USA Road Trip - Broken Down Car, HUGE Storm & New York Hotel!

Join us for a behind the scenes look at our USA Road Trip, taking place over on the ​⁠‪@ThemeParkWorldwide‬ KZbin channel! In the 5th and final travel vlog from our trip, we continue to show you our journeys in-between the theme parks, along with our accommodation. In this vlog we also show you what happened when we brokedown in our car, drive through a HUGE storm and make our way to New York City via public transportation. We also take you for a tour of our hotel in New York, located close to Times Square.
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[@Rollercoasterhq]

3:08 it’s not an apple it’s a peach! 😂 love the videos you guys!!

[@maliastout5959]

Just so you guys know, usually when fire trucks/police are all up on the overpasses like that, they’re usually watching a funeral procession for a fallen brother. It’s a sign of respect!

[@geoffreymiller5422]

Correct you are. In this case, it was a procession for a fallen firefighter who just died in a house fire in southern Maryland. His body was being transported from southern Maryland to Baltimore. Fun fact for Shawn - firefighters in the US are barred from striking as they're deemed to provide an essential public service. Same with police.

[@71JediKnight]

When my father ( a retired firefighter in the UK) died, the funeral cortage passed his old fire station. Engines and firefighters had formed a guard of honour on the forecourt, then a fire engine escorted his hearse to the crematorium. Firefighters all over the world look after their fallen, wether its in active service or post retirement

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

We had no idea what was happening at the time, thanks for letting us know!

[@christinemalcolm5157]

@@geoffreymiller5422if I am correct this was in Leonardtown. We were just visiting family there and there was a memorial event for him.

[@Ginge1164]

@slingshotvibeOur Firefighters in the UK can strike, they’ve done it before. Normally the military will step in whilst they strike

[@dpfrk]

The bridges are twinned becasue one side was built first, and then when it got too busy, they added a second span to ease traffic. The second bridges were built about twenty years after their original spans were built.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

That definitely makes sense!

[@markduffy6776]

@@TheSanbrookeAdventures en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_bridges "For a bridge owner, twin bridges can improve the maintenance and management of the structures. For motorists, twin bridges can limit the risk that both directions of traffic will be disrupted by an accident"

[@vespinonl]

I’m glad I wasn’t on the receiving end of the phone call when Charlotte called! Glad everything worked out.

[@CatsnCoasters]

It's called the Sandbrook ADVENTURES for a reason!!! Fair play to both of you...crazy 1 or 2 day period. You both handled it so well and managed to adapt and stay safe.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It was a stressful day, however we got through it!

[@gigteevee6118]

Your road trips are legendary, but the breakdown saga should never be repeated 😬

[@kevinseymour8793]

Such dedication to your channels and viewers, many others would have given up filming when things turned bad but instead you showed what a great partnership you have sharing the pain and making the best of what you had left of the day. Awesome

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you. We managed to get through it the best we could!

[@CoasterRob]

So sorry you broke down for all that time hats off to Charlotte you absolute Trooper for sorting that disgusting situation out glad you got it sorted eventually

[@catherinecooper1466]

Shaun and Charlotte the storm chasers.😊 Glad you were safe x x from back home across the big pond.

[@theweakestlink2278]

You handled that storm perfectly Shawn. So long as its not a tornado warning youre usually better off just taking it slow and heading on to your destination. We get a lot of storms like that in this part of the country. Its never fun driving through one....

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you

[@Zeigler_]

damn that car breakdown was more wild ride than some of the coasters you have been on, Budget are a joke! Glad you guys got it sorted in the end!

[@oscarmorris6736]

LOL! The giant apple was a peach, widely grown in the Carolinas and Georgia. Far to hot and humid for apples. Apples grow in Washington State, Oregon, California, mostly and some in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, and Maine

[@tylercollins3130]

Sucks that had to happen to you but you guys were safe and that’s the main thing. You definitely made the best of it.

[@jeremymorgan4779]

What an epic and chaotic vlog to finish out the American road trip series. The car troubles sucked but it sure made it very entertaining for us! Also glad y'all got to experience the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, one of the most impressive structures in the country. And then you stayed here in Delaware of all places, at a hotel about 10 mins from my house 😂 love it! So happy this trip was an overall massive success. Kudos to you both

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@VloggStarADJ]

Love how you always look on the positive side despite breaking down for that long

[@gordonbrucker4717]

That looked very stressful for both of you on your last days on this road trip. Glad you are OK. On a side note, you mentioned that you couldn't find dippin dots in the UK. In Canada we have Mini Melts which are also sold in the UK and are a comparable product. 😊

[@Rknowles813]

The positivity energy during the car breakdown was awesome

[@Marculator]

That storm looked scary! I was at Disney world Florida last summer and our day at magic kingdom was cut short by a huge storm. We were queueing for the ferry in torrential rain and lightning. I know it happens a lot there but it did seem sketchy being on the top story of a boat in the middle of a lake during a massive lightning storm.

[@myblujl7503]

Add storm chasers to your resume! Storms out there are on another level, and im glad your all safe and had a great trip through the US.

[@mkt1847]

Great series, I appreciated the more detailed behind the scenes on this channel as this is sort of what makes the essence of a trip. Provided some good laughs to. This one was almost straight out of a movie. Crazy couple of days!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@porcelainthunder2213]

Thats the Bay Bridge over the Chesapeake Bay (The one just past Annapolis, MD). The two spans were not built at the same time. The side you were on (two lanes) is older. The other bridge heading west was built years later to accomodate more traffic. Rt. 50 in that section is a pretty new highway compared to others in the area. And the blue SUV is a Buick.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@decadentdevil]

We have used Enterprise rental car for my business for years. They have always been very professional with us. Budget rental car should have brought you a new car when they came to get the broken one..

[@weatherlicious]

Hertz and now Budget- both have been dropping the ball lately. Hertz was even on the news for an incident in New Orleans. Sorry about that. They need to get themselves together! Can't wait for the NYC vlog!

[@traceybeerling4776]

Hi shawn and Charlotte Wow what a vlog. OMG I can't believe how you were treated by Budget. I'm so glad you both ok . Fantastic trip you both are amazing keeping your spirits up . I've loved every minute of this trip . Thankyou for sharing your adventures with us. Love to you both as always Tracey 💕 xxxx

[@centerparcslovers4337]

You need to be on the radio! Your voice is just right!

[@austinmoehring6110]

That's so weird. I was just at that Davis Travel Center in my truck a couple days ago with the big rig! I absolutely love watching your adventure vlogs. It's always a pleasure hearing the good advice Shawn has to offer. Listen to the guy people. He knows his stuff! Safe travels!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@lindajacobs7971]

So glad you both are safe after the car debacle. Hope things work out superbly for you both the next few days. ✌️

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you

[@local-logs]

loved seeing Shawn being productive in that car park! couldn’t believe how long you had to wait for the car replacement

[@nickyinavlog]

Oh wow glad all was ok though , glad you still got to all the parks , that thunderstorm was mad ! We’ve seen bad ones in Orlando too so frightening!! X

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@RMTheMan]

Just leaving New York after a week in the city now in fact. Hope you guys had a great time on your road trip despite this minor little mishap!

[@coastermadab]

So glad you guys were safe and well. ❤ Well done for remaining so calm.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@steelforce]

The firemen and others gathered on bridges as you came thru the DC area was most likely not a strike, but, a tribute to a fallen firefighter whose funeral procession was about to pass.

[@jorjafoxluvr]

Driving at night during a thunder storm is the most scary ! You did a great job getting to the hotel safely . Can't wait to see your New York vlog :) I 've been to Boston on business but never New York city. How exciting staying at time square hotel . :) I guess that's why they called it 'budget ' lol .

[@suthius85]

....I think that's a peach 😄😄😄 Also, you guys could've shout out on social media to see if anyone local would give you a ride. Wife and I drive up and down 85 all of the time in Virginia.

[@hollybabyyy]

That would be extremely unsafe.

[@BigMarkFit]

I'm glad you guys made it safe to that storm. I know you're going through a lot of trials with that car. Next time you rent a car, try enterprise. They're usually a lot better.

[@PatrickRyan150]

I can't believe I missed you at Cedar Point! I wish Charlotte could have experienced Top Thrill Dragster before it is reimagined! So sad your U..S.A. Road Trip is over!!😢

[@sharonellis8776]

Gosh what a nightmare for you. Charlotte did a great job on the phone. Stay safe guys xx

[@bonnieperkins4012]

I'm so sorry about your car troubles. So glad you still got to all of the parks, what a month you did so much loved your adventure, you guys are so much fun ❤❤

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@gemmamck1691]

Wow what a final vlog! Glad you both stayed safe and didn't let anything ruin your spirits. Have loved this series 😊

[@David-R-Hall]

Another entertaining travel vlog and good to see that you were both able to handle what was a bad situation. Unfortunately this is what can happen when you travel, especially the distances and for the length of time you both have. (I speak from experience). But you handled it well, adapted and got on with it, nice to see. The communication from Budget was very subpar, they should have arranged to bring you a replacement vehicle at the same time as collecting the broken down vehicle. But as you said, you were safe at all times, ‘safety is paramount’ lol 😅

[@mkt1847]

I think that was a peach water tower, not an apple. Peaches are huge in the south- especially Georgia and North and South Carolina.

[@watercliffs]

It is definitely a peach. It also resembles a butt.

[@tibbymiller8229]

Ahhh I am really sad the trip is coming to an end, it’s been epic tagging along with you.

[@PatrickRyan150]

I cant wait for your review & thoughts on the whole road trip.

[@gavinsadventuresinterests.]

Bloody hell Shawn & Charlotte, you have had some crap to deal with in this travel vlog. At least it all worked out well for you both in the end. Just stay safe guys. From one of your fellow British Citizens. I would definitely put in a major complaint to Budget Car Hire for the poor customer service you have received.

[@Coastsandcoasters]

What an amazing trip, and a great watch! Congrats on completing the journey and vlogging to such a high standard!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@can_you_guess_my_new_username]

02:45 "Look at that giant apple. I could eat that just now. It is definitely an apple." ..... I can not stop laughing at the entire apple conversation. lol. I think it's a peach.

[@tonyjohnson8604]

Really enjoyed!! Definitely action packed and some. So sorry about the car troubles and storms!!

[@davidnm21]

Great adventure and road trip TPW crew. The break down was such an inconvenience and nuisance but cars do break down. The storm could have been so much worse especially if it had been a tornado warning. Nice hotel vlogs too.

[@PatrickRyan150]

It will be awesome to hear all your thoughts on the U.S.A. in general, but also your park & coaster rankings! ❤ 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@LukasKG12]

Blimey! What a storm!

[@hawkweb9063]

Its been a lovely journey to watch! Thank you guys! Xxx

[@AudreyMealiff]

Sorry to hear you had that stress with the car. Imagine the company trying to charge you for the tow!!! Wow! 😮😮

[@toddventure]

Giant Peach water tower in Gaffney. Gaffney and the Spartanburg area were major peach production towns . Good old I85.😊 Sorry you had car issues. At least you both are safe.

[@DancefloorFitness]

Such a good vlog despite all the challenges. Thank you for taking us along ❤

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@zacharystewart5344]

Budget is definitely the worst. Here in Orlando they are known for overbooking car hires and then people show up and they don't have cars. I also see them with a 2hr line to pick up cars to. It's more expensive but I always go with Hertz, and if you want some fun they have Mustangs that aren't available to public yet. Also for the storm, that happens here in Florida every week in the summer ;) Just saw one of them today!

[@kimgraber3671]

Hey you guys did a great job overall traveling for so long in a foreign country and dealing eith the car issue!! You might want to try sticking with one hitel chain. For example I use Hilton and you make an account on line and check in in the app and use your phone as the room key. That way you can skip the desk. It might be a little more expensive but you generally get a free hot breakfast and with the points you earn will get free nights every so often. Definitely need to check into your phone carriers traveling plan. And i say this with love, as a parent and teacher........you got step out ifnyour comfort zone and eat something other than fast food. Local dishes are the vest oart if traveling. Fast food is not local its generic.

[@yugioht42]

Lightning likely hit a power pole or metal object out there. Storms are stronger up north because of mountains focusing the storms right there it rains out and has a rain shadow on the other side. It’s an odd phenomenon that only happens with large mountains like the US ones. Likely flooded a number of valleys too.

[@thelightningbrick]

The same thing happened to my rental car a week ago in California. The car I rented from Avis, the parent company of budget, had an engine failure in the middle of the interstate and I was barely able to pull out of traffic. It was a very scary situation. Like your experience, customer service was awful and they did not seem sympathetic whatsoever to my situation. Fortunately, like you all, I’m safe but I will certainly not be renting from Avis or Budget again.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Sorry to hear that

[@suehurrell134]

I am exhausted watching you ❤ and I hate storms. Stay safe have loved every minute of your trip. ❤❤

[@suehurrell134]

How the heck are you going to top this guys?

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

We had such a fantastic trip, apart from the car break down!

[@PatrickRyan150]

Im hoping you make a list of the top: Coasters, parks, Food in parks & out, & States Also, what youll miss most, like Chick-fil-A, McGrimace shakes, Walmart....?

[@bradyb9929]

Those cars joining in at the very end of the highway is a zipper merge and that’s actually how we are supposed to merge in America

[@Chieftracyhorse]

Loved all your vlogs on this trip, it’s been brilliant! Thanks for your hard work.❤

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you

[@oxheymackem]

Thanks for sharing the content on both channels guys.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for joining us!

[@erikpurscell2086]

At the end the blue vehicle you were driving was a Buick Envision which falls under the GM (General Motors) umbrella of vehicles.

[@Asymmetrical-Saggin]

It's a PEACH. 😂😂😂😂. Love both channels.

[@terrysnyder4098]

Enjoying your fun videos. So sorry you had car troubles, sad no one asked if you needed some help. Thank you, for coming to the USA. Enterprise car rental is the best! Happy Trails. 😊

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@TheAlternateYT]

I rent cars on a weekly basis in the states for work and now I know to never try budget. I had one car smoke up on me and I rode with the tow truck to the closest rent a car place to pickup a new car but what you went through is terrible!

[@danielward4868]

I have loved your videos for years now and this may be the most chaoric vlog I have ever seen

[@bruss529]

Two bridges - one is older and needed a capacity increase. To add 2 lanes to the existing bridge would force it's closure while the work took place. Build a second bridge and when it is done split the traffic and double capacity - WITH NO DOWN TIME.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

That makes sense!

[@susancouderc359]

You guys are real troopers 😊 glad everything worked out for you in the end. ❤

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you

[@ksmith3997]

You’re way too nice Shaun, I recommend Charlottes peaky blinders response 😎😂 I would have gone mental 😂

[@quanahclark2618]

This has been an amazing series on both channels, I've got my whole family hooked on this and all watch it together 😁

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@Gisela_aka_gies]

Ugh i never go for budget when i am in america..I am very happy with Alamo..When i was in america last year i was so scared that the car would break down..we were there for 6 weeks..we had a good car..thank goodness.

[@mirandajanssen9054]

Thanks to the both of you for taking us on your fantastic Journey 🥳🤟really loved al the vlogs 👏

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks for joining us!

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

Wow guys, what an ordeal! Really felt for you waiting so many hours 😔. Charlotte's a legend handling all the phone calls. Crazy storm, had some weird weather here in the uk too recently. Looking forward to More BTS on this channel!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It was very stressful!

[@michellehiggs60]

Holy moly that was action packed. Looking forward to New York. 😆😁😄😀😃😃😁😁

[@AudiophileTommy]

You could see the crack in Fury 325 from your hotel room 😂

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

We’re glad that the issue is under inspection

[@stoppropaganda2573]

Just had to say it ... that water tower was a peach! LOL!

[@paulbarton4759]

Awesome video, so lucky you didn’t have the breakdown during that storm!

[@Skyflyer26.]

Exit 25 park 25 you couldn't make it up 😉 thanks again guys these extra vlogs have been fun. My wife refers to your stop overs as the Bates Motel trail ? She does have a very overactive imagination lol. Great fun thanks again for sharing.

[@zoehenshaw7499]

thank you for showing behind the scenes i loved all these videos. cant wait to see more of these when you have more trips. thank you so much for taking us along with you!!

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you

[@yugioht42]

Actually penn station had massive work done to it. Now it’s moinahane train station. A new wing was built completely underground. And you would take the air train from jersey into nyc. Not the subway.

[@pebbles775]

Amazing video showing us the highs and lows but also thankyou for sharing your amazing road trip adventure,really have enjoyed it.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you

[@coolpaul6159]

I reckon they originally built one bridge for both sides of traffic but then it got too busy so they built a second to split the carridgeways!

[@lilnutty6821]

Handled that sitch like a boss, guys

[@WhatsForTea]

That's absolutely shocking service from Budget car hire 🥵 Leaving two young people stranded with all their luggage..at a random gas station, in the middle of nowhere in a foreign country! In 35 degree heat is completely unacceptable!

[@itzmecandimorgon3323]

Oh the humanity lol things happen baby cry it’s not a fantasy world where nothing goes wrong. Idk 30 yr olds couldn’t handle themselves

[@traceybeerling4776]

@@itzmecandimorgon3323 I know things go wrong but as for there customer service it was rubbish. Leaving people stranded absolutely not acceptable. They could have put there luggage in the broken car and gone with the recovery truck .

[@itzmecandimorgon3323]

@@traceybeerling4776 what do you want them to do? You act like they broke down in front of the car rental place. There’s a lot of paperwork to be filled out and who knows how far the rental car had to come from.

[@traceybeerling4776]

@@itzmecandimorgon3323 Well they could have handled it better it couldn't have been that far to a recovery place . They could have sent the new hire car along with the recovery truck and swapped.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It was very poorly handled from Budget unfortunately

[@DJSOfficialUK]

Nice video, really enjoyed and look forward to seeing more in future, think Budget in my opinion did you both bad there, basically abandoning you, should just have brought the replacement car along one truck first, then took other car back? Or just came with pick up car to airport, yeah really bad service 100%. Don't blame you on making a complaint. Absolute 100% joke, thunderstorms in America really are bad, wow. By the way would of loved to have seen lightning strike what you saw? Would of been quite epic I think, could of filmed on Go Pro? Aswell focused on road? But nice vlog, really enjoyed and yeah 100% look forward to next in future. 😀👍

[@davidprice6994]

Wow you had everything on the way back lol that budget car company should give you a complementary free cars next trip lol brilliant video guys.

[@mkt1847]

Wow that was a crazy few days. I guess it shows though that things can happen on a trip and how you deal with it and adjust are important. I can see now why Charlotte was so unexcited and tired looking in the park right after the car break down.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

It was a very stressful day

[@attractionshubno1]

Great final Travel Vlog from your month long USA 🇺🇸 road trip. It’s a real shame about what happened to the car and I truly feel sorry for both of you considering you had to wait ages for another car to arrive. Fair play for putting in a major complaint about the car hire company. I’m looking forward to watching the sightseeing video from New York. I’ve really enjoyed your content from your amazing month long trip on both channels. This Vlog sure was drama central for you both but at least you guys are alright and that’s the main thing

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@attractionshubno1]

@@TheSanbrookeAdventures you’re welcome

[@LibbyHolmes-zb2ws]

I am very sorry you lovely two have broken down its not good on not being able to do your theme parks x

[@liamrankin1976]

love sandbrook adventures too chanel hope to see more peak district and lakes walking videos soon loves the last one 😄 great vlogging all the way through the us trip 😁

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@JoshtheGoAnimater]

I know that this had to be very frustrating, but I applaud both of you keeping your cool when a lot of others would've lost it!! I also believe that you guys did an Excellent job in changing plans to accommodate getting in both parks. Great job overall 👍 Glad everything worked out

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you!

[@Aarontaylor297]

Frigging hell, i wouldn't even be bothered with the kings dominon after that day !😅

[@gabrielstevens3884]

I understand breakdowns happen and things can go wrong but it's how companies deal with these issues that can make the difference and unfortunately Budget have shown themselves up a bit here. It sucks you have to cut your day short. No one should have to wait more than a couple of hours let alone all day like that.

[@rikspector]

Shawn and Charlotte, YOU DID IT!!! Awesome!, Sorry about those "budget" Jerks, There are so many nice helpful people, but there has to be something going awry, that's Murphy's Law! New York, where I was born.. in the Bronx. I hope you have a great day. Get a Corn Beef or Pastrami sandwich , with Potato salad at the Jewish Deli at Times square!! Awesome food. Cheers, Rik Spector

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thanks Rik

[@SCL6054Prouctions]

If you're wondering about those huge Bridges they were built in separate years the one you Crossed was built in. 1954 and the opposite bridge was built in 1973

[@andymcngmfc2505]

Great videos off the trip enjoyed them all. Love the positive vibe even when things looked hard with that car.

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Thank you

[@benjaminpauly13]

Just did a trip like your to Virginia for Busch gardens and king dominion . Our flight from nyc Jfk was cancel 3 times . Had to stay over 1 night at jfk for having an other plane the next day . Everything was cancel to Norfolk. The next day every flight was overbooked and we end up to making jfk Detroit , change at Detroit for Richmond and drive to the park . All flights was cancel du to bad storm during memorial week end . So stressful and we arrived at the park around noon .

[@TheSanbrookeAdventures]

Sorry to hear that

[@maxsouthy]

Laughing hysterically at your car broke down in the road with Jane and grandpa and Shannon and Ed