Who Was Adam The Woo? Banned From Universal Studios, 2017 YouTube Controversy, Found Dead At Home

Adam the Woo was found dead at his home at the age of 51 after he didn't respond to his loved ones' texts and calls for a prolonged period.

YouTuber, Adam the Woo, passed away at the age of 51. The much-loved YouTube star was known for his theme park and adventure vlogs. His death came as a shock to fans, as it was only two days ago when Adam had shared a video on his YouTube channel. The creator was found dead at his home on December 22, 2025 (ET), after his family and friends were unable to reach him.

While his death was confirmed by OCSO (Osceola County Sheriff's Office), the cause has yet to be revealed. Adam the Woo's fans and friends have been sharing their condolences over the star's demise. So, as the world mourns the loss of the YouTuber, let us take a look at his YouTube journey, the controversy that led to his ban from Universal Studios, and his unfortunate demise.

 Who was YouTuber, Adam the Woo?

Adam the Woo, born David Adam Williams, was a YouTuber who explored various adventure and theme parks and vlogged his experiences on his channel. The 51-year-old was best known for his Disney-related videos, including exploring various Disneyland and Disney World locations. Adam started his YouTube journey in 2009 and, in 2012, created one of the most notable channels of the early YouTube era, The Daily Woo.

According to Fox 4, Adam the Woo posted a vlog every day on The Daily Woo for the first five years and vlogged all 50 states in the United States. His YouTube channel, Adam the Woo, has over 400,000 subscribers, and on his second channel, The Daily Woo, he has over 744,000 subscribers. He also shared videos from visits to theme parks, haunted houses, small towns, and other events. According to a Disney expert, Adam would regularly visit Disneyland and Disney World.

Reports also state that the YouTuber even filmed videos of historical sites in Kansas City, Missouri, also linked to Walt Disney, including the site of Laugh-O-Gram Studios and Union Station. Adam the Woo also visited antique stores, roadside attractions, movie and TV filming locations, abandoned buildings, sites, historical places, and haunted or unusual buildings. The influencer walked around town, took road trips across the country, attended various conventions and baseball games in his vlogs.

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Adam the Woo was banned from Universal Studios

While most of Adam the Woo's content was immensely loved, a 2012 video led to him being banned from Universal Studios. According to reports, the YouTuber was filming inside two abandoned buildings on the premises. However, when a guard captured him, Adam recorded himself being escorted out of the park, which led Universal Studios Orlando to ban him from its premises on April 6, 2012.

The 2017 YouTube controversy and petition to get Adam the Woo unbanned from Universal Studios

The ban by Universal Studios came after Adam the Woo posted a video about the ban in 2017. The video description noted that in 2012, Adam recorded two videos at Universal Studios Orlando of attractions that are no longer open to the public. He added that a lot had changed since that day, not just in how he documents things but also in how he gets access to different spaces. The description further read:

"Although I technically did not sneak into the locations alone and unnoticed as it may appear in the clips I do understand how posting the footage is frowned upon and can appreciate their concern. After nearly 5 years and countless return visits and annual passes to Universal Orlando Resort, they have chosen at this time to trespass me from the property indefinitely."

A Change.org petition was created in 2018, urging Universal Studios to lift the ban on Adam the Woo. The petitioner, Dynasty Gould, wrote that the two videos Adam recorded at Universal Studios Orlando in July 2012 showed the old Nickelodeon Studios building and the Triceratops Encounter. He further argued that both had been "abandoned" and that the Nickelodeon building was not out of bounds to the public; hence,, recording should not have been prohibited. 

The petition further stated that while the Triceratops Encounter was off-limits to visitors, Adam had permission from a Universal staff member to see the Jurassic Park-themed attraction and watch videos. However, it is unclear whether the staff member had the authority to issue such permits, and Dynasty Gould argued that Adam should not be held responsible.

Adam the Woo was found dead at his home

Adam the Woo was found dead on December 22, 2025 (ET). TMZ was the first to report the unfortunate news. Later, PEOPLE also confirmed the death and reported that the Sheriff's spokesperson said the family was unable to reach the adult living in the house. Later, OCSO (Osceola County Sheriff's Office) also confirmed that they have notified David Adam Williams' father of his son's demise. They further stated:

"Deputies then responded back to the location for an unattended death at 2:53 pm. A friend had borrowed a ladder and looked through the 3rd-story window to see a male on a bed who was not moving. Upon entering the residence with Fire Rescue, the male was reported deceased."

The medical examiner will complete an autopsy to determine the cause of death, which remains under investigation, the OCSO said. Adam's last YouTube video was uploaded on December 21, 2025, and it was filmed on December 20, 2025. He showed his yard decorations and then walked around Celebration, Florida.

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