Squatters Took Over This Abandoned Disney Resort (Before the Bulldozers Arrive)

I visited one of Central Florida's most surreal locations - an abandoned resort just 3 minutes from Disney's Magic Kingdom where dozens of homeless people are now living. This property, which opened in 1972 as the largest resort in Central Florida (just after Disney World opened in 1971), operated as a Hyatt and later the Orlando Sun Resort before closing in 2012. In this eye-opening documentary, I explore the massive abandoned complex and meet the residents who've created a unique community here - including Tom, Bella, Matt, and Jessica. These aren't the people you might expect. Many are hardworking individuals who faced mental health challenges, substance abuse issues, tragic losses, or simply bad luck that led them here. What You'll See: Abandoned pools, restaurants, and hotel rooms overtaken by nature Residents who've transformed derelict rooms into actual homes Stories of survival, friendship, and unexpected community The haunting remains of a once-luxurious resort What happens when the bulldozers arrive The Meyers Group recently purchased this property and will invest nearly $200 million to redevelop it into a luxury resort and entertainment district. But for now, these residents live here without electricity, running water, or security - not knowing when they'll be forced out. This isn't just urban exploration - it's a human story about people surviving in impossible circumstances and finding hope in an abandoned Disney-area resort. 📍 Location: Former Hyatt/Orlando Sun Resort, near Disney World, Orlando, Florida If you're in the Orlando area and want to help, consider donating blankets, non-perishable food, or support to the Hope Foundation. https://hopeflorida.com/ 👍 If this video impacted you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE. Your engagement helps YouTube show this important story to more people. #orlandosunresort #abandonedplaces #disney #orlando #florida #orlandoflorida #travel #travelvlog #vlog #exploration #explore #abandonedresort #forgottenplaces #history #tourism #floridatravel #travelchannel #documentary #adventure #travelblogger #traveling #urbanexplorer #hiddenplaces #lostplaces #abandonedbuilding #exploring #travelvlogger #visitflorida #orlandotravel #floridavlogger #traveladventure #solotravel Chapters 0:00 - Introduction & Arriving at Abandoned Disney Resort 2:30 - Meeting Tom: First Resident Encounter 4:39 - Meeting Matt: Life as a Squatter 6:55 - Tour of Abandoned Units & Living Conditions 9:18 - Community Structure & Matt's Backstory 12:00 - Meeting Bella: Tragedy & Drug Addiction 15:00 - Community Bonds & Friendships 17:00 - The Convention Center & Former Beauty 18:23 - Concerns About Eviction 20:24 - Rooftop Views & Garden Discovery 23:43 - Daily Life & Survival ($20/day) 27:00 - Matt's Prison Time & Fentanyl Crisis 30:00 - Tom's Living Space & Meeting Jessica 33:00 - Tom's Irish Pub & Jessica's Story 36:25 - The Woman Cave & Haunted Experiences 38:55 - Lisa's Background as Former Concierge 40:47 - Addressing Misconceptions About Homelessness 42:26 - Impending Eviction & Uncertain Future 44:06 - Conclusion & Final Reflections Follow Me ►YouTube    / madtraveler   ►website https://daveseminara.com/travel/ ►Instagam   / madtravelerdave   ►Facebook   / daveseminaramadtraveler   ►Linkedin   / dave-s-8a20a610   Mad Traveler Playlists ►Arkansas    • Arkansas Travel: The State's Most Controve...   ►Eswatini    • Eswatini/Swaziland Travel: Inside Africa's...   ►South Africa    • South Africa Travel: Kruger Safaris, Cape ...   ►Lesotho    • Lesotho Travel: Exploring Africa's Hidden ...   ►Japan    • Japan Travel: Tokyo, Kyoto, Sumo, Koyasan,...   ►Suriname    • Suriname Travel: The Best Country You've P...   ►Florida    • Florida Travel: Hidden Communities, Rich T...   ►Caribbean    • Caribbean Travel:  Islands, Cruise Ports, ...   ►Brazil    • Brazil Travel: Rio, Football, Beach Cultur...   ►Accents of the World    • Interesting Accents of the World 🇺🇳   ►Estonia    • Estonia Unveiled: Tallinn, Kihnu Island & ...   ►Ecuador    • Ecuador Adventures: Galápagos Wildlife, Qu...   ►Argentina    • Argentina Travel: Buenos Aires and Beyond 🇦🇷   ►Latvia    • Discover Latvia: Riga, Kuldiga & Medieval ...   ►Finland    • FinlandTravel Guide: Helsinki to Arctic Wi...   ►Niagara Falls    • Niagara Falls Exposed: Poverty & Decay Beh...   ►Lithuania    • Discover Lithuania: Vilnius, Hill of Cross...   ►Uruguay    • Uruguay Travel: Hidden Gems, Winter Realit...