USA Road Trip - Amazing Jungle Jim's Shop, Buc-ee's Service Station & MORE!

[@MonkeyDolphin]

In an often dark and cynical world, your enthusiasm and genuine joy for life is heartening. You two are the best!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you so much. We like to make the most of life and have a good time!

[@dillflynn]

“Grim-makey?” lol Charlotte, Grimace is an actual word

[@jocelynsantiago7154]

😂, I love Charlotte

[@LukasKG12]

😂

[@stormchaser419]

Some quick facts about Jungle Jim's from somebody who lives in the area. 1. Jim is his actual name. He created the supermarket and kept making additions to it over the years. 2. He did indeed purchase the monorail trains from Kings Island for $1.00. I believe he purchased 10 of the original trains for that $1.00. The ride was a Safari Monorail with enclosed air conditioned trains that snaked around the land now occupied by Banshee, Orion, and Flight of Fear. Yes there were animals in the safari. 3. There are actually 2 Jungle Jim's locations. Shawn and Charlotte were at the Fairfield location. There is one at Eastgate about 20 miles away from that one. 3. The Antique Cars you see at the beginning of the video were also from the original ride at Kings Island. There were 2 sides to that ride. Les Taxis and Ohio Overland Livery or something like that. That land is now occupied by the Backlot Stunt roller coaster. 4. You didn't see it in the video but on the other side of the building, there is the monorail station where the trains are and a storage shed. 5. The bumper cars were indeed from Coney Island. This Cincy park was very famous in the 1900's in the US but since it was located next to the Ohio River it kept getting flooded. This WAS the major reason that Gary Wachs and the team at Coney Island decided to create a new theme park that later became Kings Island. 6. Yes....Jim does LOVE KINGS ISLAND and theme parks in general.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@XboxgeorgebeanRollercoasters]

Shawn is the first person to survive the Grimace Shake.

[@racheljackson4428]

LOL. it's not a good sign people.

[@dirtthunder1638]

We go to Jungle Jim's every time we visit my sister's family in Cincinnati. Great place! All started with Jim sailing vegetables out of a station wagon! Great Videos!!!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

We loved it!

[@lindajacobs7971]

Jungle Jim's is quite the experience and great fun. When I go, I plan on at least 2hrs. So glad you enjoyed your visit. Try Graeters Ice Cream!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

We loved it!

[@JoshtheGoAnimater]

I'm loving these travel videos just as much as your Theme Park videos 😊 So Glad you guys got to see Jungle Jim's and Buccees in Richmond, KY (very close to my home) It looks like you guys are having so much fun!! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@janebessant9991]

Me too 😊

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you. We had a great time!

[@mkt1847]

Jungle Jim's looked amazing. I had never heard of that place before. Thanks for providing the coverage. I must do that next time I go to Cincinnati.

[@christinesieverding1290]

Yay!! You made it to Jungle Jim’s! Such a fun grocery store!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It was epic!

[@Yzerman1991]

Love your guys' content. You both seem like genuinely nice, kind people. Enjoy the rest of your US trip, safe travels!!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@yugioht42]

That elvis is actually a believed lost animatronic. it came from a defunct kids play place like the old Chucky cheese. There are only seven known examples of this exact animatronic out there and five are found already. you are look at a very rare piece of history there. This particular one was rebuilt from metal and was given a new audio track. its nice to see at least someone is looking out for these animatronics.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@stormchaser419]

Buc-ees got it's start in Texas. It probably explains why it is so large wherever they place a location. Everything truly is larger in Texas. The Kentucky location they visited is less than 2 years old. Currently many of the new locations they are opening in the States including the one near Dollywood in that general area have at least 120 gas pumps which is absolutely CRAZY when you see that many. The RESTROOMS are literally the cleanest you will ever find. They actually win awards for their restrooms and take pride in this facet of this crazy chain. It's basically a Wallmart combined with a gas station with an unholy amount of gas pumps and a beaver mascot.

[@AudiophileTommy]

The thing is when you get to Atlanta ,you’re STILL 1 hour to Atlanta !

[@benbreeck3363]

Oh, I love Jungle Jim's. I make it a point to go on pilgrimage there at least twice a year. It's the closest place I can find to where I live that features makruk limes, fresh chicken feet, and sashimi grade yellowtail and salmon all under one roof, not to mention the incredible fresh vegetable section.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It’s absolutely amazing!

[@GLI1346101]

38:11 The Ferris wheel was actually part of a fireworks store. Several years ago, the fireworks store blew up and burned down to the ground sadly. At least no one has come and gotten the Ferris wheel out. I think I stopped at that fireworks store when I was a kid and my grandparents lived in Tennessee back in the day decades ago, but never bought anything there.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@GLI1346101]

33:23 That is the meal number calling the customer over the PA System stating that their food is ready. Pilot and Love's Travel Centers are somewhat similar to Bucee's, but there is a catch. No semi trucks allowed at Bucee's, unlike Pilot and Love's. So Bucee's have the cleanest bathrooms, but no showers onsite.

[@theweakestlink2278]

I love how you guys always try to stop and check out some of the local attractions on these travel vlogs.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you, it was great fun!

[@philladams5496]

I rarely watch the entire video of our stores. I felt like I was on the trip with you guys! I LOVED the details you pointed out throughout the journey. I flashed back to all the backstories to the details. So much fun. Your energy was fantastic! I shared the video with some friends and they too loved how you guys were confused yet trying to "sell" our store as part of the Amusement Park trail. What a fun video and trip through the store from your perspective! Appreciate all the love from all that have left comments. Thank You for all the energy and positive comments! Have Fun Phill Adams Director of Development Jungle Jim's International Markets

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you so much, we loved our visit!

[@ryanbruce7484]

I shop Jungle Jims all the time, they have everything from around the world

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Its epic!

[@yugioht42]

that's the Smokey mountains they are quite foggy. if you watch them from a distance they actually look like they are smoking from the mountain tops. its all clouds and fog but its nice to see.

[@kvgchasinghaunts3108]

Love jungle jims! Its local for us, go whenever we can. There are two locations. The trains are from old kings island wildlife attraction.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It’s brilliant!

[@openroadtravels181]

At bucees the announcements over the speakers is them announcing pickup for peoples food! You get a number on your receipt when you order and they call that number when your food is ready.

[@meglouise101]

Loved it when u and Charlotte were dancing to elvis ❤

[@Video_Crow]

Woohoo, glad to see you did indeed hit up Jungle Jim's!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It was epic!

[@gigteevee6118]

Jungle Jim’s looked nuts! Would have spent all my time and dollars in the international section !

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It was awesome!

[@bettinaphillips1854]

If you build something unique, they will come...so field of dreams! If you build it they will come lol!!! Nice one Shawn!!! Xxx

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Definitely

[@gemmamck1691]

Love these travel vlogs! I've never heard of bucees or jungle Jim's they look amazing 😂 so American lol. You both look to be having a blast what a great trip 😊

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It was brilliant!

[@Coastersnoot]

Nice to see a bit of behind the scenes!

[@markbarker9035]

Love this channel, the wife & I are going to the Uk next year from Australia, doing a 4 week drive going north to York the dales & heartbeat county, then west to the Lake District & Blackpool & then south to the town I grew up in ,Brixham , I would love to see more road trips from you guys in the Uk ,you guys are the best!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@kevinseymour8793]

So much more than a travel vlog - a bit behind with so many videos on TPW but bang up to date with these brilliant ones. Jungle Jim's looked terrific, a lot of driving this leg. Enjoy the last few days, looking forward to NY coverage

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@whoknew2273]

Love the Themed Supermarket Jungle Jim's

[@jeremycovelli]

I'm 36, lived in the US my entire life, traveled everywhere.. I never even heard of Buc-ee's until last year lol. I guess they're really only popular in a few states.

[@BAKU2K2]

They were exclusive to Texas until a couple of years ago.

[@danstaifer2028]

Best thing about jungle Jim’s is that you can get a draft beer and shop while you sip.

[@Bsquare042]

I love the bit where you're driving towards Atlanta and you comment on how there isn't a lot of traffic and then BAM very next shot is you stopped dead in a traffic jam. I just thought "Yep. Welcome to Hotlanta." where the beltway is a parking lot, lolz.

[@blinard1]

After most of the vlogs this trip.... i Was half expecting you to say "in supermarket filming isnt permitted" and have you stood in front of it explaining how much fun youve just had!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

The USA theme parks are very strict with on ride filming, which is out of our control unfortunately!

[@souldiscovery1238]

54:40 The high pitch coaster!! Lol 😆 🤣 no but seriously all jokes aside thanks for sharing this epic journey! :)

[@GLI1346101]

28:57 You actually go to go to my local Bucee's in Richmond, Kentucky. I actually attended opening day when I opened last year.

[@nicolashankaradasan5470]

Hi both loving you'd USA 🇺🇸 adventures

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@Coaster_Crazy]

Loving these travel vlogs

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks!

[@traceybeerling4776]

Hi shawn and Charlotte I love you both so much. Your energy is amazing I love how you are so positive. You always make me smile 😊 fantastic vlog absolutely brilliant. Your real troopers in everything you do . Thankyou so much for sharing your adventures with us. Love to you both as always Tracey 💕 xxxx

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@cedarmagic2316]

True Fact on 10:10 about the Elvis The Lion Animatronic at Jungle Jim's Shawn, that animatronic was used to be from an Chuck E Cheese as "Pizza-Time Theatre" in 1977.

[@CherryBerry48]

i so love the hotel tours!! i am over here "oooh, ahhh-ing" i used to clean hotels but i couldnt get focused so they let me go early on, teehee

[@vrextar]

Can't believe your trip is almost over. It's been awesome following along! Love the travel vlogs almost as much as the theme park ones. 😎Enjoy the final few days and I hope guys have a safe and hassle free trip back to the UK in a few days!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@vrextar]

@@TheSanbrookeAdventures You're very welcome!

[@Chieftracyhorse]

Thanks for sharing, loved Jungle Jim’s!😂

[@tylercollins3130]

This Jungle Jim’s’ is something else. Going to have to check it when I am traveling through.

[@CatsnCoasters]

Can we get Jungle Jim's rolled out across the UK please?

[@brent_in_aussie]

And Australia too please

[@PatrickRyan150]

🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇦🇺

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

That would be amazing!

[@planegirl430]

Let’s not forget Canada! 🇨🇦

[@ThemeParkOgre]

In New Zealand there used to be a grocery store chain that was very similar to Jungle Jim's. Had singing animatronics and everything! Called Big Fresh.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

That’s awesome!

[@tonyjohnson8604]

This month has certainly flown by, I agree!!

[@lisamillward1283]

Love love love theses blogs:) it's so amazing makes us smile so much just seeing where you been visiting and staying out of the theme parks❤and how you share it with us. Truly amazing places out there.. especially that huge shopping centre, (JungleJims)Brilliant..... had absolutely everything.. and even seeing the UK 🇬🇧 range you soo should had got yourself stocked up with some of yummys you have missed especially Deffenetely a cuppa pg tip tea 🍵 🥰absolutely love these don't give up and stop .. keep being you guys ..sending loves ❤ Keep enjoying😊🥰x

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@vegasr8iders43]

Some Express lanes are HOV lanes (High Occupancy Vehicles). And some are free for as low as 2 occupants in the vehicle. Not sure if the one you showed is a toll road.

[@bl_174]

Omg yeah I forgot about the macdonalds parties and they had special tables for it! We'd go for each other birthdays all the time! Blast from the past. Great vlog! X

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Brilliant!

[@theweakestlink2278]

Six Flags over Georgia is really not a bad park so long as you go on a weekday. The crowds and lines are very manageable during the week. That place can be a real nightmare this time of year on Saturdays in the heat.

[@davidprice6994]

Love this lengthy video, brilliant locations .long drives but at least your having breaks along the way. loving it guys.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@davidnm21]

Terrific travel vlog guys. Loved the Jungle Jim’s visit what an amazing superstore, like nothing I’ve seen before. Even the Bucee’s motorway services are just incredible typical of the USA. Weather looked abysmal at times on the road but all in all I’ve really enjoyed this American travel vlog.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

We loved it!

[@ericburton5163]

Atlanta is notorious for its traffic. It along with Houston, Phoenix, and Dallas/Ft Worth are the (unofficial) "sprawl capitals" of the US.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It was very busy!

[@wallybacon22]

I live about 3.5 mins from Jungle Jim’s. I am going to try some of those UK snacks next time I go. The only time I have been to the UK was 2003 Shannon, Ireland. Long enough to refuel a 747 and head for Kuwait and Operation Make Money for Elected Officials. My bad I mean it was “Iraqi Freedom”.

[@PatrickRyan150]

Jungle Jims is so awesome! We visit often & it makes shopping so fun! ❤

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

We loved it!

[@qwerty2504]

That doughnut scene... a cinematic masterpiece! 🤣

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It was a soaker 😂

[@danielward4868]

I love seeing british things in these vlogs. They remind me of home even though I haven't left the UK in years

[@RobertEmanuel-ib5mq]

What 😂

[@jgriff22]

So glad you both are enjoying your time in the USA and having great park days 🥰❤️❣️❣️ Wish the weather had cooperated more in Tennessee so you could have seen and done more and taken in more of the beauty the Smoky Mountains have to offer. But I’m so glad it thinned out the crowds at DollyWood for you...and that Lightning Rod was open...for a couple of rides at least. Also happy your trip to Six Flags over Georgia was better than last time as well ❤️. Look forward to seeing more of your adventures for your final week in the USA 🇺🇸 !! Thank you for bringing us all along for the ride 😀!!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

We’re having a great trip!

[@oscarmorris6736]

FYI Food is not taxable unless you're in a restaurant and it's prepared hot🔥. Example, anything in Buc-ee's is not taxable unless it's fast food prepared. Everything you buy at Walmart, Target etc. fruit, vegetables, juice, candy no tax. This applies to theme parks as well. Candy snacks bottled Coke/Pepsi is not taxed, however, some states charge a recycle fee on the plastic bottle usually $.05

[@3melbaby]

That depends upon the state about taxing. In Georgia everything is taxed.

[@oscarmorris6736]

@@3melbaby you are correct, however, Buc-ee's skirts a Interstate, all businesses skirting federally funded and maintained interstate's or highways are subject to federal tax guidelines not state or local

[@soniawilliams9913]

Hey Shawn if ur ever near Wrexham u should visit Erddig hall and chirk castle on a Wednesday because Wednesday seems to have the nicest volunteeres

[@sharonellis8776]

You guys certainly visit a lot of interesting places. Love Jungle Jim's ! We need one in the UK xx

[@thecyberleaderwhufc]

Loved the Videos hopefully you enjoyed can’t wait for UK blogs return

[@jamesstanley9082]

We are enjoying these vlogs.When we used to go on road trips we would always stay in quality inns days inns etc but back in the day you had no websites to look at the hotels you had to order hotel directories and pick hotels and just hope it's OK majority of the time it was. When you said you were staying near the airport in Atlanta I said to my wife we stayed near the airport and if I recall it was a Ramada Inn the same one as you albeit in 1995. We didn't go to six flags though

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@theshywanderlust5691]

I’ve really enjoyed these travel vlogs. Makes me want to go back and rewatch your West Coast travel vlogs. The lane that you were referring to in Atlanta was actually the HOV lane. The HOV lane is a bit different than the express lane. The HOV lane is normally called the carpool lane and it’s for cars with more than one person riding in them. You can actually get a ticket if you are driving in the HOV lane as a solo rider.

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

Those famous cakes from that well known American TV chef (remember you visiting the vending machine in vegas) seen how they are made.. just pumped with fructose syrup to make them look nice and moist. One to avoid next visit

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

They taste so good!

[@GLI1346101]

51:35 Atlanta, GA has the worst traffic jams in the world. I was driving from Kentucky to Disney World in Orlando FL and got caught in rush hour traffic in Atlanta. Had some friends that moved out to Atlanta. Maybe it isn't that bad on the weekend.

[@mirandajanssen9054]

Enjoying these travel vlogs so much 😁

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@scottainge]

Congratulations sandbrook adventure

[@Contenthemepark]

love theese travel vlogs so much this trip has been amazing you two are the best

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@WelshGuitarDude]

Once you are home could you do a video on how you go about planning such a major trip like this for USA and Europe? How we can save money and find ideal hotels and being time efficient etc?

[@history_leisure]

I think the Turnpike Service plazas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut (maybe a few other states still have full service areas instead of just pull offs for truckers and to use the toilets, but its mainly those 3) may forestall Northeast expansion of Buc-cee's. Where these have closed is perfect. Maybe they could revamp some old/borderline abandoned areas around I-81 in Pennsylvania or elsewhere

[@soulgirl62]

Jesus how many times did i hear.. here we go !!. .better vlog than the LG though.. at least you two are down to earth and genuine and care about others.. love it

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@joshbower]

Fun fact. The Monorail at Jungle Jims came from Kings Island. The vintage cars came from Kings Island and the bumper cars in the candy area are from Coney Island in Cincy. Edit: I posted this before actually watching the video. I see you already knew that, haha.

[@ryanbruce7484]

Mexican Hats from Americana amusement park Near Middletown

[@whoknew2273]

Buc-ees surreal service station can't imagine Knutsford doing this lol

[@gabrialcanada6764]

Waàaaait! I literally just made this suggestion in your Kings Island video XD I had no idea you had already visited!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It was epic!

[@clubdwaekki3579]

As someone who grew up going to Jungle Jim's it's so nice seeing the experience through new eyes! The wooden stand at 6:55 is the original building when he started out running a fruit stand. I've run into him a few times at the store and he also dresses up as santa for the kids during the holidays :)

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

We loved it!

[@jorjafoxluvr]

Never heard of Jungle Jims or Buckees before lol Now I want to go to both :)

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

They are brilliant!

[@user-pl5ds8iz6q]

How did you go to Buc ees and not load up on food?? Buc ees is all about the food! Try the sandwiches you'll be craving buc ees on every road trip. Can't wait to get back to the USA

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

So much to see!

[@DJSVideosShorts]

Nice and good vlog, really enjoyed and look forward for more in the future. Nice themed shopping supermarket with loads of good theming. Maybe with monorail, could we see maybe rollercoasters and rides in future added here? Think would be quite epic, have his supermarket become a theme park come supermarket. Be epic could go theme park riding all day and do your shopping afterwards or go shopping, go home and return & ride some coasters & attractions? Be epic few additions there if added new rides at that supermarket. Would 100% be epic & attract more people to that location at least I think? Is that something you would both add in the attraction idea in future? Alongside history would you build a supermarket? Themed around rollercoasters, rides? As an addition to it? Be quite helpful and ideal I think if you did that or if not could have as souvenir shop themed & featuring all historical rides, attractions and park props? Just an idea, but nice vlog, really did enjoy the journey and look forward for more vlogs like this in future. 😀👍

[@debbiebrown9275]

The large building you saw across the bridge was the professional football stadium Cincinnati Bengals on the other side of it is professional baseball stadium Cincinnati Reds my favorite team

[@attractionshubno1]

Great 4th Travel Vlog from your month long USA 🇺🇸 road trip Shawn and Charlotte

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@petesomebody7389]

Jungle jims is awesome.... Back to asda for me though lol😂😂

[@timothyloch2603]

I was kind of hoping you would show more shops and entertainment in the parks on here.

[@wezz69]

The Fanta Freeze is at burger king now and the tango iceblasts seem to be everywhere including takeaways. Can be expensive at £4.99 for a 'large' (very small)

[@matthewbowling8352]

That monorail used to be at Kings Island when they had the wild safari

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It did indeed!

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

As shown on 38:58 I have been to the one in Daytona beach 🏝🏖 and Saint Augustine location of buck’ees and it was amazing 🥲 and also jammed packed but my family and I sure did had an amazing 🥲 experience and it was awesome 😎 and fun 🤩 it’s like walt Disney world 🌍 but texas style you get to walk around almost like a shopping center and also get to buy stuff similar to joana’s fabrics or Michael’s which to me is so true but also so cool 😎 at the same time.

[@Quibble1.1]

you know its gonna be a great evening when Shaun and Scharlotte post :)

[@helwig83]

Just noticed you're so close to 100k on this channel now!! Amazing to see, as I love this channel just as much as TPW.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@hollybabyyy]

Crazy that this is some peoples local supermarket and that amazing mall in nj, im sure u know which i mean, is their local mall. Its so unfair lol

[@jlhp]

love the vlogs!!

[@adamwillis5013]

‘Oh gosh you’re joking’ 👂 🤣

[@elizabethcarmody7670]

Pls tell me you guys are going to be doing a haul of stuff you bought (if anything) when you get back 😅

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

We’ve only purchased a couple of things!

[@jocelynsantiago7154]

Where i live in Delaware we have a water park/ small family theme park mini glof place named Jungle Jim's. 😆

[@liamrankin1976]

road trip been fantastic great tv 📺 😄

[@janebessant9991]

Love watching these vlogs xx

[@michellehiggs60]

Loving these travel vlogs. 😁😁😄😃😀😃😄😁😁😁

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@themeparkslover7072]

I would love to see more content from Charlotte. Maybe a day in the life video from Charlotte. Like shopping hauls. I love her style. It’s a shame she’s not done anymore videos herself instead of it always being Shawn and his museum.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@Mindfuljourneywithme111]

That shop is amazing! Never seen anything like it