Spending The Night Solo On Disney’s Discovery Island
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Discovery island is located on Bay Lake in Orlando, FL. The island was once a public place for guests where they could observe many exotic animals and species of birds.
The island opened on April 8th, 1974 and eventually closed it's doors 25 years later on April 8th, 1999. There are many speculations on why Discovery Island closed, but mainly due to the opening of Animal Kingdom, leading to a low attendance and eventually the demise of Discovery Island.
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I want the viewer to really experience and feel what it's like just getting to the island itself. Navigating the island is a small part of the trip, preparing beforehand along with improvising was a constant struggle... from my experience, the island was what I can only describe as exploring 'The Twilight Zone.'
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Resource Intro Video: Jake Wheeler
Music:
Eden Eternity (Intro) (feat. Raissa Hodge Adouane)
Deserted Skies - S U R V I V E
Morning Mist - 08Hauesu 3
Longing - fantompower
Shunting - S U R V I V E
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Matt Sonswa
Shane Perez
Stobe The Hobo
Cameras:
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Iphone 7
I forgot all about that white board. Can't believe my name is still up there after all these years. Good looking out, dude
Florida UrbanExploration oh my God, how long since you wrote that?? An good few years that’s for sure.
@@Brocky29 I think it says 08
Florida UrbanExploration shows that not even the Disney employees go back there to maintain the island. Shocking really. A piece of history left to rot.
This man was the first to discover it when it got abandoned he got banned for life though sadly.l
@@sert173 so you could say, he got a-BANNDONED?
Crazy to think how different the world was when this place closed its doors for the last time.
You are totally nuts. That thunderstorm at the end, holy crap. Always great to see footage, sucks avian way seems destroyed now.
I had to leave the Island almost daily dodging storms. I want him off the Island. Don't add your names you don't know the island & have no place there it's sacred ground
@@fowleheidi482 Wait are you saying you want standard stealth off the island and not to add names because it's sacred... or that the island was telling you that with storms? Sounds like it could go either way but I'm curious what you mean.
The thing at 9:41 and 22:55 is a rodent killer (Squirrels and Rats). Strange to see that Disney is attempting to control pests out there
I've heard that the animals they left behind mutated and that some people have gone missing who went there to explore.
Thats kind of odd, seing as they rarely go there, if at all in a year
I know this comment is 3 years old but still, that's so weird.
Why is Disney essentially wasting money on controlling pests in a pest-infested area? Makes no sense & seems really sketchy if you ask me.
This was so Risky' yet so Damn #SAVAGE BRO
James would you and Chelsea come here? ??
Scrap that it's too dangerous 😚😚😚
Mara getting banned from the Disney Parks forever for trespassing since Disney still owns the Island
I worked there one week in 1980 for overtime. A full time worker from Pioneer Hall in Ft. Wilderness.
I went there a few months ago. Rowed from a dock on the north side of bay lake with an inflatable raft and 4 bois. left messages on the dock shed. There's a dirt access road with a fence at the end, nice houses to the left. a quarter mile walk and then another fence with barbed wire. The ferries run late till at least 11 (at least they did on the night we went). The place itself kinda wasn't worth it, but the journey was extremely formative and memorable
I also found a certificate of appreciation for two employees from 1998, it was lamenated :)
that’s cool
9:51 A rat trap to capture the evil photo negative Mickey.
Será?
At least there was not a mickey mouse creature with inverted colors talking about self decapitation
Thanks for the heart and like
Well, the Treasure Island Corruptus is a bird-thing anyway.
I always thought it would be so neat to explore this place! Looks like nature is really starting to overtake it. (Found this on reddit btw)
adventure as one you’re hotttt
The real Jurassic park
Nah, that's more like the original Castaway Cay, when they abandoned it. Then it got bitch-slapped by a couple hurricanes. An abandoned jungle island with hurricane-damaged ruins all over it.
Very nice. You have balls of reinforced steel, my dude. Alot of people including myself were wondering what Discovery Island looked like after Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and I guess we finally have an answer. It sucks you weren't able to access the rest of the island though because of all the foliage, but overall a cool adventure. Also, it's known that Nomeus and Flurbex explored the island in 2007, but I guess there's proof that Nomeus explored it in 2008 as well, if not more times. And I guess Matt Sonzwa and Chris didn't get banned from Disney since they were there in May of this year, 2018, lol. Again, cool vid 👍
SpaceCowboy Yes, I was quite bummed I didn’t get to the rest. It was mainly due to exhaustion and paranoia tho. I really did not know what to expect leaving the island, so I ended up staying the entire day relaxing on shipwreck beach, because of heavy boat traffic... hell even a patrol boat came right up to the shore and sat for a bit. So I figured it was best to wait. I ran out of water and food early on my trip. Plus spiders are very real to me... and let me tell you, they were EVERYWHERE. I’m intrigued to see what Matt has going on, I guess we shall see. Thanks btw!
@@StandardStealth I hear you, spiders scare the shit out of me as well, but they don't compare to gators for sure lol. This might sound strange, but if you ever plan on venturing onto the island again, please let me know because I've been wanting to explore that island for the longest time now, but I have yet to find another person or people with even half the balls you have to go with. If not, then off alone I go 💀
Creepy and awesome dude
He has been banned numerous times. He's just a ninja getting through abandoned disney
Yea I made several trips
When me and my friends were young and dumb we went there and my friend still swears to this day he saw a shadow person standing in the hole on the right side of the gift shop in the undergrowth.
How did yall get in anyways? Did you guys prep up like commandos to survive there even for a day considering the right security around that bay? 😂
I was photo negative mickey
Did you meet nick yet?
dang this man has balls i would not be able to sleep overnight there and even if i went during the day as soon as i saw a big creepy spider i wouldve dipped outa there
This had to be an absolutely amazing experience. I'm impressed 😊
I don’t know how I only just found this video, but I would like to say thanks so much for this and that ride home looked straight out of a movie and I’m glad u got home safe
2019 edition? Great video by the way you’re way braver than I am.
There is so much stuff left here it gets more amazing the further you get. Great video
The Spectrum Inc. logo is a damn-near carbon copy of the NBC peacock. In older videos exploring the island, nobody ever got a close-up of it. So I just assumed it was something from NBC, although why Disney would have anything from them (if anything, it would be from ABC) was beyond me.
Spectrum is the cable provider for the Orlando area. The NBC logo was probably featured for the month of December with other months featuring other network logos.
spectrum cable’s logo used to look like that? wow. moved to florida in 2018 and we had to get spectrum because verizon isn’t available
O my god you are braver then brave
Couple of things:
The track that starts at about 26:00 is so fitting and awesome. Nice choice.
It's interesting to see that Matt tagged his name in 2018. 🤔
And thanks for grabbing this footage! You did an awesome job editing it and showing us where you were on the island. Incredible video!
Matt N. Thanks Matt! I’m happy you enjoyed, and thanks for the feedback. Those were my exact thoughts also on seeing Matt’s tag, I didn’t realize it was his until later.
Standard Stealth what song is that?
The man with the plan all song creds are at 39:15.
Matt N. My bad I didn’t watch that long, thanks for the heads up
@@StandardStealthI'm wondering if you got banned from the Disney Parks for doing this how did you go though there because back in 2020 Richard McGuire aka Southern Pirate Outdoors got caught on security cameras did they have security cameras there when you went
Great video! I love how you narrate what you’re seeing. A lot of explorers don’t do that.
I really enjoyed this video.It was fascinating seeing a place I remember from childhood. I felt like I was right there exploring with you, thunderstorm and all. Great job with the camera work & choice of music.
It would be amazing to go back with a former Discovery employees . ...the stories, what use to be what, “untold stories,” ect... Love The FAM and glad he recommended your site. Good video 🐢🐙
Seen you name on another CZcamsrs exploration video, it was written on the white board. Glad I found this video!
That was pretty cool, thank you so much for sharing!
I love that you stop to look through the paperwork and bits which is what is want to sit and do!
- did you take a closer look at the shed on the dock?
So you're all by yourself on this adventure? Pretty sketchy. Glad you made it thru safe. I would have definately wanted someone with me on an awesome adventure such as this.
Yes I was solo the 2nd time around, I agree though it would have been better to share with a fellow explorer!
Cool escape with the lightning! I would've been mad nervous! Cheers.
I couldn’t imagine paddling to get to the island! That water is so deep and murky. Terrifying.
Thanks for exploring this sow we can see this exotic island.
12:41 he was so scared for some reason? He was shaking really bad
I would shit myself if I was there
Thank you for the video and I'm a new subscriber, the Fam sent me. This is the first video of yours that I've watched I really enjoyed it.
Thanks James the fam I love this guy I subscribed
Dude, you should join the French Foreign Legion with that kind of tenacity if you can survive there that long.
Have you met nick yet?
This is awesome need more videos like this please explore more like this
At 15:30 in your video there’s a motion game camera on the tree now that I noticed was not there on your expedition! First time watching your documentary I liked it. See if you can find what I tagged on the island on theSilk thorn tree.
honestly would be a bad ass place to roleplay falout survival training
This is so awesome. Can’t wait to see what you explore in the future
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 savage
Came over from James’ channel. Nice video!
Amazing vid can't believe it doesnt have more views
There's so many invasive plants on that island, that's insane
HI IM HERE SENT BY ~JAMES THE FAM~ NICE TO SEE U GREAT VIDEO AND IM A SUBSCRIBER NOW ❤💗❤
😦how scary falling through the floor 😯
I think the 1900s Disney mascots still haunt this island.
it's like camp crystal lake all thoughs years later
Loved this video I live about 30 minutes away from Disney me and a couple of friends are thinking about going to discovery island ourselves
Andrew Pike Sont do it they beefed up security and you can get prosecuted
You could do it, but as Jayz_-31 says, they did beef up the security. You better be an ex marine or something to get past those armed mall cops that patrol on the zodiacs they use.
The building is the Vet hospital and administration offices the bird cages are holding area for animals being treated.
I did the bird show.
There's a DI zookeeper Facebook page they might accept you. But many hate the explorers, it was our life and it feels invasive to many. The outpost also served beer. Dot ran it. Such a waste
Wow!! How did you guys even manage to get onto the island? I’ve heard rumors of insane security, is that true?
I’d want a video explaining this logistic. So interesting
The security in my experience was not present but I launched my boat from the north side of bay lake, whereas this guy launched from the south from river country, which I know has cameras and possibly security guard. I think the real danger is being spotted by a ferry while rowing to the island
Southern pirate outdoors discovery island man 2020 is releasing escape from discovery Island today🏴☠️
Very impressive
we went to Disney Land in Orlando FL for the first time and we see
abandoned
Disney's treasure island building
for the first time in Disney world 😱
we planning to Disney this
years in 2019 to reorder it uploaded on CZcams video 😀
Sunshine and Firegirl stfu treasure island isn't a real thing lol
such a dark scary place scares the shit out of me
This place reminds me of Boardie's forest from James videos. Creepy place
Hey The FAM sent me over
Thanks Monica' your AMAZING
Wow! You got to other side by gators!!!! And thunderstorm super scary!!!!!! And tisky
Hey thanks for helping James the Fam during his live stream today. Been watching your exploring as well. I like the format you use.Nicely done
Discovery Island was what the earth was suppose to be
R.i.p discovery island - 1999
I can only imagine being there all alone
How the hell do you pull this off without someone noticing? It’s one of my dreams to get on that island.
Thankyou great video 😊☺
welcome to Jurassic abandoned island
I came to this video from seeing your signature on the whiteboard during another explorer's video of this island. Awesome job dude!
That could potentially be like a running gag/chain thing. With every new explorer's video showing the island and it's whiteboard, it leads back to the previous explorer's video of it and so on. Like a Discovery Island tradition for this community. Lol
This is the exploration video where I saw your whiteboard signature (you'll see it 15 mins in): czcams.com/video/D9Nya_8hfg0/video.html
Aren’t you scared of gators? I would be it’s like a breeding ground there. Then parents let their kids swim with them
This place would make a great location for a Hunger Games.
got to an abandoned place from an abandoned place
That would be awesome if it was still open
22:50 that’s Nestea! 😂 get because its nasty. 😂
Wood path is a good sign.
But what if its 20 years old and has had constant moisture on it?
Ots good you didnt fall down into any of the bird enclosures rotten planks, because thats quite the ditch
Please please go back with a friend and more supplies to stay there a few nights and explore the whole island... Before its impossible with time
Awesome video dude!!!
I have a question why didnt Disney demolish and clear this place out when it closed? I dont understand why they would leave this area completely abandoned.
Also what were those sirens or horns periodically going off in the distance?
Awesome video btw! Kudos dude
Edit: Discovery Island still has Hi-C but McDonalds doesnt smh
My guess is it will cost them a lot of money, but they don't seem to have a shortage of that. This could be due to asbestos etc. The horns are the ferries going past the island. They have one ferry going to the resort and one coming back every 10mins throughout the day. Thanks!
There are ferries crossing the lake between the resorts and the campgrounds and all doing tours of the lake area.
not a good idea to be on the water during a thunderstorm.....
Why?
I was working on Oct 18th and they now have installed motion sensors on shipwreck beach and the perimeter and will prosecute visitors... I don't suggest this
How about doing a commando styled tactical entry through the east side of the island and just crawl through the mangroves there?
@@harrisn3693 or go in guns blazing
I heard someone say they added motion detectors now. Does anyone know if this is true? I honestly don't feel they would.
why do i think the stone tower temple music from zelda majoras mask would fit well with this?
It would, next time I'll bring my Ocarina lol.
No futuro todo planeta terra será como este parque!
3:15 "foilage"? Distant cousin to foliage???
that was an awesome video never been to discovery island......wonder why they close it......be careful got this video from james the fam.....
They closed it because it wasnt profitable, making it worse was animal kingdom. It was just opened and it sealed its fate for discovery island.
Cool video but that one messed up pixel on your camera drove me nuts.
Thanks! Yeah that’s my DSLR, I need a new one.
Wait what pix-.... Shit
Im guessing this was before the put up trail cams.
Is electricity still active on the island? I remember seeing lights on by the dock
no but i heard they finally cut the power to it in 2008
Why did they make animal kingdom anyways ? Theyshoul have keep discovery island
I know right ? They already had discovery island in the first place, why make another one exactly like the one the already had??
Awesome
dude do a 3 week survival on the island
Added you from James the FAM awesome videos
Hey, the fam sent me over to check u out. 👍🏻
Lol weird animal bones *human bones*
Lol
That would be a small spine even for an infant
Welcome to Jurrassic Park
Did you bring @mattsonswas bag back? 😆
Slow camera movement down. Lol I'm getting dizzy. Cool vid keep up the good work
hi James The Fam sent me over
Everything is sweet. ..from a FAM
33:12 best part haha
!!!! did you sign your name ? security update : the next person wont make it
Why did they beef up security?
They added motion detectors all along the perimeter and cameras they can't risk someone getting hurt
Nathan Cullins I think I meant to ask what they did not why.. I know why.
James the fam sent me
2019 version please
I think a 2020 version would be cooler right?
Nah 2024 would be better@@averageaccount8465
3:15 - foilage lol
Nice.