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Adventures With Parker
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Good day everyone, and welcome to Adventures With Parker - your home for adventures from theme parks, waterparks, roadside attractions, festivals, haunts, travel, and more! If you love fun, upbeat videos about attractions and adventures, you've come to the right place. I have two main series on the channel...
ADVENTURE VLOGS:
The flagship series of the channel, featuring vlogs from my latest adventures! Through cinematic visuals and storytelling, I'll share my experiences and provide in-depth reviews and insight about the places I visit.
THEME PARK PARLAY:
Thought-provoking discussions about anything and everything in the theme park industry! This includes industry news, attractions history, rumours and opinions, or any other interesting theme park topic.
Plus, you'll find fun cinematics, POVs, and interactive bonus content!
Subscribe and come come along for the ride!
You can also find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Threads @advparker, and on TikTok @adventureswithparker.
ADVENTURE VLOGS:
The flagship series of the channel, featuring vlogs from my latest adventures! Through cinematic visuals and storytelling, I'll share my experiences and provide in-depth reviews and insight about the places I visit.
THEME PARK PARLAY:
Thought-provoking discussions about anything and everything in the theme park industry! This includes industry news, attractions history, rumours and opinions, or any other interesting theme park topic.
Plus, you'll find fun cinematics, POVs, and interactive bonus content!
Subscribe and come come along for the ride!
You can also find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Threads @advparker, and on TikTok @adventureswithparker.
LAKE COMPOUNCE: My Worst Theme Park Visit Ever?! | Vlog & Review
It's the evening of Day 3 of our Northeast Coaster Road Trip, and Mitch, Burke, and I drove to Bristol Connecticut to visit Lake Compounce. This amusement park is over 175 years old and is home to five roller coasters - including the legendary wooden coaster Boulder Dash. Unfortunately, our visit was less than ideal, as we were forced to deal with slow operations, flavourless food, and a shockingly rough experience on their marquee wooden coaster.
However, not all hope was lost, as the park did win us over with their charming lakeside setting, phenomenal Sally dark ride Ghost Hunt, and a wicked night ride on Boulder Dash that was somehow lightyears better than my daytime rides.
LAND ACKNOWL...
However, not all hope was lost, as the park did win us over with their charming lakeside setting, phenomenal Sally dark ride Ghost Hunt, and a wicked night ride on Boulder Dash that was somehow lightyears better than my daytime rides.
LAND ACKNOWL...
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American Dream Mall & Nickelodeon Universe Indoor Theme Park VLOG & REVIEW
Просмотров 1449 часов назад
It's Day 3 of our Northeast Coaster Road Trip, and Mitch, Burke, and I are visiting American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, NJ - the home of one of the nation's largest indoor theme parks, Nickelodeon Universe! We got to ride all five of their roller coasters - including the insanely fun Sandy's Blasting Bronco, and the roller coaster with the world's steepest drop, TMNT Shellraiser. Nickelodeo...
Six Flags Great Adventure Vlog & Review 2023
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It's Day 2 of our 2023 Northeast Coaster Road Trip, and I'm back at Six Flags Great Adventure! This time around, I'm joined my friends Mitch and Tyler Burke for a day of coasters and fun. Highlights of this adventure include marathoning the park's elite Intamins (Kingda Ka and El Toro), eating lunch at Macho Nacho, taking a scenic view of the park from aboard the sky ride, and finally getting t...
Canada's Wonderland's NEW Food & Wine Festival | Vlog & Review
Просмотров 254Месяц назад
Canada's Wonderland just premiered their brand new Food & Wine Festival, and I was at the park on the first day of the event to check things out! Here, guests can try an assortment of wines, indulge in some culinary delights, and watch live performers and cooking demonstrations. In addition to enjoying the Food & Wine Festival, I also got to check out the Grand World Eatery for the first time, ...
A Sweet Day at Hersheypark with the Boyz | Chocolate World, Wildcat's Revenge, SkyRush, & More!
Просмотров 132Месяц назад
It's the start of a new Coaster Road Trip, and this time, Tyler Burke, Mitch, and I checking out some parks in the Northeast United States! We're kicking things off with Hersheypark, where we get to enjoy some of our favourite coasters like Wildcat's Revenge, SkyRush, Storm Runner, and Fahrenheit. We also explore Hershey's Chocolate World and the Hershey Chocolate Factory Tour, take a spin on C...
SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA Vlog & Review
Просмотров 269Месяц назад
It's the final day of my Midwest Coaster Road Trip, and I'm visiting Six Flags Great America! Although I wasn't able to spend a full day here, I still got to ride some of the park's best roller coasters, like Maxx Force - the world's fastest accelerating coaster, X-Flight - one of America's first wing coasters, American Eagle - the park's classic woodie, and Goliath - a fantastic ground-up Topp...
An Unexpected Trip to GURNEE MILLS | Lola's Tacos, A Special Feature of Coraline, and Nerdy Shopping
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When life gives you lemons... go to the mall! It's Day 4 of my Midwest Coaster Road Trip, and although I was supposed to visit Six Flags Great America, some inclement weather forced me to make an unexpected detour to Gurnee Mills - a large mall owned by the Simon Property Mill in Gurnee, Illinois. This is one of the largest malls in the Chicago Metropolitan area, and features tons of cool store...
HOLIDAY WORLD Vlog & Review 🎅🏻
Просмотров 487Месяц назад
On the third day of our Midwest Coaster Road Trip, and @Lap_Bar_Down and I are visiting his home park - Holiday World & Splashin' Safari! This park is so charming and unique, and is characterized by four themed lands based on the holidays of Christmas, Halloween, the Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving. In this adventure, Scott and I brave the park's signature roller coasters - Voyage, Legend, Rav...
Kentucky Kingdom Vlog & Review 🏇
Просмотров 628Месяц назад
It's Day 2 of our Midwest Coaster Road Trip, and this time, Scott and I are visiting Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, KY! Highlights of this visit include getting my 200th roller coaster credit on Lightning Run, trying some delicious cinnamon bread from the Bluegrass Cafe, riding fun coasters like Kentucky Flyer, Thunder Run, and Storm Chaser, and sacrificing my pride to get the Roller Skater Cr...
Phantom Theater Encore | Musical Show at Kings Island | August 2023
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Phantom Theater was a popular dark ride that once operated at Kings Island from 1992 to 2002. Twenty years later, the park resurrected Phantom Theater's story with Phantom Theater Encore, a musical comedy show where the abandoned theater's residents are brought to life once again (thanks to a rift in the mortal realm). This time, however, they're intent on getting a chance at redemption by re-a...
⛵️ Adventure Port, 👻 Phantom Theatre, 🎢 and Roller Coasters! | KINGS ISLAND Vlog & Review 2023
Просмотров 239Месяц назад
It's the first day of our MIDWEST COASTER ROAD TRIP, and my best friend @Lap_Bar_Down and I are visiting Kings Island! The biggest highlights of our visit were Adventure Port - home of rides like Sol Spin, Cargo Loco, a completely refreshed Adventure Express, and a Mexican restaurant called Enrique's Cantina; and getting to watch the Phantom Theatre: Encore show - a hilarious musical comedy tha...
COME SEE ABOUT ME | Cedar Point’s Broadway Style Motown Musical | August 2023
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Come See About Me was a Broadway style jukebox musical that played at the Jack Aldrich Theatre in Cedar Point... and is by far the best show I've ever seen in a theme park! The show focuses on a young man named Moses, the son of a record-shop owner who never quite had the guts to step out of his comfort zone and follow his passions. However, that all changes when he meets Olive, the frontwoman ...
Canada's Wonderland VLOG & REVIEW 2024 | Media Day, Park Updates, 2025 Coaster Project, & More!
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Canada's Wonderland VLOG & REVIEW 2024 | Media Day, Park Updates, 2025 Coaster Project, & More!
How Can Theme Parks Be More Sustainable?
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How Can Theme Parks Be More Sustainable?
ECLIPSE: Experiencing the 2024 Solar Eclipse in Long Point, ON 🌒
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ECLIPSE: Experiencing the 2024 Solar Eclipse in Long Point, ON 🌒
Worlds of Fun Railroad TRAIN ROBBERY SHOW 🚂
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Worlds of Fun Railroad TRAIN ROBBERY SHOW 🚂
🗺 WORLDS OF FUN Vlog & Review | 50th Anniversary Season, Zambezi Zinger, & More!
Просмотров 5263 месяца назад
🗺 WORLDS OF FUN Vlog & Review | 50th Anniversary Season, Zambezi Zinger, & More!
Things to Do in BRANSON, MO! Mountain Coasters, The Track, and Hollywood Wax Museum
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Things to Do in BRANSON, MO! Mountain Coasters, The Track, and Hollywood Wax Museum
The Flooded Mine - Full POV | Silver Dollar City
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The Flooded Mine - Full POV | Silver Dollar City
Fire in the Hole (Original Version: 1972-2023) Full POV | Silver Dollar City
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Fire in the Hole (Original Version: 1972-2023) Full POV | Silver Dollar City
Waldameer Vlog & Review | Ravine Flyer II, Quirky Dark Rides, Spinning Coasters, & More!
Просмотров 2884 месяца назад
Waldameer Vlog & Review | Ravine Flyer II, Quirky Dark Rides, Spinning Coasters, & More!
CORAL CAVERNS: Exploring a Fossilized Coral Reef Inside a Cave! | Manns Choice, PA
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CORAL CAVERNS: Exploring a Fossilized Coral Reef Inside a Cave! | Manns Choice, PA
Is Canada's Wonderland Planning a Major Expansion? | Theme Park Parlay
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Is Canada's Wonderland Planning a Major Expansion? | Theme Park Parlay
Every New Theme Park Opening in 2024
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Every New Theme Park Opening in 2024
Every NEW Roller Coaster, Attraction, & Theme Park Opening in 2024 | Part 2: International Projects
Просмотров 3715 месяцев назад
Every NEW Roller Coaster, Attraction, & Theme Park Opening in 2024 | Part 2: International Projects
Every NEW Roller Coaster, Attraction, & Theme Park Opening in 2024 | Part 1: North America
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Every NEW Roller Coaster, Attraction, & Theme Park Opening in 2024 | Part 1: North America
First Annual PENGUINs | Awards for the Best Theme Parks, Attractions, & Adventures of 2023!
Просмотров 2225 месяцев назад
First Annual PENGUINs | Awards for the Best Theme Parks, Attractions, & Adventures of 2023!
I think you are being way too harsh on this park, you’re just way to spoiled to enjoy the good things, I’ve gone to this park many times and it is normally great, even after being to all Disney and universal parks I love it, try to give it a chance
I’m not gonna miss it tbh, my ass always splits when the ride turns
Great review, you really awesome , thank you for the advices 💕
literally nothing is worse than a bad fry 😭
It was devasting! 😥🍟
I love your videos but your channel would grow so much faster if you put videos out that are not 6 or 9 months old. Meant with love and maybe you don't care....but I would love to watch new videos with you and your friends that are not basically a year old and there are so many new rides! Meant with love!
@@thomashard5452 Trust me, that’s the goal 😅 I always get behind on videos around Halloween time because I do push those videos out as fast as possible. This continues into the holidays as well, and this year past year it was especially tough to keep up given all the commitments I had to working on my degree. Once I get these last few videos out from the Northeast Coaster Road Trip, I’ll be able to start putting out vlogs that were filmed more recently. But these videos are important to me too, so I don’t want to just abandon them.
Awesome video despite your disappointment with the park. Thank you for sharing.
If nothing else, we can laugh at the memories in retrospect lol
I have been Honored to have experienced All of these terrorfying Mazes during my streaking years of visiting Halloween Haunt and I can't wait to see what terrors await me this year!
@@alexgeorge501 That’s awesome! Like I said, there are some that I wish I could’ve experienced, but I guess the exciting thing about haunt is that there’s always some new things to look forward to every year.
@@AdventuresWithParker I've been experiencing Haunt since the fearfest days in 2006!
that sucks about the food and cast member interactions. Maybe more like Lake Compost?
Ope! That’s a good one 🤭
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing.
@@wgmcewenOH Thank you!!!
I prefer this version over the new one. There was this distinct smell about the other one that I just loved. And the part with the train used to give me nightmares 💀
I loved the smell of the original! It’s so distinct and nostalgic 🔥
Adventures with Parker elite filming skills x well-themed Indoor Theme Park = *chef's kiss*
Awe thanks! This was a fun one to put together 😄
Researching a day trip when watching my 3 year old great nephew, this place popped on the radar. But once after looking at that price tag were like ' nah we're good" - you're right that's like Hershey/Dorney level money for an indoor mall! Glad you all had fun and looking forward to further adventures.
And I don't even think Dorney is that expensive [edit - I looked it up and I can get admission AND all-day dining at Dorney for $64.99 before taxes]! It really is a fun place, and I think it could be a perfect place to visit for a fun family outing, but I'm afraid that price is going to be a detriment for many. I mean, I barely justified it for myself; I can't imagine having to buy tickets for an entire family. It makes me wonder how big of an attendance boost they would get if they did lower the price.
@@AdventuresWithParker yeah, they are charging NYC prices in the Meadowlands. Plus you need to leave the area of the 'park' to go to a food court to eat. Ok fine they gots trendy Chinese food- but that can't be cheap either.
praying we get a bigger budget this year or next year with the merger
Fingers crossed! Haunt had so much potential to be something big, so it’ll be interesting to see what the future holds, especially with the former Six Flags parks now getting IP-based houses.
@@AdventuresWithParker As a scare actor, it would be really cool to see our haunt finally get an upgrade
One of my favourite parks days I still can’t believe how lucky we got in terms of lines and everything open especially the two big Intamin of the park 😍
We’ve had the best luck at this park! We need to go back 😅
Parker is obviously a time traveler wearing a Good Gravy shirt in 2023 🤯
@@StorybookAmusement Adventures With Parker: Vlogger, Biologist, Time Lord
Wow, the sun really lightened your hair in this one! Must be that New Jersey air. Funny how you mention seeing Philly from one of the rides. Back when Great Adventure opened, the park would market how close it was to Philly as a way to try to get families to visit there instead of going to the Jersey Shore for rides.
@@TAM94114 Yeah, my hair always gets super light towards the end of the summer, and with this one being filmed on September 1, we’re basically looking at peak blonde for me 😅 And I never thought of Great Adventure competing with the shore, but I guess that makes sense!
Catwomans whip is one of the wildest rides out there. Especially being on that hill.
Yes!!! And so true, that hill really makes it that much more imposing.
@@AdventuresWithParker I’m always scared no how many times I ride.
Another awesome video! Awesome park! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Bill!
Great video as always Parker, you are now my favorite travel vloger.
Awe thank you so much! I'm so honoured 🤩
This was so bad. I was cringing the whole time. No offense to the actors, but this needs to be completely scrapped.
The cringe is part of the charm 😉 And you gotta remember that the target audience here is children, and they would eat this right up.
@@AdventuresWithParker my nieces (7 and 4) didn't. They thought it was weird, and they asked my sister when we were going to start moving again.
@@awfulfalafelwafflerofl2800 Okay, fair enough 😅 Guess it’s not for everyone then 🤪
so thats what it was like before
@@ParallelDiscover Yes! This was the original version
I love your videos and your vibe👏🏻👏🏻 it would be amazing if one day we can make a video together beside it could be lots of fun I think we can create something really nice!! I’m from Mexico but currently living in Canada.
Thank you! It would be so cool to collab with a fellow Canadian content creator 😁
Bad public relations department. Close park easily even with no lightening. No refunds !!! Don’t go
Oh, that really sucks if that’s true! I know from my experience that these places don’t fool around with weather. If the radar shows any amount of lightning within a 15-20 mile radius (even if you can’t see it with your own eyes), the attractions will close. Now, they usually reopen once things have cleared, so for them to not do that is unusual and would completely ruin your visit.
Does it smell the same?
@@Djtanner839 I haven’t done the new one yet so I’m not sure haha
Went on it. No it doesn’t smell the same. Can’t say I’m surprised since the new version was built in a whole new building
13:28 The Musical Carousel...! My favorite ride at Kentucky Kingdom! 🥰🎶🎹🎻🥁 The theme is quite unique indeed! 😉 Music notes all around the carousel, including the top canopy, the ceiling, the bottom center and even some big physical ones in the middle... The platform/floor even looks like piano keys! And of course, you get to ride musical instruments! A fun twist on the classic carousel 🙂
I like to ride on the tubas, French horns, and violins, because I can rock back and forth as I ride them, and not only that, but I also like the mechanical clunks and other mechanical sounds the Musical Carousel makes as it goes around 🙂 It's like the carousel is making its own little drumbeat, and I love that 😊 I call the clunks the "Signature Clunks", since I haven't heard such clear and rhythmic mechanical sounds on a carousel before I rode the Musical Carousel 😉
Could you make a video of the Musical Carousel for me? I'd love it 🥰 So I can hear the Signature Clunks and watch the instruments go around 😊 Maybe even try riding it yourself?
It’s so cool! I love when carousels have unique designs like that.
I don’t know when I’ll be back at Kentucky Kingdom, but I’ll add it to the list for when I do 😁
@@AdventuresWithParker Thanks 😊
I Love The Boss! Great Six Flags St. Louis video vlog. @adventurewithparker Let's Ride! Ride On! 💙🎢 🎢 🎢
It’s so fun! And thank youuu 😊
The Galaxi coaster isn't new though. It's been there since atleast the early 90s when I was a kid.
There was a very similar (possibly identical) coaster that operated at the park from 1973 to 2013, but Cyclone was just installed in 2022! This one previously operated in Mexico as a travelling coaster 🤣
Can we meet up six flags St. Louis next time my name mr six flags
I’m always happy to meet new theme park friends! I don’t know when I’ll be out there again, but I’ll let ya know when I do 😁
This was a great vlog
Thank you so much 🥂
You’re making some pretty great content! You scored a new Subscriber 😎 Sending the good vibes from Winnipeg 💪
Awe well thank you so much!!! Always happy to see another Canadian join the crew 🤪
@@AdventuresWithParker im going to Canadas wonderland June 26-28, if youre around lets meet up 😎, I know you’re currently on the go but just sayin haha
CONGRATS!!!!
Thank you 🥰
The original has such a better old timey vibe
Yeah, the new one looks good but the original will always be a classic!
Is this from 2023? I see T3 is up, but it started being taken apart April 1st
Yes it is! I’m very behind on videos haha 🙈
Uh oh I thing you should search about "the smile room"
This was both the greatest and most disturbing thing I googled today 🤣
@AdventuresWithParker Yeah there's a story that the smile room is in here somwere
Loved the Wax Museum when I went.. Branson Belle and Sight and Sound are great too..
It was so fun! And ouuu I might have to check that out next time!
This is in an area south of the southern terminus of I-99. It’s between Bedford, PA & Cumberland, MD. They need to finish the highway past this area
“Don’t film inside the cave! We wouldn’t want this place to become more well-known!” 🙄🤦♂️
It’s not about the publicity - obviously he was okay with me taking pictures and sharing them in this vlog. The concern with filming is about sharing the content of his spiel (i.e. You have to come to the cave to hear the full story). Do I think sharing that would hinder attendance? Absolutely not, and if it was up to me, I would be fine with someone sharing the full experience. But I do understand his logic, and at the end of the day, the spiel is his intellectual property and I respect that.
15:57, I know this song but cannot think of the title.. anyone, help please and thanks! :D
I want to say it’s River In You but I don’t think that’s it… I’ll try to find out because I’m curious now too haha
I was there on the same day too, I got all wet when I was lining up for the Leviathan 😆😆😆
Hahaha yup that checks out 😅🌧️ Hope you had a good day anyways though 🤪
I remeber when this use to be called wild water kingdom
Right!! I always forget that this place had been around for a while.
Im absolutely loving the amount of entertainment on offer at this Park. I feel like thats a lost art at Parks these days - well done Canada's Wonderland!!!
For real though!!! I’ll be sad to see it go when the festival ends, but I’m definitely enjoying it while I can. 🤩
As someone who makes a lot of videos, this is very well edited, good job. I'm going to wonderland for my 9th time in a few days, and this was a great way to get me ready.
Aw thank you! Hope you have a great time at the park 😁
@@AdventuresWithParker Thank you so much!😄
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing. Stay dry!!!
Thanks! I tried… but it’s hard 🤣☔️
shame you got rained on. I knew it was going to be something when you showed that even the ducks were waddling off to higher ground. The festival , a great idea and hopefully over time that they are going to be able to expand offerings. Pricing is a bit much. 8 pieces of bread and three thimble fulls of some sauce and or cheese for $11 CAD. Yikes. One of my previous visits included an excursion to Niagara Falls (not in a barrel) and on the way back stopped at a winery. Tried some Icewine and now it's one of the must bring backs along with Canadian Tims and Aero Bars.
Haha yeah… at least I got a good laugh out of it, but I should really start remembering to bring an umbrella 🤣 And ooo which winery? There’s a lot near Niagara but I’m happy to hear you got to try some ice wine 😁
@@AdventuresWithParker or at least maybe a poncho? That's all you can do when caught in a storm with no protection is laugh. The winery was Lakeview Wine Co in Niagra on the Lake.
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing.
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SUCH AMAZING DAY 🙌🙌🙌
It really was!
AHHHH this is the 3rd highest domestic park on my wishlist, after Dollywood & SDC. So happy you got to go & thx for the great coverage to build my excitement even more!!!
Ahaha that’s perfect because it’s my third favourite regional park after SDC and Dollywood 😅 I’m going again next week so l’ll actually have a more up to date vlog soon 😁