about was the HQ for the site. Interestingly the water park and mountain were removed and were deposited to form the new main road into Pineville, NC near where the arcade Castle and go cart track use to be. I have a few pictoral videos on my channel showing some of the buildings and changes from 2004-2007.

[@carlavision6143]

Jacob, really enjoyed your video! I loved watching The PTL Club and loved Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker! I had their $100 book but, sold it in one of my yard sales for $5. I should've never sold it. I watched them on a big satellite dish my Daddy bought from his brother Albert. Really enjoyed your video!

[@christinamitchell9025]

I never got to go to Heritage USA as a theme park but when I was little they had Christmas light display ( Like Tanglewood) that you can drive through. My parents took me and my brother to see the Christmas lights one year,. Sad that is was abandoned. Carowinds could use a Rival to keep things interesting. By the way- My Husband and I took our kids to The Grievous Gallery in Salisbury because we saw your video on it and they had a amazing time. Thanks for doing what you do- If you didn't go to these places we wouldn't have known it was there.

[@alimcc773]

I remember driving through all the lights there at Christmas!

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Yay..... it’s Jacob time!!! 🤗. Everyone ... thumbs up!! 👍 👍 👍

[@NintegaDario]

This is amazing; I've never known about this for my 21 years of living in the Carolinas; it actually baffles me that most of the stuff down here is kept, even the Chuck E Cheese in Wilmington NC still has the animatronics, but it was made to be bigger; I visited it with my sister 2 years ago, it still has its Jr. Munch I believe and it's the only one to still have Pizza Cam with its latex mask.

[@pennyjack2]

It makes me feel all warm inside knowing a place like this shut down.

[@DanielleWhite]

I seem to recall that the unfinished hotel tower was an effort to make good on the large number of lifetime memberships sold, each with promise of an annual stay. I know that we went there at least once when I was a kid but I don't remember much. I think it was there that they moved to a new studio and did it in the middle of a show, having the audience walk to the new one - we happened to be there the day of that. My parents would, around that same time, totally buy into what Mike Warnke's stories in the Satanic Panic so make of it all what you will.

[@CincinnatiGifts]

The original exterior of the Main Street USA section back in the '80's looked very much like the interior section seen at the 3:23 mark. There were three floors to this section: the first housed a variety of shops. The second and third levels housed partner rooms, which were essentially high-end hotel rooms that the PTL partners stayed in during visits.

[@garbage854]

Cool 😀 My family went to the awesome Christmas Light's display there in 1985 .

[@OffbeatDiscoveries]

Yes! THAT was probably the most amazing Christmas display I had ever seen in my life!

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Great video. Thanks for posting this. Have a nice day.