“Camping” on Discovery Island

[SamFaniam]

I miss Discovery Island, but not sure I would go camping in a deteriorating building.

I wonder how they knew he was there in the first place.

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...mping-on-walt-disney-worlds-discovery-island/

 

[Brett Wyman]

He probably thought security would be under staffed during COVID. Thought wrong.

 

[brockash]

He probably thought security would be under staffed during COVID. Thought wrong.

I guess...but on the other hand he successfully made it there and stayed for a few nights. I'm wondering how he got to the island...like did he kayak from ft wilderness etc? very curious

 

[North of Mouse]

Yikes! You couldn't pay me to camp in there now. I would not have wanted to camp in there alone at night even when it was operational during the day. We used to go there every trip, and even though I enjoyed it - always thought of snakes, alligators and other critters when we were traipsing around in the heat.
@brockash, maybe he swam!! There was a guy (maybe 2) a few years back that did swim across - even more scary to think about than canoeing.

 

[Carol_]

He’s just social distancing.

 

[brockash]

Yikes! You couldn't pay me to camp in there now. I would not have wanted to camp in there alone at night even when it was operational during the day. We used to go there every trip, and even though I enjoyed it - always thought of snakes, alligators and other critters when we were traipsing around in the heat.
@brockash, maybe he swam!! There was a guy (maybe 2) a few years back that did swim across - even more scary to think about than canoeing.

Yikes! ...I was already in the no way would I canoe or kayak, let alone swim

 

[happily single]

I guess...but on the other hand he successfully made it there and stayed for a few nights. I'm wondering how he got to the island...like did he kayak from ft wilderness etc? very curious

I was wondering the same thing

 

[superme80]

Pay attention Disney. A new way to make money. Survivor Camping!!!!

 

[pinkxray]

I can’t even imagine the critters and snakes roaming that island. I would be scared going during the day, no way I could stay all night.

 

[SamFaniam]

I can’t even imagine the critters and snakes roaming that island. I would be scared going during the day, no way I could stay all night.

The “camper” said it was a tropical paradise...

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/l...scovery-island-says-it-was-tropical-paradise/

 

[fla4fun]

I have seen some photos and videos of urban explorers from a few years back, and they were there when it wasn’t completely dark. It was enough to give a person nightmares. Considering there aren’t any barriers to keep out snakes and gators, let alone bugs, it’s a firm no for me.

I do like the photo they used for the wdwinfo article. I like seeing CR under construction. . .

 

[PattnFmly]

Actually this camping idea has some merit. Just think of the guided camping trips they have in the Okefenokee Swamp. Sleeping on platforms in the swamp - if they can do it in there, Disney could do it on Discovery Island!

 

[bcla]

Actually this camping idea has some merit. Just think of the guided camping trips they have in the Okefenokee Swamp. Sleeping on platforms in the swamp - if they can do it in there, Disney could do it on Discovery Island!

When I was in the Everglades I was lookin up the equivalent of backpacking, which was from platform to platform, on what they call chickees. However, I'm not sure about all the wildlife. But at least there might be a place to go potty.