Discovery Island

#3559 among destinations in the United States

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Discovery Island is an 11.5-acre island in Bay Lake, Florida. It is located on the property of Walt Disney World in the city of Bay Lake. Between 1974 and 1999, it was an attraction open to guests, who could observe its many species of animals and birds. Disney originally named it Treasure Island, and later renamed it Discovery Island. It currently sits abandoned, but can be seen by any watercraft in Bay Lake. Discovery Island is now the name of one of the lands in Disney's Animal Kingdom. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 8 April 1974 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 28°24'51"N, 81°34'1"W

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Discovery Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magic Kingdom, Space Mountain, Cinderella Castle, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

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