Has the feel of a Planet Coaster park with how it looks

For everyone concerned about sight lines trees and shade, there are over 1,500 trees in the park. It is nearly impossible to transplant adult trees in areas that get all four seasons and have them survive, so the trees are all young. Just give them a few years, it’ll really come together.

This park has so much potential. I think an RMC Raptor or a hybrid is their best option for the next coaster.

Your passion for supporting smaller parks speaks volumes! If a park has potential to grow, it needs support from in order to grow.

This park has crazy level themeing, the fact the drop tower has that much is insane, they really went all out and deserve more crowds.

When I was there last week, me and my friend rode matugani in all 16 seats, and one of the operators said that the day before, which is the same day coaster studios was here, someone finished their 1,000th ride on matugani which is just mind blowing

Iowan here! This is my home park. Thanks for visiting it! Comments section please come out here and give it some love cuz this place has a lot of potential. Same goes for the waterpark too, don't sleep on it!

As an Iowan I am proud to see iowa with adventureland and its 4 new coasters since 2016 and lost island

Thank you for giving our little Park such a great review! Tickets are only $52. Gary, the owner, had a horrific ski accident over the Winter and is lucky to be at the Lost Island parks this season. He needs 1,000 visitors a day. He is counting on word of mouth advertising. Thanks again for coming out to Waterloo Iowa and visiting our theme park. Glad you had fun!

Kanonen and Motugani definitely the same credit, or else I could add 20+ different Olympia Looping credits every time it’s at a new fair. But to each their own

I liked and reshared this video before even watching it. After making my pilgrimage 2 weeks ago, all I can say is this park has amazing potential and deserves all the love and attention they can get. Just with the few attractions they have, theres already Disney/Universal level theming and storytelling on some of the rides (even the DROP RIDE), and the companion app gives you alot to do as your wandering around to make the experience even fuller....

As for Matugani I'd definitely say its the same credit. Its the same roller coaster but just taken apart and put together somewhere else, not a clone or anything. If we were to count Matugani and Kanonen as 2 different coasters despite literally being the exact same pieces of tracks, supports, and trains just transported from Sweden to Iowa, then you'd have to count Travelling coasters like Olympia looping, Alpina Bahn, and Vilde Maus XXL again and again for every single time they're transported from one fair to another.

Glad you guys made the trek out there! Hope all this positive exposure keeps the park afloat!! Thanks for helping them out, I’m sure they appreciate it immensely as you use your platform for good!

This park looks way better than last year.

So glad this park is getting some coverage!

That's a very beautiful park that deserves a good future. Very unusual to see such an empty park in the summertime, hope this changes quickly and they can expand.

Lost Island looks amazing! I would love to see this park succeed and expand into a multi-day resort-they already have 2 parks, so they are on the way! Great vlog btw! 👍

this place is so fuckin awesome man. i love that this got built brand new here in the US. we need more parks like this.

A dark ride better than Disney is very surprising and shows a family park can do better than the big parks. Hopefully the crowds start showing up. Would love to visit this park someday.

Thank you for promoting the park! This video and your endorsement alone are going to make a difference.

I was there July 28th, the hottest day of the year so far. I was shocked to see how few guests were there! There were 17 cars in the lot at 6pm and they were to close at 930pm that night. There were maybe 25 cars at 2pm. We had 4 in our party and we rode every ride without any other people. We never waited in a line. It was like we rented the park for a day! They really need to start an advertising campaign. It's a beautiful park with so many fun and extreme rides.

That is so crazy I no joke made those cupcakes 😂 I used to work there and we had to make so many of them for lost Island

strongly hope this park suceeds! matugani looks to be an absolute gem, and they have such a friendly and well-presented vibe

Wow, what a great little park. Almost looks more like a European regional park. I really do hope they can get the means to not just stay afloat but expand! Like the 2 things they need in the coaster department right now if you ask me, are a family coaster as a stepping stone between the wacky worm and Matugani, and then a big non-inverting coaster. As for the family coaster I see a lot of possibilities, they have a lot to choose from. For example, a Gravity Group family woodie, maybe a Gerstlauer family coaster like Yipee, a Gerstlauer Bobsled would work really well too. But what I probably find most likely is a family boomerang of some sort! They can be really affordable, and provide a unique forwards and backwards sensation! As for the big non inverting thrill ride, I have 2 ideas. One is a wooden coaster around 80-100ft tall. The other though which would be REALLY cool to see, would be a Megalite style coaster! Like something like Piraten, Alpina Blitz, or Lightning Run! This park is one where a Megalite or Megalite style coaster would just be a match made in heaven! But yeah they could really use some more vegetation and I know they're new but even just around their border it would probably be a good idea to have a berm with trees on it. Also looking at the greater complex, they have a water park and campgrounds too, but I'm honestly shocked at how they're all so far apart and not integrated into one another. Like as the crow flies its over a mile from the park entrance, to the entrance of the campgrounds, and theres no pedestrian or cycling paths or shuttles or anything by the looks of it. Plus the entrance is facing away from everything else. It just seems odd and bad for the user experience ngl. Especially compared to even tiny regional parks in Denmark where I'm from that can't even afford a Eurofighter, yet where they still plan everything to be close together and integrated. Like Lost Island is small but they can probably do loads to develop this into a great place, but they just need to make it easier to go between all their facilities. Like make some paths for pedestrians and maybe have some bike rentals you can use to go from Theme park, to water park, to campgrounds and back, and maybe a tiny little resort town somewhere in the middle with a restaurant or 2 and some other activities. Probably where the parking lot for the Waterpark and adventure golf is now would be a good place.

The bertch family plan on doing more here. It does look like they plan to add more.

My girlfriend who is getting tired of finance at Universal Hollywood has been looking at old Victorian houses across the country...and Iowa keeps popping up...She asked me "whats in Iowa?" I told her besides corn? Adventureland and Lost Island!

I'd say this park's best bet coaster wise, is probably a highly themed Dive Coaster? With how good the theming already is, a dive coaster with terrain work could be perfect.

Such a coaster park sim game feel. Happy to see a new park!

I went to lost island almost a month ago. I loved it, my friends uncle i think actually owns lost island 😂 my favourite was the quest for the idol, it was SO much fun. I wish they had more in between rides though, i feel like it was mostly kids rides and thrilling rides, its okay though. I might go back with my friend sometime this month :))

I like the look of their S&S Drop Tower it does look like an ice cream shop on the outside

I say Matugani is a new credit. New location, new color scheme/theming, new experience. Great video.

Finally Iowa gets some recognition

I live in Iowa and have literally never heard of this place. They definitely need better local advertising, because this looks kinda cool.

I’m surprised you got on the Wacky Worm without a child even though many parks that have one don’t allow that

That drop tower is an original from buffalo bills resort so ya it is old and mild for that reason.

That Bryant guy with his Grindelwald flex. Well played. I'm well behind on catching up on his videos!

As someone who grew up with Six Flags Over Georgia as a home park, I deeply vibe with Sarah's love for Monster Mansion.

I subscribed and liked just because you went! I worked at their Waterpark across the street for the first 4 years it was there, so I know this family, and I love watching people support them. They are so good for Waterloo/Cedar Falls!

The spongebob Music at the end goes crazy

Mautugani is 100% the same credit as Kanonan, because if you count it as 2 credits thats an experience based definition. its the same machine, the point of credits is, how many different coasters have I been on and this is the same coaster. if you define credits by experience then every time you re-ride a coaster its a new credit because no 2 rides on a coaster will ever be the exact same experience.

Call me crazy, but this park gives me OG Jazzland vibes from when the park first opened. Especially given the big lake in the center. Hopefully this park fares better than that one did.

For a new park, this already offers a lot, and I hope it can become really popular over time.

I’ve never clicked faster for a video 😂👍

Iowa gets humid as f*ck especially near open corn fields. Shade isn't going to do sh*t for heat. Tall trees are crazy expensive to transplant as well, I'm sure they'll invest in more later.

EVERYONE GO VISIT LOST ISLAND!

4:11 damn i could feel that air conditioning as they walked in

YES this is my new home park i'm so glad u came out and liked it!

A Gravity Group family woodie really is what they need next imo

Been looking at this park for a while would love to visit love an accelerator coaster they are basically the predecessor to an Intamin Blitz coaster.

I agree with that Jeremie kid, Matugani and Kanonen are two separate credits 😎

Are you going to do a video predicting what all the Cedar Fair parks are getting in 2024 this year?

I love this place. Matugani is awesome

You capture great footage fr, awesome pans and good edit flow of the roller coaster

I've been on 3 SLC's and the one at Lost Island really doesn't deserve that much hate. It does have a bit of a rattle to it, but the restraints make it so much better. Of the 3 I have been on this one overall is the best, plus it has the extra helix which is uncommon. Going a bit far to comment about getting a concussion when with these restraints it is so much better and eliminates the headbanging I experienced on the other 2 I rode. It is a bit jerky through the first element, but for a rebuilt relocated SLC it's really not as bad as you guys are making it seem. It's really a shame this theme park isn't getting more love. Trees also don't grow overnight. This was a cornfield and it has only been in existence for not even 2 years, not much they can do to make the trees grow faster. Also why no coverage of their flume ride which is also very good?

Bravo, Sarah. Seriously. The SLC pov is the funniest coaster ride I’ve ever seen. Period! Great job, guys. This park looks sad.

I used to go there as a kid when it was just a few slides, a go cart track and arcade

I ride like Mystic Timbers would be perfect here!

A wooden family coaster from the Gravity Group would perfectly compliment their existing duo. Hope the owners have the budget to add something like this; it provides airtime without having inversions!

Vekoma SLC still punching people til this day lol

The ride line up looks pretty good for a new park, but it feels soulless. I feel like they need to add more trees and landscaping to make it feel more coherent and alive

I think this park could use a good family coaster, maybe a family boomerang

As someone who lives about a half hour away, this park is really the only reason to visit Waterloo lol. Well, this and Chad’s Pizza

This park looks amazing!!

THE SLC LOOKS LIKE IT REALLY NEEDS A RETRACK SO THERE ISN'T STRESS ON THE TRAINS AND TRACK DUE TO THE TRAIN SHUFFELING ON THE TRACK. I HOPE TO VISIT THIS PARK ONE DAY.

Maybe I missed it, but the Lost Island water park is across the street if you happen to visit our part of Iowa. Mini golf and Karts too. There is a small casino/hotel right around the block (literally) if I remember correctly.

I think a good next coaster for them is a Gerstlauer Spinning Coaster. They have two great thrill coasters and a kiddie coaster but nothing in between. So it would be perfect for filling in that gap.

Matugani needs a kcl light package like monster

The park being planned in Oklahoma should take note of the low attendance. This is't a prime location for a park like this.

0:30 There's actually a billboard for Lost Island a few miles north of the MN-IA border going south on I-35, but that's all I've seen.

You finally went🎉

Park looks very nice. Definitely give a Europe theme park vibe. But with maybe some advertising nearby and minor changes, it can succeed. But definitely once it get rolling, hopefully see something like RMC T Rex, family coaster, GCI Wooden coaster to give it a signature coaster or 2, as well as small improvement. Hopefully we give it the time so it can succeed and push Adventureland and Valleyfair to improve. More completion means better for the consumers.

10:29 "What the hell was that?!" Sarah shouts while shaking about on a predictible Vekoma SLC. This Lost Island has a lot of promise. In time, with rising attendance, they can possibly make more expansions with better attractions.

This park DESPERATELY needs more foliage and a berm! What bits of theming they have are awesome but get ruined by seeing the land around it and each end of the park across from you

I’m hoping to come here sometime this summer, I live in Iowa, and Scratch is an amazing cupcakery.

For me personally, I would count Kanonen and Matugani as two separate credits. The coaster was in two different settings & two parks, but that's just me.

A credit is a credit. If you're counting it as a new credit because it's relocated then what do you do with travelling roller coasters then? Do you have any extra 100+ coasters because it's operated in different towns/counties? I would only count the same coaster twice if it has been severely altered such as an RMC conversion for example.

I missed you guys by a couple days, went here in Mid July as well for the first time. As an Iowan, it's nice to see another park in the state. I echo your thoughts; theming is amazing, rides are fun overall, (SLC sucks, Matugani is a fun little coaster). Just a good overall time. Check out the water park next time!

Their SLC has a beautiful color scheme though

From what ive seen the park looks busier this year, especially compared to last year but its still nowhere near it should be

I agree with Tanner. I like the SLCs. I haven't ridden one that hurt, until I rode this one at Lost Island. Other than that, I loved the park. Awesome dark ride, Matugani was far better than I thought it would be, friendly staff, great theming, reasonable prices on merch & food.

Matugani is 100% a different coaster bc you wouldn’t count every vekoma boomerang as the same credit.

this park NEEDS advertising, like i am far from Iowa but if it wasn't for coaster enthusiasts, I would have no clue that it existed

They did plant tress this year, just let them grow. Maybe they need more?

They should give the slc the nor’easter treatment

This looks great. If I’m ever out there, I will definitely go to this park.

Really cool to see a new park built from scratch. I hope they get attendance up because it has the potential to be a really cool little regional theme park.

Thanks for taking me with you!❤

This is amazing

I was at kennywood yesterday and while I was waiting for cosmic chaos I heard someone say “this one’s just like the black widow”

I take manugani (idk) as a new credit I didn’t go on kononen (idk) but if I had I would have it as a new credit

I wish they would’ve consulted someone before buying the SLC. 😭

Nice report on this park. I hope your video helps put it on the map. ACE will be back there next year to show its support. It was great running into you again: first France, then Iowa. The third time will be the charm. I wonder where it will be. 🙂

"If ive ridden Matugani then you can't say I've ridden Kanonen" Of course you can, why not? Also, If the definition of a new credit is a coaster that you have not been on before, and Matugani is the same coaster, then I don't see how its more than 1 credit. It might be because he disagrees with it being a new coaster because it was relocated.

Wow, the park looks great. I hope it's successful!!!

One of my best friends uncle literally owns this park and I genuinely can’t wait till I go

with those winds they will probably be limited with height on coasters, a nice gravity group woodie and a mack spinner could help draw in families which they need to draw more cash to expand.

Seems like I might have to try and max out Volkanu

I went earlier in the year. Unfortunately, they didn't have the mascots out. I live in Cedar Falls so it's basically in my backyard. I really hope the park's attendance improves because I am sick of Adventureland being the only decent park in Iowa.

I don't think air coaster is quite as bad as t3 was lol

A relocated coaster is no different then a clone, so it must count if you count clones...