🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *🎄 Elden visits Gilroy Gardens for the first time during their North Pole Nights event, exploring festive lights and attractions.* 01:22 *🚂 The park entrance is adorned with candy cane lights, setting a cheerful holiday atmosphere.* 02:18 *🎢 Elden compares the festive North Pole decorations favorably to the park's Halloween setup.* 03:02 *🍔 Elden plans to explore the park's rides and food offerings, highlighting Tex-Mex cuisine as particularly appealing.* 05:23 *🚗 Elden enjoys riding the themed car attraction reminiscent of Disneyland's Autopia.* 06:25 *🔋 He notes the electric cars used in the park's car ride, contrasting them with gas-powered cars at other parks.* 08:37 *🎡 Elden appreciates the unique dual-track design of the car ride, offering different experiences in one attraction.* 09:34 *🎠 He admires the elaborate holiday lights and decorations throughout the park, creating a magical atmosphere.* 13:10 *☕ Elden discusses the affordability and practicality of the park's hot chocolate refill policy.* 15:22 *💡 He appreciates the newly lit displays inside the park, adding to its enchanting holiday ambiance.* 20:03 *🚶♂️ Elden estimates a 45-minute walk around the park, providing insights into its size and attractions.* 24:06 *🛳️ Elden announces plans for a cruise giveaway exclusively for his Patreon supporters, thanking them for their support.* 25:46 *🎢 Elden highlights Gilroy Gardens as one of California's lesser-known theme parks, hoping to raise its profile.* 26:01 *🎡 He considers Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk possibly another theme park in Northern California.* 26:28 *🎄 Elden plans future videos amid holiday season, hinting at potential visits to Union Square and theme parks like Great America and Six Flags.* Made with HARPA AI
That is a awesome looking place to go for the holidays. Wish we were closer. I do love the car rides. That one looked fun. You’re right it has some similarities to Disneyland. Guess that’s where they got the inspiration. 😂 As always love your videos.
Thank's Eldon for the video! I have been sharing your video's with everyone! At times when I can't make it to these places, I'm glad you're able to go & show us what's out there. There's a few places you should check out, Christmas in the park in San Jose,. A must see!, There's also another park that's a drive thru Christmas light show, can't remember where it's located but I think you need a reservation for it, & there's a home that was just featured on the show, "The great Christmas light flight", in Livermore, with over 8 hundred thousand lights, it also won first place, would love for you to see that! Hope this helps! If you get a chance to make it to the Christmas in the park in San Jose, make sure you get the hot chocolate, they make them look adorable. Have a great night & thank"s again ☃️🎄🥰
@PatHayz Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the love and the video recommendations! I saw that house just won 50k$! Insane! I'll have to check it out. Maybe on Sunday if I have some time. If not, I'll hop down there sometime during the week. Christmas is the park! Yes, I haven't been down there for a few years now. The hot chocolate is really good! I'll head down soon, thanks again!!
@@Eldons_Excursions Your very welcome! Rain is in the forecast this week, hope it doesn't ruin any plans & it's been a couple of year's since I have been to the Christmas in park as well, I live in the valley so I haven't got a chance to go out that way as much, hope you make it😀
@PatHayz haha I feel you there. It's an hour drive easily when traveling down to San Jose, so getting down there hard sometimes. But I'll try my best to get around the weather and check it out.
@PatHayz is that the one that just had that big accident? I saw something about a boat parade and a boat ran over another one. It was nuts dude! But if there is another one, I'll try and get down there.
@Eldons_Excursions I just looked it up & saw a boat parade accident in Florida, crazy! The Christmas boat parade in Newport beach runs Wed thru Sun, Dec 18th thru Dec 22nd. And thanks for sharing the steakhouse lunch stop with your dad last time you guys went down there, I heard alot about it but never been. If you ever go over the hwy152 & stop at the fruit yard, make sure & get the pepper jack garlic cheese, it's worth the drive. Monterey has a boat parade as well but I believe it's over already. I haven't been to the Christmas boat parade since in years, I grew up in Huntington beach so I miss it. There's a house in Balboa island that had the thousands of teddy bears on the the Christmas light show, that would be great to see. So much to do down there, hope you can make it sometime.
@PatHayz with Christmas 2 weeks away, it's going to be hard covering everything but I'll try to do my best! Lol so much going on! Are you talking about Casa de Fruita?
@@Eldons_Excursions Lol, yes Casa de Fruita, it's late, sorry, garlic pepper jack cheese, cracker's, & strawberry or raspberry wine, good combo. I was thinking the same, Christmas, two weeks away, too much shopping to do, next year would work as well for more adventurous. Was glad to see your new video even though we're all busy this time of year, you still took the time out to have some fun & put out another video for us to enjoy, so thank's again, very much appreciated!
I never been to Gilroy Gardens looks amazing!! I should bring my fam there somtime, I believe its just family coasters. We do like the thrill coasters,typically, lol! Im thinking of booking the cruise man! Since I'm a patrón member might wait first to see if im a winner, then book it cause I'm down to meet you Eldon and I could use an "adult" vacation one day and meet the Eldon channel fam!! Sounds fun! Always love your content man, trying to keep on vloging myself now and then. My next trip is Knotts Merry Farm in 2 weeks! Always keeping it real Eldon much love to you my friend ❤
@Fam-G-Thrills Heeey, thanks fam!! I appreciate the love! Yeah, absolutely. If you wanna wait, I totally agree. I wanna give out a free cruise to some of you guys. We'll see how things pan out. You guys will love Gilroy Gardens. It's a really beautiful park. A few good coasters and really good food! I definitely recommend riding the coasters at night. The experience is way better, in my opinion.
@They should keep the lights up all the time. Gilroy Gardens is my niece and her families favorite park to take the kids, someday I’ll have to get out there
Can’t wait for next October! Have you settled on any specific excursions in the ports or are we just going to “wing it”? Princess advertised an excursion sale (but don’t know how long it lasts(ed)…
I know you said you're not a big fan of shows, but if you make it back to CGA the ice skating snoopy show is great! I watched your older video on it from a few years ago and the snoopy show has been updated.
@ArtOnDaytime I definitely plan on going back and seeing the snoopy show! Probably this weekend for sure. Thanks for coming back! I hope I've improved my videos since then haha 😅
Gilroy Gardens is a very nice family theme park. I am sure it was busier earlier in the day. When I was there Friday (open 5 to 10pm) it was busy until just after 9. Most family with little kids probably head home then. Maybe next year we can a video at Gilroy Gardens as they will be having their 25th anniversary.
@bayareaattractions Ohh, that makes sense. This was also vlogged on a Sunday, so it makes a lot of sense why it was pretty empty. Next year sounds good! We'll see what they have in store for the park!
@Cherokee-Creations I live about 45 min to an hour from SF. Depends on how bad the traffic is. I'm not sure if I'll make it to Gilroy Gardens for the New years event.
@@Eldons_Excursions - i was doing some searching and came across the gilroy gardens for $99 for 2025 season -- then i came across GA 2025 season gold pass for $99 which includes unlimited access to gilroy gardens. i take this is a great deal for season pass - 2 parks for the price on one- GA is closer to me than GG - if i decide to get a pass it will be the one at GA - how come GG doesnt advertise this deal?
@Cherokee-Creations Gilroy Gardens isn't run by Cedar anymore. They used to be but now they are owned by the city of Gilroy. Great America still helps out Gilroy Gardens with the pass but not the parking.
@@Eldons_Excursions -ok so the pass is good for GG free entry - so that still saves $99 minus parking - another question is disable parking free, discounted or full price?
🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:00 *🎄 Elden visits Gilroy Gardens for the first time during their North Pole Nights event, exploring festive lights and attractions.*
01:22 *🚂 The park entrance is adorned with candy cane lights, setting a cheerful holiday atmosphere.*
02:18 *🎢 Elden compares the festive North Pole decorations favorably to the park's Halloween setup.*
03:02 *🍔 Elden plans to explore the park's rides and food offerings, highlighting Tex-Mex cuisine as particularly appealing.*
05:23 *🚗 Elden enjoys riding the themed car attraction reminiscent of Disneyland's Autopia.*
06:25 *🔋 He notes the electric cars used in the park's car ride, contrasting them with gas-powered cars at other parks.*
08:37 *🎡 Elden appreciates the unique dual-track design of the car ride, offering different experiences in one attraction.*
09:34 *🎠 He admires the elaborate holiday lights and decorations throughout the park, creating a magical atmosphere.*
13:10 *☕ Elden discusses the affordability and practicality of the park's hot chocolate refill policy.*
15:22 *💡 He appreciates the newly lit displays inside the park, adding to its enchanting holiday ambiance.*
20:03 *🚶♂️ Elden estimates a 45-minute walk around the park, providing insights into its size and attractions.*
24:06 *🛳️ Elden announces plans for a cruise giveaway exclusively for his Patreon supporters, thanking them for their support.*
25:46 *🎢 Elden highlights Gilroy Gardens as one of California's lesser-known theme parks, hoping to raise its profile.*
26:01 *🎡 He considers Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk possibly another theme park in Northern California.*
26:28 *🎄 Elden plans future videos amid holiday season, hinting at potential visits to Union Square and theme parks like Great America and Six Flags.*
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@@ndandan1369 you're back!
Nice! We’ll be heading there in a couple of weeks
@@DANstinations It's really cool! You guys are going to love it!
Beautiful lights😊
@@terenceaninion4378 Right! They did a really good job!
That is a awesome looking place to go for the holidays. Wish we were closer. I do love the car rides. That one looked fun. You’re right it has some similarities to Disneyland. Guess that’s where they got the inspiration. 😂 As always love your videos.
@cynthialou-tl6fw haha yeah! I was like wait, all this looks familiar 🤔
Thanks Cindy! 😊
Thank's Eldon for the video! I have been sharing your video's with everyone! At times when I can't make it to these places, I'm glad you're able to go & show us what's out there. There's a few places you should check out, Christmas in the park in San Jose,. A must see!, There's also another park that's a drive thru Christmas light show, can't remember where it's located but I think you need a reservation for it, & there's a home that was just featured on the show, "The great Christmas light flight", in Livermore, with over 8 hundred thousand lights, it also won first place, would love for you to see that! Hope this helps! If you get a chance to make it to the Christmas in the park in San Jose, make sure you get the hot chocolate, they make them look adorable. Have a great night & thank"s again ☃️🎄🥰
@PatHayz Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the love and the video recommendations! I saw that house just won 50k$! Insane! I'll have to check it out. Maybe on Sunday if I have some time. If not, I'll hop down there sometime during the week. Christmas is the park! Yes, I haven't been down there for a few years now. The hot chocolate is really good!
I'll head down soon, thanks again!!
@@Eldons_Excursions Your very welcome! Rain is in the forecast this week, hope it doesn't ruin any plans & it's been a couple of year's since I have been to the Christmas in park as well, I live in the valley so I haven't got a chance to go out that way as much, hope you make it😀
@PatHayz haha I feel you there. It's an hour drive easily when traveling down to San Jose, so getting down there hard sometimes. But I'll try my best to get around the weather and check it out.
If you end up going to southern CA, the boat parade in Newport beach is a must see⛵🛥️🚤
@PatHayz is that the one that just had that big accident? I saw something about a boat parade and a boat ran over another one. It was nuts dude! But if there is another one, I'll try and get down there.
@Eldons_Excursions I just looked it up & saw a boat parade accident in Florida, crazy! The Christmas boat parade in Newport beach runs Wed thru Sun, Dec 18th thru Dec 22nd. And thanks for sharing the steakhouse lunch stop with your dad last time you guys went down there, I heard alot about it but never been. If you ever go over the hwy152 & stop at the fruit yard, make sure & get the pepper jack garlic cheese, it's worth the drive. Monterey has a boat parade as well but I believe it's over already. I haven't been to the Christmas boat parade since in years, I grew up in Huntington beach so I miss it. There's a house in Balboa island that had the thousands of teddy bears on the the Christmas light show, that would be great to see. So much to do down there, hope you can make it sometime.
@PatHayz with Christmas 2 weeks away, it's going to be hard covering everything but I'll try to do my best! Lol so much going on!
Are you talking about Casa de Fruita?
@@Eldons_Excursions Lol, yes Casa de Fruita, it's late, sorry, garlic pepper jack cheese, cracker's, & strawberry or raspberry wine, good combo. I was thinking the same, Christmas, two weeks away, too much shopping to do, next year would work as well for more adventurous. Was glad to see your new video even though we're all busy this time of year, you still took the time out to have some fun & put out another video for us to enjoy, so thank's again, very much appreciated!
@PatHayz Thank you for the support and sharing my videos! I'm glad you enjoy them as much as I enjoy making them!
I love that you’re local! Hopefully we bump into each other one of these days!
@jasminer2697 Awe, thanks! Nor Cal deserves some love lol you'll definitely run into me if you're in the parks often 😁
I never been to Gilroy Gardens looks amazing!! I should bring my fam there somtime, I believe its just family coasters. We do like the thrill coasters,typically, lol! Im thinking of booking the cruise man! Since I'm a patrón member might wait first to see if im a winner, then book it cause I'm down to meet you Eldon and I could use an "adult" vacation one day and meet the Eldon channel fam!! Sounds fun! Always love your content man, trying to keep on vloging myself now and then. My next trip is Knotts Merry Farm in 2 weeks! Always keeping it real Eldon much love to you my friend ❤
@Fam-G-Thrills Heeey, thanks fam!! I appreciate the love! Yeah, absolutely. If you wanna wait, I totally agree. I wanna give out a free cruise to some of you guys. We'll see how things pan out. You guys will love Gilroy Gardens. It's a really beautiful park. A few good coasters and really good food! I definitely recommend riding the coasters at night. The experience is way better, in my opinion.
Wow it’s so festive. Thank you for showing this. Happy Holidays to you.
@CCcastro336 Thanks CC!! 😊 happy holidays to you as well!
@ thank you
Lesssss go Eldon!!!!
@@mrassparagus7188 😁🔥🔥🔥
Hey! The waterfalls looked amazing! Hopefully you don’t have a family of slobberers 😂😂 I don’t share drinks with anyone just in case 😳
@@J_Sosjourneys 🤣🤣 I'm the same way!! The waterfalls are so beautiful!
@They should keep the lights up all the time. Gilroy Gardens is my niece and her families favorite park to take the kids, someday I’ll have to get out there
Can’t wait for next October! Have you settled on any specific excursions in the ports or are we just going to “wing it”? Princess advertised an excursion sale (but don’t know how long it lasts(ed)…
Hmm, I gotta start looking into them. I definitely wanna do some type of excursion. I'm super excited for October!
I know you said you're not a big fan of shows, but if you make it back to CGA the ice skating snoopy show is great! I watched your older video on it from a few years ago and the snoopy show has been updated.
@ArtOnDaytime I definitely plan on going back and seeing the snoopy show! Probably this weekend for sure. Thanks for coming back! I hope I've improved my videos since then haha 😅
@Eldons_Excursions They weren't bad at all, but you're definitely more relaxed and comfortable now in front of the camera compared to back then.
@ArtOnDaytime haha I definitely was super nervous 😅 I look back and I'm like "oh goodness... relax man!" 🤣
Gilroy Gardens is a very nice family theme park. I am sure it was busier earlier in the day. When I was there Friday (open 5 to 10pm) it was busy until just after 9. Most family with little kids probably head home then. Maybe next year we can a video at Gilroy Gardens as they will be having their 25th anniversary.
@bayareaattractions Ohh, that makes sense. This was also vlogged on a Sunday, so it makes a lot of sense why it was pretty empty.
Next year sounds good! We'll see what they have in store for the park!
Great video, my friend.Thank you for sharing
@@kccarrtheoregonhillbillyhi4803 thank you!
When the tuxedo cat appears in the vlog, everyone knows it's time for a cat-astrophic level of sophistication!! 🐈⬛
@@anabelmorales2514 hahah you know it!
hey eldon are you close to SF? also do you have plan to visit gilroy gardens for their new year eve party?
@Cherokee-Creations I live about 45 min to an hour from SF. Depends on how bad the traffic is. I'm not sure if I'll make it to Gilroy Gardens for the New years event.
@@Eldons_Excursions - im thinking of getting the premium membership for 2025 - just debating if it will be worth it - its a 2 hr drive from me -
@@Eldons_Excursions - i was doing some searching and came across the gilroy gardens for $99 for 2025 season -- then i came across GA 2025 season gold pass for $99 which includes unlimited access to gilroy gardens. i take this is a great deal for season pass - 2 parks for the price on one- GA is closer to me than GG - if i decide to get a pass it will be the one at GA - how come GG doesnt advertise this deal?
@Cherokee-Creations Gilroy Gardens isn't run by Cedar anymore. They used to be but now they are owned by the city of Gilroy. Great America still helps out Gilroy Gardens with the pass but not the parking.
@@Eldons_Excursions -ok so the pass is good for GG free entry - so that still saves $99 minus parking - another question is disable parking free, discounted or full price?
I've never been there. Does it really smell like garlic?
@fw7993 haha yeah, it has a hint of Garlic smell for sure.
@@Eldons_Excursions 🤭
you smell like garlic!
@@Cherokee-Creations 🤣🤣