Is there a secret island in Disney World?

There's an Abandoned Island at Disney World — and It's Hidden in Plain Sight. Discovery Island welcomed Disney World guests for 25 years before closing in 1999. Elizabeth Rhodes is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products.



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Within this central area, known as Vulcania Caldera, are two attractions (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth), two restaurants (Vulcania and Nautilus Galley), a gift shop (Nautilus Gifts), and a glorious snack stand (Refreshment Station).

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The island has remained closed to the public since 1999. Additionally, Walt Disney World has banned all outings to the park — in fact, you're not allowed to get within 50 feet of its shoreline — and legal action may be taken if you're found trespassing.

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River Country is one of only two Disney parks to permanently close, along with Discovery Island, which is situated parallel to the water park.

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According to Seph the island is well guarded - you're not supposed to get closer than 50ft (15m). When you're on Bay Lake you're almost chaperoned. They have several security people on boats that watch you. If you get too close to the island they push you away.

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Today in Disney history, Discovery Island ceased operations, a few months after closing to visitors in April 1999. Disney's original Discovery Island closed in 1999, but a version of the concept continues on thanks to Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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The first time Walt Disney World closed was in 1999 for Hurricane Floyd. In 2001, the park's closed for a day due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Since then, the park had also closed for short times due to other hurricanes that rolled through the state.

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Located in Bay Lake near Magic Kingdom and several Disney hotels, Discovery Island was once a subtropical oasis that welcomed guests for 25 years before closing in the late '90s.

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Disney World once had a theme park on a private island called Discovery Island. It closed in 1999. Today, the abandoned park remains guarded and no one is allowed on. A few people have snuck on to capture video of the decaying park.

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Facts About Mystery Island Mystery Island got its name when it was used as an airstrip by the Allies during WWII. The island's tiny size and remote location prevented the Japanese from figuring out where the planes where coming from, and so it was called the mystery island.

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As has been mentioned, Treasure Island is a relatively affordable casino/resort well-located on The Strip - surrounded by some higher-end resorts, fairly central, connected to other properties and shopping.

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For certain sailings, you also get access to Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. But soon, Disney Cruise Line will introduce its SECOND private island, Lighthouse Point — and we've got a first look at it!

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Disney officials stated that the Pleasure Island nightclub closures are in response to customers who desire more broad-based dining and retail opportunities. September 27, 2008 was Pleasure Island's last night.

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