The Worlds Largest ABANDONED Amusement Park | Wonderland Eurasia

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  • čas přidán 17. 12. 2021
  • Wonderland Eurasia also known as ankapark is the largest theme park in Europe and the second largest in the world. Sitting the middle of the capital of Turkey this $750,000,000 park sits completely abandoned with every attraction, every gift, as well a all of the food completely deserted. Construction started in 2013 on Ataturks forest farm and zoo land and halted several times until 2019 when the park finally decided it was time to open up. Sadly a lack of attendance and financial struggles caused the theme park to close its doors for good only 11 months after the grand opening. The park is now a waste land surrounded by security guards. This is our journey to the largest abandoned theme park in the world.
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  • @stephchaney3443
    @stephchaney3443 Před 2 lety +139

    It is a crime that this place is not open! Insane exploration! Sneaky, sneaky, gentlemen, good job! 🙌🏽

    • @BigBankz
      @BigBankz  Před 2 lety +16

      That’s the truth! Thank you so much!

    • @kaeyacat7916
      @kaeyacat7916 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Ikr this place is a dream come true but that politicians fight with each other made this place never be able to open again

  • @concernedcitizen4031
    @concernedcitizen4031 Před 2 lety +226

    Amazing how clean it is. If it was in the US it would have graffiti everywhere and most things destroyed.

  • @mandygill9727
    @mandygill9727 Před rokem +16

    I can't even begin to image how loud it must have been inside those domes, when all of the rides were working at once. So sad to see the park closed. What a thrill for kids to see.

    • @SassyCactus86
      @SassyCactus86 Před rokem +1

      I was thinking about that the whole time they were in there

  • @jennifergarrett6809
    @jennifergarrett6809 Před 2 lety +34

    Your friend has a great sense of humor. It must have been fun hanging with him. Glad you both are safe and WOW!!!

  • @cleliawurgler9704
    @cleliawurgler9704 Před 2 lety +75

    It's so sad that nobody in this great big world of ours could make this place work. There has got to be somebody that can get this place up and running. It's a shame that it's just going to sit and rot when it has so much potential to be a family fun place for so many. It drives me crazy to see how many abandoned homes, mansions, business's and many more places just sit and rot throughout the world and then there are so many homeless people that can have places to go but nobody is supposed to be in the abandoned buildings.

    • @goofusmaximusII
      @goofusmaximusII Před 2 lety +7

      I have felt the same way for years now. How can regular citizens do something about this? Thats the real question.

    • @Fargin_Icehole
      @Fargin_Icehole Před 2 lety +3

      send in elon

    • @blyt5046
      @blyt5046 Před 2 lety

      perfect comment

    • @boessheila50
      @boessheila50 Před rokem +5

      I keep buying lottery tickets praying to win so I can go to UK.OR WALES OR SCOTLAND AND BUY A CASTLE AND TURN IT INTO APTS FOR VERY POOR PEOPLE. THEY WOULD PAY VERY LITTLE. DO SOME WORK. GARDENING OR CLEANING. ID WANT TO HOUSE ABOUT 12 TO 15. PPL. WELL THATS MY DREAM TO MAKE OPERATION $$ FOR POWER. TAXES. HEAT. OH I GET VETERANS TO RENOVATE FOR GOOD$$
      We'd all have to cook too. I'd develop some activities and we'd have a wonderful time make Wine and Beer in the cellar. My DREAM ....IF GOD IS WILLING!!!

    • @louisemagill8295
      @louisemagill8295 Před rokem

      ​@@boessheila50 why a castle? Too unrealistic i'm afraid, they cost far too much to heat and maintain.
      Nice sentiment though.

  • @canacukay
    @canacukay Před 11 měsíci +12

    i’m from turkey so i’d like to give some insight for those asking why it’s never been used since i haven’t seen anybody explaining 😊 so first off, the park is located in the capital city of turkey which is not a tourist attraction so it is only for the local people which is absurd. It’s a wishful thinking for the city to become like Paris or LA just because of an amusement park 😅😅 also sadly, it would be naive to call this failure just a wishful thinking. Then mayor of the city is a complete lunatic and wasted government resources without a proper planning to this absurdity while the native folk is actually fighting with poverty. I won’t get into any details but if you know anything about turkish politics and how corrupt the current government is, you know what i’m talking about 😅😅 well let’s just say some rich people got richer.. This place is basically the monument of the imaginery claim of the turkey being a super power on global scale which is far from truth 😅

    • @emm7572
      @emm7572 Před měsícem +1

      I see that it is no different than here in the USA

    • @OGCHuila
      @OGCHuila Před 6 dny

      If it could have been built else where in turkey, where would that be? Which city in turkey may have been successful in hosting a theme park?

  • @brittneyhorstman9090
    @brittneyhorstman9090 Před 2 lety +37

    Big bankz I watch a video or two of yours Atleast every day. You get me through the day with all the awesome explorations you do. I’ve seen a couple other channels but nothing tops yours. Thank you for sharing all your experiences! Keep up your awesome work! Peace and love ✌🏻❤️

    • @BigBankz
      @BigBankz  Před 2 lety +4

      That means so much to me! Thank you so much! Happy holidays!

    • @lladyinthestreets
      @lladyinthestreets Před 2 lety +3

      Yep! I say the same thing. I watch Dark exploration, Eatans, Robbie etc.....(I think I'm spelling their names right), but Big Bankz is a whole vibe for me. When I'm at work I pass my time watching bandos.

    • @BigBankz
      @BigBankz  Před 2 lety +3

      @@lladyinthestreets thank youuuuuuu

    • @missycombs12
      @missycombs12 Před 6 měsíci

      @BigBankz thank you for letting us go on these journey with you.

  • @wyntermalone4034
    @wyntermalone4034 Před rokem +7

    Omg this was amazing!!!!!! I’m glad y’all made it out safely without getting caught!!!!! It’s sad to see that such a nice amusement park is not being used…

  • @megmills1697
    @megmills1697 Před 2 lety +7

    You both were awesome thank you for bringing us along glad your out of there safely

  • @mynumberones
    @mynumberones Před 2 lety +5

    Really loved this exploration with yourself and Maureno. I really really loved how you added the theme music and made it so much more visualistic and exciting

  • @bevolson7619
    @bevolson7619 Před 2 lety +5

    That was a pretty neat explore! Amazing it is abandoned. Wonder if it would ever start again. Thanks to both of you.

  • @paulajackson7618
    @paulajackson7618 Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations on the Greatest discovery yet! I was so glued to the video and waiting for the next surprise around the corner. Great job!

  • @raynaknierim9277
    @raynaknierim9277 Před rokem +5

    Oh my goodness Big Bankz! My poor heart was beating so fast for you both on this explore! Amazing place but wow how you both went through it all was nerve racking! I had to take breaks and walk away from the explore. 😮 Great explore and very interesting place. 😊

  • @jenniferking8710
    @jenniferking8710 Před rokem +2

    BigBankz I just started following you and this is the second video of yours I've seen but planning to watch ALL OF THEM..I love to watch abandoned videos in general and I've got to say this is the BEST VISIT YET BY FAR IVE EVER SEEN... please do keep up on your amazing journey to find the best abandoned place to visit and share with us all!! Sending my Love and support from Fort Smith Arkansas 💕

  • @jennlevy
    @jennlevy Před 2 lety +12

    This was fascinating! between it being so recently abandoned, and so many of the attractions indoors, the rides and decorations were basically pristine. It's also nice to see the creativity in parks that aren't totally themed with existing IP. Great video!

    • @liamcollinson5695
      @liamcollinson5695 Před 6 měsíci

      You are joking aren't you the dinosaurs was obviously a Jurassic Park wish version and a they is also transformers that probably ain't official it just feels like a cheap knockoff universal/Disney

  • @petefrenzel7296
    @petefrenzel7296 Před 2 lety

    Truly Amazing Guys! Great work! Thanks for the daring explore. Happy New Year

  • @lladyinthestreets
    @lladyinthestreets Před 2 lety +1

    I really enjoy your vids Bankz... I've watched every single vid of yours. Keep em coming, stay safe.✌🏽

  • @jimmymiller77
    @jimmymiller77 Před 2 lety +3

    Perhaps one of your Best Yet !! What a super job. Thanks sooooo much for posting. Jim

  • @TheKurtsPlaceChannel
    @TheKurtsPlaceChannel Před 2 lety

    Love your videos and glad to see your adventures as well. Thanks for posting this too. Have a nice day now.

  • @suzannereina4791
    @suzannereina4791 Před 11 měsíci +3

    What an incredible exploration. I must say that was very daring and I am glad that you did not get caught. Can't wait to see the next one.

  • @briankellogg3186
    @briankellogg3186 Před rokem +1

    Really enjoyed this one! So many cool things you guys found!

  • @marissagrard7244
    @marissagrard7244 Před rokem +5

    This is my favorite one so far! So incredible that no one has wanted to try to reopen this place!

  • @urbex_coasters
    @urbex_coasters Před 9 měsíci +3

    Their best coaster is an Intamin 10 inversion coaster clone (Colossus at Thorpe Park was the original, it's an exact copy). Obviously the downfall of a park is never something I'd root for as a roller coaster enthusiast but it's not like this park had anything to stand out. I'm honestly a lot more devostated looking at the state of parks like Geagua Lake, Conneaut Lake Park, Williams Grove Park, Six Flags New Orleanes, ect. All parks with unique coasters to make them stand out. On top of various non-coaster related issues, this place needs a Cedar Fair ownership of Canada's Wonderland level turnaround in its coaster lineup to have a chance of success. The fact that I'm more interested in a park with 17 coasters from an urbex standpoint than I am as a coaster enthusiast speaks volumes.

  • @fondapassmore5256
    @fondapassmore5256 Před 3 měsíci +1

    BigBankz I’m from Oklahoma too! Northern. I’ll keep you in my prayers. My son is your age I think and you know how mothers worry. Please be safe and I love your videos , they are so entertaining. Thanks for the passion you have for what you do.

  • @darleneleon1217
    @darleneleon1217 Před 2 lety +1

    Totally LOVE this!!! I kept worrying you would get caught!!

  • @mareekatz
    @mareekatz Před 2 lety +4

    What a freaking incredible place !!!! Thanks for taking us along ✌ ❤ 🙂

  • @saranoelle3927
    @saranoelle3927 Před 2 lety +2

    This was epic you two!!! ☝🏻🙌🏻 WOW.

  • @clairefunnell8481
    @clairefunnell8481 Před 2 lety +43

    Wow! This place is nuts but so cool. How sad for it to close like that. Wonder why nothing has been done about it. Really glad to see its in really good condition. Pretty awesome man. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing and stay safe..

    • @BigBankz
      @BigBankz  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you watching!!

    • @staceyhawthorne8194
      @staceyhawthorne8194 Před 2 lety +3

      I imagine it's because of COVID.

    • @Goliath146
      @Goliath146 Před 6 měsíci

      @@staceyhawthorne8194it wasn’t, it was due to a lack of attendance and the park shut down

    • @kaeyacat7916
      @kaeyacat7916 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@Goliath146there wasnt a lack of attendence instead this place was stuffed. It closed once because of pandemic and didnt open after because of political discussions

  • @turtletruck1664
    @turtletruck1664 Před 2 lety

    great video it was insane!!! and to hook up with my other fav youtubers Explomo ! was great looking forward to more!

  • @danasmith604
    @danasmith604 Před 2 lety +2

    What a cool place! Loved the video so much!

  • @summerralu
    @summerralu Před rokem +1

    @BigBankz every one of your videos are just truly amazing! They are my almost every night stories before bed

  • @rosesunshine3938
    @rosesunshine3938 Před 2 lety +8

    Best explore ever!!! Love you both

  • @zoeee51
    @zoeee51 Před rokem

    i binge watch your videos every single day, one of my comfort channels fr. ty for doing what you do

  • @candievermeulen9858
    @candievermeulen9858 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing footage it's so cool how it looks brand new and untouched

  • @lisaaguilar8784
    @lisaaguilar8784 Před 2 lety

    Bankzz just HAD to say how much I enjoy your videos you commentating always makes them enjoyably 👌keep up the great work. ❤your🐕too.

  • @robynvandergrift8360
    @robynvandergrift8360 Před 2 lety

    Amazing. Simply amazing. Best explore ever. This place needs to reopen

  • @anakinskywalker1705
    @anakinskywalker1705 Před 9 měsíci

    Just wanted to come on here and say that I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I love your calm aura and personality!!

  • @janetgant5572
    @janetgant5572 Před měsícem +1

    Gosh, made my heart go fast at the end when I heard the sirens! lol great tour!

  • @aegisofhonor
    @aegisofhonor Před 2 měsíci +2

    similar to this theme park, there was a poorly planned "castle village" built in Turkey that cost a huge amount of money and was eventually abandoned. The castles look so out of place with so many of them in a row. They are an ugly eye sore for locals and they want them all torn down.

  • @angrygaragemechanic
    @angrygaragemechanic Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome experience! Keep it up man! 👍

  • @sylviamiller9047
    @sylviamiller9047 Před 8 měsíci +1

    So glad we were all able to go on this adventure with you guys ❣️ great job and fun video 📸😮 stay safe

  • @contessalouannec8064
    @contessalouannec8064 Před 2 lety +1

    AMAZING. Thank You for sharing.

  • @doubtingkathryn4807
    @doubtingkathryn4807 Před 7 měsíci

    Yall I'm at the begining of the video and i'm physically trying to look around corners for you LOL yall are so brave and AWESOME!!!! Keep it up!!!

  • @melissaward9031
    @melissaward9031 Před 9 dny

    This place is so amazing it's just way too sad that it is closed up!
    Thank you so much for sharing this with us as we would never have a chance of seeing this cool awesome amusement park! 💗

  • @lotusdolphin
    @lotusdolphin Před 2 lety +3

    Fred and Wilma Barney pebbles and Bam Bam. I am just holding my breath watching you guys go through. I just can’t believe you guys did it! 💜🎄😎🤟🏻🇺🇸 Congratulations! You did it!

  • @sarahbenedict358
    @sarahbenedict358 Před 7 měsíci

    That was AMAZING Banks..truly one if your best. I can only imagine the adrenaline yall must have had going the entire time...

  • @thomascline4677
    @thomascline4677 Před rokem

    Amazing video and find I love it !

  • @YurTypicalVegasMom702
    @YurTypicalVegasMom702 Před 2 lety

    I loved all the drone footage you promised at the end. 👍🏻

    • @emmie2129
      @emmie2129 Před 2 lety

      time stamp where he promised? cos ik he said IF his camera dies and he doesnt get footage, there would be drone, but dont recall a promise, of drone footage 🤔

  • @peachypie2926
    @peachypie2926 Před 2 lety

    Loved 🥰 this video
    Amazing colors

  • @joaquinlunagonzalez5364
    @joaquinlunagonzalez5364 Před měsícem

    Thank u so much man for such interesting videos in your channe mixing architecture and decandence ❤

  • @FabiisTelevision
    @FabiisTelevision Před rokem

    Crazy, wow! And brave man! Big love

  • @rosebud7722
    @rosebud7722 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow! Read a little bit on this from what you wrote, It's so sad! Can't wait for the tour through this theme park...

  • @BeardedGolf22
    @BeardedGolf22 Před 2 lety

    Great vid! Minus the first fence climb awkwardness. Crazy how companies just can write off loses like this.

  • @cathyturkal1616
    @cathyturkal1616 Před 2 lety +5

    Hopefully they will reopen it, it's so cool looking!!

  • @dianeturner413
    @dianeturner413 Před rokem +1

    Everything is so pristine I am shocked 😲 it's an amazing place and so beautiful.

  • @ritasmith9553
    @ritasmith9553 Před 2 lety +12

    I can't believe how faded it all is after only being closed for 2 years...

    • @kelsistrobel
      @kelsistrobel Před 2 lety +4

      Most likely just covered in a ton of dust.

  • @mjmcomputers
    @mjmcomputers Před 2 lety

    Amazing place, thanks for sharing.

  • @oceanbreeze5223
    @oceanbreeze5223 Před rokem

    Its very Cool 😎
    Do a 2-part if Necessary.....
    Love you guys....🎉❤😂

  • @fayewilson1892
    @fayewilson1892 Před rokem

    ❤I just watched this video..this place is so amazing...so big..l would love to see this in the daytime!

  • @pippipster6767
    @pippipster6767 Před 2 lety +4

    It’s sad. The people of that country have suffered a lot. And now all the kids can’t even enjoy this. Very depressing.

  • @anitanelson6250
    @anitanelson6250 Před rokem

    Ty for showing it again

  • @TheValerieHayes
    @TheValerieHayes Před 2 lety +4

    Wow, that’s some park, thanks for sharing. I was honestly scanning the place looking for security too 😂

  • @luciatinacarino8273
    @luciatinacarino8273 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Carter...im an avid fan of urbex...awe,explomo,bros of decay,es forgotten,exploring w/ josh & fighters...steve ronin....

  • @mariagasperazzo8245
    @mariagasperazzo8245 Před 2 lety

    Bigbankz eu vi quando vc e maureno mostram eu amei ❤️ muito lindo parabéns pelo trabalho de vcs um feliz natal pra vc que Deus te abençoe cada vez mais

  • @Kerimoore100
    @Kerimoore100 Před 2 lety +1

    This was really awesome and looks to be in great condition minus the dust.

  • @maryflaherty7096
    @maryflaherty7096 Před 2 lety +1

    You 2 sure take chances. Fearing for you but this is so interesting.

  • @kevinmccallister247
    @kevinmccallister247 Před 2 lety +1

    This video is extremely underrated. I’ve watched this video many times and every single time I have intense anxiety hoping y’all don’t get caught

    • @BigBankz
      @BigBankz  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you! I definitely put the most work into this exploration than any other!

  • @SassyCactus86
    @SassyCactus86 Před rokem +1

    It’s so cool but eerie at the same time. Just something about a place being frozen in time give me chills. I also straight panicked when he said bro look behind you 😂 you’re trying to be super quiet and he just doesn’t care 😂😂

  • @alienfrommarss
    @alienfrommarss Před 2 lety +3

    Cant imagine what it must if felt like wandering in that giant park! Sureal!

  • @staceyhay1355
    @staceyhay1355 Před 2 lety

    Wow! Awesome to see this…so sad it’s closed!

  • @revamiller1124
    @revamiller1124 Před 3 měsíci

    Love this video. 😀

  • @LoganFogBear
    @LoganFogBear Před 2 lety

    yooo watching from lawton. also amazing vid.

  • @tashs2146
    @tashs2146 Před rokem +3

    I love your videos, but this is my favourite. It's amazing how no one has decided to reopen this place, it's a ready made park

    • @monarchrpg
      @monarchrpg Před 6 měsíci

      This place became a victim of Turkish politics. If a good job has been done in Turkey, a newcomer will ruin it.

  • @cornbreadntatersalad1634

    Love the reference to the movie "Big" one of my all-time favorites

  • @kcee9111
    @kcee9111 Před 2 lety +40

    I would be so afraid to get caught in another country! What if they kept you in their jail? Lol Y’all are brave!!! Glad you are safe from foreign police ❤️ thanks for the video!

    • @apersonofinterest
      @apersonofinterest Před 2 lety +3

      Have you seen the movie Midnight Express? Prison in Turkey is no bueno.

  • @Marie096
    @Marie096 Před 2 lety

    Truly amazing 😊

  • @user-dq9kr5hm3n
    @user-dq9kr5hm3n Před měsícem

    Love this!

  • @estelapuente95
    @estelapuente95 Před 2 lety

    It looks like amazing place to go with family Sady to know it's close

  • @genclaire9519
    @genclaire9519 Před 2 lety

    The whispering in the video gave me ASMR vibes haha so relaxing

  • @omymakeupandmore
    @omymakeupandmore Před 2 lety

    Amazing 🤩 wow love it

  • @melissabolden4051
    @melissabolden4051 Před 2 lety +1

    I can't believe you made it without getting caught good job guys !

  • @urbex...beyondtheentry2536

    Pretty epic explore!!! Glad it was in great shape!! ✌🏻

  • @KGWildCat
    @KGWildCat Před 11 měsíci +1

    Only open for 11 months. That's a shame. You hate to see a beautiful amusement park shut down. It would be neat to see someone buy it and bring it back to life.

  • @feraguindin
    @feraguindin Před 3 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤I love watching you guys 🥰😍😍😍 please take care always n God bless 🕊️💖

  • @movingforwardfco1587
    @movingforwardfco1587 Před rokem

    Just had to say you kick rear. I love watching abandoned heck anything w a back story.
    Don't have much time while I am going my business.
    But you rock.
    Your videos are amazing.
    Keep up the work. And best wishes to you and your family.
    I am surprised to find unwatched videos of yours every time I get the chance.
    Love your work.
    Never stop moving forward.

  • @funwithfriends634
    @funwithfriends634 Před 2 lety +1

    So cool to see the old cotton candy at 56:14 still in its bags. 😂

  • @debbiemarie1180
    @debbiemarie1180 Před 2 lety +1

    That was EPIC❣️❣️

  • @debflorosdebluvsjewelry5714

    Just WOW!!!!! Epic!

  • @liacanio5948
    @liacanio5948 Před 2 lety +1

    Fabuloso parque!! inmenso!!

  • @ter131
    @ter131 Před 2 lety

    Covert Exploration! Scary and Awesome!

  • @KR-sh6rm
    @KR-sh6rm Před 2 lety

    Wow, amazing!

  • @tenminutetokyo2643
    @tenminutetokyo2643 Před 2 lety

    That was awesome, dood.

  • @ritasmith9553
    @ritasmith9553 Před 2 lety +1

    Yikes! 1 hour and 23 minutes! Any wonder I fell asleep! BIG STORY, BIGBANKZ!

  • @lupitaguevaraortega459

    Que hermoso parque de juegos esta nuevo Wow siempre sacas cosas increíbles me encanta 🌎😍😘👍🌹

  • @jodyimbriale2583
    @jodyimbriale2583 Před 2 lety +1

    This is so sad!
    This beautiful place abandoned.

  • @angelinauy00
    @angelinauy00 Před 2 lety

    Wow amazing!

  • @oceanbreeze5223
    @oceanbreeze5223 Před rokem

    Love the Transformer's ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉.... Sick 😍😲😍😲

  • @relei6653
    @relei6653 Před rokem

    very interesting to watch

  • @eldaacosta584
    @eldaacosta584 Před 2 lety +1

    Ojala y volvieran esta enorme y bien padre te sigo desde México

  • @donnaprice7931
    @donnaprice7931 Před 2 lety

    Very brave explore.😉