Old Disney’s Discovery Island Maps (1985 to 1985) | 1 Maps and 0 Brochures
We built this Old Disney’s Discovery Island Maps archive for fast year-to-year browsing. It covers 1985 to 1985 and is organized by the table of contents. For the current map guide, use the Disney’s Discovery Island map page.
- Location
- Bay Lake, Florida
- Years Active
- 1974 – 1999
Disney’s Discovery Island Map 1985
FAQ
Why did Disney’s Discovery Island close?
Disney’s Discovery Island closed in 1999 due to declining attendance and high maintenance costs. The island’s animal inhabitants were relocated to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney focused resources on newer attractions.
Is Disney doing anything with Discovery Island?
Disney is not currently using Discovery Island for any public projects. The island remains abandoned since its closure in 1999 and has no announced redevelopment plans. It is off-limits to visitors, and Disney enforces trespassing restrictions to protect the area.
What happened to the animals on Disney’s Discovery Island?
The animals on Discovery Island were relocated to Disney’s Animal Kingdom when the island closed in 1999. Many were integrated into the new park’s exhibits.
Who made abandoned Discovery Island?
Abandoned Discovery Island was created by the Walt Disney Company. It originally opened as Treasure Island in 1974 and was later renamed Discovery Island in 1978.

