RARE Look At Knoebels Haunted Mansion (((LIGHTS ON)))

[@JamesPollMaine59]

This is absolutely a magnificent form of folk art. The sets are so artistic and in good taste, unlike the gore and violence seen so often. This was a joy to experience. This ride should be on the National Historic Register.

[@Cr4z3d]

except the ones in the dungeon lol, but that's about the worst of it

[@brookewelty4397]

You should see the Grand Carousel they have. It's spectacular, over 100 years old if I recall.

[@Primogen18]

@@brookewelty4397 both of them are amazing, grand and S&G

[@charsue81]

Personally. With my affection towards haunted attractions, I love the “lights on” thing. I’ve always wanted to know what it would look like with lights on. So because of that, this is definitely one of my favorite videos. I wish it could be longer but I understand, it’s a ride and not a walk through. Excellent!

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you

[@4g16er]

I worked on a television show during my college years in Knoebels Haunted mansion for the discovery channel. I assisted in lighting for the shoot, it was challenging to light a dark ride without ruining the ride effect. Great experience. We find ourselves at knoebels several times each summer, it is a gem in our area.

[@jaykozokas2983]

I enjoy that the park always changes this classic dark ride, but I do miss the room of mirrors with glowing skulls. Glad to see they were repurposed!

[@JPVideos81]

Im glad they still have a few floating skulls.

[@TheBloodofAges]

It's still kinda there. They just built around it. I think they should make it a bit more prominent in the upside down room.

[@gregkellow4723]

Back in the day.....oh about 40 years ago.... I used to ride that with my Dad. I had my eyes closed the whole time 😬

[@skybox2522]

Same

[@sebbie153]

My mom would drag me on with my older cousin. And she would sleep over the night before and tell me scary stories about the haunted house. The one that scared me the most is that they would pull children off the ride and lock them in that banging door. She really sucked. Lol

[@DamenVain13]

glad im not the only one..im almost 30 (been almost 20 since ive been back) and have yet to make it through with eyes opened

[@lucyleggs3233]

lol seems like it would be better in the dark.

[@DamenVain13]

Lucy Leggs well yea it’s a haunted house..it’s normally pitch dark where you can’t see anything

[@barbara-pigeonbray4579]

I like it a better with the lights on. We miss a lot of the awesome props in the dark .Thank you for sharing this different look at the Haunted Mansion. Lots of fun.

[@JPVideos81]

Another unique way to enjoy a classic ride

[@mindyroat4923]

I agree! Much better with the lights on. I wonderif they could do some parts with lights and then others without lights.

[@Cr4z3d]

@@mindyroat4923 well, most parts DO have ambient lighting of some sort but set very dimly.

[@Ottophil]

The truck isnt as scary when you can see it coming

[@boogiebong420]

Scared the absolute fuck out of me the first time i rode it

[@rory557]

Avian uwu I was like 4 the first time I rode it and I was traumatized 😂

[@SchardtCinematic]

The horn used to honk longer too.

[@djoctorok1375]

Somehow even with the lights on I never saw it coming

[@lindahoy782]

It gets me every time I ride it

[@kelseysbookrecs]

I’m in my 20’s and I STILL always shut my eyes at the end when the car comes

[@JPVideos81]

Lol

[@OceanBoulevardPodcast]

I do too and my ears ugh I hate the car

[@Vladimir82623]

I thinks it’s a truck

[@Vladimir82623]

@Brandt Naugle I have never whent on it but I am the next time I go

[@mjg263]

Great to see this with the lights on! It’s been at least 30 years since I’ve been there but the truck at the end with the high beams and the horn was the one thing I always remember. Scared me half to death just ‘cause it was so loud and unexpected, loved it!

[@daniellel5284]

I rode it once as a kid, my eyes were closed 90% of the time. lol I thought it was a train light and noise, not a truck.

[@dougronald561]

What really looks unique about it is that it's not some overly commercialized mainstream attraction such as you'd find in Disney. It appears as if normal people creatively made it on their own.

[@JPVideos81]

And most of the items are repurposed or made in house.

[@malcolmerbiii208]

The Haunted Mansion at Knoebels is, by far, my favorite ride in the entire park... I love everything about this this ride especially the organ and the dungeon/torture chamber... I love how they hand painted the walls to look like stone, the bodies hanging around and the wooden ceiling... Such detail 😊

[@JPVideos81]

I love the dungeon as well

[@mishko520]

It's amazing how every inch of that place had something going on, right down to the details! 👍

[@chmom2288]

That was creepy even with the lights on. Thanks for the ride!! It gave me some cool ideas for Halloween decorations!

[@JPVideos81]

👻

[@AbandonedMines11]

Very cool! Like you mentioned, you can see so much more when the lights are on. It kind of ruins the fun and thrill factors, but it’s cool to see how it’s all put together. Cool video!

[@JPVideos81]

Glad you enjoyed the behind the scenes (lights on) tour

[@Jcalabrese18]

The truck gets me EVERY SINGLE TIME!

[@alanloewen4148]

I'm a huge fan of dark rides and this was very enjoyable to see all the tricks and traps with the lights on. Good job!

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@StreetPiratesTV]

That damn horn is legendary...

[@RevengeOfTheApocalypse]

It’s actually really cool having the lights on

[@bradwingard5789]

The absolute best haunted mansion ride on the planet! I remember a coworker of mine telling me stories of how he and some friends used to jump off of the cars with flashlights while inside and do some "extra spooking" of people as they came through...lol! This was back in the late '70s and very early '80s. Thanks for sharing this video! I really enjoyed it!

[@BansheeResearch]

Now if you try to pull that off you'd probably get trespassed for getting off a moving vehicle or going backstage

[@donnaj5464]

That was a great video! So much more to see with the lights on. A lot of work goes into that ride! So much detail! Thanks!

[@EdwardmWhitney]

Just rode this for the 1st time this season. Loved it. What an amazing tribute to times gone by.

[@KevinSmith-qk8vi]

It's neat seeing how it looks with the lights on

[@is_what_it_is]

I've gone to Knoebel's every year for 40 years until covid happened. It certainly has changed over the years. But between the camping and rides/food/games, it's a great place to go if and when it's not totally packed as it has been in recent years.

[@JohnH-os6id]

Thank you JP for this great video! We were just there 2 weeks ago, and it's amazing the props we missed! Keep up the awesome work!

[@JPVideos81]

👍

[@averylaura8399]

the truck was the scariest part for me akjsdnvkjae

[@georgew.5639]

My former wife would always be startled by the truck headlights and air horn. She knew it was coming. But still jumped. Lol! 😂

[@themanthemyththejake]

I remember the snake having bandages over its nose because so many riders would punch it in the face when it popped out. (I was under 13 years of age mind you, I'm 24 now) but absolutely loved this ride growing up and still do as a parent!

[@nightfallstarbright8294]

The sounds are defo a jump scare! Like it with the lights on, you get to see so much more and a bit easier on the kids x

[@kellyhoulton2998]

AWESOME!!! You see so much more with the lights on! And the truck still got me in the end lol! I wish you could've done it twice - or even three times - one for left, one for right, and one for straight ahead. I love this ride - never been on it but I know it from your vids. Thanks so much for this, JP!

[@JPVideos81]

Was only allowed one time with lights on. Was still incredible.

[@BShakura]

Amazing that you managed to get the full tour with the lights on. Well done!

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@AprilHinsley]

I totally expected that spider to fall from the ceiling. I loved how the hands popped out from the chest and slowly retracted. Great video JP! I loved it.

[@JPVideos81]

🙂

[@rbebut1]

This is better than in the dark. Thanks for posting.

[@iamnikkinitro]

I never knew the guy with the ax, next to The skeleton playing the organ, was on a set of steps! Also I loved seeing all the things in the attic. You don’t realize how much is in there like you said there is a dresser!

[@JPVideos81]

And skates! Lol

[@muthatrucka6265]

Cool video. I rode this back in 1978. The up side down room had strobe light effect to make it look like the walls were closing in, the lift hill had a giant bat, and there was also a skeleton painting the ceiling that tipped over when you went under him, and the dungeon had a cart that was overturned.

[@KidsMomO4]

That looked really cool with the lights on. I love to see how stuff works and is put together so this was right up my alley.

[@JPVideos81]

Me too

[@DebbieB1388]

It was just as creepy... If not a little more so.. with the lights on!! Love that we got to see so many more of the props.. you miss so much in the pitch black! Awesome video.. thanks for sharing!!

[@pzychotize]

This was amazing! So much more to see! Thank you!!

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome 🙂

[@barbaraness1973]

Really great video! I’ve ridden through a lot of other, shorter haunted attractions but this was great! Really cool being able to see how things work. Thanks so much!

[@tabbycat8323]

That was wonderful! I laughed quite a bit. Thank you so much Jay!

[@JPVideos81]

😁

[@laceyryan7751]

Hi Jay! I love haunted anything and everything! It was a great ride and I laughed all the way through it! Thank you so much for this video!!

[@JPVideos81]

🙂

[@carwashslayer4235]

1:18 that buzzer sound always gets me

[@donnicholas7552]

That was cool!! Interesting to see how stuff worked.

[@kendraiacouzze4930]

That was awesome. Thanks for getting to do that💕💕

[@DeniseLaFranceCDNpainter]

Ha ha! That was great! Thanks JP!😂

[@JPVideos81]

Any time!

[@johnmakin3225]

I noticed they used sounds from the Disney album.. " chills and thrills from the haunted house".. classic.

[@Primogen18]

Have you read the story of the Knoebels Haunted Mansion? There's a few nods there as well. I am convinced Ishmael Hepple is a member of S.E.A.

[@krowntre]

I liked that car grille with headlights. Reminded me of the movie "The Car".

[@JPVideos81]

That grill is actually from a refrigerator loo

[@JPVideos81]

@Skull King they also made the hands that pop out of the box.

[@TralfazConstruction]

Being able to see the track snaking through the attraction was the best feature for me. It doesn't detract from my imagining the ride in the dark. It's my loss that Knoebels wasn't a family destination in my youth. Coming from southeastern Pennsylvania it was either Dorney Park or Angela Park outside of Hazleton.

[@TheRetromantic81]

I paused it to check out those roller skates before you mentioned them at the end! This was an interesting experience, enjoyed the video.

[@JPVideos81]

They used to have a skating rink there that got damaged by flooding and closed in the 80s.

[@TheRetromantic81]

@@JPVideos81 Ah, so maybe those skates are a rental pair from back then...and that set-up is their way of paying homage to the old rink. That's neat.

[@irenecypher8423]

That was fun! Thanks for taking us along.

[@kenamosjr.bo_51]

Pretty cool video, don't get to see that every day. Keep up.great videos. Amazing how much stuff packed into short ride.

[@garryafter8946]

that was wonderful....TY and Knoebels did a great job on the ride!

[@martinteece8983]

The attention to detail is rather cool. Some the big set pieces deserve to be lit because.of how stunning the artistry is

[@richdiscoveries]

That is incredible that you got to do that. Really cool to see how everything works. Even with the lights on that tractor trailer coming out of snow got me LOL

[@JPVideos81]

😁

[@bevkenny1843]

Ooooooh excited for this! That was great!! Do we get to see the dark version? ☺️ my favourite part was the trippy black and white paint work! Loved this, great idea!

[@JPVideos81]

I filmed the dark version two or three times this season. They are under my Knoebels Playlist.

[@bevkenny1843]

JPVideos thank you so much! I’ll check them out!

[@jameslively6227]

Thank you, there were a lot of things that I was missing before.

[@janelhagenbaugh355]

So cool to see one of my favorites with lights. You never realize how much you miss with the lights off. Thanks for sharing

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@rikspector]

That is a very well thought out mansion. Thanks for the lights on show! Cheers, Rik Spector

[@italiagrl70]

Omg I haven’t been on one of those rides since I was a kid, that was awesome! 😁 I really liked the rain forest colors, that must look amazing in the dark!! I love these videos 😁, oh and happy belated Father’s Day!

[@JPVideos81]

Time to ride it as an adult. Plus the train ride with a personal tour guide haha

[@italiagrl70]

JPVideos I may just call you out on that offer 😁

[@JPVideos81]

@@italiagrl70 well if you decide you want to, shoot me a message. www.fb.com/jpvideos81

[@karenkramer3760]

Amazing you got to experience this. I was raised in PA, Pittsburgh area. Growing up, we went to Kennywood, Conneaut, Cedar point, Sea World and Geauga Lake. I never even heard of this place. I don't know what my parents were thinking. But my goal is to get to Knoebels. My favorite is seeing how everything works in the light like the sensors on the ground. Also, I've seen this Haunted Mansion in the dark on youtube channels and it's very hard to see everything. But in the light all the props are so much easier to see. Thanks again! Just subbed.

[@JPVideos81]

You need to get to this park, you will love it.

[@jules3752]

That was AWSOME!, not sure I'd want to go in the dark lol. Thank u for the great video!

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

Awesome video! It’s good to see what is there with lights on 👍💕💕

[@kathyknier5762]

Wow! I think it is better with the lights on. You get to see so much more of what is going on. There's a lot that I didn't notice before. Thank you.

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@angiewanders7272]

WOW what a ride!!! AWESOME!!! thanks for sharing!!

[@loritawney9074]

The truck lights & horn near the end was & always will be my favorite !!!

[@philoween_trends]

Fun! I liked the conclusion with waterfall the best.

[@Shawnne01]

Love it! I think my favorite was the spinning thing which causes you to be dizzy. All great!

[@MissSara2487]

This is so awesome!!! Thank you so much!! This is my favorite ride and it was so cool to see it in this light !!

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome sara

[@rj78productions88]

Thats an awesome fathers day gift. Its so cool that you have the connection you do there.

[@JPVideos81]

It pays to go a half dozen times a year lol

[@rj78productions88]

@@JPVideos81 for sure.

[@kaleemarie13]

Even with the lights on, watching this from the comfort of my own home wrapped in my safety blanket, I still jumped and still got scared XD It's such a classic attraction but still scares the be-jeezus out of me at 23 years old.

[@JPVideos81]

😁

[@sombergirl2886]

Cool that we all get to see a haunted mansion with the lights on thanks for letting us see that

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@gernomes9656]

Great video!! The truck horn gets m everytime even though I know its coming. When I was a kid I used to get terrified of falling out of the car when going to the upstairs. Figured it was on a suspended track like a coaster, since it sounds like it. Really cool to see how its actually set up.

[@NovemberJoseph]

I saw a lot of detail I’ve never seen before because the ride is so dark. That was awesome!

[@maryfranceshall985]

, awesome loved the daylight tour. Thanks for sharing.

[@christinasnook7886]

Great video! I go to Knoebels every year, sometimes more than once. It is my favorite park in PA! Thanks for sharing. I was in the haunted house once in my life and was terrified. Very cool to see it with lights on.

[@JPVideos81]

Its a great place

[@Milcom34]

Thanks JP. That was Really Cool. Take Care.

[@Charlie-pu9bx]

Fascinating to see this with the lights on!

[@desertdogexplorer9900]

Happy very belated Father's Day JPVideos! Sweet, & I thought it was spooky w/the Lights out!!

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@desertdogexplorer9900]

Yerwelcome JPVideos.

[@gladysbleam3784]

That was awesome JP tfs see you in next video. Love you

[@user-wm4je4ct8y]

That was fantastic and almost as scary as with lights out. I didn't know about the water dripping at the end. Great effects and sounds.

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

That is an awesome video JP

[@maggiemay1949]

Hi JP, I didn’t know you were only allowed one trip through the ride. Not near as scary as in the dark. But...I still reacted to the runaway car with the honking horn. It is amazing the tricks that our minds can play on us. Love your videos. Great variety of subjects, an ear for great compatible music and beautiful photos to go along with the videos. You hit the trifecta and we all won. Thank you. 👍❤️👏

[@JPVideos81]

I can go through as many times as I'd like, but only once with lights on. Was a one time occasion that i was grateful to accept.

[@berrypie11]

Geez, I’ve gone on this ride countless times, and there was so much I didn’t even know was there. Very interesting experience!

[@JPVideos81]

💙

[@karenpacker8862]

That was really cool...thanks for the ride!

[@michaelb.8953]

Thanks for letting us seeing with the lights on. Every time I go there the line is really long and I don't want to waste the time, so I pass. The last time I went through it was about three years ago. My twins just graduated from High School and are moving away so even though I live an hour from Knoebels (Orwigsburg, PA) I don't have a reason to go there anymore. Knoebels is one of the greatest gems here in Pennsylvania.

[@JPVideos81]

Its best to ride it the first hour of opening.

[@auntmayme8119]

Yay!!! You have those cool sunglasses on. Thanks for the video. I would visit Disneyland as a child and often wondered how the rides would have looked with the lights on. This video touches on that. Thanks!

[@JPVideos81]

Im always fascinated with behind the scenes looks of places like this.

[@localsouptalks]

Very cool to ride through with the lights on. Love the behind the scenes view of the mansion. I rode through in the dark when my son was younger (20 years ago), and the props are pretty much the same today as they were back then.

[@JPVideos81]

Its definitely old school

[@paigepappasbednarsky415]

Looks like fun, of course scarier in the dark. I've never been to that park, now I'd like to try.

[@JPVideos81]

I highly recommend it

[@TheBloodofAges]

Do go. It's so relaxing compared to other amusement parks. There's great food and you get to ride a lot of rides. You really get your money's worth. :)

[@paigepappasbednarsky415]

@@TheBloodofAges Thanks a lot for your input! Relaxing Amusement Park sounds good!

[@bertiejohnson9276]

@@paigepappasbednarsky415 Me and my wife took a trip there the other week . Was a 4 hr drive one way for us we stayed for about 5 hrs before heading home . We both bought a $20 book of tickets each for $18 each both of us rode 5 or 6 rides each, got something to eat( lunch didn't even cost $20) and still left the park with $14 worth of ride tickets in my pocket. it only costs $2.50 to ride this ride.

[@mela7864]

I like it !!! It shows how much work and detail goes into the ride. I really like all the colored ones, they are so pretty.

[@JPVideos81]

So much goes into it to make it a unique, enjoyable ride.

[@annaratliff4638]

My 4 yr old son loves your videos. He loves all things abandoned and Knoebels.

[@JPVideos81]

Tell him thanks for watching

[@brendabranam4626]

Very kewl!!! Loved it!! Thank you!

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@bradthecar1372]

The lights being on make it so campy. I love it

[@maggiemay1949]

Hi JP! The scariest part for me was the car horn honking and the headlights aiming at me. I actually leaned back on my couch! LOL Good video, but it made me a little dizzy. I think I would have made 3 trips through. One side the first trip through, other side on the second trip through and finally, a third trip through just for the fun of it! Thank you for sharing. 👍❤️👏

[@JPVideos81]

I was only allowed one trip thru with the lights on so i did what i could. Thanks for watching.

[@BlueMountainSmallWorlds]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing

[@karenfarmer6309]

Wow, that was so cool!!! I've always wanted to do that, lol, thanks JP, :)

[@Mr.Huggles]

Very awesome. I love seeing rides with the lights on. You learn so much by it.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hey JP, OMG I'm A grown woman. But I'm not doing that! Thank you! So much for sharing, awesome video.☺️

[@jennilang721]

Girl, I hear ya!😁💖👍

[@TjSamson]

Completely one of the best horror attraction ever.

[@williamgioioso1330]

Saw a fake rat on the floor, something that would be hard to see with the lights out. Thanks Jay!

[@maggs131]

@Mac Guffin dude? Why be such an asshole? Explaining something to someone is a nice thing and usually appreciated. Go be a dickhole somewhere else

[@stevehoffman9735]

Loved it, thanks.