Land of Oz - Beech Mountain, NC - 2021

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[@alliekuma4234]

"I'm evil." Lol that explains it all. This was really cool. Thanks dude

[@allisonlee428]

That was my favorite part

[@Artetak]

The actors are all so wonderful!

[@Zamarae]

Yes very impressive! Like even on video it feels like it’s really happening

[@TheCarpetbagger]

They do such an amazing job

[@chadbarlow8726]

Everyone was on point! Thanks, Jacob

[@warpedgenius5182]

yeah saw it when i was a kid i sweari thought it was really dorthy lol

[@jswatch9270]

@@Zamarae just like in the 1939 movie

[@lorrainethepain]

The actors, costumes and settings are amazing. This is truly a top notch production.

[@SamsTrains]

My god the characters and costumes are absolutely stunning... Dorothy and the Tin man were mind blowing! Flying bicycles at the start were a nice touch too 😂

[@RobertTheHaunter]

Never thought I’d see you here!

[@duckthegreatwesternengine4340]

Wow the man is here

[@jeffd.9422]

The first Dorothy in the Kansas scenes was fantastic. She even looked very much like Judy Garland. The costumes were spot on. My brother and I would have loved this place when we were little since we both loved The Wizard of Oz. Back then, it was only shown in tv once a year. It was a national holiday in our house next to Christmas, Halloween and birthdays.

[@melisagilbert4486]

Jacob whispering rosebud with the snow globe always makes me smile!

[@jswatch9270]

Yeah citizen kane

[@Zamarae]

Ok IMO, this is hands down best dedication to a park experience besides the franchise parks

[@MeaganG08]

The scarecrow is precious! They all did a great job.

[@hectormanuel8360]

He sure was a great actor.

[@amazenfilms]

19:19 HE SOUNDS JUST LIKE BERT LAHR IN THE MOVIE! That was phenomenal. But seriously, the witch laugh when you left the farmhouse after landing in Oz was pure nightmare fuel. But still spot on! You seem like such a joy to be around! I really wish I could go here. Thanks for sharing!

[@busy_at_the_moment]

This was hilarious. And someone put a lot of time and effort getting the park and shows together. But please get Dorothy a much smaller Toto haha

[@maritorre3344]

I notice that too lol 😆

[@lmtoad1397]

Glad to know they are doing the ski lift again. They used it in 2012, but went back to busses in 2013, and I haven been back since. The ski lift just makes the experience so much better.

[@gstevens6948]

The actors were all really good and talented, so expressive.

[@desireet5374]

“Watch out for the flying monkeys” Dorothy and everyone else in OZ : 😱😱😱😱😱 Jacob: 😁🥳🥳🥳🥳 Tickled me so much 😂🤣😂

[@AJ17_]

Wow they've really spruced this place up over the years. It's looking great!

[@sebastiansnyder8370]

21:50 that flying monkey is adorable! They did a wonderful job, it was precious!

[@firstumc4221]

I went here as a child when it was in it's heyday. Then I did the Autumn at Oz a few years back. It's so wonderful to see someone trying to bring back the original magic! Hope to make it up there next year as I live in NC. Thanks for posting!

[@marissakay83]

The actors are amazing. Ive always loved the wizard of oz. I must go!

[@betelman]

I always love seeing this place again. I've only been there once, the first summer it opened, i was 7.Glad to see that most of the stuff is still there. When I went , the characters , apart from Dorothy, all had big character heads. I did get to ride on the hot air balloon ride and was handed some Emerald City glasses as you walked thro the city gates(basically cardboard 3D specs with red and green lenses) . Seeing the finale indoors was much nicer . The original show was in a huge outdoor theater and you couldn't see the wizards head very well because of the brightness. Thank you again , Jacob!

[@atinwoodsman]

wow the actors are just perfection, what a great event.

[@jswatch9270]

Yeah they did so wonderful in their acting as the characters and I enjoy it.

[@jesshavinfun3547]

I really wanna visit this place! Loving all the Actors!!!!!

[@kevin6667]

Loved visiting in 1971-72 as a wee kid. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video!

[@gingerl2995]

I went there in the 70’s when was a little girl. Have pictures still lol. Remember it quite well. The tornado noise was really loud as I recall and very similar if not same setup as now. Actors are on point!!! Really nostalgic. Thanks!

[@annabanana9565]

Nice, they do a fantastic job. I was more impressed than I expected to be. My step-dad loves Wizard of Oz and as I've grown older, there is a lot of nostalgia. Thank you for taking me to a theme park I didn't know existed 💜

[@albertringshauser7267]

Fantastic. Thank you so very much. The actors were awesome. Very professional. Very nice location also. Thanks again. Peace

[@hankhope178]

Thank you for this return to my childhood in the summer of 1978! It's fantastic to see it back in operation, even if on a limited basis. It's in much better shape than I expected.

[@heatherfraley7838]

The actors did such a good job! I love the Wizard of Oz!

[@tiellalauren5823]

I’m so excited for this!!!! I found your channel not to long ago, but I’m absolutely loving it!!

[@wilkinsb64]

"I'd rather have fun than have a brain" Spoken like a doctor of thinkology!

[@rbfloat]

I want to visit this place so badly because I LOVE Wizard of Oz. I grew up with it. It was my all-time favorite movie. Everything is so authentic. And these actors are AMAZING! They're doing such a wonderful job, they remembered their lines so well.

[@josephlister]

This has been significantly improved some the last time you visited with your daughter. Thanks for sharing again!

[@johnnaile9644]

That was really well done. I am a 35 year old child and I enjoyed that play.

[@sharene411]

Looked like a lot of fun. It was my daughter's favorite movie while growing up. She would have loved this.💕

[@gillygillyyt55]

That was so good Jacob. What a great group of actors. Thanks as always 👍🇬🇧

[@hpotter29]

Wow. It looks beautiful there. The colors are so bright and fresh. They do a wonderful job.

[@robertwoods8297]

Back in 98 my wife and I rented that house for a few days. It was in winter so we could ski from the property. Nice to see it up and running.

[@Ava_Orchid]

This must be a major passion project for those actors. My heavens they are amazing!

[@BmoreLioness]

This was absolutely amazing!!! I would love to visit this. The actors were so good and genuine!!!

[@jswatch9270]

Yes this place does look amazing, I would love to go there and I agree the actors are amazing in their roles I means it completely makes you feel like you're in the classic movie of the wizard of oz from MGM in 1939.

[@klow12370]

The way the actors immerse and interact!!!!! I love it! I envy you

[@kevinsowers5203]

I was there the first weekend and they had several other characters and "shows" with Dorothy when she met each character on the yellow brick road. However there were some different characters in this video that weren't present during our visit. Either way, this is a must do for any Oz fan. My children loved it!!! Sorry we missed you by a week Carpetbagger!!!!!!!!!! The whole family loves your videos.

[@animexgirl6936]

this was wonderful and the actors... wowwee they were so good at there job and sounded almost like the characters from the movie. thank you you Jacob

[@gdjustdoit1]

“Biking down a mountain…who’da ever think to ride a bike down a mountain? That’s crazy!” Ha! Love this guy.

[@anthonyellis987]

I wished I could visit Oz! The place is magical.

[@agerven]

Ah, a most enjoyable park themed round the most enjoyable all American faity tale, loved by children and adults all over the world. Thank you Jacob for taking us on the dream!

[@bryzacsmom]

Love that you wore red crocs. I need to visit this place it looks amazing and the actors are amazing especially the witch

[@stevenwarn4131]

I love your videos so much, they always make me smile. Just by your demeanour, it’s evident you’re a good and genuine man.

[@scottmoore1614]

I met the original Munchkin Coroner (Meinhardt Raabe) at the Land of Oz twenty years ago, when they first started to reopen the park.

[@kb3489]

Thanks for bringing back some good memories. I visited the original Land of Oz several times in the 70s. I remember taking my oldest son there and especially the balloon ride, sad that it's no longer there.

[@annakilbride163]

How much fun…its like a walk-through, interactive play!

[@willowthistle3648]

Now I'm gonna age myself and say I went to this as a child. I believe around 4/5. I have pics somewhere. It was so amazing.

[@hankhope178]

Me too! A few of the spots shown I have photos of. What a wonderful walk down a yellow-bricked memory lane!

[@CrabShakMan]

I really loved the characters they were very impressive. Love ya Bagger

[@FrugalFamilyFliesAgain]

I'm so glad you did this video! I only just discovered that this place existed, and right away I found your video! 🤗

[@elementary9971]

Love how committed the actors are to their characters.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Very close to home. Had no idea this was more than a ski resort. Will definitely have to check this out. Really great way for a family with children to enjoy a classic, most loved fairytale. I loved it! Thank you Jacob!

[@geomadcat]

Amazing blog, this place should reopen all year long, I’d pay some money to see it!! Coolest part was you interacting with the scarecrow!!

[@zenabeme22]

We went last year and it was so much Fun. These actors are Amazing and This will always be my favorite Movie!!! ❤

[@melaniesheaadams5863]

Jacob this is amazing!!! I visited the land of OZ every summer in the early 70's..it was so magical as a child🌻 Thanks for this fabulous walk down memory lane..

[@jasoninmichigan6078]

Actors did a good job! I couldn't do that... I tip my hat to them.

[@djspunks400]

Such a cool place......I need to get to NC. Thanks for another awesome find!

[@meganryanodonnell]

WOW! That was awesome! Such great interactions with the actors!

[@relicman]

I had no idea this was this Well put togethor. This is like a Broadway play!

[@DonnaBrooks]

Wow, those actors! There were times when they captured the gestures, facial expressions, and sounds of the movie characters perfectly! The Wicked Witch & the Cowardly Lion were particularly good.

[@ShamanJeeves]

Oz means so much to me. I'll be checking out all of your other Oz videos soon. Very glad to have found your channel.

[@bowieaddict3178]

As ALWAYS, Wonderful job Jacob! I didn't think I'd enjoy this attraction nearly as much as I did! The actors were phenomenal and your interaction with them was priceless! Loved it!! Thx for sharing friend!! ✨🍭✨💜💯🌈✨🧹🌀💨✨🚲✌️

[@epicoxtra3739]

23:21 that is literal high quality comedy right there.

[@singlemomofonelife]

This was amazing, all the great acting you would definitely feel like you're in it. Thanks for sharing!

[@petergrass9680]

The performers are incredible!

[@jswatch9270]

I agree

[@samcombs2695]

Im so glad that this incredible place still lives on and thrives!! Thanks for sharing your trip to the Emerald City!

[@wizzwamf]

this gladdens my heart jacob , reimagined and loved again the costumes and actors superb the buildings beautiful the forest fabulous my hats off to you all who put the fantastic back into this attraction i was moved to tears ,

[@hankhope178]

It's sounds schmaltzy to say, but it truly is heartwarming to see it back in operation.

[@hannahperez6084]

This is incredible! I had no idea this experience existed. Definitely need to check it out myself 💜

[@mareekatz]

This has come a long way!!!! Just wonderful ✌❤

[@lindablair919]

I took my son and niece there in the 1970’s. Would love to go back!

[@tragiciankilljoy]

Love your videos so glad I found your channel. I’m honestly confused how every single one of your videos don’t have at least 100k+ views.

[@karlshaw4347]

That's quite a big place too go round the brilliant wizard of oz 👌

[@mcwatersd]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. The actors are marvelous . I think it has actually improved from the last time you were there. Wonderful. Keep Safe❤Keep Well ❤

[@patreciaober3470]

I saw this as a child in the mid 70's. I remember riding in the hot air baloons.

[@thundercat8601]

😂😂😂 “Oh, my gosh! The quilt has been slightly rustled off the bed.” Yeah, that was some tornado, huh?

[@lisaknox7722]

That's a terrific show. Thanx Jacob.

[@trevorb3492]

I was just here!!! I was hoping you were here. I wanted to see you

[@GodsChild4Ever446]

I would love to see this amazing place

[@TheDisneylandBeat]

Used to ski there all the time! Short runs but it is NC. Pretty awesome place overall. Lots of resort housing and restaurants. Has a public sledding hill complete with snowmaking. Nice to see this is happening at the old park!

[@U_N_Owen]

Interesting how they keep re-imagining this place. It's been moving away from the 70s version that was like the original book spliced with H.R. Pufnstuf. Now it's more and more like the movie. It was just a year or two ago when they still had a lot of the old experience. I remember the witch still danced and lip-synched to her old song and some of the characters still seemed to be inspired by the old designs.

[@heididepotter8136]

This was a lot of fun. Grate actors and costumes. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@RayOutThere]

Looks so cool, I definitely want to go here someday!

[@meagab11]

omg i didn't even know they had this place. I love the wizard of oz it's one of my favorite movies. Judy garland was amazing such a fan of her's. I've liked the musical wicked as well which is based of the wizard of oz. it's one of my favorite musicals. I love dorothy's dress and shoes it's like the movie. Very good job to the actors. the witich name in wicked is call Elphaba. The wicked witch of the east in wicked was called nessarose.

[@EtherconOmnicam]

This video was great!!! As are your other videos. I particularly liked the shots where you placed the camera on the ground & walked past it. That was cool.

[@bg199083]

Can’t wait for Haunt Season with The Carpetbagger next month! Let the air compressed cannons, clowns, and screaming like a girl begin! 🎃☠️

[@bartplays3392]

Me too!

[@bg199083]

@@bartplays3392 Awesome!

[@bg199083]

Awesome to hear Regina! 🤗

[@k-dramabookgirl1574]

Jump scares! 😄

[@bg199083]

@@k-dramabookgirl1574 Jumpscares are another thing that Jake hates. 🤣🤣

[@genxkay358]

LOVE the actors. They are wonderful! Thanks for a great video. 😊❤

[@singlerider377]

This was wonderful. I’m crying.

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

Thanks for taking "your magic box" there so we could see this!

[@TheVernon52]

Very nicely put together. I enjoyed it. My grandmother and grandfather on my mothers side had a time share or something like that in a small cabin like building at Beech Mountain, back n the 70's. I went there with them once in the summer and once in the winter. I remember it was very near the ski area. When I think of those memories of being there, it has a wonderful feeling to it. I feel the same feeling I had being there back then when I think of those memories. It's a magical memory feeling that's hard to describe. On my father's side his mother was from the Mount Mitchel area and she used to take us to pick blueberries on Mount Mitchel. It seems like I have some genetic memory feeling I get when I go down thee.. It's kind of weird, but it really feels so good.

[@theresabundy4002]

This was FABULOUS!! THANK YOU!!

[@sarahmarrs9046]

I watched a TikTok of this place and then found your video. I enjoyed it so much! Great job guy!!!

[@davidchance534]

a great production of Oz !! thank you Jacob , and i love the enamel pin , i got the opossum on a suit case.

[@RALS22]

I went to land of oz but it wasn't open when I went my friend went to Appalachian state and lived in beech so we just walked around. Walked on the yellow brick road. So much fun brings back memories!

[@sfmp248]

I love the witches laugh, so cool. Great video,thank you

[@hankhope178]

Yes, she really nailed that laugh! Whoever did the casting did a good job. I wish that the Tin Man had more of the child-like tone of Jack Haley.

[@tmoz1228]

This place seems better than your last trip which was good as well! Enjoyed this one alot and those characters make it!

[@garlantyrell8030]

I’ve been thinking about visiting this place but now that I’ve seen your video I’m definitely going. Thank you!

[@DeconvertedMan]

I'm pretty sure the scarecrows arguement is that he lost his rain.

[@philiphart4146]

Always glad to see travelers coming up near the Great Smokies! If you're still up in our neck of the woods or are planning on rolling West, be sure to dip on by towards Asheville! You've hit up the Biltmore, but we've also got a pinball museum that includes what I believe is one of the only working copies of the Hercules pinball machine- the largest line of pinball machines ever manufactured.

[@jcg336]

Jacob actually lives in Western NC, so I always enjoy when he sticks near home to cover places and events.

[@fnord23]

this has got to be THE most awesome place,ever!!!!