(fast paced pop music) - [Narrator] Last June,
we talked about some of the scariest submerged
animatronics out there but there are just so many
more of them worth mentioning. Submechanophobia, which is
the general fear of underwater manmade objects, is still incredibly popular on social media. Just the idea of being in the water with these animatronics
is enough to strike fear into even the toughest viewers. Recently I conducted
another poll with my viewers to rank some of the scariest submerged animatronics out there. And today we're gonna take
a look at how they stack up, as voted on by the fans. Number 10, Cymbospondylus
at Austria's Triassic Park. Jurassic Park may be a work of fiction, but Triassic Park is indeed real. Located in the Eastern Alps of Austria, this family Leisure park is
rich in paleological history. This park was once part of the Tethys Sea with its petrified corals and fossils dating all the way back
to the Triassic period of over 200 million years ago. As such, this park is a
goldmine for dino maniacs. Families can dig for fossils,
enjoy a dinosaur playground, and feast their eyes on Cymbospondylus, a Triassic period Ichthyosaur,
and a real life sea monster. All I can say is that this top
10 list is starting out big because this one is so massive it can clearly be seen from Google Earth. The sheer size of this
animatronic can easily intimidate even the most
seasoned dinosaur fan and the way it slowly
rises out of the water makes it an epic sight indeed. There's no doubt this prehistoric dude has inhabited the nightmares
of countless Austrian children. Still though, while you
certainly wouldn't want to get into the water with him,
its scale alone makes it one of the park's most memorable
man-made attractions. By the way, special
thanks to YouTube channel Taurus Presents for providing
this incredible footage. Number nine, Wooly Bill
at Ohio's Cleveland Zoo. At 183 acres, The Cleveland Zoo is one of northeast Ohio's most
popular attractions. This zoo is home to one of North America's largest collection of primates as well as many other memorable exhibits, one of which is the 50 foot yagga tree. This educational family exhibit is located in the zoo's Australian Adventure section. Inside this mock baobab
tree is a snake slide and the crocodile cavern sinkhole. Here you will come
face-to-face with a submerged and detailed animatronic crocodile. Known by zoo's staff as Wooly Bill, this crock sits in a mock cave
at the bottom of the tree. As you pass by, this
croc will snap its jaws at you and lunge out of the water. The fact that he does
it at random intervals can easily be quite startling for some. In fact, several park guests
online remember being terrified by this animatronic as kids. YouTube user Weeters AJ says quote, "That thing used to scare me
so much when I was little". Reddit user Ken 6288 says quote, "I cannot emphasize how scary this is". And YouTube user Alex Dionisos says quote, "Used to hate that croc
when I was younger". So if you've got both
submechanophobia and herpetophobia, you may want to steer clear of this guy. Interestingly enough though, there aren't too many photos
or videos of him online. So if you want to snap a
rare pic for your Instagram, Wooly Bill awaits. Number eight, The Shark at
Thailand's Safari World. Found in Thailand's capital city, Bangkok, Safari World is the most
popular open zoo in the country. In addition to its many
animal exhibits and shows, the park also offers
the Safari River ride. Similar to Disney's Jungle Cruise, this slow-moving boat
ride offers an array of animatronic animals for
guests to take a gander at. This ride has all sorts
of animals on display, monkeys, crocodiles,
elephants, a wild boar and even a real snake that
sits above the passengers. But one thing on this
jungle safari ride sticks out for just how out of place it is. Towards the end of the
ride, the boat will pass by a small but deep pool
housing a great white shark. This shark will emerge
with its jaw wide open and spray water from his mouth. And on a submechanophobic level, this thing is absolutely terrifying. The fact that it sits in such a small but relatively deep pool
can easily make one cringe at the thought of being
in the water with it. Plus the fact that it
gets so close to the boat is fairly unsettling as well. While it may not have the
budget of Jungle Cruise, one can easily make the
case that Safari River ride is much more terrifying. Number seven, the Orca at New Zealand's Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium. This aquarium remains
one of the country's most popular tourist attractions
and received the 2020 Travelers' Choice Award from TripAdvisor. By far, one of the coolest things about this aquarium is
its Penguin exhibit, featuring both King and Gentoo penguins. At one point this, exhibit
also featured a dark ride that took guests through it. Passengers boarded
enclosed Snowcat vehicles and were given up close
views of the aquarium's many penguins. In addition to these adorable avians, the ride would also pass by
a mock arctic glacier set. As the vehicles pass by,
an orca suddenly emerges from the water with a seal in its mouth. This startling moment is made
even worse by the orca's size. It really emphasizes
how deep the water is. And since the room isn't that well lit, many passengers didn't
see the orca coming. Realistically though, this
is exactly how orcas act outside of Free Willy. Unfortunately, this dark
ride would be removed in 2012 as part of a massive renovation. On the bright side, the dark ride was turned
into a walkthrough exhibit, allowing guests more time to view and take pictures of the penguins. Number six, the Water Dragon at Japan's Toei Kyoto Studio Park. You may have already heard
of Universal Studios Japan but it's not the only media
based theme park in the country. Located in Kyoto, Toei
Studio is a theme park slash film set hybrid modeled
after an Eedo period village. The set is rich in Japanese culture and guests can actually
observe the filming of period dramas firsthand. Think of it as the Japanese equivalent of what Disney's MGM Studios opened as. In addition, this park features a variety of restaurants, shops, and curios spread out around different areas. One of these areas is the Port Town. Everything seems scenic and peaceful, but within the water
lies a fearsome monster. Every so often a water dragon will rise out of the middle of a
special effects pool. This beast looks like
a cross between a T-rex and a brachiosaurus, and the
design is extremely impressive. It then proceeds to
spray mist from its mouth all while dazzling park
guests around the pool. For submechanophobics though,
the expressionless eyes and open mouth facial expression only add to this animatronics nightmare factor. If you ever find yourself in Kyoto, see if you can pay this fellow a visit. Number five, the shark
chase and the pirates at England's Drayton Manor. Though no longer in operation, Pirate's Adventure was
once a notable dark ride at Drayton Manor. This slow-moving boat ride
took heavy inspiration from Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean. So much so that it actually
has a few show elements that some may classify as flat out knockoffs of
the Disney attraction. There's even a scene
where prisoners try to trick a guard dog into giving
them the key to their cell. Does that sound familiar? But regardless, the ride as
a whole was still enjoyable in its own right, and it did
have some unique elements. One of which was a scene where
a shark would chase someone in the water. Though you only see the fin, this scene is still pretty unsettling. The darkness of the room
combined with the thought of actually being chased
is enough to strike fear into the hearts of many. But this isn't the only submerged
animatronic on this ride. There's also this pirate who
stands in waist deep water. His goofy grin, cartoonish
facial features, stained shirt, and limited movement make
him a strong contender for children's nightmares. Sadly though, this ride would be shut down around 2015 after
years of dilapidation. And in 2020, some of the ride's props were privately auctioned off, bringing a close to this
memorable attraction. Number four, the Bunyip Australia's Ettamogah Wildlife Sanctuary. This is by far the most obscure
animatronic on this list. Located just north of the city of Albury, this animatronic sounded the now defunct Ettamogah Wildlife Sanctuary. Here, sick and injured native
animals will receive care and the public will be able to check out various animal enclosures. Guests could also check out a gift shop, as well as horrify their
children at the Bunyip exhibit. As I've said before, the bunyip
is a water dwelling creature from Australian mythology that comes out at night to devour anyone in sight. In my last submechanophobia video, we discuss the more
famous bunyip attraction in the town of Murray Bridge. This bunyip exhibit could
be considered its sister attraction since it
operates in the same way. Guests would insert coins and watch the bunyip
rise out of the water. and after scaring the
ever-loving hell out of children, the creature would sink
back beneath the surface. Just like the one in Murray Bridge, this bunyip would
deteriorate over the years. And at one point, the sanctuary actually
decided to add a horn to it, which somehow makes it
even more horrifying. As the years went on, this monstrosity would get
more and more terrifying and after the sanctuary
closed down in 2012, it would sit abandoned on the property. Just to look at this thing. Really gives Foxy the pirate a run for his money, doesn't it? Number three, the Kappa
Japan's Tsujikawayama Park. Yet another mythical creature
on this list is the kappa. This monster is a type of yokai, which are supernatural creatures
from Japanese mythology. It is also among the most
well-known yokai of all time and has made countless media appearances. However, the backstory of
the kappa is so disturbing, I can't even explain it all
without getting demonetized. So here's my careful explanation. In order to keep children
from swimming unsupervised, parents in ancient Japan
created the kappa story. This monster lurks in bodies of water and is on the hunt for human souls. The way it does this is
by sneaking up on swimmers and stealing a supposed human organ known as the shirikodama. According to actual real,
not fake Japanese mythology, the shirikodama holds the human soul. Taking the form of a small
ball that can be found in. And as if this wasn't bad enough, one of the only ways
to defeat the kappa is by no joke, farting on it. Naturally, it was decided that a creature with such totally messed up origins would make a great
attraction for a scenic park. Reportedly, Tsujikawayama
Park officials decided that such a terrifying
creature would actually draw more people to come and see it and they were definitely
right on the money. This grotesque, highly detailed creature sits under the water,
coming out every so often to terrify onlooking children. In fact, in several videos of it you can actually hear children screaming in horror at its appearance. And considering this thing's
backstory, can you blame them? The animatronics appearance
has changed several times. One variation has two
smaller kappas alongside it and in another instance,
the Kappa is actually seen holding the shirikodama
against its tongue. If you see this guy in
your nightmares tonight, I sincerely apologize. Number two, King Kong at
Germany's Serengeti-Park. This is by far one of the
biggest and most intimidating submerged animatronics of all time. Interestingly enough, this is yet another zoo
animatronic to make this list. This ride can be found
at a Zoological Garden named Serengeti-Park in the German state of Lower Saxony. While the park as a whole is mostly a zoo, it does feature a few rides. These include a ferris
wheel and aqua safari, a boat ride that takes place
on a real life airboat. Just like Disney's Jungle Cruise, it features both animatronic animals and a skipper who narrates
throughout the excursion. However, one thing it has over Jungle Cruise is a
special guest appearance from King Kong himself. Towards the end of this ride, the boat will approach a waterfall. Then a massive animatronic
gorilla emerges from behind it, looking quite pissed off. Its size easily dwarfs every
other animatronic on this list. Those flashing multi-colored eyes somehow make it even creepier. And the fact that you're
on a real floating boat makes the experience even more unnerving. On the other hand, you may be wondering why
he's holding his hands out like someone stole
his chicken parm sub. Well, interestingly
enough, German manufacturer Huss Rides has a flat
ride called King Kong, which consists of a very similar looking King Kong animatronic that picks up a gondola full of people. So it's entirely likely that this animatronic was
repurposed from that flat ride. Either way, though, this
gorilla is a big old box of nope for submechanophobics. Number one, the shark at
Texas' Downtown Aquarium. Heading over to Houston, Texas, the downtown aquarium is tucked
in the middle of the city. Not only does it have
dreamlike fish exhibits, but it also has a ferris wheel and a Chance Ride's train
ride named Shark Voyage. This charmingly detailed
train takes guests through the aquarium's shark tank. Passengers will be able
to get an incredible view inside the massive acrylic tunnel but things aren't all peaceful and scenic. After exiting the tunnel,
the train goes outside and passes by a small man-made pond. All of a sudden, jets of
water bursts from the pond and a voracious blood
thirsty shark raises its head out of the water. While the animatronic is
relatively small compared to the other ones on this list, the true horror lies with its design. It looks much more like a machine than the other animatronics on this list. Because the water is so shallow, you can actually see the
mechanics that operate it. A big part of why submechanophobia
affects so many people is the fear of being stuck in
the water with these machines. These animatronics with their moving parts and potentially corrosive metal materials, drive an honest fear
into the minds of many. Plus the terrifying sharp tooth and bloody jawed appearance of this shark only adds to how bone-chilling
it can be for some. There's no doubt that this ride has raised
a whole new generation of submechanophobics. But for me, I just love talking about these masterful
works of engineering. But wait, there's more. Check out the top link in the description for even more submechanophobic
content from my good friends at Fast Pass Facts. You can find both a fresh perspective on these machines and even
more submerged animatronics than I haven't discussed here. Their channel is by far one of the greatest theme
park channels on YouTube. And if you love animatronics, they are definitely the place to be. So feel free to check out their channel through the link in the description. And before we wrap things up, I wanna give a special shoutout to my newest Patreon supporters. Verbal shoutouts start at the Gold Tier, so if you don't hear your name it will be listed at the end of the video. Here is a special shoutout
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