Disney's Forgotten Animatronic Indian Village

Along the train tracks of Magic Kingdom lies an active village of indian animatronics
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[@calumferguson636]

i like how it’s still working tbh i would be having a panic attack

[@The_Original_Alex_Channel]

Yeah. You would think they're turn them off at night

[@kikyo1267]

I felt like that was happening because for some reason this freaks me out more then it should

[@nothingjustapotato]

​@@The_Original_Alex_Channel I heard they keep them on because since the technology is old, they don't want to risk one of the animatronics taking too long to turn back on (or not come on at all) so they think it's better to just leave them on and not have to worry about it.

[@LoxOP]

​@@nothingjustapotatowhat attraction is it to

[@Anthony-df4bs]

I'm so impressed by you. Two lifetime bans and not only do you get into the park, you get into the attractions lol

[@TerrenceP2W]

After 4 years, I am finally the first reply.

[@TONYHASACRUSHONJOHN]

@@TerrenceP2W and 2 weeks I’m the second reply

[@blacklikethesun]

@@TONYHASACRUSHONJOHN hi

[@Harvardsidiot]

@@TerrenceP2W Bro wait we have the same name

[@EricaIguess]

Hi

[@DaisyxDella]

BYE THIS IS TERRIFYING

[@robotparadise]

To think all that mechanization/cloth has to be weather proof. Also, great material for a horror story. Well done Matt!

[@creeblaze5698]

It's so weird they leave it on when the park is closed ._.;

[@Icanhazacat]

I know. Like why though?

[@KKGuester]

It’s kind of creepy ngl

[@mugzey3018]

Maybe they don’t ;)

[@DrVagax]

Restarting the animatronics every night might be more demanding mechanical wise then just to ler them keep going

[@maddielee4217]

Sorry, I know this comment is old lmao They leave certain animatronics on as much as possible, because when they’re shut off, there’s no guarantee they’ll turn back on. Especially their older animatronics. Objects in motion tend to stay in motion Usually they turn off all other effects, like lighting, music, etc etc. So only the animatronics are left on. It’s A Small World animatronics are also left on overnight! (( the It’s A Small World kids also get yearly haircuts, their hair is a yarn like material that absorbs the excess moisture in the ride, thus stretching out the yard and making their hair ‘grow’ ))

[@SirYensid]

How the heck do you get inside these parks when you are banned twice lol

[@baseddoggie]

By sneaking in at night, WOW

[@Yqxnii]

@@baseddoggie security?

[@Ascension1004]

Like he cares lol

[@bllpointpen]

@@Yqxnii disney security obviously sucks 😭 he probably knows someone who works there that helps him tho

[@seandoesnpcshit]

@@bllpointpenyep

[@SRodriguezProduction]

Do you have no fear?! Animatronics at night are nightmare fuel for me. I hope some day that you can pick up a Sony A7sii. The lowlight capability of that camera is unparalleled! Keep up the awesome work!

[@juicedrinker9636]

Bro imagine just filming one and it turns it’s head at you

[@isabellaannunciation168]

the whole time i was waiting for this to happen

[@justaguywhoplayspayday2841]

At that point I would've Ran as fast as possible

[@I.G.S.A.N.A.G.M]

What's creepy is still hearing that banjo from the man with the dog.

[@j.r.shartzer]

Hope you’re doing well, Matt. They refuse to document the park’s history properly, someone has to.

[@withinthefun721]

I'll be scared to walk down this it's like a haunted maze

[@katiesmith661]

I think I’ve watched too many true crime and horror because my anxiety so high seeing these animatronics moving. Legit low key wanna cry hahaha This is cool as hell though

[@Badger.24]

It’s a shame you’ve left KZbin mate would’ve loved to seen you explore the haunted mansion facade always wanted to see it’s up close details

[@user-wq6bf4sv2t]

Imagine one touches your shoulder...

[@Icanhazacat]

I THINK THE FUCK NOT.

[@Yqxnii]

OH NO

[@smcoldbrew53]

I just gagged

[@yes-nq2lz]

I would shit my self

[@justaguywhoplayspayday2841]

Hahah! No

[@davidwelshcreative]

Matt - Great tour. I snuck in in 1964. It is basically the same display. Back in the day, the back of the animatronics were open and you could see the mechanisms.

[@91JLovesDisney]

This is at Disney World, not Disneyland. Disney world opened in 1971.

[@freemanwithoutthephd639]

@@91JLovesDisney damn exposed him lol

[@Buffaloclips]

@@91JLovesDisney why you gotta expose him like that😭😭

[@blacklikethesun]

@@Buffaloclips man died being shamed and exposed lol

[@dragonmaster8643]

Properly went to California Disney

[@alyssarouso]

I heard many stories about how Cast Members used to smoke weed in that area after park closing, not sure if that's still common practice anymore. Be careful, you might want to avoid running into any CMs.

[@Emiltonin]

But they may not say anything because if they're smoking weed that can get them fired

[@alyssarouso]

@@Emiltonin Fair point.

[@SailorMoonFan92]

You're full of shit.

[@SirBlackReeds]

Eh, no point in delaying the inevitable.

[@ashleylavalleee]

It's not forgotten!! The train is just down at the moment for Tron construction. Usually, the WDW Railroad train passes by this scene and you even get to hear something about it (I believe, correct me if I'm wrong). Anyways, pretty sick up close look!! Thanks for the insight, it's awesome man :)

[@robhimself79]

Riverboat too

[@ashleylavalleee]

robhimself79 right!

[@mikeyunderstars]

when i went in july they still passed by it and talked about it

[@shady9118]

give him a break, he wouldnt know because he's been banned twice : ' (

[@ashleylavalleee]

@@shady9118 haha, valid! makes sense!

[@zephr0x]

You're on another level of exploring.. great video can't wait till next video!

[@TheKillerqueen86]

Need to make some shirts that say let em driveeee boys

[@hannahellis4549]

TheKillerqueen86 and see how long it takes before Disney cottons on lol

[@Frecks]

Creepy AF lol one of my biggest fears as a kid was getting locked into disneyland at night all alone

[@laraubelhart5770]

I know this comment was left years ago but there’s a kids book novel series called Kingdom Keepers where the parks would come alive at night and kids would wander around and sometimes get stuck or attacked in some of the rides. This totally reminds me of that omg

[@niquesofresh]

Same tho

[@EllicottCity1]

Was looking forward to this! Thank you for all you risk & do for your subscribers. Please stay safe😊

[@me4237]

Am I the only one scared to death?! I have bathophobia lol I get scared of dark unknown things

[@ellapperkins]

i’m just so horrified of animatronics, like imagine one like touches you ddsgcgffhhfvdhdhf i cant

[@i_am_juliooo]

Imma be real with u I legit thought u had a fear of baths for a second

[@me4237]

@@i_am_juliooo hahahaaa omg no lol it sounds like it but if you google it , it’s something totally different 😂😂. I didn’t even know my phobia had a name , once i started getting outta hand I had to Google it

[@KKGuester]

Your not the only one, I’m afraid to know what’s in the dark also

[@me4237]

@@TheDiamondBro I’m a girl and Okay I’m scared of baths 😂

[@kookiekookie4314]

how high disney electricity bills 😭😭

[@TEXASUSEDTRUCKS]

Another great video. Thanks. You see this easily from the train. But an up close view and different perspectives is awesome. Surprised they leave them on all night.

[@garethroberts2738]

LET EM DRIIIIIVE

[@charleyd3505]

Gareth Roberts 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Jinnoth]

The animatronics do get a bit quirky at night

[@giant7454]

Another awesome video. Good work Matt! LET EM DRIIVEEE

[@laurenleon1737]

This is nuts. You’re crazy Matt. I look forward to these videos. Thanks for making my day. You Jake and Em need to do more podcasts!!

[@TheFaeSpiritt]

Super creepy! Felt like any one of the animatronics would look straight into the camera lol

[@BenLaurence]

So sick!! It’s been a goal of mine to check this out but I never got around to it. Thanks for sharing! The animatronics looks cool up close. Looks like you were walking through a real Indian village!!

[@KKGuester]

Why would they keep the animatronics running when they don’t even care about it anymore? I’m probably assuming it’s just for looks now

[@wdgaminganddisneyhistory6024]

I want to do this so bad! I didn’t really think it was forgotten. #FindBuzzy #FindHypothalamus

[@PyrotechNick77]

This feels like the start of a goosebumps book

[@Afineaddition]

PyroTechNick777 That lighting too

[@sleeperface1754]

Honestly. It’s such an eerie feeling when you get to see something like this the way no one else can.

[@katie_borgia1370]

It’s actually not closed! I know I’m hella late on my comment but they actually closed off the Disneyland Railroad for the construction of Galaxy’s Edge. If you ride the Disneyland Railroad today, you can actually see this scene!

[@rosestrife1498]

I like how you get close to the animatronics, so you can see their faces try to do that more :)

[@X3000Chan]

Wow. This one is incredible. But, if no one goes to it, and no train passes it, what on Earth is with all the lights and animatronics being on?? Disney clearly doesn't have the money or want to spend the money to constantly demolish every scene and attraction they no longer use, Ok, but then why are they letting an defunct exhibit boost their electric bill?? I totally don't get that. Does anyone know?

[@_spndyl]

Other people in the comments have already mentioned that it isn’t actually defunct. The train that usually rides past this is temporarily stopped for construction, but the boat ride still rides past this. I do agree it seems to be a waste of electricity to run this when the park is closed, however.

[@crinkledsoap3211]

Maybe they want people to find it? because when urban explorers do things like this it gives Disney free publicity and people will want to adventure around the parks more and get more money, rinse and repeat the cycle. But this is actually super creepy isn't it, and I suppose it is definitely wasting one hell of an electric bill

[@tomryan4253]

Disney has their own electric powering stations. There’s no bills lol

[@alexiatijerina8825]

that and it costs more money to completely shut down the electricity in the night time than it does to just keep it running

[@mndabae]

You still pass by it when you ride the Liberty Boat I’m pretty sure!

[@SurferJoe71]

I loved taking the train around Disney and seeing that village !! I believe the train would stop around the haunted mansion and go towards Space Mountain then to the front of the park.Does the train still run? I haven’t been there for some time....Question is the Hall of Presidents still hiding “ I heard it closed” awhile ago...That would be neat to see again.I remember going to River Country all day with my parents then getting dressed up to a dinner show on the top of Contemporary World and Barbra Eden “ I Dream of Jeannie “ TV Show was there singing on a stage show.....late 1979 /80 timeframe ......Take Care Matt from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 😎🇺🇸

[@TravelWithTheEagle]

Same night as big thunder I’m guessing, I’m now 98% sure of how you got back there. Keep crushing it brother 👊🏻❤️🦅

[@Liam-zt3se]

Travel With The Eagle how?

[@cybereagle19]

@@Liam-zt3seI'm not going to say just incase matt has more exploring planned

[@Liam-zt3se]

The Eagle ok cool maybe latet

[@KayIsJustPeachy]

Wish the Big Thunder video was up still....

[@davidcharltonjr2779]

As a maintenance guy, I may have an explanation it's a lot easy to let them run, then keep turning them off and on, and it puts stress on everything

[@Hunni_Gummi]

Was expecting one of them to be real and swing around and just stare

[@MC-oi2pb]

thanks for doing this, I love abandoned towns and stuff. this is so cool dude

[@Anthony-sz4ms]

You killing it with the videos lately my guy

[@dannypatpat]

Imagine running through the woods being chased by people and coming across this at like 2 am

[@tani4fun]

Very beautiful video. 😊 Looking forward to more vids. 👍

[@Joi_Robb]

I’m shook that the animatronics are still lit up and working. I wonder where that is?

[@nickgranato_]

Joi Robb it’s in magic kingdom it’s a scene the rail road passes by

[@SailorMoonFan92]

It's not forgotten, it's clickbait.

[@caimanowen3376]

U can see it on the train just not this indempt

[@351wmustanggt]

@@SailorMoonFan92 clickbait or not it is still a ballsy move

[@robhimself79]

how is it forgotten? its visible from several attractions?

[@aidand1428]

It’s only a matter of time until he gets arrested again

[@wdgaminganddisneyhistory6024]

LET ‘EM DRIVE

[@timlucas9075]

Head Mouse Its not abandon

[@SirBlackReeds]

@That Disney Guy Even though he's a jerk?

[@EricTGiles]

I used to work in Fantasyland and this was def a chill spot back on the day.

[@SwirlyJoe]

Were employees not allowed to take pictures with the animatics undergoing maintainence?

[@isabellaannunciation168]

the sounds of them moving is so eerie

[@happilyevanafter]

Somehow this is kinda creepy. I'd be way too scared to even think about doing this. This native camp isnt forgotten though.

[@spartan1188]

Omg its the DHI's hide out from the kingdom keepers books

[@Brad.M.]

Matt my man you are on a roll!! First Thunder Mountain and now this? You are a mad lad and I love you for it.

[@bbkangs]

Seriously, how do you sneak into Magic Kingdom like that?? I must be a pretty long walk!

[@Ardovor]

How do you even get to these spots??? Great work by the way dude!

[@angelofacipieri]

Mmm.... Nice try Disney

[@JeffCitron]

Nah not Disney been on since 2013 and has gamer video's but a magician nerver tells his secrets

[@kingofthekoopas8857]

EVERY NOW And AGAIN Are you drunk?

[@GreenGamerNathan]

He used the fly command

[@FrankieWashburn]

KINGDOM KEEPERS!!

[@sydneypadgett3548]

projection shadow in the teepees 😉

[@FreakyAttractions]

Wow this is so awesome man. I never knew those were back there.

[@The_Original_Alex_Channel]

Yep. Between the railroad and mark Twain riverboat path. You can see it from both attractions

[@HashBrownzlol]

BRO HAS A SOUL OF STEEL TO GO IN THE NIGHT THATS CREEPY AS!

[@MJ-yasssssss]

Fr

[@bobsetter5868]

Matt if you can somehow get into Stitch’s great escape, that’d be the raddest thing ever. It’s basically impossible, but that hasn’t seemed to have stopped you so far lmao

[@clown482]

I believe that’s part of the Rivers of America which covers the back half of Tom Sawyer Island .. you see part of this when you go on the River Steamer or Railroad!

[@brickmanmocsart2244]

I saw this abandoned park when I was at Disney, I don’t have proof mostly a memory but I do remember seeing lifelike people animatronics which I had nightmares of if you want to see this part of Disneyland you have to get on the train

[@elizabethkessler7029]

Be kind of corny in daytime but looks downright creepy at night. Wow. Why is it still moving if no one sees it?

[@rytide8034]

love yo vids man keep up the great work

[@PinkTeaTuesdays]

I love this, So I used to work on the Riverboat that goes around Tom Sawyer's Island and I'd see this Indian village every day. I would always wonder what it would be like to walk around it. ✔done.

[@teddybowie9520]

Imagine the Disney workers at 3 am thinking ur animatronics moving

[@maxb548]

Wasn’t this attraction closed in 71? Or am I confusing that with something else. If it is the 71 attraction, why would they keep it around for so long 😂

[@FloridaNativeKatie]

You are so brave 😂 I’m terrified just watching it for some reason. Was a cast member & everything & backstage Disney scares the crap out of me!!!

[@frannnc6283]

The Legendary Disney Discoverer Sonswa..... epic man simply epic.... that’s it man, dedicated now

[@Sorla_Cats]

It’s so fascinating that they still work I have no clue how old they are but it would be an interesting sight if I visited only if it was open to the public

[@zappy4252]

That's creepy af man you actually went up to them

[@kellenrobbins6324]

Man too cool, I am a huge fan of the Disney Videos

[@FireEggplant]

LET ‘EM DRIVE

[@kimyn7122]

Imagine if you would get kidnapped and then dropped of close to this scenery, I would pass out.

[@ricknochefort4941]

I had no idea existed...when I saw the title I was like, wtf how do I not know about this...

[@fubar5647]

Tell me why I was so scared one of them would just turn around.

[@chriskarltonisfunnysweetsh8744]

I can’t believe u cross the railroad tracks to this spot man! Is this scary?! And good work man

[@spindleclown]

I'm surprised these guys have held up outdoors, especially here in FL.

[@deanatgmail]

my question is why are they still ON after hours? you'd think they would save money and wear and tare by turning them off when there are no guests

[@tikidrummerpoi]

Not abandoned...but vs the Disneyland version...it is definitely neglected...

[@Fckthisworld]

It’s not a “Indian village” it’s a Native American campsite .. but it’s so weird they keep working … 😕

[@The_Original_Alex_Channel]

Well they still use it. You can see it during part of the railroad and part of the mark Twain riverboats. I just don't tonos why they leave them on after closing....

[@MaddoxMelton]

Same thing

[@MaddoxMelton]

@@The_Original_Alex_Channelcause they’re old. It can actually do more harm to turn them off

[@jds1999]

This is great. Can't wait till next week. The music on the last two videos is a nice touch.

[@Drpatrickwarren]

Can’t you just go on the ferry and see it!?!?! What’s forgotten? Lmfao

[@brandonbombei7313]

patrick warren the park is closed and he’s banned dude...

[@muffinthebeagle7729]

U are the luckiest dude in the world. I would give almost anything to see the bts of Disney

[@alyssarouso]

There are Backstage Tours you can pay to add onto your ticket. I _believe_ it's a six hour tour that includes a quickservice meal and a few rides. Or you could apply to work at WDW. You only see what they let you during the tour, you see some crazy stuff when you actually work there.

[@fbowda]

Alyssa Rousonelos the keys to the kingdom tour is about 4 hours and doesn't include food, that's the only tour I know about but I know there are more

[@kylecollins3754]

Back stage isn’t really that amazing don’t risk getting banned lol

[@SirBlackReeds]

Lucky? He lost a scholarship and the dude is intent on repeatedly proving that he has more balls than brains.

[@M3stic]

My question why are you here this late a night Disney becomes way more devious after hours this jsut proved my point

[@baylakeboys7466]

Great video. Always wanted to go back there

[@mattsonswa]

Thanks guys!!!

[@XxAstariaxX]

I cant be the only one who hates being near status or lifesize robots / animatronics like it feels so weird.

[@frostedcherrybon]

That's so awesome but also feels like one of those heat nightmares with the weird coloring and feel to it, the kind you remember forever

[@AlexanderTheGrey]

You're doing gods work, matt.

[@Renouq]

How do you even manage to get inside the park since you're banned? You're a legend

[@sansational15]

Maybe he wears really good disguises?

[@lorne5949]

Twice*

[@gissneric]

Maybe he's the son of a big executive at Disney. 😁

[@tabbym5379]

I knew i didnt imagine this part of the train ride

[@willparham7809]

this shot is so damn scary

[@DaisyMay326]

That is so cool! Keep making more Disney videos!

[@mslailac]

You being there is making Disney more famous!!! They need you for their advertising!!! Love your videos and can’t get enough!!

[@mattsonswa]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@ItzMegzilla]

I loveeeee your videos! Keep it up! Can’t wait to see what you do next!! The Magic Kingdom vids are the best!!!

[@djdrew2787]

All fun and games intel the animatronic start looking at you

[@rp8033]

why do they have animations turned on in the middle of the night

[@MichaelMcMahon1969]

Why would the animatronics be turned on, period, in a abandoned and forgotten part of the park? Why if is closed, does the costumes on the animatronics still look pristine? I wonder I’d WDW, may be playing you Matt, and finding out where you are going to go, and using you and your videos to profit the parks, while making your life a hassle. Do you share what you are planning to do, with anyone else before you conduct you operations? Just a thought.

[@carlwheezer9487]

It could be a part of the animatronics body joints that don’t stop moving. The animatronics probably did the same thing too much and then the joints just kept moving

[@meganarpasi]

That is so creepy! They look so real! Why is it still on and working 😖

[@claireredfield4340]

Whoa you just stepped foot into the past!

[@theclawless1225]

Closed for crimes in tactlessness.

[@bryanfdez6163]

I love these disney videos,keep doing more!

[@crazychivez]

Fuckin crazy lmao. I wonder how that stuff survives hurricanes