Forgotten Attractions & What’s New On International Drive Orlando - Inside The Closed Vans Skatepark

[@protendi]

I honestly cant believe I have been watching Adam since 2013, almost 10 years. I remember finding your ATW channel when I was just starting uni and was extremely homesick, I cant say exactly how I found your videos but I remember being hooked on them. A lot has changed since then, but one thing has remained consistent throughout, your passion, drive and optimism, and thats is why so many people keep coming back to join in your zany journeys. Keep it up Adam, love from the UK.

[@v5Clone]

My story with adam is almost identical. I hope to meet him one day. First ever video was him visiting the old nickelodeon studios, legendary

[@admiralassbag2779]

He's been filming the same crap for years he's on repeat. You could come here this time next year and it'll be the same video.

[@v5Clone]

@@admiralassbag2779 go away lol

[@protendi]

@@admiralassbag2779 🤓

[@RP-tz6jv]

I found ATW around the same time searching Abandoned.

[@disneygal3566]

Love to see Adam really laugh. He has a great smile!

[@stephensims8221]

These collaborations are awesome the 2 of y’all are awesome together. I love learning all the past and current things that have to do with Orlando. Thanks guys for what you do.

[@benmilesg]

We went to Universal today and man was it scorchin hot. It just melts all my energy

[@jonly1993]

I love the relics too. I’ve always been fascinated by things left over from the past.

[@gstevens6948]

I just love the fact I can take all these adventures vicariously through ATW. Thanks man!

[@TripNWithRed]

It's always so interesting to see how things have changed over time. As much time as we spend in the Orlando area, we typically never wander much beyond the parks. I love collab videos. It's always fun to see your latest video and a great way to start each day.

[@illrobbzilla]

I turn 44 this month and I’ve only been to Florida once. This is the video that made me want to go back because I saw signs for Tony Roma and Perkins.

[@rmannayr2129]

WOW A CLOSED SKATEPARK!

[@DaRossman]

There was a face in the clouds at the end. Interesting. You got to love heat and humidity that makes you more appreciative for AC! :) Great vlog as usual Adam! Thanks.

[@smspirate]

yeah! That was fairly weird.

[@barbnj4925]

I wonder if Adam noticed it. Kind of looked like an alien face 😂

[@DaRossman]

@@barbnj4925 my thought exactly.

[@blackbrigades3869]

Looks like the Alien 👽 from the gift shop

[@thewilfords4602]

To much coffee is bad for you but the right amount is good for you. Coffee helps burn fat if you drink it black also helps word off some cancers as well there is good in coffee as well without all the sugar in it especially if you use real dairy creamer as well.

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

That's a RAD collection of VeeDubs...Anyone else see the 👽 in the clouds? Morning Woo!

[@mariahoppitt2230]

Wasn't just me then 👽👽👽

[@vicaroo001]

"It's like being in someone's mouth." Best description ever of a Florida summer day.

[@smspirate]

Someone's mouth after a night of smoking and drinking til 3 am.

[@ryeinc]

Hulkster be like: “Well let me tell you something, Woo, brother, jack!” Always love when you give Orlando updates, pal! I remember the old school attraction updates in the early days of this channel.

[@jaredphillips4782]

Nesting hawk! Hitchcock would be proud!

[@helgabullabong]

Really enjoy these I Drive updates. Love that nesting hawk sign!!

[@Brihutchie1]

My daughter is in Florida at the moment over from the UK. I was hoping somehow your paths collided and she was in the background of your videos 😂 Keep on doing the Woo Adam!!

[@georgeascunce3142]

When I’m in town I love traveling through iDrive and exploring the treasure cove of attractions, and fun. Best memory was Pointe Orlando back in the late 98 with Fao Shwarz

[@blahblahblah9487]

Do you remember the Disney Passport store that was there in the FAO Shwarz era? I was hoping the new Disney I-Drive store would have that same great old train depot look, but it's not remotely as well themed.

[@georgeascunce3142]

@@blahblahblah9487 that place was awesome

[@georgeascunce3142]

@@blahblahblah9487 don’t known what happened but disneys gotten very lazy and generic with its store theming . It’s almost as if they’re trying to copy an apple store ( works for apple not Disney )

[@davidbrown1005]

This is an amazing video and I enjoyed every bit of it. It's another time of the year. One need to set goals and take bold steps in achieving them. Remember success are not obtained overnight. It comes in installment; you get a little bit today and a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate you lose that day of success.

[@davidbrown1005]

Well, from my own point of view, you need to invest smartly if you need the good things of life. So far I've made over $325k since September last year in raw profits from just q4 of the market from my diversified portfolio strategy and i believe anyone can do it if you have the right strategy, mutual funds takes long time but investing smartly is the key to short term. Most of us tend to pay more attention to the shiniest in the market to the cost of proper diversification.

[@davidbrown1005]

@Palacio Amanpour My portfolio is very much diversified so it's not like I have a particular fund I invest in, plus I don't do that but myself. I follow the trades of Karen Gaye Gray. She is a popular broker you might have heard of. I can correctly say she's worth her salt as a financial adviser as her diversification skills are top notch, I'm saying because I see that in her results as my portfolio grows by averages of 10 to 15% on a monthly basis, unlike I can say for my IRA which has just been trudging along, my portfolio just mirrors what she trades and not just on some particular industries of my choosing.

[@davidbrown1005]

Normal people buy in at high prices the stock market goes down, companies but stocks back cheaper by introducing some "disaster" Stock rises after a disaster and the cycle repeats.. Having a good entry and exit strategy,will make you succeed in the stock market.

[@davidbrown1005]

@Nikki Robinson Yeah exactly. My money stays right in my account. it's all programmatic,plus it's relatively much easier to set up and connect my accounts than creating a financial pan and drafting investment strategies myself, my account just mirrors her trades in realtime.

[@davidbrown1005]

When it comes to investment, diversification is key. Also have my interest set on the key sectors based on performance and projected growth, do not invest all your money in a particular sector, diversifying across different sectors is the way to go.

[@NadaSurferTube]

Hello Adam with Hat, Micah with Vans, living that Florida life :) My sister is convinced she wants to move to FL-- even though she's never been. So I always tell her to please visit first, and let that humidity SMACK her right in the face the moment she steps outside --and then get back to me, heheh. I met the Hulkster once too, brother! He was actually very mellow and sweet that day, he reached out and held my hands and said he could feel all my good energy! 🥰 I'm pretty sure he tells EVERYONE that, but still! Such a nice thing to say to anyone! Absolute legend... 👍

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Enjoyed seeing Micah. Glad he pointed out the door handles as having been tickets. Neat!

[@michaelaguilera5255]

Thank you for doing this videos. Brings back memories. I lived in Kissimmee in 1997 to 2005. I worked on I drive. Had some great times there.

[@sandrad2261]

I enjoyed the video with Micah, especially looking at the cars. I'm sure you both enjoyed reminiscing about skating and other adventures on International Blvd.

[@gstevens6948]

Wow! All those cars in the old Vans Skatepark! 💥

[@joanneb4083]

We’ve always gone to Disney in August, and yes it is hot. We like it that way for swimming. It’s very different from Chicago.

[@heater631]

Please keep the I Drive vlogs coming!! Been coming here since grade school on field trips and have been coming ever since. Love to see the changes before visiting.

[@Rossturnerphoto]

It is interesting how much and how often things change in the Orlando area and around international Drive. Actually remember way back when festival bay was nothing but the movie theater and bass pro shops. And I definitely remember race rock as well as some of the other locations of fun spot. Good times and good memories

[@ProbablySteven]

This was one of the funniest videos of yours I've seen. You two are great together.

[@camm_fish]

These will always be my favorite Adam the woo videos. I find the little things like those train tracks just as fascinating lol

[@admiralassbag2779]

That's because all you subscribers 2 his channel R just as overweight as what he is.

[@jeffh1556]

absolutely love videos with you and Micah, both of you have such vast knowledge of Disney, cinema history, etc.

[@admiralassbag2779]

I have no life of my own and live through Adam's eyes 'cause I'm such a lard ass.

[@Skarmuhh]

Always a great day if I’m starting the day off with a Adam video 👍😃. Thanks for everything you do Adam !!

[@lkgage10]

Your videos bring such a joy to my day! Thank you Adam!

[@rhondaz356]

Adam, you and Micah make a great team. You're like two, walking *encyclopedias... anyone remember them? This was so cool blending yesteryear, with today. a great video, Adam 👏🤠👏🤠

[@shaolincruz2891]

I am also very satisfied with old relics of rides etc. What I have learned from you over the years I share it with my family whenever we go to WDW and I never stop talking about it till they get annoyed 🤣.. For example when we go to Fort wilderness I always mention the old steam train train tracks that in some places are still present.. thanks for sharing and keep up your weight loss goal you got this 💪🏻

[@Orlandorob1]

Hello, Adam. Just want to let you know that was a 7Eleven at one time.

[@tomandrews4116]

Always good times with Adam and Micah

[@annemariec7659]

80's wrestling fan here...didn't know about that Hogan's store. Interesting video.

[@kryptism]

U right Adam, that was a 7-11 and behind it was Fun N Wheels. It closed in 2002. My favorite Hulk Hogan movie was No Hold Bars with him and Tiny Lister!👍

[@ChinaDollTravels]

4:30 the heat is like in Florida it’s sticky and humidity is like you are in someone’s mouth 👄 love Micah’s description of Florida summers lol 😝

[@kincaide67]

Very interesting and entertaining as well. Thanx for all your videos. Stay safe, my friend, and take care.

[@Corgis175]

Nice to visit old nostalgic locations.

[@chrisstephens5310]

I had a long day your video made my day thank you stay safe out there...

[@voyager0156]

This is awesome Adam! great to see Micah too. I remember the Vans skatepark at Festival Bay mall; trying to remember if they also sold vans shoes there as well. Thank you!

[@brianrobson5208]

Love this old school Woo feel to this video. Ahh those abandoned places and sneaking around 😅

[@beachrunner428]

Use to skate that Vans park all the time when it was open. Lotta memories! that pool at 22:46 i use to love. I wanna go skate it!! lol Fun fact the green field to the right of the outdoor portion of the skate park they almost built a surfing wave pool. They actually started it and dug some of the area up (use to have a big dirt mound) but when the big sponsors pulled out the project was dead.

[@dalejuhl8591]

Earnie Harwell was the announcer for the Detroit Tigers in the 70s - I hear him every time I hear you, COOL "I Drive" "Line Drive" WOH VERY similar

[@bobbyhand1]

HEY ATW...SORRY I'M LATE AGAIN...ANOTHER ONCOLOGY VISIT. Honestly, I'm missing the intro's with the piping hot caffeinated beverages! Always an enjoyable vlog when you collab with World of Micah. I love looking around Orlando's offbeat areas of years past and future interest.

[@SalemsBlackHatSociety]

They need to preserve those tracks! That was one of my fav parts of the video.

[@belindagrigsby3535]

Hope you make a trip thru Indiana sometime. Come to Knightstown. There are a few cool things to see as we have tons of small towns. We are the Home of the Hoosier Gym where the movie Hoosiers was filmed. Also have a place where Civil Was soldiers children were sent as orphans and is still in use today by the state plus lots of great architecture. Look forward to seeing you sometime.

[@lisadodson-newton8525]

Hi Adam ! We always say humidity is like trying to breath through a wet towel 😂

[@joannab5584]

Saw the Tupperware head quarters was put up for sale. I think that would be a good video idea. Those buildings are so awesomely 70s, I love everything about that place lol! I wanted to visit the museum there, but I think it is closed now. A tour round that place, before it is sold and possibly torn down, would be awesome!

[@hugsscout]

yes I visited Tupperware HQ many years ago.

[@james123423]

Adam did a daily vlog with his mother there years ago.

[@adventuresintvland]

Behind the scenes tour at Dezerland! So cool!

[@darntootin6423]

Maybe tadpoles in the puddle, anyway, great video, did not fast foward thru the trolley tracks, used to go to disney a few times when i was younger, cool to see the old remnants.

[@matthewfarmer6830]

Thanks Adam for drinking your water lol keep it at all times, and thanks for sharing the area you show today in the video. Stay safe and sound.

[@admiralassbag2779]

Can't wait to return to Dragon Con in September to film all the anime children dressed in cosplay. You can guarantee me and little Ugnought Bagger will be there with bells on... and our video cameras.

[@lryland]

I'm from Australia and when we visited Disney world in 2012 my kids insisted on riding in that Vans skate park. They were young and not very good and totally intimidated.by the other skaters. They did buy a customized skateboard and still have it. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@selbyjohnson5986]

Old park behind Hogans was called Fun n Wheels. I used to go as a kid. Same owner started Fun Spot later.

[@Sunny8888]

Great episode!!!

[@brianrobbe3470]

Great video as always Adam! Keep up the great work!

[@badmariamedia]

Hey Adam. Ever use a monopod? They're easy to carry and you can get shots over crowds, walls, and fences.

[@The_Herrd]

I love when you collab with Micah, always a great vlog….I used my “Colombo-like research skills,” aka google street view 😉and you are correct Hogans beach shop was a 7-11 up until 2014 or so…

[@markhainen4311]

My wife and I live in the Orlando area during the winter and we enjoy the old traditional attractions. My daughter in law works for Disney management and we enjoy free access to the parks, but prefer the old attractions and wildlife areas around central Florida. Love your videos.

[@deliverancetwo]

I loved the no drink skit that you and Micah done. I totally got it… 🤣🤣

[@lostinlust1]

i grew up in orlando, its cool to see the relics of days past

[@Alittlesomething_HB]

I describe the Florida heat like when you reach into the rotisserie chicken warmer in the grocery store 😆

[@brookecain1467]

Growing up my dad had a house in Tampa, we'd visit every summer and the heat was unreal. I visited Florida in the winter for the first time in January of this year expecting mild temps... Ended up with record breaking cold 😂🥶 even had to wear my coat and gloves, in FLORIDA! Looking forward to a September trip that will bring some sunshine ☀️ Love the video thank you for sharing ❤️

[@thebondroomunlocked9856]

You were down by the hotel we will be staying at in a months time. The Rosen Inn at pointe Orlando. We do got to stand by the hawk sign

[@daronmarkley826]

I loved every minute of this video but the kicker was the classic cars and of all things at a former skateboard park and it was nice to see remnants of what once was the skateboard park also it was nice seeing Micah he always makes for a good time now with that being said peace ☮️ love ❤️ and happiness to you Adam and I’ll see you on the next vlog adventure wherever it takes you peace ☮️ out ✌️

[@billstill1794]

Ahhhh, I'm getting a Disney overdose - please go back to exploring Florida - even if it's the back alleys of Tampa!

[@bonniehowell9206]

I miss the small town Florida roadside attractions and exploring smallntown videos.

[@henrys3629]

From a van, to Vans. Adam has doe it all.

[@HonestOtter]

Wow, that brings back memories. During one of our trips to Florida we brought our BMX bikes and rode at that Van's skatepark. I knew it closed but had no idea where it was. Cool that at least some of it is still there. 👍

[@russ8487]

I am so glad you did a short feature of the abandoned tracks on International Drive. I have always wondered what attraction used to be there. If you, or anyone, has any more information about this forgotten train/trolly ride, please let me know or share a link. Thank you.

[@TheDailyWoo]

No problem ! Pretty neat some of them are still there

[@blahblahblah9487]

When I moved to Orlando twenty years ago that building was a train & transport museum that had a very small train (picture Walt Disney's backyard train) that you could ride around the property, I believe for an extra fee. Just did a quick Google, and it was called Train Land. Micah apparently did a video about it in May of 2020. Hope that helps!

[@gstevens6948]

Imagine all the good times that were had at that old skatepark.

[@MarsSoCal]

Hi Adam love your Florida videos and yes I have been to Florida in August I will never forget I felt like I could not breathe from So Cal 😎

[@JeffreyAMuth]

I didn’t fast forward. Love this content. Keep it coming.

[@aoaort]

That skate park gave me some Tony hawk hangar video game vibes! Haha

[@guruvideos6813]

That Fun Spot also provided the backdrop for the carnival scene in Problem Child 2, where everyone threw up. Producers set up the movie carnival ride in what at the time was a Burger King parking lot (I beleive) next to the Fun Spot.

[@christines4880]

I saw the face too. It looks like an alien to me lol Awesome as usual ☺️

[@davie941]

hello again adam , thank you for a cool interesting video again ,😊

[@jamesbozeman5811]

While you were doing this video I was at the Florida Mall. I shared the rain after a visit to Crayola. As a vet I got in free and my wife, a nurse, got in free as a first responder and my daughter got in free since it was her birthday. They didn't make a lot of profit from us.

[@tammyclipps2248]

Happy birthday 🎁🎉! And Thank you for your service!

[@paulbuker9596]

Was just there a few months ago for the first time in years and it was amazing how much has changed

[@Echho1]

Good idea with the water! Also black coffee or Americanos blunt hunger! Will hold ya over between meals!

[@MrBigdavehd97]

Good to see you this morning sir!!

[@solopixiedust]

Great job drinking water in the AM; (I just got my latte with 4 shots) That’s a habit I’d like to break ☕️ Didn’t know bout that Diz Store!!

[@maureen14]

Chewy giving you the side eye!

[@Sam-02024]

"Who are these clowns?" 😂

[@michealdionne5456]

I busted my chin up real good on that outdoor skate section of Vans. There was a bass pro shop near there that I also would go to.

[@patdirvin9706]

We were at Disney last week. You are so lucky to live locally.

[@timothywalker4563]

I do like following old railroad tracks, if you have a story to go with it. Florida can be fun but the humidity, I’d wait til October. A great day with Micah😗

[@Dave_Boyer]

We stayed at Sandlake & International for our honeymoon in 1993, at a Marriot or something. Last time we were down there, it looked like some of the hotel was removed for commercial buildings.

[@Realstuffadventures]

Wow, I think the last time I was on I-Drive was, ummmm at least the mid 90's, I never knew about the trolley rails? Cool. Is the Embassy Suites still there?

[@richardcasey8050]

I have alot of old tram and train tracks around my area in Australia

[@maureen14]

15:20 That alien has some serious man spread!👽

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Protective nesting hawk area, Hitchcock would be proud. Nice history found.

[@ricknick7431]

I can't remember the last time I drank out of a water bottle..I always bring my Yeti flask everywhere I go. Always recommend people to buy either a Hydro Flask or Yeti.

[@charlinebeth541]

I have been watching Adam about 3 years. There is a fun spot close to me in Fayetteville,Ga. They are building a huge roller coaster there it will be 3,400 feet and it is called Arieforce One. Thought I would let him know since he likes roller coasters. If anyone wants to see an animation of it go to, fun spot Atlanta. Looks scary.

[@unklebobosaurus]

It was 28C here yesterday [in the 80s F] too, everyone is frazzled today... 80s is too hot for Canada. If you need a break from the heat watch Adams winter I-10 roadtrip from a yearish ago!

[@paulbuker9596]

I used to go to a breakfast place named Morrisons Cafeteria years ago, sad to see how much is gone and changed

[@BanazirGalpsi1968]

Mr. Dezzer ought to take some of his Ruffest wrecks and have some sculpter make dinosaurs out of them for the outdoor part of vans skate park.

[@candarianpumpkin]

So, it was at this point (15:31) when my brain immediately thought S.S. Minnow and the Giligan's Island theme began looping through my head, haha!