This park needs all the support it can get. It is so rare for a small park in the US to have this much attention to detail and theming. I really hope they are able to succeed.

@sparkjr2039

27 күн бұрын

@@ratbones620 There was over 2k people there yesterday. They ran a special for $26 twilight ticket. Just proves people have heard of it but can't swing the $50 for what's currently there.

@brandonohara4122

19 күн бұрын

Right ✅️

@jeremysutherlin3803

17 күн бұрын

I didn't even know about this place! So charming when you aren't just bombarded by nothing but advertisements, sponsors, and preexisting characters plastered everywhere. I was ACTUALLY interested to know more about the island lore and the characters because of that. The character actors and ride operators were really dedicated being out there in the weather and still giving it their best. Nice work everyone, you all deserve for your park to be a success.

@MrJazzyjay85

15 күн бұрын

@@jeremysutherlin3803 They also have a Lost Island water park that is older and a casino seated between the two.

@SirDingle

11 күн бұрын

This place has been here since I was born and I'm 29. They just added this stuff the last couple years and there's no possible way it won't succeed. It's the only place around besides Adventureland hours away. Lost Island is a Waterpark that had go karts and mini golf next to it, and now they just added this too

You lived every 10 year old's dream-- having an entire amusement park all to yourself!

@PR0_Gam3r

19 күн бұрын

Me personally I would say everybodys dream

The staff seems to actually LIKE their jobs. This is rare.

@billchief397

Ай бұрын

Yes we went opening year and it was such a pleasant park. All around. Wof..the employees looked like they were in a prison camp. It makes such a difference

@minavane5533

Ай бұрын

Good management

@AnnEckhartVlogs

Ай бұрын

The staff are awesome and the owners and management treat them so well!

My absolute favorite thing about theme parks like this, Is the characters that walk around and interact with people. They're all so fun! 😄

@skippythealien9627

Ай бұрын

i really appreciated the enthusiasm and positivity they had, even though admittedly it was a slow day at the park

@ezkillionaire3276

Ай бұрын

@@skippythealien9627 Yeah. I bet they were just as excited to see carpetbagger as he was to see them 🙂

@sickstuff7624

Ай бұрын

It only works in small parks that are out of the way like this one. The Six Flag hood parks have hood rats that cause hood problems with the characters.

@tomboyraider1015

Ай бұрын

@ezkillionaire3276 Indeed!

@mollysmith1226

29 күн бұрын

😢​@@sickstuff7624

So cool that the characters were out and interacting despite the park being empty. What an amazing place.

Was there 2 weeks ago and unfortunately it was very dead and it was a sunny day. Please support this beautiful park if you can!

@Agent16.9

3 күн бұрын

Try the water park

Thanks for coming to Waterloo and checking it out, it's been open for 3 seasons now and is REALLY a hidden gem that shouldn't be hidden that not many people know about....it's 4 minutes from my house and deserves all the love from the hard work they put into that place

@whiteknight-templarnunc1042

Ай бұрын

Looks like an awesome place!!

@cindyrichards1118

26 күн бұрын

Hopefully people will see the videos and come would be a shame to be abandoned

@glassdiamond2185

8 күн бұрын

I didn't even know about it! It's not close to me, but I want to go now!

This is the most fantastic theme park. May it thrive and have lots of guests on those non-rainy days. Thanks for taking us along; this was fun.

@robster-vision475

Ай бұрын

Such a shame to see it empty,and it's only 2 years old

I had a hunch and double-checked: Mura Fury absolutely spins while it swings and goes upside-down. I think the operators were just being kind to you as the only rider. Huge props to the park employees; they all seemed great.

@sparkjr2039

Ай бұрын

Mura Fury does do those things but there is currently a part that is needed for it to spin and there are two options for degrees. 360 and 270. And maintenance currently has it on the 270 option.

@bloxaideguy

Ай бұрын

the rides motor is actually broken. ive heard that the maintenance team is trying to order a new part for it.

@GrimGhost999

Ай бұрын

3:01 That's ESO login music haha

@Jenny61076

28 күн бұрын

I thought it must spin because the people on the sides would have different kind of ride. If it didn't spin, it would not be a circle, but just have forward/backward seats.

@austinkoeppen6122

3 күн бұрын

It's the exact same ride as the Sidewinder at Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa.

SUPPORT THEME PARKS!

I agree Jacob. People need to support this park. It’s a gem. They are doing a fantastic job there. Great video!

Lost island is a gem of a park. One one hand I’m glad not many people know about it because the lines are always so short. On the other hand I hope more people start going so they can stay in business

Thank you for coming back to Waterloo and visiting the park again!!! I for one appreciate the exposure as we desperately want the park to succeed!

That Volkanu dark ride was the best dark ride I think I have ever seen! Freaking awesome!!

Watching you walk around a basically empty theme park was a very interesting perspective! I truly enjoyed watching this adventure.

I remember when you were reluctant to get on any coaster, and now double dipping with laughter. So fun!

If you look close in the background on the first coaster, they are playing rock paper scissors 🤣

Jason, I’ve watched you for a long time now, and you went from screaming bloody murder on a roller coaster to somewhat giggling and laughing. So fun to watch.

@allensherrill850

Ай бұрын

He grew up during his journeys

@jeremybenton458

29 күн бұрын

You’ve watched so long in fact that you don’t know his name 🙄

😊 As long as they don't shut things down because of the weather, rainy days are awesome at theme parks.❤

Living in California in the 1970's we decided to go to Disneyland and it was so freaky...we had the place almost to ourselves. Sometimes God just smiles at you and gives you a gift. Great video!.

mans living the dream

This park is really special I hope it stays open for a long time

I love the characters walking around!

Everything is so original. Loved the dark ride.

I’ve been watching carpetbagger since 2017 when I was obsessed with rock a fire explosion and finally got and account to subscribe

You are so brave to go on a coaster you don't even know with the childhood fear you hold. Maybe you have finally conquered your fear

You are awesome brother. Never forget it!

One way to check the weather is to look outside or through the window outside. Sometimes, it can be compared to the weather apps.

4:40 oh that was dirty of them to trick you with the counting down. Looked like you needed a change of pants with that launch

As a Waterloo native, I was so excited when the Water park opened back in 2001 and when the themepark opened. I never thought I'd live so close to one so it makes me happy that it's getting recognition and hope people come to our corner of Iowa to enjoy both parks

I really enjoyed this park when I visited last summer. It was a nice beautiful day and the park was still basically empty. I just hope this park sticks around, but I’m not sure they’re ever busy unfortunately.

@sparkjr2039

27 күн бұрын

@@prestigecoasters8067 Over 2k people there yesterday for twilight hour ticket promo. Hopefully they learned they need to do more promo tickets.

Living life to the fullest and always making Memories. Love your videos

This is sad. So much love went into this place

@sparkjr2039

27 күн бұрын

@@askjeevescosby2928 They ran a special yesterday for twilight hours ticket and there was over 2k people there. It just shows that a lot of people don't want to pay $50 for the size of it.

Excellent thumbnail!

Used to come here all the time as a kid. Glad it’s still around, lots of fond memories there.

I laughed so hard at the first launch as they counted down and didn't even get to 1 and they launched you 😊

All of the walk around characters did a wonderful job!

You always been my favorite KZreadr growing up.

Happy Wednesday from Missouri! ❤

@michellek8553

Ай бұрын

Today is Wednesday

@tyman517

Ай бұрын

@@michellek8553 omg whoops 😂 I need more sleep

How fun to be at a theme park without hardly anyone there!☺️💜

Yeah Jacob, skip those lines and enjoy plentiful liquid sunshine🎉 I love rain days and tye fun parks🎉🎉🎉 gr8 fun and thx 4 sharing duders😂

They crowned Carpetbagger king of the amusement park today. This is what it would look like if Carpetbagger survived the apocalypse and was the last man on earth and he could figure out how to start the power generators to get the rides going.

Nice theme park. Makes me feel fortunate living a hour from Cedar Point, and how special that place really is.

I love the thumbnail! The faces you make on roller coasters and all the screaming is hilarious! I love it!

This place has just been added to my bucket list

Wow, I'm really shocked you went on that ride 😳 proud of you!

Hey bagger, you should have a giveaway for that ticket for someone who is in Iowa so it won't go to waste 🎉

@user-wt8en6lj1k

Ай бұрын

Or those who don't live in Iowa, I would like a chance. Great idea, though. Jacob, please do a giveaway contest!

Jacob I love that you’re adding in multiple camera angles! Your production quality is always improving. Also glad you synced your audio experience with the provided pov footage from the underground before this. Always appreciated and not unnoticed. Been moving so I’m hella behind on videos. Maybe I’ll catch you at the spirit opening :)

I live close to this park and I have never been! I was thinking of going by myself and spending the day

The faces you make and the screaming is my favorite part lol.

WOW JACOB How rock star are you !!! A theme park to yourself...I do hope the weather gets better and It does get much more busy.!!! XXXX

It's a very good place.😂

It is an awesome park, and you had it all to yourself! How many people can make that claim! I think you came out ahead, no lines and no heatstroke lol. I hope they get the crowds they deserve. Cool video!

This reminds me of the movie National Lampoon’s Vacation, where the Griswalds went to Wally World only to find out that the park is closed for renovations.

I LOVE how you combined the footage from both your cameras on the pendulum ride! Excellent benefit of going to the theme park on a rainy day. It's too bad you couldn't ride many rides, but it was cool to see the park so empty. I hope you enjoy your family time over the coming days!

Thanks Carpetbagger

Your face & screams on crazy rollercoasters is great! So hilarious! 🤣

The actors are so sweet! ❤️ my favorite was the elf guy hehe 😊

@sparkjr2039

27 күн бұрын

@@JJ_0134 which one is the elf guy? I've not heard anyone mention "elf" for any of them so that's something new.

@JJ_0134

27 күн бұрын

@@sparkjr2039 Oh one with the mushroom hat, I haven’t seen the franchise(s) the characters are from-!

@sparkjr2039

26 күн бұрын

@@JJ_0134 Ahh. Gotcha. I always hear mushroom guy.

This is one unique theme park. I’ve never physically been to a theme park that is in its “own world” before.

the theme park is almost never busy and has really struggled because there is a huge lack of shade throughout the park. the park is surrounded by corn fields making it muggy most of the year. the park is an addition to lost island waterpark which is better in just about everyway and rated one of the best waterparks in America, if you are ever in the area skip the theme park and just go to the water park. the water park also has an additional section where you can play mini golf, race go karts, and some other stuff.

this park looks really great considering the budget they had to work with. I hope they suvive.

You could tell just how much those character actors love their jobs and how much fun they were having. And Jacob rode the roller coaster twice! Again! And the terrifying giant swing! How long will this man know terrifying himself for our entertainment? Always, I hope, because I've said it before and I'll say it again, whenever he screams like a little girl, I giggle like one.

This looks like one of the coolest parks you've been to. I love all the original theming , it looks like a lot of fun.

I’m from Iowa and didn’t even realize they added a theme park to the water park in Waterloo. I need to make a trip there soon! Those rides look awesome!

@heather....

Ай бұрын

That's the problem everyone talks about. I've been there. I knew about it because it's only 1/2 hour from me. They say trust them, they know what they are doing with advertising however, it's amazing how many Iowans don't know it exists. It's such a great place. We all just want it to survive.

@elagumdzic

Ай бұрын

The tickets to the water park and theme park can be purchased seperately or together. For the water park you also have to pay for the parking.

@heather....

Ай бұрын

@@elagumdzic parking for the waterpark is free. It's just the themeparks parking you have to pay for.

@elagumdzic

Ай бұрын

​@@heather....I know its for one of the two thanks for the clarification. We usually walk to it if I'm at a friends place. Saves us a parking fee.

@heather....

29 күн бұрын

@elagumdzic yep! Easy to get them confused! Nice! Sounds fun 😁

I lived in Waterloo for a bit but before this was expanded. I also lived with a person who hated fun. Glad you had a blast!!!

My other home park! That is wild it looks like a ghost town. Safe travels!

very glad lost island is getting the hype it deserves, iowa is not on everyone’s radar except for corn and the caucus

Your screams and giggles made my day! Love your videos!

I live here in Waterloo. I worked w/a young employee in the winter. She couldn't wait to go back to work at Lost Island. Right across from the theme park is a KOA camping area w/a lake, cute cabins, a couple parks for kids, pets, and Frisbee golf. Quite a few parking areas for campers, too. Kitty-corner from the theme park is the huge Lost Island Water Park. That has MANY different waterslides, wave pool, lazy river, in addition to go-carts and mini-golf.

What an incredible park! So much care and thought has gone into everything. Wonderful! All the characters you met were great too. Props to the all the staff there!

Thank you for all you do❤

I had the best time watching you. I would have never ridden a coaster without other people. What a brave man! That swinging thing almost made me throw up and I wasn't even on it!

I'd say the day was a huge success!!!

Man, I wish I had gotten to meet you while you were in iowa. I've been following you since the Mississippi River Adventure. You are a well traveled fella!!

I love your screams on the rollercoasters Jacob, they always have me chuckinling and cackling to myself. You're a tenacious guy to brave so many rides. The staff seemed absolutely great at the park too, very sunny. Thank you as ever for taking us along for the ride!

That was the worst face that you ever made while riding a roller coaster 😂😂😂 i really enjoyed today video. Thank you Jacob for not giving up the Lost Island instead of rain 😊 also you wear shoes instead of crocs to show how serious you are 😂

Loving your forays into coasters in the past year! You've certainly added new chapters to your visits! And to get a good park all to yourself is a dream! Thanks for the fun Jacob!

Loving all the theme park content, especially with those famous Carpetbagger rollercoaster povs!

What a beautiful park ❤ thanks for taking us along Jacob ✌️❤️🙂

What I wouldn’t do to be in you’re shoes rn having a park like that pretty much to yourself is a dream come true

❤ Loved This Video, Love That You Got Out Of Your Comfort Zone & Rode The Roller Coaster 😂

You are a brave soul to go on many of these rides. Stay well and safe.

VIP theme park for Jacob 😊

It's always great to have the hole park to yourself. Great video, Jacob. Till the next one, take care my friend and as always safe travels.

My family lives about 20 minutes from Lost Island and my brother and I especially love it! We've gone once per summer since the year it opened. Super cute theming and pretty good rides. Hope that it starts to get more recognition, because I would hate to see it go out of business due to low attendance!

Your screams on the coaster make my day 😂 SO funny! Looks like a neat park!

I'm in Iowa and didn’t know about this park. It's a little of a drive, but it sounds like it might be worth it. **Now that I've watched the video, I know I want to visit it! Thanks for such a wonderful tour! I almost felt like I went myself. Everything is so well done. And the park characters were so charming. I hope you gave them a good review. I almost want to give one, myself, due to this video.**

This looks like a nice park to visit. I have never had a rain out but did go to parks on cloudy cool days when it looked like it could rain. The parks usually had short lines due to low attendance. It was just too bad that in your case the weather did not clear so you could get on more rides. As noted this is a newer family owned park. I hope they get more good weather days and get good attendance since they did such a good job theming the park and have friendly workers.

The park needs to plant bamboo groves. The massive stalks would block sight lines and make the park appear more forest like. Thry have the thin bamboo that grows dencely and they have thicks 5 inch bamboo that grows more spaced out. Idk why they dont do this.

@gabe6068

28 күн бұрын

That's what I was thinking but they probably don't have the budget to continue to improve the park

Carpetbagger your camera is so crazy clear, everything looks great! 👍 😀

What a fun and rare trip. Maybe do a contest with your patreon members for the day pass?

Good Morning Jacob 🙋🏽.

An awesome video, Jacob! 👍👍👍👍 In spite of the rain, at least you were able to ride a few rides.

This is my hometown :)

There. Is. No. One. There!!!!!!!!!

I like Lost Island! Beautiful theming, solid rides, the dark ride is awesome. Their employees are enthusiastic, much different than a lot of parks I can think of!

"The Realm of Buc-cees" Buc-cees is its own universe

I live right next to this park and it's really nice. I really want to see it succeed.

You are a brave man, Jacob LO.L

That park is beautiful and looks like a lot of fun! I've never heard of it and now I'm going to have to visit it!! Thank you