Can I legally gain access to walk around River Country?

[nely]

I know that it’s restricted but is there any way that I can get Disneys permission to enter the park to walk around and take pictures? I’m fascinated by abandoned water/theme parks and I lately I am on a kick with River Country, especially given its age (42 years) and it’s uniqueness..I think seeing the park would be a charming yet eerie experience which I love. I’d like the once in a life time opportunity to experience river country before they knock it down and build over it next year...

I’ve seen videos of youtubers going there illegaly but it’s not worth a lifetime ban from Disney lol. So any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated!

 

[marni1971]

In short... no.

 

[Master Yoda]

Not unless you either have an obscene amount of money you want to give to the mouse or are one of the people that might be surveying the area in the future.

 

[po1998]

I know that it’s restricted but is there any way that I can get Disneys permission to enter the park to walk around and take pictures? I’m fascinated by abandoned water/theme parks and I lately I am on a kick with River Country, especially given its age (42 years) and it’s uniqueness..I think seeing the park would be a charming yet eerie experience which I love. I’d like the once in a life time opportunity to experience river country before they knock it down and build over it next year...

I’ve seen videos of youtubers going there illegaly but it’s not worth a lifetime ban from Disney lol. So any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated!

Just go to guest relations and ask really nice. There is a good chance they will say yes, and also give you passes for the utilidors.

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Not unless you either have an obscene amount of money you want to give to the mouse or are one of the people that might be surveying the area in the future.

 

[KBLovedDisney]

 

[WDW_Jon]

I think you’ve got a pretty good shot... Ask a bus driver or two and if they say yes then enjoy!

 

[larryz]

Great first post!

 

[AndyS2992]

There are more than enough photos and videos already online to satisfy anyone’s curiosity without getting a lifetime ban.

 

[EvilChameleon]

Just tell them you're from Electronic Arts. They'll let you do whatever you want then.

 

[Minthorne]

Get hired as the president of Disney or maybe CEO. Then you could go.

 

[jloucks]

No loopholes to view that I am aware of. Just enjoy the footage of those that snuck in. I suspect going in person would be highly overrated.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Just tell them you're from Electronic Arts. They'll let you do whatever you want then.

The intent is to provide your abandoned water park with a sense of pride and accomplishment

 

[dieboy]

Better hurry, I thought they were tearing it down to build a hotel in a few years.

 

[Hakunamatata]

I know that it’s restricted but is there any way that I can get Disneys permission to enter the park to walk around and take pictures? I’m fascinated by abandoned water/theme parks and I lately I am on a kick with River Country, especially given its age (42 years) and it’s uniqueness..I think seeing the park would be a charming yet eerie experience which I love. I’d like the once in a life time opportunity to experience river country before they knock it down and build over it next year...

I’ve seen videos of youtubers going there illegaly but it’s not worth a lifetime ban from Disney lol. So any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated!

What did Disney say when you called and asked?

 

[Hakunamatata]

In short... no.

Buzz kill.

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

The best view you’ll easily get legally is by renting a boat from one of the marinas. Then you can view it from a distance on the water.

 

[mousehockey37]

Trolls live under bridges, not in abandoned water parks.

 

[dieboy]

Also, i'd be less worried about the lifetime ban vs. the fact its pretty unkept in there (sat photos), and the fact what the orange county sheriffs will do to ya after making them trudge through a swamp essentially to get you.

 

[mousehockey37]

Also, i'd be less worried about the lifetime ban vs. the fact its pretty unkept in there (sat photos), and the fact what the orange county sheriffs will do to ya after making them trudge through a swamp essentially to get you.

Gator bait