Discovery Island
Discovery Island was a pirate-themed amusement park that opened in 1974 and was inspired by the classic Disney film “Treasure Island.” According to common opinion, it was the park’s 150 exotic birds from around the world, not the pirate reenactments, that brought in the most visitors. Although the reason for the park’s closure in 1999 is unknown, many people believe it was related to the launch of Animal Kingdom.
Discovery Island
Polynesian Beach Wave Machine
When you have a wave machine, there’s no need to wait for a great surf set. The Polynesian Resort decided to introduce surfing as a recreational sport for their guests in 1971, which led to the creation of the wave machine! Although the attraction was a success, the Seven Seas Lagoon and its beaches suffered as a result.
Rumors circulated about the attraction’s early closure, with theories ranging from equipment failure to the more widely accepted explanation of significant beach erosion. Some of the machine’s remains are said to have been left sitting at the lagoon’s bottom.
Polynesian Beach Wave Machine