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Why was Adam the Woo banned from Universal? YouTube career explored in wake of Disney vlog creator's reporter death

Adam the Woo was found unresponsive at his house
posted by Amrita Das
Monday 12/22/2025 at 11:57PM EST
  • YouTuber Adam the Woo passes away at 51. (Image via Instagram/@adamthewooatw)
    YouTuber Adam the Woo passes away at 51. (Image via Instagram/@adamthewooatw)

    YouTuber Adam the Woo, who was banned from Universal Studios in 2017, seemingly for filming inside two abandoned buildings at the premises, passed away at 51. His father, Jim Williams, shared the news of his death on Facebook comments on Monday:

    "Our beloved Adam, our Son was found dead in his home this afternoon. Keep us in your prayers please."

    The official cause of Adam's death or other circumstances regarding the incident remain undisclosed as of now.

    Born Adam Williams, the YouTuber initially rose to prominence in the online community by posting himself exploring abandoned or haunted places. Eventually, Adam started making videos about theme parks and other popular locations across the United States.

     

     

    On April 6, 2017, Universal Studios Florida banned Adam from their premises. The YouTuber captured the exact moment he exited the theme park with a guard seen escorting him out.

    In 2019, a petition was created on Change.org, requesting Universal to lift the ban. Dynasty Gould, who started the petition, said Adam filmed the closed Triceratops Encounter and the old Nickelodeon studios building inside the amusement park in July 2012.

    Dynasty claimed the Nickelodeon building was not out of bounds for the public, and recording is also not prohibited at the attraction. There are, in fact, several other videos on YouTube that have captured the building.

    The Triceratops Encounter, on the other hand, was off-limits to visitors. However, Adam the Woo reportedly had permission from a Universal staff member to see the Jurassic Park-themed attraction and film videos. It is unknown whether the staff was authorized to provide visitors with such permits, and thus, Dynasty argued that the blame should not be on Adam.

    His first YouTube channel, adamthewoo, which was created in March 2006, has gained over 406K subscribers. The vlogger's second YouTube channel, TheDailyWoo, created in July 2012, has over 745K subscribers.

    Over the years, Adam had dropped his vlogs consistently, capturing adventures he made or daily events in his life. Adam visited buildings, towns, and places with intriguing histories, or sites that are not frequently visited by anyone.

    Adam the Woo was discovered dead during a wellness check at his house

    On Monday, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office in Florida reportedly responded to a call from one of Adam the Woo's friends who found him lying unmoving on a bed. Cops said the friend allegedly got a ladder to check on Adam through a window on the third floor and found the YouTuber in such condition.

     

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    Deputies from the sheriff's office initially went to Adam's house at about 12:20 PM on Monday. They found his place secured, but were unable to reach Adam. The authorities returned to his house later, around 2:50 pm. Fire rescue accompanied the deputies inside Adam's residence, and the YouTuber was pronounced dead. An autopsy to determine the cause of death is due.

    Adam the Woo posted his last video on Sunday, December 21, a day before he was found dead.

    The news of Adam's death devastated his friends, acquaintances, fans, and other vloggers.

    TOPICS: Adam the Woo, death, Universal Studios, YouTuber


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