Woo! This used to be our home park. I think this will be the first year in a long time we aren't planning to go. We're changing it up and going to Dollywood, Universal Orlando, Six Flags Atlanta, and Kings Dominion this summer/fall instead. Thanks for the vid!
Me too. Most of the coasters there are pretty intense now. The Goldrusher is my favorite. I also miss the waterlog flume ride. I once stood in line over an hour to get on it.
I took my Daughters to Carowinds when they were younger. I rode the wooden roller coaster which got stuck ascending 1st grade after starting. It's a really nice amusement park. We grew up loving Kennywood best. Have a nice weekend Jacob!
I helped build Carowinds. Interesting trivia. At that time N Carolina had touch tone phones, but the Rock Hill Telephone Co in S Carolina was still rotary dial! The wiring met at a box on the state line. And it took some work to get them talking to each other. And there was a VIP lounge over the entrance turnstiles. One night Wachovia Bank, who helped Pat Hall finance the park was having a private party after hours. The steam train was running and the director of security was driving the depts brand new van. The train managed to collide with the van at a crossing on the service road. No injuries except to egos! Working management at a park is always interesting! Later I worked at the Marriott parks also.
Just read that Carowinds shutdown the "Fury 325" rollercoaster today due to cracks found in the metal track structure. It worries me the force that some of these new rides generate and I immediately think of carbon fiber submersibles going to the Titanic. Either going 2 miles down, 29,000 feet up on Everest or defying gravity on a metal track, it's all a matter of risk and liability. Your life depends on whomever is maintaining these machines you use.
That looks like a fun park. And what a unique idea of a park on two states' border! Congrats on four days of amusement parks in a row...I would probably hurl or worse myself! Have a great week ahead Jacob.
I used to be a live shows performer at Carowinds during the Kings Productions/Taft Broadcasting days of the park. It hurts me to see what the park has become over the decades since it opened in 1973. All original theming has been stripped.... it now reminds me of a conglomeration of tacky fair rides, lots of hot asphalt and quite a 'blah' atmosphere. So glad I was part of the entertainment back in the original heyday of the venue. Great video work though.
Hi Jacob! Saw that you're at Carowinds, brought back such good memories. We lived in Greensboro for 15 yrs and knew Carowinds when it was under Paramount and the Afterburn Rollercoaster was Top Gun! Also loved the Goldrusher & Intimidator. Thanks for the vid! ❤
Hey Jacob! IF you come to Broome County, NY, They have a Carosel loop you can do consisting of many public carosels in Parks and even a zoo! Some are even free to ride!
I have lived in NC my whole life & didn't know that Carowinds was built on the state line. I've been to Busch Gardens & Kings Dominion, but somehow, I skipped Carowinds.
Ever been to Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, NC? The rides are more classic. I suggest going to see the 4th of July fireworks even if you don't go to the park. The acoustics with the fireworks sounds bouncing off of the mountains is incredible!
The light gun haunted dark ride seems to have almost identical props to the Scooby Doo Ghostblasters Ride that used to be at six flags Fiesta Texas. I'm guessing the same company built almost identical attractions
Carowinds is such a great park! Definitely one of the best in the country. The new flight themed area looks great! One downside is that their boo blasters is really out of shape and desperately needs some reapirs
Planned a trip with the family for this park in August…It’s going to be our first time out to Carowinds and I’m super excited to experience this place! Thanks for the informative video.
Just a slight factual clarification...the first flight took place at Kitty Hawk, near Kill Devil Hills in North Carolina on the Outer Banks. Not Wrightsville Beach. It was indeed by the Wright Brothers...Orville and Wilbur Wright originally from Ohio. This is why NC license plates say "First in-flight!"
I love your channel and your child like wonderment my uncle was just like you never loose it Jacob and I think Jen is so sweet and beautiful I enjoy it when she is with you on your adventures she adds alot to you show ,and I'm sorry I laugh when you are screaming you lungs out on the rides I love it !, keep entertaining us I would never get on any of those rides lol
This just came to my head. How does somebody walk in that park with their phone out because Google has this feature to tell you that you entered another state so If my brain processes this right, your phone will be constantly going off saying welcome to South Carolina and then says welcome to North Carolina constantly when you're walking across the park lol xD
I used to operate the sky tower years ago along with some other rides that aren’t there anymore. The log flume and riverboat are a couple more rides. I also was a lifeguard for years there. 🙂
Hi Jacob 👋☺️ Carolina in my mind 😊 good that its celebrating the anniversary 1973- 2023 the amusement park, my middle brother will be 50 in August 9th. Thanks for sharing it looks fun there Jacob 🙂 you take care my friend.🙏📸
Interesting new rides in the Flight-themed area indeed! You should do an interview with a person who creates these new rides. Would love to know how these are dreamt up
You should come to see Lagoon in Farmington Utah! It's been a place I have loved since I was a child. They have a wonderful Pioneer area with antique items! They also have a historic caroselle with handcarved horses!
All I think about is how do the taxes work? First, entry. Is it spilt amongst the states? Next, purchases within the park. Do you have different tax rates for food or beverages in the different state? What about property tax? Is one cheaper than the other? Is it more beneficial to build additions in one state than the other?? 😂😂😂
My hometown theme park! That whole area where the Hurler is used to be Wayne's World and that jukebox restaurant used to be a Stan Mikita's. The song Dream Weaver used to play all throughout that side of the park!
I'm also visiting the Carolinas at the moment. So disappointed in myself that I missed The Carpet bagger as I've been going to the park several times a week since I've arrived. If you're still in the Carolinas I'd love to meet up.
More than likely not. You just file for whichever state&county you work/live in. I googled it: part timers pay to whatever state they live in and full timers pay NC taxes only
One of my nephews was born in South Carolina... so maybe I can tell him that there's a theme park that is in his birth state, but is part of another state as well!!! I feel bad for him... because early this week, he broke a collarbone... but he shouldn't feel bad, because when I was a baby... I rolled off our couch and my mom tried to catch me, but was too late and I ended up with a broken collarbone!!! Me and my mom don't remember if it was my left or right!!!
@@unclesham5507 Try telling that to the the over 250,000 that attend the Daytona 500 yearly in February, and the rest that atten the other 35 races the rest of the year, plus the millions that watch it weekly on TV on Sundays. Don't forget all the people that buy the merchandise of their favorite Drivers. like Dale Earnhardt Sr. who passed over 20 years ago or King Richard Petty, Both men won 7 NASCAR Championships. Petty won 200 races. This sport that you call lowest common denominator brings in millions of dollars each year, has some of the best safety standards that carry over into public vehicles, and has one of the biggest names in basketball as an owner of one of the teames Michael Jordan.
I get it Jacob you have 4 feet @2:24. LOL. As always great video. TY Jacob. A little FYI, where I am from the term Hurling, hurl ect.. was being used way before Wayne's World.
I heard that various attractions/shops are actually located in different states and counties, which means that yes, they likely have to pay the taxes based on where the properties are located.
My uncle Joe was born exactly on the state line he claimed dual citizenship and depending on his mood and the number of libations he would refer to himself as either a sorth or nouth Carolinian
Good point, I didn’t observe that happening but it seems like it would be very slow. I know a lot of parks try to stay away from stuff that takes forever to load like “The Spider”
I saw this in my feed and my excitement is immeasurable. Glad you had a good time at Carowinds.
Woo! This used to be our home park. I think this will be the first year in a long time we aren't planning to go. We're changing it up and going to Dollywood, Universal Orlando, Six Flags Atlanta, and Kings Dominion this summer/fall instead. Thanks for the vid!
Wow Nice I hope you all have a great time
This is my home park , only a 2hr drive for me. Thanks for sharing.
My home park. I have been several times since the early 70's. Love this park. Fury and Afterburn are the BEST!!!!
Rosebud. Awesome to hear you say that again Jacob
I miss the Thunder Road wooden coaster at Carowinds!! I'm glad my daughters got to ride it before it was demolished. Keep up making the great videos!
Me too. Most of the coasters there are pretty intense now. The Goldrusher is my favorite. I also miss the waterlog flume ride. I once stood in line over an hour to get on it.
Wait, they demolished Thunder Road? When?!
@@tylerjpauls2334 Yes, a few years back. So sad!
@@tylerjpauls2334it closed in 2015.
I can’t go to these parks much anymore but watching you go Jacob is the best ❤
Never knew about this Park thanks for showing me Jacob 😊
How??? Look up Fury 325 it’s the tallest lift hill on a coaster in the entire world!!! And it’s a carowinds
I took my Daughters to Carowinds when they were younger. I rode the wooden roller coaster which got stuck ascending 1st grade after starting. It's a really nice amusement park. We grew up loving Kennywood best. Have a nice weekend Jacob!
Kennywood is a Pittsburgh tradition !
I helped build Carowinds. Interesting trivia. At that time N Carolina had touch tone phones, but the Rock Hill Telephone Co in S Carolina was still rotary dial! The wiring met at a box on the state line. And it took some work to get them talking to each other.
And there was a VIP lounge over the entrance turnstiles. One night Wachovia Bank, who helped Pat Hall finance the park was having a private party after hours. The steam train was running and the director of security was driving the depts brand new van. The train managed to collide with the van at a crossing on the service road. No injuries except to egos!
Working management at a park is always interesting! Later I worked at the Marriott parks also.
North and South Carolina unite in fun
Awe we just missed you. We were there for a whole week but left to drive home on Friday 😢
That big green and blue coaster is Fury 325 excellent coaster and my favorite at Carowinds.
The best coaster on the planet
How can you go to Carowinds and not ride Fury?
@@donjohnson9688 EXACTLY
I love carowinds!
Thank you for showing Carowind Amuement Park it was neat to see
Just read that Carowinds shutdown the "Fury 325" rollercoaster today due to cracks found in the metal track structure.
It worries me the force that some of these new rides generate and I immediately think of carbon fiber submersibles going to the Titanic.
Either going 2 miles down, 29,000 feet up on Everest or defying gravity on a metal track, it's all a matter of risk and liability.
Your life depends on whomever is maintaining these machines you use.
That looks like a fun park. And what a unique idea of a park on two states' border! Congrats on four days of amusement parks in a row...I would probably hurl or worse myself! Have a great week ahead Jacob.
Love your amusement park vlogs, they are so amusing how brave you are🐾😎be safe on the road🎈
I used to be a live shows performer at Carowinds during the Kings Productions/Taft Broadcasting days of the park. It hurts me to see what the park has become over the decades since it opened in 1973. All original theming has been stripped.... it now reminds me of a conglomeration of tacky fair rides, lots of hot asphalt and quite a 'blah' atmosphere. So glad I was part of the entertainment back in the original heyday of the venue.
Great video work though.
Hi Jacob! Saw that you're at Carowinds, brought back such good memories. We lived in Greensboro for 15 yrs and knew Carowinds when it was under Paramount and the Afterburn Rollercoaster was Top Gun! Also loved the Goldrusher & Intimidator. Thanks for the vid! ❤
Very awesome Park
Hey Jacob! IF you come to Broome County, NY, They have a Carosel loop you can do consisting of many public carosels in Parks and even a zoo! Some are even free to ride!
Its Called the Broome County Carosel Circut!
I have lived in NC my whole life & didn't know that Carowinds was built on the state line. I've been to Busch Gardens & Kings Dominion, but somehow, I skipped Carowinds.
Ever been to Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, NC? The rides are more classic. I suggest going to see the 4th of July fireworks even if you don't go to the park. The acoustics with the fireworks sounds bouncing off of the mountains is incredible!
@@tippytoes2358 I have been once, many many moons ago. It was a nice change of pace from our usual beach trips.
Hope to see you and Jen at Scarowinds!!!! Love your channel
The light gun haunted dark ride seems to have almost identical props to the Scooby Doo Ghostblasters Ride that used to be at six flags Fiesta Texas. I'm guessing the same company built almost identical attractions
When Carowinds was Paramount Carowinds, it was Scooby Doo themed!
@@TheTWhite ah that explains it. Had a lot of fun with that as a kid at SFFT. Kinda sad that the scooby doo theming has gone away
Carowinds is such a great park! Definitely one of the best in the country. The new flight themed area looks great! One downside is that their boo blasters is really out of shape and desperately needs some reapirs
They announced they are renovating it! It will be completely revamped next season!
Nice to meet you there. Hope you had a good time.
Planned a trip with the family for this park in August…It’s going to be our first time out to Carowinds and I’m super excited to experience this place! Thanks for the informative video.
Just a slight factual clarification...the first flight took place at Kitty Hawk, near Kill Devil Hills in North Carolina on the Outer Banks. Not Wrightsville Beach. It was indeed by the Wright Brothers...Orville and Wilbur Wright originally from Ohio. This is why NC license plates say "First in-flight!"
I take it, that the taxes are the same for each state. Otherwise the venues would be confusing!
I love your channel and your child like wonderment my uncle was just like you never loose it Jacob and I think Jen is so sweet and beautiful I enjoy it when she is with you on your adventures she adds alot to you show ,and I'm sorry I laugh when you are screaming you lungs out on the rides I love it !, keep entertaining us I would never get on any of those rides lol
I am a fan of the fleurs-de-lis
"Oops". That was a classic,
Good morning Jacob. 😊
They have some crazy rides there 😊😮❤
A CArpetbagger In Two States , Two Coasters , In One Day In Honor OF THE SHIEK!
....ITS AN OCTOPUS!
If interested in Caresels, next tine you are near Cedar Point, look up the Merry-go-round Museum close to downtown Sandusky.
I want to visit this park someday. It's been on my list for a while now. When I finally get there, I'll be too damn old to ride the coasters.
That was fun, thank you for allowing me to visit these places with you. I'm just too old to be able to do it but you are the next best thing...
This just came to my head. How does somebody walk in that park with their phone out because Google has this feature to tell you that you entered another state so If my brain processes this right, your phone will be constantly going off saying welcome to South Carolina and then says welcome to North Carolina constantly when you're walking across the park lol xD
That’s only if u have your gps on…
I used to operate the sky tower years ago along with some other rides that aren’t there anymore. The log flume and riverboat are a couple more rides. I also was a lifeguard for years there. 🙂
The Intimidator is named after Dale Earnhardt
Hi Jacob 👋☺️ Carolina in my mind 😊 good that its celebrating the anniversary 1973- 2023 the amusement park, my middle brother will be 50 in August 9th. Thanks for sharing it looks fun there Jacob 🙂 you take care my friend.🙏📸
Interesting new rides in the Flight-themed area indeed! You should do an interview with a person who creates these new rides. Would love to know how these are dreamt up
18:38 You were legitimately the man in the moon 🌝❤
Enjoyed Your Blog!
Love Carowinds
You should come to see Lagoon in Farmington Utah! It's been a place I have loved since I was a child. They have a wonderful Pioneer area with antique items! They also have a historic caroselle with handcarved horses!
Thanks Jacob. I was there the first year Thunder Road opened. Some of the coasters now are too intense for me. lol
When you put your camera down to film yourself don’t you worry someone will grab it and run off
I was going to ask the same thing
I was there back in 2000 a lot of fun!
Maybe they are going to fix the seat issues on The Vortex so they're more comfortable 😸
15:00 There's also Kang & Kodos' Twirl n Hurl at Universal Orlando 😂
The intimidator is named after Dale Earnhardt.
Excellent video. Thank u Jacob
Always love your Style Man! Thanks for bringing us along, once again..
Your reaction to The Vortex... hilarious! 😂
A record would say.
You Spin me Right Round 😊😊😅
Thank you Jacob for posting this. I'm going to the park on June 19th and now I know what to expect with the new section looks awesome cannot wait
“Our crotches are not safe!” 🤣
Oh geez...I haven't been to Carowinds since the mid 1980's.
Pilot Mountain NC became Mount Pilot for The Andy Griffith Show, with Mayberry coming from Mount Airy, NC.
All I think about is how do the taxes work? First, entry. Is it spilt amongst the states? Next, purchases within the park. Do you have different tax rates for food or beverages in the different state? What about property tax? Is one cheaper than the other? Is it more beneficial to build additions in one state than the other?? 😂😂😂
My hometown theme park! That whole area where the Hurler is used to be Wayne's World and that jukebox restaurant used to be a Stan Mikita's. The song Dream Weaver used to play all throughout that side of the park!
Greetings Jacob! Hope you have a great day at Carowinds! 😊😊
I was there recently because our middle school band played at their festival of music
I love you, man.
I saw the one in Charlotte from an airplane once. It was awesome!
I'm also visiting the Carolinas at the moment. So disappointed in myself that I missed The Carpet bagger as I've been going to the park several times a week since I've arrived. If you're still in the Carolinas I'd love to meet up.
My favorite ride is the carousel.
I would love too go too this park
Love the scrambler
that look like anthony over there doh'n it lmao great video CB
Some sort of race car driver seriously.. it’s name after a legend 🤦♂️.
King’s Dominion also had The Hurler, its since been redone and renamed Twisted Timbers.
Just hasn’t been the same since Paramount sold the park and all the licensing was lost. Listening to Danger Zone in line for Top Gun was amazing.
I suggest visiting the Strasburg Railroad in Lancaster County Pennsylvania if you're ever in the area.
Ofc you visit when I’m not there 😢😂
So…if you work there, do you have to file income tax for both states?
More than likely not. You just file for whichever state&county you work/live in.
I googled it: part timers pay to whatever state they live in and full timers pay NC taxes only
Unfortunately, yep!
Hey from missouri
One of my nephews was born in South Carolina... so maybe I can tell him that there's a theme park that is in his birth state, but is part of another state as well!!! I feel bad for him... because early this week, he broke a collarbone... but he shouldn't feel bad, because when I was a baby... I rolled off our couch and my mom tried to catch me, but was too late and I ended up with a broken collarbone!!! Me and my mom don't remember if it was my left or right!!!
I think it makes more sense for Carowinds to serve Pepsi since it's partially located in Pepsi's home state.
I was there in 1988 I enjoyed it very much .
The Intimidator…some kind of race car driver? Ummm, you live in North Carolina and don’t know Dale Earnhardt?
Yeah noones cares about lowest common denominator sports.
See these two people dare and that in and of itself self proves your statement wrong
@@unclesham5507 Try telling that to the the over 250,000 that attend the Daytona 500 yearly in February, and the rest that atten the other 35 races the rest of the year, plus the millions that watch it weekly on TV on Sundays.
Don't forget all the people that buy the merchandise of their favorite Drivers. like Dale Earnhardt Sr. who passed over 20 years ago or King Richard Petty, Both men won 7 NASCAR Championships. Petty won 200 races. This sport that you call lowest common denominator brings in millions of dollars each year, has some of the best safety standards that carry over into public vehicles, and has one of the biggest names in basketball as an owner of one of the teames Michael Jordan.
The passport comment on the swing, killed me 😂😂😂😂
great video!
Greetings Jacob!!! Ready for another great video 😊😊
I miss Carowind’s! Went a few times as a kid, gotta luv the Topgun coaster. (Forgot the name if it varies)
Didn’t realize Paramount sold Carowinds… 😔
I heard someone on the plane spinning ride say, I'm going to throw up! Yup he was ready to hurl! Lol
Love seeing you go to amusement parks!
A grate carousel is at Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison WI ❤❤
I get it Jacob you have 4 feet @2:24. LOL. As always great video. TY Jacob. A little FYI, where I am from the term Hurling, hurl ect.. was being used way before Wayne's World.
WHY DIDNT YOU RIDE ANY COASTERS!!!??? CAROWINDS HAS SOME OF THE BEST ROLLERCOASTERS IN THE ENTIRE WORLD!!!
I wonder if they pay 2 taxes? One for each state…..
Exactly what I was wondering
I heard that various attractions/shops are actually located in different states and counties, which means that yes, they likely have to pay the taxes based on where the properties are located.
I guess if they pay double taxes, it better be double the fun!
100%
Enjoyed replay thanks for sharing your channel 😀 👍🏼 😊
There’s a coaster in the UK called ‘Sik’!
Where
I'm going to uk on Friday for visit
@@bryanyoung4016 Flamingoland, North Yorkshire.
Omg I was just there yesterday and the day before. We've been watching you for ages! I wish I knew you were there
I WAS THERE THURSDAY TOO
My uncle Joe was born exactly on the state line he claimed dual citizenship and depending on his mood and the number of libations he would refer to himself as either a sorth or nouth Carolinian
That Gear Spinner. I bet it takes forever for them to load and unload riders.
Good point, I didn’t observe that happening but it seems like it would be very slow. I know a lot of parks try to stay away from stuff that takes forever to load like “The Spider”
I went in 1986, got to go on the Steamboat and Monorail, Thunder Road, and Smurf Island