ABANDONED STARS HALL OF FAME MOVIE & TV WAX MUSUEM | ORLANDO ROADSIDE ATTRACTION | What Remains?

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ABANDONED STARS HALL OF FAME MOVIE & TV WAX MUSUEM | ORLANDO ROADSIDE ATTRACTION | What Remains?
Today we are seeing what remains from the former home of STARS HALL OF FAME MOVIE & TX WAX MUSEUM in Orlando Florida! This museum was opened from 1975-1984 and a very popular roadside attraction near Sea World and Walt Disney World. I had a very interesting time when I visited so see for yourself what happened!
Special shoutout to Lostparks.com and Crazefanboy.com for their help in research!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Very cool , Had no idea about that place . Ive had my run in with plenty of those bored security guards “just doing their jobs” . You could always go back and just stand in the other side of that property chain link fence and zoom in while the security guard sits there not legally being able to do anything

[@marlenestonesifer2817]

My husband and I went there in 1977 when we came down for our honeymoon! What I remember, the place was pretty neat at the time. Also, I-drive was mostly fields with a few hotels and shops.

[@ryannodal9309]

I think it’s cool that you document these forgotten attractions in Orlando. Like you said they should make it clear by putting no trespassing signs on the properties.

[@DeborahT-rh3fp]

I went here so many times as a kid. Thank you for the memories!

[@kimwatson9773]

I went to this place back in the 70's when it was open. I had taken some pictures but the only one I have left that I could find is the Superman display with Christopher Reeve as Superman. I think maybe it was the Fortress of Solitude. Really good picture and a lot of good memories. Great to see someone who is interested in keeping these forgotten places alive. Keep up the good work.

[@trish5556]

I went there with my husband around1976 and have pictures, I just can't find them right now. My favorite was the cast of Star Trek. I remember when it was HBJ also. I seem to remember a large globe or map outside then.

[@ronk1739]

Great video, thanks for posting. I have quite a collection of SHOF photos and newspaper articles. Also, the lady in the still shots is my wife "Annie".

[@worldofmicah]

No way - that’s incredible! Thank you for sharing this. I had a hard time filming that day but in the end I think the video turned out good

[@tommiller4895]

I was in a show there in 1979. I was a Magician in a ahow called "The Wacky World of Comedy". They built an Outdoor Stage (cost $18,000). The Show consisted of an M.C., A Comedy Team (Franks and Beans), A Dancer/Singer Couple (doing "We're a Couple of Swells), an Abbot and Costello lookalike Comedy Team (doing Who's on First) and my Magic Show. I wore a Tux and Tails and the Florida heat and humidity were brutal! I had a great time anyway, Between shows I would hang out in the air conditioned Wax Museum. It was during this time I met and became good friends with Kirby Grant (Sky King). He was Host of the next door Florida Festival. I grew up watching him on TV and now I was his friend!

[@SusanRaffanello]

I was there in the 70's with my current husband and some friends.When I moved down to Florida many years later it was obviously gone. However I ended up getting a job for HBJ and worked there for 28 years!!! Who knew this would happen years later!!!

[@greggregg2475]

Enjoyed your message in church today! 🙂

[@teaymeq]

Great video, even if it ended prematurely. A wax museum in Texas that I worked for had much of the wax collection after the Florida museum closed. One set that stands out in particular at the Grand Prairie museum was the Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid as it was later lost in a massive fire in 1988. So many of the figures also found new homes in their San Antonio museum, including the Shirley Temple figure you showed. Thanks for the memories, Sir Micah!

[@elisabethzosch2855]

Cool Video, this are one of you r best ones. Stacy weird and have a good time.

[@robertrich9336]

Went there in 76, as a kid. Got a picture somewhere with Frankenstein sitting in an electric chair…

[@worldofmicah]

Very cool!

[@kathysupinski1258]

Me to and can’t find that photo!! It’s somewhere….lol !!!

[@usascorpio]

- a personal favorite. Had my Annual Pass. Went there many Many times. Great memories.

[@edwardsimpson4384]

Happy Christmas micah

[@Tuneman11]

My family started coming down to Orlando in 1972 and have been visiting at least once a year since we use to stay on I-Drive and Sand Lake Road before it was a strip mall it was a Howard Johnson's. Stars Hall of Fame was a stop of ours every year we were all upset when it closed. Fun Fact I used to go to the 7-Eleven that is now Hogans beach shop and behind it was a Arcade and go cart track called Fun N Wheels, we also use to visit Mystery Fun house and Malibu Grand Prix. I-Drive was just as fun to us as Disney. I do remember the Florida Festival Tent that was there for a few years that someone else talked about in the comments.

[@pyroofthecaribbean1619]

SO glad you did this! I think about it every time I pass it on I4! I vivdly remember the Star Trek set and wax figures.

[@UncleDAC]

Dang, I'm old, I used to go there when I was a kid.

[@frankiegadson9575]

The minute I pulled up The Stars Hall Of Fame that reminded me of bad things my mom did to me. Everytime we went there even when my Uncle Dave was with us she was always being rude to me alot especially in front of company my Uncle Dave was always being nasty with me too. Mom was thoughtless and cruel and it hurts and none of us deserve it. They are sick of it and so am I. She kept being at it for years no matter what it was until she forced me to arrange for counseling with my former pastor Brother Wilson. I especially told Brother Wilson that my mom will not take the time to say to me or anybody in the family I'm sorry. And that's what got her good. I explained everything to what my mom did. She couldn't handle the truth about her actions. And before she died, she finally learned to show manners especially saying I'm sorry. And now when I watched the video it's looking going to The Stars Hall Of Fame by yourself and now I said ahhh a lovely Stars Hall Of Fame just for me. Now my Uncle Dave also finally learned to say I'm sorry after he noticed that my mom finally calmed down and that's when I said to him that's because I took my mom for counseling. So Uncle Dave finally said to me Frankie I'm sorry. And finally being nasty to me since. Now my mom and my Uncle Dave passed away. My mom died of lung cancer and Uncle Dave died of old age.

[@kevinhight4865]

I did the art work for the HBJ U.S. map.

[@sadumas1]

You did a great job regardless of the slight mishap. :) Thank you.

[@worldofmicah]

Thank you!

[@sadumas1]

@@worldofmicah you're very welcome :)

[@rhondaz356]

You did your best, Micah. I wonder what they did with the wax figures, etc. 🤔👏🌟

[@donaldpratt7099]

You got some good footage. Thanks. Never knew it was there.

[@kareniceland]

I remember going there in 1979 my first trip to Orlando. Really enjoyed it.

[@montemullen2801]

I enjoy your historical investigations. Bringing the lost back to life ..

[@mrstitch6325]

I’m finding myself heading to Orlando as much as possible and while I love the Parks the content you do about the surrounding areas are great! When my Uber drove by the former Preview Center I had to do my utmost to control the nerdcitement so I didn’t freak out my driver. I went to HHN this past October based on your excitement and now I think I have to make that an annual trip. When I got home your first video was on the old tourist center building. My hotel was literally next door…. The Holiday Inn Across from Universal. It was a trip seeing what that building was. Thanks for posting this content even though it didn’t go exactly as planned. It was very cool that you just chuckled at the situation. I’d have probably just posted the trailer for Blackfish… lol.

[@yvesbenoit3597]

Interesting video... Never knew this place existed.... Will have to look it up... Thanks for trying... I (like I always say) enjoy your channel because you are honest and genuine...And always positive... The world needs positive people right now... Thanks for sharing... take care... Have a great day... thanks..👍👍👍

[@johndodge212]

I was there around 1977. I bought a pillow with a picture of Harpo Marx from the gift shop.

[@worldofmicah]

Now that’s a story!!

[@Timster2]

I went to Stars Hall of Fame during a family trip to Orlando in 1977. Being a wax museum nerd, I was 10 years old and eagerly awaiting our visit. I had collected several brochures beforehand and studied them forwards and backwards. I believe that it was very similar to the Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park, California. I enjoyed being there, but I also remember feeling disappointed in it. I felt that the quality of the figures and/or sets was inconsistent. Some figures were very lifelike, while others were too shiny or cartoonish to really look like their intended celebrity . Some sets were really elaborate, while some figures were placed in plain little nooks. I had hoped to go back to see what changes/updates were made, but I wasn’t able to. I never heard about it closing down and was disappointed to learn about its demise about 12 years after the fact. I later learned about the businesses that inhabited the building, but I also remember reading on the internet erroneously that the building had been torn down. I was glad to see that that wasn’t the case. I believe that Stars Hall of Fame was ahead of its time. It could’ve been what Madame Tussaud’s has become, but we’ll never know for sure.

[@AimlessAdventuresVlog]

It's all good man. Like you said, dude was just doing his job. Get the shots first and fill in the puzzle later. I call it guerilla filming. 👍

[@MyBackyardScience]

We love seeing the history of these abandoned attractions!

[@ShareaDreamComeTrue]

Wow, I didn’t know that attraction existed. I’ve driven by that building a bunch of times. I learned some FL history today.

[@emilianorodriguez8401]

Love Orlando In Forgotten Attractions Story Now Open 1975 And Close 1984 Now Abandoned

[@darrenlevesley7452]

Great video Micah, I had never heard of the place until this video. I'm sorry you got removed. Hopefully it will not put you off exploring other abandoned places and attractions in the future.

[@worldofmicah]

Oh not at all! Not the first time and won’t be the last.

[@darrenlevesley7452]

@@worldofmicah great to hear. I hope you, Abbey and George have a wonderful Christmas.

[@kryptism]

Employee no problem! Cops, no problem! Security.....PROBLEM!!!!!

[@jasonpeverett9530]

I was a big fan of SHOF as a kid. I live in Orlandoand have go stop by there sometime… and see what happens.

[@joep4235]

If you get locked up, have Abbey post a vid and we'll bail you out !!! Ha ha ha

[@jamikkapitts4432]

Merry christmas micah

[@worldofmicah]

Thank you! You too

[@Rockfreak0821]

My grandparents went there and took photos. Last time I was at my moms I saw them in an album. If I can find that album I can send some photos over!

[@ThePINKCowgirl]

Been there!

[@eddunaway5506]

Cool video Micah I know Florida had a Six Flags back in the day maybe they should try again a different area like met Miami part a that's what Florida needs Six Flags

[@Epidemic13]

There was a six flags water park in south Florida. It lasted around 5 years. It was called six flags Atlantis

[@eddunaway5506]

@@Epidemic13 sounds good I wish it was still open Florida could use one

[@eddunaway5506]

Baby Florida can do it again try to get with Six Flags but this time with roller coasters in that like the other Six Flags people might like Looney Tunes once in awhile stead of Disney all the time enjoy some Justice League characters to

[@Epidemic13]

@@eddunaway5506 I went all this time as a kid it was fun. Unfortunately Hurricane Andrew destroyed it and now a shopping center stands in its place.

[@eddunaway5506]

@@Epidemic13 wow still need a new six flags and rebuild one and then you be like California they have 2 six flags

[@crockteerden4023]

I was there! It was near Florida festival.

[@AJ17_]

I would have told the security guy that the guy INSIDE the building came out and said it was ok for you to be there and film. Oh well.

[@Michael1986443]

I went by there Saturday and no security was no even around, I guess rent a cop had Christmas off

[@pattieb8214]

I love these retro videos, but now I'm getting concerned for your safety. There are a lot of nutty people out there!! Please be cautious while you continue these great retrospectives.

[@kevinhight4865]

My brother worked there as a janitor at night.. And said it was really creepy.

[@rajalakshmi1121]

The great movie ride at Disneyland. Now is Mickey and Minnie ride

[@rogue1290]

Does the big sign that was on the side of the road still exist?

[@ThePINKCowgirl]

Should've asked to go in the building 🤣

[@ChinaDollTravels]

Hey 👋🏼 Micah stay weird my friend

[@lorrainethepain]

One guy told you yes, and one guy told you no. That makes no sense...

[@mattpyfe]

So one guy said it was ok, then security showed up? Mixed communications, eh?

[@kryptism]

That's Suck World for u!!!

[@Michael1986443]

Should have told rent a cop you had permission

[@mowerdan8133]

Typical power-trippin' security guard. He should've focused more on real potential security issues, not a harmless dude like you trying to make a video. Plus, they should've made it clear, private property/no trespassing. Get with it, Sea World. Use your brains.

[@guadaloupie1]

you show way too much of your face very disturbing indeed