The fact that one man managed to build what is basically a low budget version of Efteling by hand is even more amazing than the masterpiece he created.I feel obligated to go there just for that.
During the shutdowns, they were raising funds and I purchased a print of the park map signed by Roger Tofte and bought a brick in the medieval village area as well... I like the rides there...and I like the haunted house as well! Have major respect for anyone that goes out there and builds their own park and in this case, he really did go out and build it himself
I’ve driven past enchanted forest several times a year my whole life never knowing what’s in there. This looks like something I’d enjoy, I’ll have to visit on a day off sometime.
Family owned and created, even visiting it as an adult for the first time I could see how much love and care had been put into making as much of a magical place just outside of Salem, Oregon as he could. I went on all the rides, got to see the water show and Celtic Band, and honestly, I will still be going back every year.
Hello! I am a former employee at the enchanted forest theme park, I quickly skimmed through the video because I thought it was cool to see a review of the park so I didn't know if you already addressed the wrist bands but they were removed due to people buying them during summer and still having to wait hours for rides and eventually they wouldn't even be able to ride the ride because of the wait times. so TLDR the wrist bands ended up costing customers more money than just buying the tickets to ride the rides so they removed the wristbands.
Went here a ton growing up, haven’t been able to visit in recent years! Met Mr. Tofte a few years back and he was an absolute joy! An amazing man who created a memorable forest park! Thanks for all the great footage!
I come here every year, ever since I was a kid (minus the shutdowns of course) It really holds a special place in my heart. I'm glad Enchanted Forest has been getting more recognition online in the past few years.
Definitely a full day park, loved exploring all the weird corners, especially with pinnochio's house and the cave light show. And Challenge of Mondor was one of the biggest surprises I have ever experienced at any park, had no idea it was there and didn't expect a park this scale to have a top 15 dark ride (people saying lost island's dark ride is the best non-chain dark ride haven't been here lmao)
Went here a bunch as a kid. Not too too much since it was about an hour away, but still close enough for two or three visits in the Summer. Always loved it. Then, after I graduated High School and my younger siblings stopped caring about going to places like this, I haven't been since. It would pop in my head every now and then, and I would hope it was still around, but I wouldn't look it up for fear of the worst. Then, last year, I was going up to Portland for medical reasons (all better now). I look off to my side to check if they were still open. Now, I couldn't see any big "open" signs or anything, but it looked maintained so my spirits were lifted. Another trip and I looked and noticed that there were a good number of cars in the lot. That cemented the knowledge that it was still operational, and made me happy. I still wanna go back there. My inner child yearns for it. I vow to one day go back, especially knowing the history now.
@@CanobieCoaster I figured and want to go there at least for nostalgia. Unfortunately I'm gonna be getting a graveyard shift job soon so things will be more complicated.
Enchanted Forest has a very special place in my heart. It's a wonderful place to walk through as an adult. Every bit of it is handmade and it shows in the nicest way. I just wanted to mention that Mr Tofte the owner who is in his 80s I believe still does a lot of work on the park. The Humpty Dumpty in the video is a replacement he made of the original that some tourists broke a few years back.
Theres something about listening to you reviewing parks and coasters in obscure parks on other continents I know I'll never visit that's very calming and relaxing to me. Keep doing what you're doing man.
We've been several times, our kids love the free slides and Indian Caves. I enjoy the fact that the whole park has shady areas, so even when it's 90F you can find relief - especially if you view the water-lights show. They have a picnic area and don't mind you bringing your own food. I like the fact that this park provides employment for the local high school kids.
I love this place!! Me and my friend were arguing about who would go in the front and back of the log ride…and she chose front WITHOUT a poncho. Let’s just say one of us got way more soaked than the other 😂
This park has been on my bucket list for a long time. I'm not sure if you are aware, but just outside Baltimore, in a town called Ellicott City, there was an Enchanted Forrest Theme Park too. We used to go as kids in the early 80s. While it had no roller coasters, it did have some smaller rides, slides, and plenty of walk through attractions. Storybook Land in New Jersey is very similar to what it used to be like in its walk through area. Look it up. I'm sure you'd love to see some of its history. Some of the structures and park items were moved to a nearby farm to be preserved too. The farm allows people to come visit to view them too.
I used to go to the Enchanted Forest in RI lol. It was sooo fun. I've been a goer of Story Land in NH as well since I was a child, they're incredible and have done so much to update the park.
Crazy I am 32 haven't lived in Oregon for 20 years and I still remember this place from than. Definitely want to bring my wife and kids to experience this. I'm glad it's still around.
it was surreal to see a video about this place. it felt like a place I dreamed up as a kid. as far back as 30 years ago. I'm amazed it actually existed and is still around
You mention the live music but the older women playing on the left is actually the daughter of the man who created this place. She’s even the person who created all the music tracks you mention play throughout the park.
Hi there! I’m a part of that band, and she Is Both! She’s the daughter of the man who built the park, manages the band, plays in the band, writes and directs the theatre shows, and co manages the park! She wears many hats
went back in may, honestly so much fun. I think Challenge of mondor and the log ride coaster where my two favorite rides. and the park itself is just so cool and unique! from what I have seen of Efteling its like a mini Efteling! Challenge of Mondor literally shot up to my favorite shooting dark ride I have done!
honestly same, enjoyed it more than men in black, the element of the trackless vehicle going into an enclosed room absolutely FULL of targets is such a good use of the system
As a long time resident of Oregon (moved up here when I was a kid), Enchanted Forrest was a must growing up here. Specifically, the indian caves were super fun to play tag in… but I didn’t hear it mentioned in this video so maybe they closed it down.
They're still open, and the thing my kids (now 12 and 9) enjoyed the most when we last visited last year. We're been several times. I suspect he skipped them because they're a really tight squeeze for an adult.
@@ziploc2000 Hahaha, yeah, they barely work for 12 year olds. I remember as I got older and older, I went from being able to run around in those caves, to having to duck my head, to finally having to basically crawl. But personally, that was one of my favorite things at the park. It’s also the only thing the park attendants would scold us for doing (i.e. running around in there). Jokes on them though since they couldn’t follow us inside. Bwahhahahahaha. You can see I’m still basically a kid at heart. Not much maturity in these last 40 years.
This was always the go to place for any Oregonian (as well as Thrill Ville USA, which was right next door to Enchanted Forest and closed down years ago) who couldn't afford to go to California's theme parks. Pretty sure everyone I knew growing up went there, especially since we only lived roughly an hour away. I saw a post a few years ago from an old coworker from my hometown mention that Humpty Dumpty had fallen over and broke, and that thankfully he was able to be replaced with a new one (you can't have a storybook themed park without Humpty).
I remember living in Vancouver Washington and being driven all the way here, complaining about how long I was in the car cause I didn’t know where we were going.. and then feeling bad that I was surprised with such a magical time. Truly one of one of the most lovely theme parks I’ve ever been to if not the most. I think I was 6 or 7 and now I’m 31.
An important note on the ride tickets - yes they are $1 per ticket, however you can exchange unused tickets upon exit for a refund, so you don't run the risk of the "City Fair" style bulk purchase of tickets that force you to have unused tickets at the end because ticket counts don't work out with the multiples of the ride costs.
I saw that Possibly Irish was playing there. I would definitely have enjoyed seeing them. This park has been on my radar for the theming. I really enjoyed that area of Idlewild, and I loved Storybook Land in New Jersey.
Possibly Irish is really fun to see! I got to sit in on the last show of the night on the day I was there, and honestly was a fantastic way to send us off back into the real world.
We just went for the first time recently and the line to get on to the enclosed coaster was almost two hours long according to the signs. However, since we were a party of two amongst a crowd of larger groups we got called up after about 20 minutes of waiting when they needed to fill space [as did some other single and double rider folks before us]. We waited an hour in line for Chalange of Mondor. If you love kitch and jank like I do it's a really fantastic attraction. If the line wasn't so long with so little else to do in the park I'd go back to to ride that a few times in a row.
That's not ever going to happen because Oregon is all about preserving forestry. Hence why they built the park around the forest and not the other way around.
@@CanobieCoaster congratz on having a childs mind and the simple thought process to look at this park in a good light. back when it was made, yah sure there wasnt much else to do so i understand how made sense but nowadays that park is pointless. and a waste of money/time. my children would rather go to silver falls 25 mins up the road from this and have a good day of hiking and looking at nature for the low price of 10dollars for a parking pass.
man imagine being this much of a bummer. if you ever wake up one day wondering why you're divorced, or have no friends, or family members have cut you off, or your boss doesn't give you a promotion, it's because you have a crappy attitude. it's fine to not like something, but being a prick about it doesn't get you anywhere.
I'm so happy this park still exists. You don't see a lot of parks with this kind of homemade charm nowadays
I'm glad it survived.
The fact that one man managed to build what is basically a low budget version of Efteling by hand is even more amazing than the masterpiece he created.I feel obligated to go there just for that.
It's remarkable.
During the shutdowns, they were raising funds and I purchased a print of the park map signed by Roger Tofte and bought a brick in the medieval village area as well...
I like the rides there...and I like the haunted house as well!
Have major respect for anyone that goes out there and builds their own park and in this case, he really did go out and build it himself
I remember they needed donations to make it through the pandemic, and I'm glad they lived on.
I’ve driven past enchanted forest several times a year my whole life never knowing what’s in there. This looks like something I’d enjoy, I’ll have to visit on a day off sometime.
It's a fun park.
Family owned and created, even visiting it as an adult for the first time I could see how much love and care had been put into making as much of a magical place just outside of Salem, Oregon as he could. I went on all the rides, got to see the water show and Celtic Band, and honestly, I will still be going back every year.
It is a beautiful park.
The employees are all weird. This is not in any way a criticism. I enjoyed them so much.
Hello! I am a former employee at the enchanted forest theme park, I quickly skimmed through the video because I thought it was cool to see a review of the park so I didn't know if you already addressed the wrist bands but they were removed due to people buying them during summer and still having to wait hours for rides and eventually they wouldn't even be able to ride the ride because of the wait times. so TLDR the wrist bands ended up costing customers more money than just buying the tickets to ride the rides so they removed the wristbands.
Thanks for clarifying why they were removed.
@@happy_mcfuntime5732 so when is it not too busy to go? Not in the summer, I guess.
Went here a ton growing up, haven’t been able to visit in recent years! Met Mr. Tofte a few years back and he was an absolute joy! An amazing man who created a memorable forest park! Thanks for all the great footage!
That's awesome you met him!
I come here every year, ever since I was a kid (minus the shutdowns of course) It really holds a special place in my heart.
I'm glad Enchanted Forest has been getting more recognition online in the past few years.
Nice!
Definitely a full day park, loved exploring all the weird corners, especially with pinnochio's house and the cave light show. And Challenge of Mondor was one of the biggest surprises I have ever experienced at any park, had no idea it was there and didn't expect a park this scale to have a top 15 dark ride (people saying lost island's dark ride is the best non-chain dark ride haven't been here lmao)
I prefer some of the dark rides at independent European parks to Mondor, but it's great for a park like this.
I always smile when people say that Enchanted Forest is "the best theme park in Oregon," because there really isn't any competition! 😊
That's fair lol
Went here a bunch as a kid. Not too too much since it was about an hour away, but still close enough for two or three visits in the Summer. Always loved it. Then, after I graduated High School and my younger siblings stopped caring about going to places like this, I haven't been since. It would pop in my head every now and then, and I would hope it was still around, but I wouldn't look it up for fear of the worst.
Then, last year, I was going up to Portland for medical reasons (all better now). I look off to my side to check if they were still open. Now, I couldn't see any big "open" signs or anything, but it looked maintained so my spirits were lifted. Another trip and I looked and noticed that there were a good number of cars in the lot. That cemented the knowledge that it was still operational, and made me happy.
I still wanna go back there. My inner child yearns for it. I vow to one day go back, especially knowing the history now.
It's an enjoyable park even as an adult.
@@CanobieCoaster I figured and want to go there at least for nostalgia. Unfortunately I'm gonna be getting a graveyard shift job soon so things will be more complicated.
Enchanted Forest has a very special place in my heart. It's a wonderful place to walk through as an adult. Every bit of it is handmade and it shows in the nicest way. I just wanted to mention that Mr Tofte the owner who is in his 80s I believe still does a lot of work on the park. The Humpty Dumpty in the video is a replacement he made of the original that some tourists broke a few years back.
It's fantastic he did so much of it himself.
His daughter wrote the music that plays throughout the park and it's available for purchase online and in the gift shop.
That's cool!
Theres something about listening to you reviewing parks and coasters in obscure parks on other continents I know I'll never visit that's very calming and relaxing to me. Keep doing what you're doing man.
Thanks!
We've been several times, our kids love the free slides and Indian Caves.
I enjoy the fact that the whole park has shady areas, so even when it's 90F you can find relief - especially if you view the water-lights show.
They have a picnic area and don't mind you bringing your own food.
I like the fact that this park provides employment for the local high school kids.
The location is amazing on hot days.
I love this place!! Me and my friend were arguing about who would go in the front and back of the log ride…and she chose front WITHOUT a poncho. Let’s just say one of us got way more soaked than the other 😂
That one definitely can be a soaker.
This park has been on my bucket list for a long time. I'm not sure if you are aware, but just outside Baltimore, in a town called Ellicott City, there was an Enchanted Forrest Theme Park too. We used to go as kids in the early 80s. While it had no roller coasters, it did have some smaller rides, slides, and plenty of walk through attractions. Storybook Land in New Jersey is very similar to what it used to be like in its walk through area. Look it up. I'm sure you'd love to see some of its history. Some of the structures and park items were moved to a nearby farm to be preserved too. The farm allows people to come visit to view them too.
Rhode Island used to have an Enchanted Forest and New York still has their's. It's a popular name.
I used to go to the Enchanted Forest in RI lol. It was sooo fun. I've been a goer of Story Land in NH as well since I was a child, they're incredible and have done so much to update the park.
Crazy I am 32 haven't lived in Oregon for 20 years and I still remember this place from than. Definitely want to bring my wife and kids to experience this. I'm glad it's still around.
I'm glad it has lasted as well.
I’ve been to Disneyland. And I prefer enchanted forest.
I much prefer Disneyland, but that's more a testament to how good Disneyland is.
Great video. My home!
Thanks!
it was surreal to see a video about this place. it felt like a place I dreamed up as a kid. as far back as 30 years ago. I'm amazed it actually existed and is still around
I'm glad it survived the pandemic.
Have you watched the old documentary about the park here on TH-cam? It's really amazing what's gone into making this park.
No, but I'll have to look it up.
4:27 was that woman on her phone on a ROLLERCOASTER?
Appears so.
Enchanted Forest is the Land of Enchantment although it's not in NM.🌲
It's so charming.
You mention the live music but the older women playing on the left is actually the daughter of the man who created this place. She’s even the person who created all the music tracks you mention play throughout the park.
That's cool! I didn't realize that is who she was.
Hi there! I’m a part of that band, and she Is Both! She’s the daughter of the man who built the park, manages the band, plays in the band, writes and directs the theatre shows, and co manages the park! She wears many hats
went back in may, honestly so much fun. I think Challenge of mondor and the log ride coaster where my two favorite rides. and the park itself is just so cool and unique! from what I have seen of Efteling its like a mini Efteling! Challenge of Mondor literally shot up to my favorite shooting dark ride I have done!
honestly same, enjoyed it more than men in black, the element of the trackless vehicle going into an enclosed room absolutely FULL of targets is such a good use of the system
It does feel like a mini Efteling of sorts.
You should do wild waves. Its in tacoma, Washington. Also, i love this place so much that i go here annually.
I have been there and have also made a review.
No one is going to want to go for the price of 3 to 5 for one ride. They need to do wristbands on Wednesday or weekdays
I wish they'd bring back wristbands.
Alice in Wonderland should have a walkway for everyone because the maze is a good factor, but I get what you stated.
They have a bypass at least.
I wouldn't say dated but definitely classic
It is a classic.
"I LOVE THE ENCHANTED FOREST!!!"
It's a nice park.
You should try wild life safer
Where is that?
I hate computer voices!!!!!!
This is my actual voice.
As a long time resident of Oregon (moved up here when I was a kid), Enchanted Forrest was a must growing up here. Specifically, the indian caves were super fun to play tag in… but I didn’t hear it mentioned in this video so maybe they closed it down.
They're still open, and the thing my kids (now 12 and 9) enjoyed the most when we last visited last year. We're been several times.
I suspect he skipped them because they're a really tight squeeze for an adult.
@@ziploc2000 Hahaha, yeah, they barely work for 12 year olds. I remember as I got older and older, I went from being able to run around in those caves, to having to duck my head, to finally having to basically crawl. But personally, that was one of my favorite things at the park. It’s also the only thing the park attendants would scold us for doing (i.e. running around in there). Jokes on them though since they couldn’t follow us inside. Bwahhahahahaha.
You can see I’m still basically a kid at heart. Not much maturity in these last 40 years.
That sounds like a fun experience.
The only theme park in Oregon. But the best, none the less. Thanks for covering
You're welcome!
Wait is oaks park not one?
@@BreadLobby nope. It's an amusement park, no theming.
Wish i could go there
It's worth visiting.
Oregon has a theme park?
Multiple
It looks creepy
It's charming.
I've been to Enchanted Forest as a child and an adult. Good memories. 🙂 By the way, I believe Tofte is pronounced "toff-tee".
Ah ok, thanks.
Thanks to tik tok I now know there’s another park also called Enchanted Forest in Canada, but omg it’s so so much worse it’s actually hilarious
I like this park a lot.
This was always the go to place for any Oregonian (as well as Thrill Ville USA, which was right next door to Enchanted Forest and closed down years ago) who couldn't afford to go to California's theme parks. Pretty sure everyone I knew growing up went there, especially since we only lived roughly an hour away. I saw a post a few years ago from an old coworker from my hometown mention that Humpty Dumpty had fallen over and broke, and that thankfully he was able to be replaced with a new one (you can't have a storybook themed park without Humpty).
It's such a cute park.
I remember living in Vancouver Washington and being driven all the way here, complaining about how long I was in the car cause I didn’t know where we were going.. and then feeling bad that I was surprised with such a magical time. Truly one of one of the most lovely theme parks I’ve ever been to if not the most. I think I was 6 or 7 and now I’m 31.
This would be amazing as a kid.
Also 100% think the log flume coaster ride is a Credit. If you count rides like journey to Atlantis, you have to count this ride.
That's how I feel.
Regarding food, the park actually recommends you bring your own food.
Interesting! Not many parks tell guests to do that.
An important note on the ride tickets - yes they are $1 per ticket, however you can exchange unused tickets upon exit for a refund, so you don't run the risk of the "City Fair" style bulk purchase of tickets that force you to have unused tickets at the end because ticket counts don't work out with the multiples of the ride costs.
That's a good point!
I saw that Possibly Irish was playing there. I would definitely have enjoyed seeing them. This park has been on my radar for the theming. I really enjoyed that area of Idlewild, and I loved Storybook Land in New Jersey.
It had a similar vibe with some odd rides.
Possibly Irish is really fun to see! I got to sit in on the last show of the night on the day I was there, and honestly was a fantastic way to send us off back into the real world.
We just went for the first time recently and the line to get on to the enclosed coaster was almost two hours long according to the signs. However, since we were a party of two amongst a crowd of larger groups we got called up after about 20 minutes of waiting when they needed to fill space [as did some other single and double rider folks before us]. We waited an hour in line for Chalange of Mondor. If you love kitch and jank like I do it's a really fantastic attraction. If the line wasn't so long with so little else to do in the park I'd go back to to ride that a few times in a row.
That's fortunate you could skip a large chunk of the line. I wish it had better capacity.
@@CanobieCoaster Same here, but the park is so small I don't know how that would even be possible.
Man I don't know, this was creepy to me when I was a kid.
The witch is nightmare fuel on its own.
@@CanobieCoaster it truly is lol it always scared me when I was little
In my mind, this park does need a stand out coaster like thunder mountain or something
That would be nice for enthusiasts, but they're thriving with families.
@@CanobieCoaster ye do you have a point there
They could add a family launch coaster
Ya know nothing to extreme and a kids coaster and maybe another flat ride and they could theme it too
That's not ever going to happen because Oregon is all about preserving forestry. Hence why they built the park around the forest and not the other way around.
I really hope to go out here one day it look really fun
It's very fun.
This place is a Rip off
I disagree and find it charming.
Of what? Certainly not of Disney
You also have it’s sister park enchanted kingdom which has much more thrilling rides such as space shuttle and their new spinning coaster
Where is that one?
@@CanobieCoaster Santa Rosa, Laguna Philippines
I'm surprised that my parents never took us there, I mean like we only live a few hours away.
It's great for kids.
im so glad i never wasted money here. this is the type of theme park thats only good for 5 year olds.
I found it fun as an adult who likes theming.
@@CanobieCoaster congratz on having a childs mind and the simple thought process to look at this park in a good light. back when it was made, yah sure there wasnt much else to do so i understand how made sense but nowadays that park is pointless. and a waste of money/time. my children would rather go to silver falls 25 mins up the road from this and have a good day of hiking and looking at nature for the low price of 10dollars for a parking pass.
@@midshiv1405😮
I'm guessing you don't go to any of the Disney parks than...
man imagine being this much of a bummer. if you ever wake up one day wondering why you're divorced, or have no friends, or family members have cut you off, or your boss doesn't give you a promotion, it's because you have a crappy attitude.
it's fine to not like something, but being a prick about it doesn't get you anywhere.