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I was at Disney this last summer in 2017 and actually was staying in Fort Wilderness. I was a that exact area looking through the fence in the exact same place you were at. I don't know what is up with the one lady stopping you guys. I actually asked several Fort Wilderness employees about river country, and one of them took me to the fence and told me all about it. He was shocked at how much I knew about the park, so I told him that I learned from a guy on youtube (you) lol. I'm low key hoping I didn't rat you out on accident lmao
Yeah I was in the same area with the fence too when I was younger. I think it was about 2012, and me and my family noticed it, and wanted to know why it was all blocked off. Since I was still light enough, my brother (who is super tall) managed to lift me onto his shoulders so I could see what was on the other side. Coincidentally, the spot that I looked over the fence at just so happened to be the spot where there was the big pool and had a rocky sort of cliff thing hanging over it where it seemed that 2 water slides would end (just look river country water slides and you'll see). It was actually really cool 😂😂
Brittney Wall I broke in river country last night around 3AM. If you go to the end lot, and go behind a little shed. There is an opening in the fence, and climbed a lot of rocks to get to the top. But it was awesome!!
Chloë Urbanowski Nope! But I should’ve recorded it all. Me and my friend were just watching these videos, and we were like bro we should do it. So we went and went to the back lot and went in the opening behind the shed. Climbed up over the rocks to the top, and it was amazing. And the slides are just a filthy mess. I couldn’t even imagine falling in that water, I would literally die. But yeah, I’m surprised we didn’t get caught as loud as we were. It was an awesome experience.
The entrance area to River Country is still used. The pavilion is still used for Mickey's Backyard Barbecue and the area around it is used for people waiting to get in. That's why its still manicured nicely right up to the fence.
Also -- did you guys check out the bathrooms right there? They clearly were designed for a water park, even though now they just serve as the restrooms for the barbecue.
The main entrance is not sealed off to guests. In the video they went right through where the main entrance was. The area sealed off does not include that little ticket booth thing that was the main entrance.
It's eerie as hell knowing I've been to fort wilderness and that Ive been to Mickey's Backyard Barbeque and never knew river country was literally right there. I love fort wilderness resort and I really want river country to come back. The place looked really cool looking.
I don't understand why Disney doesn't use it for Fort Wilderness beyond the BBQ. It would be a great place for a play area or an activities of some kind for FW guests.
Your videos have come so far. I found you from the first river country video. It's mind blowing to me that they kept fort wilderness open but refused to do anything with the rest of the property all these years.
nerv007 about to say the same thing. I’ve worked there for 22 years and we have all kinds who think they are in charge of the company and go through ego trips.
Jake, I was a lifeguard at River Country from 5/85 until 4/86. The best year of my working for the Mouse was spent at RC. The shift was 3) 1/2 hr. rotations, then we’d take a 1/2 hr. break because of the intense heat. I loved the laidback atmosphere, but working around the Main Pool was a real challenge because of the volume of people, especially the amount of kids, and the slide drops could disorient you once you dropped in, because you could easily forget to swim away before the next guest would drop in right behind you, and sometimes right on top of you...so many near-misses. I personally was forced to make a few minor “rescues...” Then there was the River Rapids tube ride. The guard-post positions there were the best of the park rotations because you were mostly in the shade the entire time, and there was virtually no reason to have emergency alerts there, or “whistles” as we used to call them. The rotations on the Big Slides were always nerve-wracking, especially at the bottom of the slide rotation. Rescues of weak swimmers (a lot of whistles) every day, and on average, and at least 1 paramedic call a month... One great thing about the job was on your 1/2 break at the end of your 3 stand rotation, you could do anything you wanted. I would walk the beach, oftentimes I’d talk to cute girls, or sometimes I’d go diving for loose change or even floating, wadded-up dollar bills at the bottom of the pool or the drop point of the slides or tube ride. I walked out of there with $20-30 in quarters on a good day. But there were also some weird days working there...I remember one day not being able to open the park at our scheduled 9am opening time because of a 10 foot alligator found at the bottom of the Ol’ Swimmin’ Hole...it apparently jumped over the net barrier used to separate Bay Lake from our carved out lake area...but the wildlife trappers got it out before the guests ever knew what was going on..strange days, indeed! Overall, it was the best year of my short Disney career. I ended up transferring to the Fort Wilderness Campground front desk and worked there another 2 years before leaving Disney to accept a job with a major Airline. Having Disney guest service experience on my resume certainly helped me get the job, where I’ve been working at MCO ever since. Thanks, River Country...a fantastic job from a great period in my life a long time ago. I really hope they’ll someday utilize that beautiful corner of prime real estate to it’s maximin potential...it’d be a shame not to!
It's always facinating to see your yearly recap of river country. It might not even be long before it's not there anymore. This is what I'm a patron for. Great video!!
@@GianlucaBerger There's a difference between telling guests to take their seats for safety and an over-inflated ego leader telling two guys not to take pictures when they certainly can.
I was once heartily told off for photographing a sign I thought was funny in a backstage area (I was part of a wedding party, and we were being taken through some kind of ninja back passage to I Can't Believe It's Not Château Frontenac in the Canada part of World Showcase). The person who was guiding us through the area was most put out with me. "Sir! You need to delete that photo _right now!_ If you do anything like that again you will have to leave the park!" The sign didn't even have anything on it that could identify the picture as having come from Disney World. It just said CAUTION: HOSE CREWS IN ACTION, and seriously, how could you NOT take a photo of a sign that says that?
Me and my whole family all really enjoy watching your videos! I started following a year or so ago and since then we all look forward to your next upload. We're all huge fans of the Disney parks and love seeing from a new perspective, and done in such a brilliant way. Thank you from the UK for all your efforts!
I really enjoyed seeing pictures from the past, overlaid with the abandoned views of today. I think that is a great view of how things used to be, and how they are now. Keep up the good work Jake! What's up guys?!
you weren't trespassing!! I would've been throwing hands. Thank you for going back again when there was daylight and for the update! Production value is A+ as usual. The screen going fuzzy and showing old pictures gave me the creeps.
Unless I'm mistaken, you're not trespassing unless you hop over or dig under that fence & make physical contact with the land. If they disagree, then they should put a no trespassing sign a few feet in front of the fence. For example, it's trespassing if you walk across someone's yard, but not trespassing if you stand on the sidewalk & point a camera at their open window (that's invasion of privacy).
To those arguing on behalf of the woman, yes, she was unprofessional. The correct way would have addressed them as such: "Excuse me sirs, are you lost? I apologize, however video recording is restricted in this area. If you wish to record, you will need to speak to our guest services. However, we really would like for you to enjoy your stay at Disney. May I give you a credit toward dining or a complimentary Fast Pass?" No, she needs to be reprimanded. If she is a manager, she needs demoted. She was dressed sloppy, her behaviour was aggressive and decidedly anti-guest orientated, not to mention she left two guests unattended while she walked away to "get security." If I was her supervisor, this would be an immediate write up, at the very least. I am sorry you encountered this experience. She should be reported. If she cannot handle being polite to guests while doing her job, they can most happily find another who can.
Last year a old grumpy fucker said kid i don't fucking know when I asked him a simple question about if they had an item. And someone yelled at me angrily for sitting down on the ground for a moment. Wasn't even a minute. Me and some random dude who sat like the minute after. "Designated benches only ,to avoid a safety hazard". I mean say it,but say it nicely. Wtf.
I’ve been a sub of yours since about the video on Nickelodeon studios. I can’t believe how far you have come from then. I always look forward to seeing a video of yours pop up in my video feed. Keep making amazing videos man! Have a happy new year as well! Look forward to seeing more abandoned videos in the future!
I think the power, abusing Nobody was a nasty piece of work and Disney should be ashamed to have such rude and unfriendly cast member speak to one of their Guests in such a manner. You did not Trespass and there was no signs saying "No photography" and/or "No peeking through the Fence". You should definitely put in a formal complaint about her.
Well, humans are kind of curious... so if you put a fence with holes/gaps in them in front of an area most people will take a peek.If they don't want people to look trough the holes/gaps they should put barbwire in front of them. It would be totally different story if they climbed on the fence to peek over them.
It’s funny i had a Disney speaker do a presentation for business and said they always talk about how they dont want to hire people and force upon them enforcing company policy however recently i went to Disneyland and the experience was not near as good as the guy pointed out.
Absolutely fantastic, Jake! I just recently marathoned Abandoned and I wanted to see if I could make my own types of videos like this. Anyway, if you're ever in Massachusetts we've got some cool abandoned places this way worth exploring and covering! Cheers!
Dude come down to the Cape! We've got amusement centers and old abandoned houses on the side of the road. We've still got a K-Mart AND a Sears too! Fun stuff :P
If someone hasn’t already commented about it. That lady was a manager. They are the only ones that dress in normal clothes. Coordinators and Cast Members dress in themed clothing because they’re seen more often. And yes, managers are downright difficult to deal with because they act like they know everything but yet they know almost nothing at all about regular operations and their own Cast Members. Always challenge them if you can and show them your footage of no wrongdoing. They will almost always err on the side of the guest. This is coming from a former cast member who has constantly seen this type of behavior. Obviously, it hasn’t changed much.
Did you get a chance to meet Elias, one of the Ft Wilderness groundskeepers? He found me wandering around this area when he came to power wash the concrete, and we chatted for a while. He started working at Fort Wilderness right after River Country closed and had a lot of tales to tell! He did confirm to me that the pool was filled due to mosquitos- it was done after tons of cast members, including himself, bombarded management with complaints.
im crying literally yesterday i looked up river country 2018 to see if anyone has been in there and then i got a notification you posted this im so happy i wanted to see an update soooo bad thank you so much for this
thank you for the update Jake. I think the film you got was amazing. As far as the manager lady, some people have high egos for their job and take it a bit to far. i don't know but correct me if i am wrong, No trepassing would me that you would have been on the other side of the fence and the sign should have indicated no filming. Just glad it did not go any fauther than it did. Nice work.
That's what I'm thinking. Unless I'm mistaken, you're not trespassing unless you hop over or dig under that fence & make physical contact with the land. For example, it's trespassing if you walk across someone's yard, but not trespassing if you stand on the sidewalk & point a camera at their open window (that's invasion of privacy). If they disagree, then they should put a no trespassing sign a few feet in front of the fence, or "filming prohibited beyond this point."
It’s crazy how you got stopped at the end like that, especially since you were live-streaming. Also lol “Discovery Island!” at the end. Love your Disney videos!
thought it would be cool to mention i watched your video on Bradlees since i live near one of the last abandoned stores thats still standing in NJ. Was looking into it when i found your channel!
The manager was obnoxious. You werent't climbing the fence you weren't destroying property. She's just one of those horrible employees who are better off working for Universal over the happiest place on Earth
How much easier and better would this have gone if she had just said "hey, could you please not film behind the fence, thank you." She was all over the place.
I was at the resort back in October and was privileged enough to be taken on a boat tour around the lake before watching the Halloween firework show. The cast member who took us around said that there are actually plans in place to make River Country into a Disney Vacation club resort which might explain why there has been some work going on around the site.
Super love your Abandoned videos and this update was sweet minus the rude lady. She's doing her job BUT could of handled it better. Anyway, can't wait to see more this year. Keep up the good work!
They could easily add some of the green screening between the gaps of they were so bothered about people looking through a fence, she clearly also isn't aware of Google maps where I can see right behind that fence. No where does it say "strictly no photography" it says no trespassing which you weren't doing as you were on the right side of the fence. I would have asked for her name and reported her as you are not doing anything wrong. She was on a power trip and was rude and threatening. You were far more polite than I would have been. Not only handsome but polite too 😉
I really appreciate all the work you put into your videos! I've been subbed since you started you're my favorite channel on TH-cam! Thanks for the continuously great content
I don't think that woman understands the definition of "trespass". Recording from the other side isn't exactly "entering the owner's land or property without permission."
I love all the information you always have in your awesome videos. It’s too bad a crabby person works in the happiest place on earth. You clearly didn’t trespass. And if no recording was allowed there should be signs that say so. I mean seriously we live in a world where social media is huge and who doesn’t walk around with a device that can record. Can’t wait for next video!!! Have a nice weekend.
that intro was so amazing, the fireworks got me all emotional and then that eerie transition to the boat with the music far off in the distance. so well done
the funny thing is i went to disney in august 2017 and i actually binged all the abandoned disney videos jake had put out at the time, and that's actually what made me beg my dad to do this same thing of taking the boat to fort wilderness at night and seeing what we can of river country (and you're right, since we were a father and son, no one bothered us about it lol)
Currently on my way to WDW from Atlanta, only 2 only left! Fantastic quality as always, love each and every video you've ever posted. It's truly amazing how ofen you can post such high quality content. Good job! Keep uop the good work!
I agree that she was being rude, usually there are signs and they will warn you not to film backlot type stuff. I'm sure she's used to warning people too, she just wanted to yell at you.
Just an Fyi....you are and were under no obligation to show that manager your identification. Nor, can she detain you. She is not law enforcement and has zero authority. Your filming thru a hole in the fence is completely legal since you didn't cross the barrier and stayed in a public area. In other words, your eyes and what you can see cannot be trespassed. You were quite gracious to act the way you did. While I would also have been polite I would absolutely refused her request and taken her name. I'm not trying to be overly dramatic but her actions could be considered an attempt to violate your civil rights. Security could also not ask for your id or detain you absent of a crime. Again, being polite is the best way to go....but it infuriates me that a civilian manager would attempt to be so ridiculous when she has zero right to do so. That being said, Disney is a private company so they can ask you to leave the area as it is their property. All in all you did a great job but that manager was clearly overstepping her authority.
Hey, what's up guys, just wanted to say Jake is a legend on the level of Dan Bell, Wallie B, Retail Archaeology, Dan the Woo, and others.......in fact, I think he's the best of all of those! Keep up the great content Jake! :)
"I don't have my wallet." I don't think that's the best thing to say at Disney World. I've heard if you can't give them money they will take your soul.
I'm born and raised in SE Florida. I have been going to Disney for my whole life. Mostly to Fort Wilderness as my parents had RV's and now at 45 I have an RV and I bring my wife and kids to DFW. I remember going to River Country as a kid. Every time I bring my RV to DFW I tend to peak over the fence at River Country. Love these FL Disney videos.
I think the woman who stopped you was on a power trip. You're not "trespassing" if you don't go beyond the no trespassing sign, which you didn't. There was no sign indicating that photography wasn't allowed. My guess is that she overstepped her authority and the reason security never came is she probably called them and was informed you hadn't done anything wrong. Rather than admit that and apologize to you (which is what she should have done), she saved face by "letting you go this time". I'm always amazed how someone like that gets through Disney's screening process. Great video by the way!
I don't know if anyone has commented yet but those old poles and 'x' shaped beams used to be low decorative fencing around the park to add to the "southern water hole" vibe and to keep guests out of the landscaping from what I can remember, I was seven when it closed after all. Seeing the park in such disrepair is so depressing, it was my favorite as a kid! That cast member was insanely rude btw she had no right to ask for identification.
I love hearing about River Country and all your videos about it. I never been there, never been to Florida and probably never will but I still somehow get the nostalgia feeling.
Love your videos! Don't take that manager too seriously, some of them just like to go on power trips. She had no actual right to trespass you since you didn't cram your arm behind the fence or anything, so she was just trying to scare you. My money is on that she never even called security.
I was looking through some boxes of old pics and I found some of me in River Country when I was 3. Also, yeah, your videos have become so awesome in the last few years! I always look forward to watching anything of yours! Keep up the great work dude!
totally agree, she was on a power trip!! it would be different if you guys were trying to hop the fence or sneak around, but you were clearly being respectful of the boundaries. whatever, it was a great video regardless!
she can only ASK for your ID , you don't have to give it to her. she's not a cop , even if she was actual security you don't have to show your ID. Only a cop can require you to show ID provided you break a law. Breaking a "rule" at a park doesn't count as breaking the law either so I would have just left and said "bye Felicia" Don't get intimidated into giving up rights like your ID. Her "let me see some ID" was just an intimidation tactic. Nothing more. "Security theatre" as some call it.
i was JUST thinking about this like an hour ago omg like "hey remember bright sun films' videos on river country i should watch those again" so this is beautiful
Okay, yeah, I'm a bit confused with the manager thing. It doesn't say no filming, it says no trespassing. Trespassing only occurs when you go PAST the sign. You are allowed to film all you want as long as you are still standing in a publically allowed area, which you were. So idk what she was talking about, because you were still standing in a public area, you were just filming towards the trespassing spot without actually trespassing, you did nothing wrong and if she ever took it past that encounter she would have been told that by someone above her.
I've snuck in twice my senior year of high school. So cool and such a great experience. Me and my buddy sat on top of the family tube ride and watched magic kingdom shoot off test fireworks at 2 am. Worth it for anyone thinking of trying it!
Patreon. He releases all videos on there at least a week early and it's only 1 dollar a month. It's honestly worth it especially for the amount of time and effort it takes to produce a quality video.
The lady for Disney who interrupted you was basically a jobsworth; you weren't trespassing, and there's no rule against filming over a fence. You handled the situation well.
gbrading actually, on disney property they restrict filming behind construction barriers , walls, and backstage areas. Just because they found a hole to stick a camera I , doesn't mean it's ok. Disney is private property, so they can enforce whatever rules on they see fit. This is not a public place, if they say no photos, that's the way it is. They are within their rights to confiscate your camera to ensure the photos are deleted. Not sure why it's so difficult to understand for some people. Too many 'What about my rights!" Whiners. You are on private property.
Really enjoying the cinematography in this episode! You can really see incremental improvements in your work as you further hone your craft. Keep the great content coming!
I would have seriously told that lady to leave me alone like you did nothing wrong I would not have stopped I would not have shown any id at all that's ridiculous
Fox you have no idea what you are talking about. I worked for disney security and everything is being recorded if not by disney then by the guest. This guest did nothing wrong and could sue disney if they gave him a C.M (criminal trespass)
Very impressive. I don’t think you did anything wrong and they should have clarified the “no recording/photography beyond this point” on the “No Trespassing” sign. Some ideas that they should do: - Turn it into a public picnic area so people can take a break from the parks without having to go back to their hotels. - Build a Princess and the Frog-themed, reservation only restaurant. (Unlikely, I know, but the swampy area fits well and this would lessen foot traffic in the park.)
Some cast members lowkey love talking about River Country or Discovery Island. I've had several friends who were cast members who recall seeing canoes out by Discovery Island every once in a while and pretended to not see them. So it's really nice that these cast members let you look around. Great video as always, Jake.
When I was growing up, I lived in a neighborhood that's actually across the street from the back wall of Universal. We could go out in our front yard and see the Disney fireworks over the trees. It was really nice to do sometimes because you were far enough away (like 25 minutes) that you didn't have to worry about the sound but you could see them so clear. What wasn't nice was Universal's Halloween thing because all the screams and stuff would randomly carry across the street and there were literally, only two streets and the houses across the street between them and us.
Great update! I haven't checked on River Country in a while That lady was super rude! Glad you guys stood your ground and didn't put up with it... Definitely a double standard there. I got nervous jut watching this!!! Damn that was crazy haha
Breaking news: Disney to crack down on urban explorers because of liability concerns after one was viciously attacked by a butterfly while exploring an abandoned park. Video within warning gore.
IronBat ?
This comment wins the urbex internet. YES!
Almost hit in the face by a butterfly? Jake is a Disney prince confirmed.
Are princes savagely attacked by butterfly's?
That's fairly common in Florida,
They're like flying rocks
Every time a Disney park shuts down, a TH-camr get his wings.
then disney helped make a lot of angels LMAO
Literally the best comment
So true
And every time someone comments on it, they get extra attention!
I was at Disney this last summer in 2017 and actually was staying in Fort Wilderness. I was a that exact area looking through the fence in the exact same place you were at. I don't know what is up with the one lady stopping you guys. I actually asked several Fort Wilderness employees about river country, and one of them took me to the fence and told me all about it. He was shocked at how much I knew about the park, so I told him that I learned from a guy on youtube (you) lol. I'm low key hoping I didn't rat you out on accident lmao
Yeah I was in the same area with the fence too when I was younger. I think it was about 2012, and me and my family noticed it, and wanted to know why it was all blocked off. Since I was still light enough, my brother (who is super tall) managed to lift me onto his shoulders so I could see what was on the other side. Coincidentally, the spot that I looked over the fence at just so happened to be the spot where there was the big pool and had a rocky sort of cliff thing hanging over it where it seemed that 2 water slides would end (just look river country water slides and you'll see). It was actually really cool 😂😂
Brittney Wall is it the Whoop n Holla???
Brittney Wall I broke in river country last night around 3AM. If you go to the end lot, and go behind a little shed. There is an opening in the fence, and climbed a lot of rocks to get to the top. But it was awesome!!
Jayden W. I need to do this!! Did you get caught?
Chloë Urbanowski Nope! But I should’ve recorded it all. Me and my friend were just watching these videos, and we were like bro we should do it. So we went and went to the back lot and went in the opening behind the shed. Climbed up over the rocks to the top, and it was amazing. And the slides are just a filthy mess. I couldn’t even imagine falling in that water, I would literally die. But yeah, I’m surprised we didn’t get caught as loud as we were. It was an awesome experience.
The entrance area to River Country is still used. The pavilion is still used for Mickey's Backyard Barbecue and the area around it is used for people waiting to get in. That's why its still manicured nicely right up to the fence.
Also -- did you guys check out the bathrooms right there? They clearly were designed for a water park, even though now they just serve as the restrooms for the barbecue.
The main entrance is not sealed off to guests. In the video they went right through where the main entrance was. The area sealed off does not include that little ticket booth thing that was the main entrance.
It's eerie as hell knowing I've been to fort wilderness and that Ive been to Mickey's Backyard Barbeque and never knew river country was literally right there. I love fort wilderness resort and I really want river country to come back. The place looked really cool looking.
I don't understand why Disney doesn't use it for Fort Wilderness beyond the BBQ. It would be a great place for a play area or an activities of some kind for FW guests.
Now that this area is gonna be turmed into a resort soon, where will Mickey's Backyard Barbecue go?
That woman was coming at you guys like you had jumped the fence at Area 51! I was frickin shocked the way she acted lol
Spazout13 LoL
I know like is there some deep Disney secret in there? lol There were kids right by them, why weren't they also told off?
It reminded me of the parts of Goldeneye when the alarm goes off and all the guards come out and gun you down.
Maybe that IS Area 51.
[X-Files Theme Intensifies]
TableWrens LMAO you never know!
Your videos have come so far. I found you from the first river country video. It's mind blowing to me that they kept fort wilderness open but refused to do anything with the rest of the property all these years.
Your editing is getting better and better every vid keep it up. I loved that first part
As always it was fun exploring with you brother, very well done editing with the video btw! That lady treated us like garbage lmao
*you saw this video before it existed*
That woman was basically on a power trip. As long as you aren't going behind the fence, it's not trespassing.
nerv007 about to say the same thing. I’ve worked there for 22 years and we have all kinds who think they are in charge of the company and go through ego trips.
Uncharted Travel how dare she mistreat my boys!! 😡 loool
Jake, I was a lifeguard at River Country from 5/85 until 4/86. The best year of my working for the Mouse was spent at RC. The shift was 3) 1/2 hr. rotations, then we’d take a 1/2 hr. break because of the intense heat. I loved the laidback atmosphere, but working around the Main Pool was a real challenge because of the volume of people, especially the amount of kids, and the slide drops could disorient you once you dropped in, because you could easily forget to swim away before the next guest would drop in right behind you, and sometimes right on top of you...so many near-misses. I personally was forced to make a few minor “rescues...” Then there was the River Rapids tube ride. The guard-post positions there were the best of the park rotations because you were mostly in the shade the entire time, and there was virtually no reason to have emergency alerts there, or “whistles” as we used to call them. The rotations on the Big Slides were always nerve-wracking, especially at the bottom of the slide rotation. Rescues of weak swimmers (a lot of whistles) every day, and on average, and at least 1 paramedic call a month...
One great thing about the job was on your 1/2 break at the end of your 3 stand rotation, you could do anything you wanted. I would walk the beach, oftentimes I’d talk to cute girls, or sometimes I’d go diving for loose change or even floating, wadded-up dollar bills at the bottom of the pool or the drop point of the slides or tube ride. I walked out of there with $20-30 in quarters on a good day. But there were also some weird days working there...I remember one day not being able to open the park at our scheduled 9am opening time because of a 10 foot alligator found at the bottom of the Ol’ Swimmin’ Hole...it apparently jumped over the net barrier used to separate Bay Lake from our carved out lake area...but the wildlife trappers got it out before the guests ever knew what was going on..strange days, indeed!
Overall, it was the best year of my short Disney career. I ended up transferring to the Fort Wilderness Campground front desk and worked there another 2 years before leaving Disney to accept a job with a major Airline. Having Disney guest service experience on my resume certainly helped me get the job, where I’ve been working at MCO ever since. Thanks, River Country...a fantastic job from a great period in my life a long time ago. I really hope they’ll someday utilize that beautiful corner of prime real estate to it’s maximin potential...it’d be a shame not to!
It's always facinating to see your yearly recap of river country. It might not even be long before it's not there anymore. This is what I'm a patron for. Great video!!
CM's that act like that should be fired. Seriously though, she was making that up. Disney knows better than to forget to post "no photography"
Sometimes it's best to carry a copy of Disney's policies with you.
@@GianlucaBerger There's a difference between telling guests to take their seats for safety and an over-inflated ego leader telling two guys not to take pictures when they certainly can.
I was once heartily told off for photographing a sign I thought was funny in a backstage area (I was part of a wedding party, and we were being taken through some kind of ninja back passage to I Can't Believe It's Not Château Frontenac in the Canada part of World Showcase). The person who was guiding us through the area was most put out with me. "Sir! You need to delete that photo _right now!_ If you do anything like that again you will have to leave the park!" The sign didn't even have anything on it that could identify the picture as having come from Disney World. It just said CAUTION: HOSE CREWS IN ACTION, and seriously, how could you NOT take a photo of a sign that says that?
Me and my whole family all really enjoy watching your videos! I started following a year or so ago and since then we all look forward to your next upload. We're all huge fans of the Disney parks and love seeing from a new perspective, and done in such a brilliant way. Thank you from the UK for all your efforts!
I really enjoyed seeing pictures from the past, overlaid with the abandoned views of today. I think that is a great view of how things used to be, and how they are now. Keep up the good work Jake! What's up guys?!
Love watching your talents grow!!!!! So obsessed with abandoned structures and their history! Your videos are honestly the best around ! Keep it up!
Thank you!!
you weren't trespassing!! I would've been throwing hands. Thank you for going back again when there was daylight and for the update! Production value is A+ as usual. The screen going fuzzy and showing old pictures gave me the creeps.
The Disney abandoned videos are my favorite. It's so cool to see behind the scenes and what projects they abandoned.
Unless I'm mistaken, you're not trespassing unless you hop over or dig under that fence & make physical contact with the land. If they disagree, then they should put a no trespassing sign a few feet in front of the fence. For example, it's trespassing if you walk across someone's yard, but not trespassing if you stand on the sidewalk & point a camera at their open window (that's invasion of privacy).
To those arguing on behalf of the woman, yes, she was unprofessional. The correct way would have addressed them as such: "Excuse me sirs, are you lost? I apologize, however video recording is restricted in this area. If you wish to record, you will need to speak to our guest services. However, we really would like for you to enjoy your stay at Disney. May I give you a credit toward dining or a complimentary Fast Pass?" No, she needs to be reprimanded. If she is a manager, she needs demoted. She was dressed sloppy, her behaviour was aggressive and decidedly anti-guest orientated, not to mention she left two guests unattended while she walked away to "get security." If I was her supervisor, this would be an immediate write up, at the very least. I am sorry you encountered this experience. She should be reported. If she cannot handle being polite to guests while doing her job, they can most happily find another who can.
I totally agree with you.
Last year a old grumpy fucker said kid i don't fucking know when I asked him a simple question about if they had an item. And someone yelled at me angrily for sitting down on the ground for a moment. Wasn't even a minute. Me and some random dude who sat like the minute after. "Designated benches only ,to avoid a safety hazard". I mean say it,but say it nicely. Wtf.
I’ve been a sub of yours since about the video on Nickelodeon studios. I can’t believe how far you have come from then. I always look forward to seeing a video of yours pop up in my video feed. Keep making amazing videos man! Have a happy new year as well! Look forward to seeing more abandoned videos in the future!
Seriously, thank you so much!
I think the power, abusing Nobody was a nasty piece of work and Disney should be ashamed to have such rude and unfriendly cast member speak to one of their Guests in such a manner. You did not Trespass and there was no signs saying "No photography" and/or "No peeking through the Fence". You should definitely put in a formal complaint about her.
Del Mac Guests are clearly not supposed to go their.
They're not supposed to go into/around the fence. There are no rules/signs about no pictures of inside the fence.
PapaSmurf Smurfy *there
Well, humans are kind of curious... so if you put a fence with holes/gaps in them in front of an area most people will take a peek.If they don't want people to look trough the holes/gaps they should put barbwire in front of them. It would be totally different story if they climbed on the fence to peek over them.
It’s funny i had a Disney speaker do a presentation for business and said they always talk about how they dont want to hire people and force upon them enforcing company policy however recently i went to Disneyland and the experience was not near as good as the guy pointed out.
Honestly, she saw two young guys and thought they were up to no good. That was stupid, but I'm glad you got the footage.
My dad had went here a few times when he was younger. So cool to see this footage. Thanks for the upload!
I love it when you explore into abandoned places like Nickelodeon Studios and river county. Great video as always!
Absolutely fantastic, Jake! I just recently marathoned Abandoned and I wanted to see if I could make my own types of videos like this. Anyway, if you're ever in Massachusetts we've got some cool abandoned places this way worth exploring and covering! Cheers!
HaruHarmony .. Fellow Masshole! 😃🤘🏼
Dude come down to the Cape! We've got amusement centers and old abandoned houses on the side of the road.
We've still got a K-Mart AND a Sears too! Fun stuff :P
fuckin southwestern mass has nothing to do uwu
Everyone here does heroin in the winter, so I guess that's something :P
HaruHarmony all me and my friends do is walk along the railroad to different towns lol
River Country Video. In 2018. At Night. And even some day footage. I love this channel more than ever now.
If someone hasn’t already commented about it. That lady was a manager. They are the only ones that dress in normal clothes. Coordinators and Cast Members dress in themed clothing because they’re seen more often.
And yes, managers are downright difficult to deal with because they act like they know everything but yet they know almost nothing at all about regular operations and their own Cast Members. Always challenge them if you can and show them your footage of no wrongdoing. They will almost always err on the side of the guest. This is coming from a former cast member who has constantly seen this type of behavior. Obviously, it hasn’t changed much.
Jake, this video is amazing, keep up the good work man love it.
Thank you!
Beautiful video. Genuinely Shed a tear. You sir are a brilliant creator!
Did you get a chance to meet Elias, one of the Ft Wilderness groundskeepers? He found me wandering around this area when he came to power wash the concrete, and we chatted for a while. He started working at Fort Wilderness right after River Country closed and had a lot of tales to tell! He did confirm to me that the pool was filled due to mosquitos- it was done after tons of cast members, including himself, bombarded management with complaints.
I’ve been researching river country for a long time. Thanks for the update!
im crying literally yesterday i looked up river country 2018 to see if anyone has been in there and then i got a notification you posted this im so happy i wanted to see an update soooo bad thank you so much for this
thank you for the update Jake. I think the film you got was amazing. As far as the manager lady, some people have high egos for their job and take it a bit to far. i don't know but correct me if i am wrong, No trepassing would me that you would have been on the other side of the fence and the sign should have indicated no filming. Just glad it did not go any fauther than it did. Nice work.
Agreed - No Trespassing is very different than No Photography!
I probably would have refused her order to sit down as she had no reason or authority to detain you.
I would've asked her if she was a police officer if she was gonna be commanding me to do anything. Then promptly suggest that she'd go fuck herself.
I wonder if not they will add no filming signs there now.
That's what I'm thinking. Unless I'm mistaken, you're not trespassing unless you hop over or dig under that fence & make physical contact with the land. For example, it's trespassing if you walk across someone's yard, but not trespassing if you stand on the sidewalk & point a camera at their open window (that's invasion of privacy). If they disagree, then they should put a no trespassing sign a few feet in front of the fence, or "filming prohibited beyond this point."
It’s crazy how you got stopped at the end like that, especially since you were live-streaming. Also lol “Discovery Island!” at the end. Love your Disney videos!
JAKE THAT PART OF THE MK SHOW MAKES ME CRY FOR SPECIAL REASONS I DIDN'T EXPECT THIS OPENING
Thank you for putting in the ‘before’ pictures for reference of what used to be there. I love how river country still has it’s iconic slides
They should re-open it branded as "Disney's Abandoned River Country" so they can charge you goofs admission :)
Yeah they can tell the history of river country and why it closed.👍
It closed because the water was poisoned... so no it can't be opened back up
Simster by taking out the original water and put some new water it
Simster no because the opening of the Typhoon Lagoon and 2001 attacks plus Florida law change brain eating amoeba happened years before the closing
Yes, it could be like a horror attraction during Halloween
As always the cinematography on your videos amazes me. Wow. Keep up the great work Jake.
really love the stuff you do, i can sense the passion you have for your work and that's what keeps me coming back!
thought it would be cool to mention i watched your video on Bradlees since i live near one of the last abandoned stores thats still standing in NJ. Was looking into it when i found your channel!
The manager was obnoxious. You werent't climbing the fence you weren't destroying property. She's just one of those horrible employees who are better off working for Universal over the happiest place on Earth
Brian Riven lol
Great update video Jake, always love to see updates on this place, my favorite explore to date
Awesome! So pleased for this follow up having bored my wife with exploring this location on our last visit to WDW.
This was great! I love the work you put into this with the intro. It makes it so much more professional than some dudes with their iphones.
How much easier and better would this have gone if she had just said "hey, could you please not film behind the fence, thank you." She was all over the place.
I was at the resort back in October and was privileged enough to be taken on a boat tour around the lake before watching the Halloween firework show. The cast member who took us around said that there are actually plans in place to make River Country into a Disney Vacation club resort which might explain why there has been some work going on around the site.
How is looking through a fence considered trespassing?? It's not like you climbed over it and then went crazy with filming.
If you are going 45 MPH and see a speed limit sign that says 35 you are not speeding until you pass that sign.. same goes for no trespassing.
In my fictional world, this place never gets abandoned and still successful
Sorry that happened brother! I've had some run ins with security before for filming. Some Managers are just on a power trip!
This is one of the only channels that I can re-watch every video and still want to do it all again.
My new favorite TH-cam channel. I always get excited when I get notifications for your videos. ☺
Super love your Abandoned videos and this update was sweet minus the rude lady. She's doing her job BUT could of handled it better. Anyway, can't wait to see more this year. Keep up the good work!
You are doing such a fantastic job with your videos! Very informative, interesting, and a pleasure to watch!
That last line though "DISCOVERY ISLAND?!" Great work as usual, despite the rude woman who was power tripping.
They could easily add some of the green screening between the gaps of they were so bothered about people looking through a fence, she clearly also isn't aware of Google maps where I can see right behind that fence. No where does it say "strictly no photography" it says no trespassing which you weren't doing as you were on the right side of the fence. I would have asked for her name and reported her as you are not doing anything wrong. She was on a power trip and was rude and threatening.
You were far more polite than I would have been. Not only handsome but polite too 😉
I really appreciate all the work you put into your videos! I've been subbed since you started you're my favorite channel on TH-cam! Thanks for the continuously great content
I don't think that woman understands the definition of "trespass". Recording from the other side isn't exactly "entering the owner's land or property without permission."
I love all the information you always have in your awesome videos. It’s too bad a crabby person works in the happiest place on earth. You clearly didn’t trespass. And if no recording was allowed there should be signs that say so. I mean seriously we live in a world where social media is huge and who doesn’t walk around with a device that can record. Can’t wait for next video!!! Have a nice weekend.
that intro was so amazing, the fireworks got me all emotional and then that eerie transition to the boat with the music far off in the distance. so well done
the funny thing is i went to disney in august 2017 and i actually binged all the abandoned disney videos jake had put out at the time, and that's actually what made me beg my dad to do this same thing of taking the boat to fort wilderness at night and seeing what we can of river country (and you're right, since we were a father and son, no one bothered us about it lol)
Awesome to know that River Country is still there, the intro was awesome as well! Keep up with the great content!
Keep it up Man your videos are awesome. I love all the information you give me and its really helpful. Keep It up!!!!
Wow. So glad you got off the hook with no security coming! Beautiful footage, the orange sky is gorgeous and eery at the same time.
Currently on my way to WDW from Atlanta, only 2 only left! Fantastic quality as always, love each and every video you've ever posted. It's truly amazing how ofen you can post such high quality content. Good job! Keep uop the good work!
Your work just progressively gets better and better. Your editing and scripting. Everything is going keep up the good work Jake.
I agree that she was being rude, usually there are signs and they will warn you not to film backlot type stuff. I'm sure she's used to warning people too, she just wanted to yell at you.
There were no signs back there telling people not to film
Abandoned water park =/= backlot / studio stuff though.
Superb viddy Jake. Always impressed by your latest work. I love your narration style, reminds me of Adam lol. Love you man ❤️
Just an Fyi....you are and were under no obligation to show that manager your identification. Nor, can she detain you. She is not law enforcement and has zero authority. Your filming thru a hole in the fence is completely legal since you didn't cross the barrier and stayed in a public area. In other words, your eyes and what you can see cannot be trespassed. You were quite gracious to act the way you did. While I would also have been polite I would absolutely refused her request and taken her name. I'm not trying to be overly dramatic but her actions could be considered an attempt to violate your civil rights. Security could also not ask for your id or detain you absent of a crime. Again, being polite is the best way to go....but it infuriates me that a civilian manager would attempt to be so ridiculous when she has zero right to do so. That being said, Disney is a private company so they can ask you to leave the area as it is their property. All in all you did a great job but that manager was clearly overstepping her authority.
Hey, what's up guys, just wanted to say Jake is a legend on the level of Dan Bell, Wallie B, Retail Archaeology, Dan the Woo, and others.......in fact, I think he's the best of all of those! Keep up the great content Jake! :)
Can you believe River Country was open until as recent as 2001!?
The day and night transitions set the mood perfectly. Each video gets progressively better than the last, good stuff as always!
"I don't have my wallet." I don't think that's the best thing to say at Disney World. I've heard if you can't give them money they will take your soul.
I'm born and raised in SE Florida. I have been going to Disney for my whole life. Mostly to Fort Wilderness as my parents had RV's and now at 45 I have an RV and I bring my wife and kids to DFW. I remember going to River Country as a kid. Every time I bring my RV to DFW I tend to peak over the fence at River Country. Love these FL Disney videos.
I think the woman who stopped you was on a power trip. You're not "trespassing" if you don't go beyond the no trespassing sign, which you didn't. There was no sign indicating that photography wasn't allowed. My guess is that she overstepped her authority and the reason security never came is she probably called them and was informed you hadn't done anything wrong. Rather than admit that and apologize to you (which is what she should have done), she saved face by "letting you go this time". I'm always amazed how someone like that gets through Disney's screening process. Great video by the way!
I don't know if anyone has commented yet but those old poles and 'x' shaped beams used to be low decorative fencing around the park to add to the "southern water hole" vibe and to keep guests out of the landscaping from what I can remember, I was seven when it closed after all. Seeing the park in such disrepair is so depressing, it was my favorite as a kid!
That cast member was insanely rude btw she had no right to ask for identification.
Trepassing yet trespassing is entering the area not recording the area
I love hearing about River Country and all your videos about it. I never been there, never been to Florida and probably never will but I still somehow get the nostalgia feeling.
Love your videos! Don't take that manager too seriously, some of them just like to go on power trips. She had no actual right to trespass you since you didn't cram your arm behind the fence or anything, so she was just trying to scare you. My money is on that she never even called security.
I was looking through some boxes of old pics and I found some of me in River Country when I was 3. Also, yeah, your videos have become so awesome in the last few years! I always look forward to watching anything of yours! Keep up the great work dude!
totally agree, she was on a power trip!! it would be different if you guys were trying to hop the fence or sneak around, but you were clearly being respectful of the boundaries. whatever, it was a great video regardless!
the incredulous voice crack over "DISCOVERY ISLAND?" at the end was the funniest thing i have ever seen
she can only ASK for your ID , you don't have to give it to her. she's not a cop , even if she was actual security you don't have to show your ID. Only a cop can require you to show ID provided you break a law. Breaking a "rule" at a park doesn't count as breaking the law either so I would have just left and said "bye Felicia"
Don't get intimidated into giving up rights like your ID. Her "let me see some ID" was just an intimidation tactic. Nothing more. "Security theatre" as some call it.
i was JUST thinking about this like an hour ago omg like "hey remember bright sun films' videos on river country i should watch those again" so this is beautiful
Okay, yeah, I'm a bit confused with the manager thing. It doesn't say no filming, it says no trespassing. Trespassing only occurs when you go PAST the sign. You are allowed to film all you want as long as you are still standing in a publically allowed area, which you were. So idk what she was talking about, because you were still standing in a public area, you were just filming towards the trespassing spot without actually trespassing, you did nothing wrong and if she ever took it past that encounter she would have been told that by someone above her.
Love how you overlaid the decade-old photos over your own footage of the current view for reference. That was so helpful and engaging.
I've snuck in twice my senior year of high school. So cool and such a great experience. Me and my buddy sat on top of the family tube ride and watched magic kingdom shoot off test fireworks at 2 am. Worth it for anyone thinking of trying it!
Brilliant! I love getting this early access!
How did you comment before this was released, youtube red?
patreon
Patreon. He releases all videos on there at least a week early and it's only 1 dollar a month. It's honestly worth it especially for the amount of time and effort it takes to produce a quality video.
Love your videos Jake, I've been subscribed for about a year now and I've seen so much growth ! Can't wait for more content !!
The lady for Disney who interrupted you was basically a jobsworth; you weren't trespassing, and there's no rule against filming over a fence. You handled the situation well.
gbrading actually, on disney property they restrict filming behind construction barriers , walls, and backstage areas. Just because they found a hole to stick a camera I , doesn't mean it's ok. Disney is private property, so they can enforce whatever rules on they see fit. This is not a public place, if they say no photos, that's the way it is. They are within their rights to confiscate your camera to ensure the photos are deleted. Not sure why it's so difficult to understand for some people. Too many 'What about my rights!" Whiners. You are on private property.
"whatever rules on they see fit. "
Within the law.
Really enjoying the cinematography in this episode! You can really see incremental improvements in your work as you further hone your craft. Keep the great content coming!
I would have seriously told that lady to leave me alone like you did nothing wrong I would not have stopped I would not have shown any id at all that's ridiculous
thats not nice
yes sir
Fox you have no idea what you are talking about. I worked for disney security and everything is being recorded if not by disney then by the guest. This guest did nothing wrong and could sue disney if they gave him a C.M (criminal trespass)
Fox This area of Fort Wilderness is open for guests, I’m not sure why the BSF crew had to even get permission.
Fox ~~ You're such an idiot. Nuff said.
Very impressive. I don’t think you did anything wrong and they should have clarified the “no recording/photography beyond this point” on the “No Trespassing” sign. Some ideas that they should do:
- Turn it into a public picnic area so people can take a break from the parks without having to go back to their hotels.
- Build a Princess and the Frog-themed, reservation only restaurant. (Unlikely, I know, but the swampy area fits well and this would lessen foot traffic in the park.)
Wow!!! It's so fascinating to see what it was then and how it is now. Love your videos man!❤
Some cast members lowkey love talking about River Country or Discovery Island. I've had several friends who were cast members who recall seeing canoes out by Discovery Island every once in a while and pretended to not see them. So it's really nice that these cast members let you look around. Great video as always, Jake.
When I was growing up, I lived in a neighborhood that's actually across the street from the back wall of Universal. We could go out in our front yard and see the Disney fireworks over the trees. It was really nice to do sometimes because you were far enough away (like 25 minutes) that you didn't have to worry about the sound but you could see them so clear. What wasn't nice was Universal's Halloween thing because all the screams and stuff would randomly carry across the street and there were literally, only two streets and the houses across the street between them and us.
Great update! I haven't checked on River Country in a while
That lady was super rude! Glad you guys stood your ground and didn't put up with it... Definitely a double standard there. I got nervous jut watching this!!! Damn that was crazy haha
The editing of this is phenomenal
Always gets me with the light boat parade being right next to the island and the park. Thanks for the update.
I just learned about an amusement park called “The Land of Oz” and I think it’d be awesome if you did an abandoned video about it.
Love it! Thanks for updating us on river country! It has always fascinated me.