North Pole, NY - Santa's Workshop - Classic Christmas Amusement Park

[@snowwhite2524]

I love about twenty minutes from the North Pole, N.Y., I worked there in my teens, and it's a very cute theme park for small children. The kids were always so excited when they met Santa and saw the reindeer. It's a lot of fun for the kids and I'd recommend that everyone goes there at least once to meet Santa.

[@Northern.Town.]

Just as I remember it! I used to visit with my family during the late 70's and the 80's. It hasn't changed much!

[@TattooMommy1189]

That lady waited her whole life to tell someone who that reindeer was lololol

[@firemedic2816]

Hey Jacob just wanted to say THANK YOU For giving my autistic son Nathan Poyser a response in yesterday’s live, he’s been a fan with me for a while and was supper excited “dad Jacob read my message on his live So Thank You for making his week be safe on the road

[@toddbristow3168]

I can't begin to tell you how much joy your channel has brought Me over the years. Thank you so much.

[@1964durj]

Frontier Town was a very popular Far West themed amusement park from the 50’s until the mid 80’s

[@patrickfairchild2330]

Went in the late 60's - Merlin had a bird act - saw Santa - the icy North Pole - it predated Disneyland and they sent people to research - had a Nativity - LOVED IT - creepy now but VERY Adirondack Thanks for going

[@magga5369]

Creepy?!!?

[@marilynsmith2258]

Creepy?!? Ur crazy! It's fun!

[@dannymartin1114]

Oh. My. God. What a time warp. This is so cool. That ornament ride is a thing of beauty. So awesome to see a place like this still going.

[@ZeldaACFan17]

I like the ornament ride too 😊 Gently go up and down as you ride in your ornament and go around the Christmas tree 🙂

[@us1636]

Frontier Town was awesome in its heyday. Glad I got to go there as a kid.

[@eristineforever6934]

That’s awesome. What was Frontier Town like?

[@us1636]

It was a Wild West themed park. There’s a few sites out there dedicated to what it was and what it has become since closing.

[@eristineforever6934]

@@us1636 oh. Ok. That’s cool.

[@canadianfloormasters]

Dear Carpetbagger, Just wanted to say I absolutely love your channel and all the outlining attractions you go to on all your episodes. You are truly an ambassador for all the different states and attractions you introduce to your viewers around the world. Thank you.

[@zanetaylor5639]

A few years ago I bought a box of View-Master slides from a local antique store and one of the slides was of this park. It is cool to see the display of the slides at the park. This park looks old school cool. I wish I lived closer because I would love to visit.

[@mareekatz]

Was here 54 years ago ❤❤❤ thanks for the sweet memories Jacob.

[@magga5369]

My grandfather used to take me and my cousins here every single summer when we were kids and I hope to do the same for my little ones one day❤

[@SchererProductionServices]

Glad to see it still exists. So many attractions from my youth are gone forever, like nearby Frontier Town.

[@sachabrooklyn8842]

I would love it if you put all of the Santa themed stuff into one playlist for Christms viewing, please!

[@annaratliff4638]

I second this

[@jazztrombone]

Yes, please!

[@agerven]

Donner is German for Thunder, Donner und Blitz. Donder is Dutch for Thunder, Donder en Bliksem. Regardless which is chosen, it translates as Thunder. And the sound that made by this specific reindeer with its hoofs while running before the sled is like Thunder. What a beautiful Christmas themed park this is. Should be lovely to go there with the little and somewhat bigger kids.

[@saguaro2231]

Thank you for explaining that agerven; wonderful learning; wonderful fun

[@agerven]

@@saguaro2231 Thanks. i was in doubt whether I should post that, but it is actually what i like about this channel: Jacob with a lot of background knowledge, and all viewers extending on that with their own.

[@audreygervais8508]

In Dutch donder is thunder and bliksem is lightning.

[@prairie1565]

Absolutely precious! Old school amusement park. Really brings back great memories. Your awesome Jacob! ❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚

[@charlesbizarro]

Love a classic Christmas themed park! Santa’s Village in Muskoka Ontario Canada was always my childhood fave!

[@micmagellan5689]

Telling the wife each state had ah Santa's Village even Cali Santa Barbra 🏄 🎅

[@saleonard79]

I went a few times in the 80’s and 90’s and have so many good memories. I was able to go in the summer of 2020 during the pandemic just to the gift shop and got my family the personalized Santa hats. I still have mine from when I was kid.

[@patriciarutt1637]

Oh my gosh! I did visit this as a child, the ice pole amazed me! Adam the Woo should be proud of you for you have honed your skills. It is wonderful to watch your videos

[@luannebarosio5455]

Went to Santa’s village in California as a kid in the early 60’s and always loved it. Took my kids around 1980, I believe it is a Santa’s village and out door adventure park now.

[@LizFrederick82]

No rides either

[@jeffeckrich2637]

Wow! I went there in the early 70s as a little boy. What memories you brought back for me. Thanks for that wonderful video!

[@zig_zagman]

WOW, what a flashback to the past of my early youth! I remember those twirling ornaments from the early 70s...

[@therockstarbarber68]

Would be nice to go in winter, I came here as a kid

[@DeeM30]

My parents took me here 35 years ago, when I was just 3 years old. I didn't realize this was the place until I started watching the video! I have pictures of us riding the carousel, and a few other rides you showed. Thank you for going there and reminding me of those sweet years.

[@michaelperez9966]

I just took my nephew to breakfast with Santa at Santa’s Workshop at North Pole, NY and it was amazing.

[@Corgis175]

Enjoying all your trips on the Northeast with theme parks.

[@belagracie]

It would be great to see a special with all the Christmas parks edited together!

[@dennisrogers3599]

I used to go to the North Pole when I was a kid. I also went to Frontier Town! I still remember walking the streets of the Wild West. I also remember I got a shave in the old barber shop when I was 10! It was so fun. I hope they open it again.

[@UweJMeyer]

Good morning Jacob, thanks for this vlog, and I'm astonished again how near our societies in the normal, common life are. It's really comforting, that 6000km away from my home the life is going the same way, ok, some things are a little bit different, but only a little bit.And may I repeat me again, you and your vlogs are the best ambessedor for your great and beautifull nation. Greatings from a German fan.

[@andyb9720]

Oh man I went to Santa's village in lake arrowhead southern CA many times as a kid! The park that exists today is nothing like before it closed. It's a bike and outdoor adventure park built on the bones of the old park. It doesn't look like any of the previous rides came back.

[@ZeldaACFan17]

The Christmas ornament ride at 7:21 looks like fun 🥰 Gently going up, down, and around as you ride in your ornament 😊

[@DdMc-kd1td]

I was working here this day in Santa’s house and had no idea who these guys were. Glad I found the video 😂

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

What a quaint little place. Love it

[@johnnaile9644]

Santa's village in Big Bear California. Like any other story Time village. I remember the ads for it being the best.

[@cindylk11]

The original Santa’s Village in California was located in the San Bernardino mountains, but closed in 1998. The new Santa’s Village is located in Lake Arrowhead.

[@louisplaat8984]

route 9 is pretty crazy. Can always see that Leather Depot from the road. I hope you got to eat at A&W. I drive an hour from Albany to go there all the time. Best floats.

[@ExitThrutheGiftShop]

I'd love to get there one day!

[@louisplaat8984]

@@ExitThrutheGiftShop where do you live?

[@ol1294]

If I ever have kids I'm take them to this kind of attractions so when they go to Disneyland they will be more excited

[@jennifersalt3194]

This is an underrated comment.

[@mylittledogshoppesouthpark1350]

My family went to both of these parks several times in the 1960s. Fond memories.

[@hittheroadwithsteveandsandee]

Very cool. My wife and I will be visiting there in August this year. Can't wait 😁

[@juanzapata492]

Classic indeed

[@amandashoemaker9756]

I thought that was Steve walking in and then he started to talk and I was shocked lol Steve is clearly a legend.

[@dannykerr7454]

Great Visit to the North Pole! Thanks

[@theorangeswami7981]

There shined a shiny demon in the middle of the road... Love the tenacious D reference at the beginning of the video!!!

[@teamsteed1]

Thank you for posting the video.

[@brandyrose9997]

I get so happy when you post something new! Wishing you and your family lots of love. Thanks Jacob. 🐢💜

[@PsychoAudio667]

It was the 🥾 on the ⛄ for me. 🤣🤣

[@Jim222001]

As a kid in the 80’s I went to Santa’s Workshop. As well as Santa’s Village in NH. I didn’t know they had one in California. Surprised they added anything. The park remained unfinished for years and years. Santa’s Workshop I mean.

[@luvsjudy]

I Remember In The Seventies Santa Village And Other Up State New York Theme Parks Would Put A Cardboard Sign On The Bumper Of Your Car…So When You Came Home From Vacation Your Car Would Show Where You Had Visited😎

[@tomry831]

Charles Wood was a business man from this area. He went to Knotts berry farm and was inspired in 1954 to build story town and the gas light village in lake George. Gas light village was closed down but story town was renamed to the great escape and is now a six flags theme park. He also started the double H ranch with Paul Newman. He inspired many of the amusement parks around here and he was inspired by Knotts so cool!

[@jamesrooney1484]

You are correct

[@KBelh]

Worked there in '90-'91 as either Rowdy Reindeer, Alice in Wonderland, Red Riding Hood, Jill Jangle or my favorite, Sandy -depending on the day. Same soundtrack, same dances as in the video. 😂 Thanks for the memories!

[@atypicalmom]

I LOVE Christmas, that place would be my heaven!

[@Segafishy]

Seeing this brang back some memories, I'm a Brit but back in '94 my Grandad wanted to visit his Sister in Canada (during the 60's there was a big push for Brits to emmigrate to the colonies, so Canada, Australia, New Zealand etc) and my Great Uncle decided to drive us down across the Border to visit this place, I can't remember tons as I'd have only been around 3 or 4 but I do remember touching the Pole (didn't lick it), visiting Santa and Mrs Claus (could be Mandela effect but I swear it was more furnished in the grotto like a home back then to explore), fed the Reindeer and got this Handmade wooden wand that I think I still have somewhere (Has my name and oddly a Love heart end despite me being a Boy). Glad it's survived though and maybe one day if I ever get Stateside again I can take my own Kid there to see Santa.

[@puke.1393]

So weird to see carpetbagger at a place I go pretty much every year

[@auntgracie4826]

I remember going here in the late sixties. Maybe early seventies. I fondly recall the baby deer walking around and the cabin that you visited Santa at.

[@AquaPixie111]

My dad says Frontier Town and the teepee have been there as long as he can remember. He was born in 1951.

[@angelinauy00]

Hi Jacob, the Santa theme park in Ca is called "Sky Park" it has some of the original pieces of the former Santa's village but now with the added twist of also being a place where you can also go on bike trails or even camp. They recently opened a part where you can stay in an air stream for the night. I recommend coming to town for s visit if you ever get the chance. In December they have a lot of Christmas fun. Bring a heavy Jacket, and gloves, it gets frosty.

[@thekaz2289]

The Indian at the beginning was from the Magic Forest. North Pole is considered to be the first of America's amusement parks. Designed by artist Arto Monaco, you should look him up and see how much of an influence he had on Adirondack theme parks.

[@Robulous18]

Lake George! Love it man. Also North Pole went about 10 years ago it's awesome.

[@syedhamidi5643]

Feels like travelling in my room

[@rosel.1874]

HAHAHAHA Santa disapproves!😂😂😂❤💚❤💚Love your channel so much! Stay safe Jacob!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@djermy1]

I live in this area always fun.

[@ExitThrutheGiftShop]

Man, Had no idea Santa is such a stickler for rules!

[@TheCarpetbagger]

He’s got a whole list and everything

[@karlshaw4347]

That's a nice and pleasant place and santa forgave you Jacob your face when he looked at you

[@mike407r]

Love seeing old school anything..especially theme parks..the jamboree was a little creepy lol but it’s for the kids!

[@ChristinaAshton7ytiv5f]

SkyPark in Santa's village here!

[@Excelsior_Real_Deal_Picker]

Many memories at frontier town

[@saguaro2231]

This was just sweet; thank you for the continuing debth of exploring the unusual; it often is just the best

[@gfpiper]

The first frontier town you saw( the gift shop) ... was just the original sign from the actual frontier town amusement park... The amusement park is now turning into a camp

[@queen_sophie7515]

That old teepee sold cowboy hats and leather belts. I have been going to Lake George since I was a kid in the early 1980s. I hope you go to Six flags That was Great Escape and show all the little houses.

[@TheJayChew]

Donner is the German word for thunder. Much love from Germany and keep those awesome post cards coming! 💪

[@InNatureWeDie]

Donder is the name for thunder in the netherlands.

[@MrVinamp]

@@InNatureWeDie inderdaad

[@thomasmakinsonale7868]

IT amazing how the people in the suite survive in the schochin american het excelent for dave and sorry for de Firt comentn salute from Argentina

[@danfoster7434]

Santa's village in skyforest, CA

[@vincentschmitt7597]

That looks like someone's backyard coaster.

[@kevinfestner6126]

Santas Village in ca is in crestline lake arrowhead in the san berdoo mountains, above san berdoo.

[@carlyrose4040]

SkyPark at Santa's Village!!! Skyforest, CA. I’ve always wanted to go but haven’t been able to make the trip! I think you will really enjoy it :)

[@micmagellan5689]

Hats off for your park companion. With that being said... All it takes is ah Backyard Coaster and a Hot Meal and you got your self a Park! [Theming up (2) your imagination] ...its the little things the details even weathering

[@brucesumter4327]

wow so cool north pole ty showing this video :)

[@matthewschumacher4686]

You should go to glass museum in Corning

[@davidjones7433]

Just Sayin, I’ve actually felt The North Pole. As a kid. I remember.

[@liaknox9885]

I'm amazed it's still running. The owner has gotten in a lot of trouble with sexual harassment cases he lost. A real piece of work.

[@sweeneytodd1414]

actually, Donner *is* thunder in German. Donder might be Dutch tho, they are very similar languages.

[@nathanbugg3221]

Donder is a Dutch name meaning "resembles thunder". Humm never knew.

[@sweeneytodd1414]

@@nathanbugg3221 interesting, I didn't know either

[@marilynsmith2258]

Anyone can ride on the sleighs on the Christmas carousel , the ornaments on the Christmas tree ride , Santa sleigh coaster and the Candy Cane Express , Carpetbagger!

[@marilynsmith2258]

I gots old pics

[@christianboyce2070]

Rowdy the reindeer Looks like Bullwinkle

[@ghostviddebunker]

Been to the remains of frontier town a few times. The facade you saw was apart of the town. The Native American statue was apart of Magic Forest (which you did a video at) before the big fiberglass giant sale. If had I known you’d be town I could have shown you around man!

[@modelman424]

Santa from North Pole NY was a shipmate of my father from the USS Boxer. I met him back in the late sixties. Certainly doesn't look like him from your photo.

[@KBelh]

My favorite Santa's name was Chris, if I recall. He had to be careful not to let his Santa sleeve fall down when he waved because he was covered in tattoos. 😂

[@cornwalldragon4617]

Make note that for kids who want to send a letter to Santa the postal code is H0H 0H0. There is also a Santa's Village theme park up in Bracebridge, Ontario.

[@steveforsythe9264]

We have a Santa Park in Bracebridge Ontario Canada. Come and visit, I was there as a kid and took our boys as well. You'll enjoy!

[@PrimeStone]

11:12 These Characters Personalities Really Remind Me Of The Chuck E Cheese Characters. I guess The Reindeer Guy Is like Pasqully The Chef Because He Tells Bad Jokes

[@poohbearny]

Ah man I missed seeing you. I live in the next town over in Saranac Lake NY. You should come back to the area for Saranac Lakes Winter Carnival in Feb. and check out the Ice Palace we build each year. Also Saranac Lake is the home of Trudeau Institute and Robert Louis Stevenson cottage. Tons of history in the area.

[@FlyingRoadtrips]

The old Frontier Town park is now a NY state Campground. They’ve named roads there as tributes to the old place but the old buildings are sadly totally gone now. Glad you’ve made it back to NY!

[@jamesrooney1484]

The buildings are not gone they are in the wood behind frontier town

[@FlyingRoadtrips]

@@jamesrooney1484 oh nice! Someone told us they got rid of them already.

[@jamesrooney1484]

@@FlyingRoadtrips nope its there

[@RyanShyffer]

Santa's Village in Lake Arrowhead California is now more of an "action sports park" that a kid's theme park. I haven't been there, but it does appear they still have a lot of the old Santa's Village buildings and it is probably still worth a visit for a video from what I can tell.

[@Jessicanyc]

How did you keep from laughing at that mouse , deer , moose show ?That prerecorded music & voices must have been from the 1950s 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheCarpetbagger]

It was amazing

[@DavetasticDave]

That baby didnt like the knock knock joke

[@tammyf8215]

Omg. Jacob when was this recently. We were just there 2 weeks ago. Took grandkids. We love going there. We stay at the Northpole Resorts. Absolutely wonderful place. Yes that Original frontier town is the one I think I sent you a message about. I was there 2017 and went thru all the abandoned buildings. That front building is being redone.

[@wadewilson7001]

I once lived near Noel Missouri

[@DonnaBrooks]

"Anytime your reddy?" 7:44 You'd think they'd draw a ling through that with chalk (or use a narrow strip of white tape or contact paper) & write , "Anytime YOU'RE READY!" to cover that mistake. That way they could keep the charm (as if the mistake was intentional) without being known as the longest running theme park promoting illiteracy in children. LOL

[@badgergirl71]

There is a Noth Pole Alaska as they have Santa house.

[@lacrossed55]

This amusement park has a "the meat pies are people" vibe

[@LizFrederick82]

The Santa’s Village in California doesn’t have traditional rides like it used to when I was a kid. It’s more over priced restaurants, camping, zip lining, and hiking. It’s nothing now.