I worked at that McDonald's during high school for a few years. This brings back lots of memories. I can picture everything as it was, as you walked through
@@kilpzy4843 do you have a specific part of the video you're referring to? There used to be caution tape across the parking lot because they didn't want people entering the parking lot. But that's about it. I saw a splatter on the wall at one point, but that is just someone throwing something against the wall. Probably employees right after they emptied it out just having fun.
All that mold needed was some McDonald’s food! It’s totally resistant to mold, rot and decay for at least 50 years. Put a case of burgers in there and all that mold will die.
Most McDonald's built prior to the 1980's had basements used for storing stock and the employee break room ( which was the first room with the green wallpaper). This is definitely a very old store possibly from the late1960's since the freezer was out in the parking lot.
I think that's the reason why they been tearing down the older Mcdonald's and upgrading them. Most new restaurants and diners are being built on slabs because basements cause too many health issues for the food industry.
Back in September, there was, indeed, flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which explains what happened in the bathroom and the basement. Middlesex, along with other towns in this area, were flooded badly.
@@jamesjustin9181 this dude’s actually right! In the Middlesex area there’s a body of water just a bit down the street from this building. This area was hit especially badly due to Ida and many within not even a block from this McDonald’s had to be relocated to hotels for months afterwards unfortunately
There's an abandoned McDonald's in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, that's been closed down for about 4 years now. Weeds growing everywhere, and it has an old playground inside it. You should check it out!
i'm really facinated by old abandoned businesses, houses, and differant abandoned buildings, i always wonder why they were abandoned, its a shame people have to vandalize things for their enjoyment, thanks for sharing
I grew up in this town and frequented this McDonalds more times than I can count. This whole area is prone to flooding which I believe ultimately led to the relocation. The flooding you’re seeing here has to be from Ida last year. The Play Place transformed a couple different times over the years. It was a big ball pit when I was a kid, then it was a big plastic tunnel jungle gym, then just a picnic area. It’s sad to see it in this condition but I can understand that it had to be abandoned. The major floods have been too numerous over the years. Great video! Thanks for shedding light on this vintage McDonalds.
A big ball pit sounds so fun it’s sad seeing all these newer restraints boring with nothing for the kid or barley dining outside but if there is something for the kids nowadays Mcdonald’s near us give them electronics and touchscreen built in to the tables and yadadada not a big fan of it
I managed a McDonald’s location for 2 years, so I can give a bit of insight: 6:37 those plugs used to power the bun toasters as well as the warming table if I remember correctly. You can see those old Ethernet and VGA cables which were used for the grill monitors to show what orders were coming in. 8:31 that board being held up by that chain on your right hand side would have been used for offloading stock from truck order into the walk in downstairs. One of the locations I worked at used their basement for the pop syrups as well as dry storage.
Wallie I'm 45 and I remember Micky Ds back in the 1980s lol but this one looks like the late 1990s they started to remolded them in 2006. Thanks for sharing.👍🙂
The way that back door just opened, and then closed, after you said out loud you don't need to go back there, like some spirit was trying to summon you back in, was sooo creepy. Like something you would see in a horror movie. Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if some of these places had some kind of residual energy or paranormal activity there. I wouldn't have the courage to do this especially to go into that basement. Thank you for making it interesting!
Sometimes I miss the old McDonald's, so I am always excited when I get to go to one. There are a handful still left in WV, but not many. One of my McDonald's at home got completely rebuilt all the way back in like 2006, making it one of the first post red roof design McDonald's. They ended up remodeling the inside of it again in 2020 or so, so that's now gone. It seems to be getting more and more rare to see older style locations these days. I am always blasted back when I walk in one though.
Very cool, I like seeing the inside of abandoned businesses, particularly fast food restaurants Sad about the bad shape the McDonald's is in thanks for sharing Wallie 😎👍
Well, when comparing the bathrooms to those of other, open for business McDonald's locations, its good to see that they are in about the same condition.
I use to live near that McDonald’s. The outside portion was 100% a play place because I used to play in there as a kid! Also had a couple of tables for the parents to eat while they watched their kids.
I did too! I remember the original building, white tile with the Golden Arches. This McDonalds was flooded several times over the years. Any heavy rain and it was underwater.
The tiny floating particles in the basement very likely carried mold. Even when visually undetectable, it's still possible to ingest mold via mouth, eyes, ears, hair and uncovered skin. Plus, those mold particles will stick to clothing---until they're washed thoroughly.
Love seeing inside this old McDonalds! Great video Wallie!! Stay safe when you go inside abandoned places, I would be nervous going in there by myself, never know who may be there.
I spent almost every day after school in this McDonalds. All the kids from my school would spend their time here. After every night at the Middlesex Carnival, this was the place to go. There’s just too many memories! It’s kind of insane to see the way it looks now compared to when I was in Highschool which was 2006-2010. Ugh the memories 😭 & to clarify, that was a play place. I … did the thang in it. I’ll never forget 💀💀💀 thank you for making this video. It’s sad, yet nostalgic. I miss the “good ol days”
@@Melissa0774 it's not just the whole "covid" thing though either. One of the main reasons was the cost of the upkeep. I remember playing in them back in the late 80's. I don't see much of the play areas' but, there is one close to where I live but it is closed til "further notice". The sign itself didn't say whether or not it was "covid related".
@@Chaotic-Demise77 But they're so hard to clean, though, especially ball pits. I work at a childcare center and the owner is always saying how she can't believe any of those place are still open, for that reason.
@@Melissa0774 I know. I played in it as well. Never worried about other germs. The way I see it, if you're close it down, may as well just get rid of it. No more need to stress it. Hell, they literally just demolished one just to rebuild next to it close to me. Made no sense, at all. It looks more dull than the previous one.
That small room was the break room lol. But no we didn't microwave the food, you are thinking normal restaurants. That one had a press to cook the meat patties and then they would sit in a little meat humidifier.
@@MyNameIsntReallyNate Prior to the cook to order system they have used since the early 2000's there were actually microwaves called "Q-ing ovens". After building a batch of sandwiches they would go in for like 10 to 30 seconds depending on how many you had. Then they were placed in the sandwich bin until sold or expired. Nobody ever threw out the sandwiches when they expired which is why they got rid of the bin. I remember we would get in trouble if we said the word "microwave".
@@gartronics interesting. I worked at that specific McDonald's in the video back in 97 and just used to throw those frozen hockey pucks straight onto the press from the packaging. We had that one little hot box that kept the moisture in the patties that was built into where we threw all the condiments on the burgers. (Maybe it's the same thing but we just use something a bit different?) Now that I think about it I do remember vaguely hearing about the microwave you're talking about but I don't think we ever used them.
When I was a cub scout in the mid 70"s. Our den mother was able to schedule a tour of the McDonald's that had opened in our city. I was surprised by them having a basement. Because being in San Diego CA. Basements are not that common. Thought how neat this restaurant had a basement.
I miss going to McDonald's, Burger King, and Chuck E. Cheese's when I was a kid and really had fun with the play places. Man, the good old memories. I'll be 21 in September. Time flies
You need to bring safety glasses, hard hat, and/or breathing respirator when doing urban exploring. You never know when you will encounter toxic mold or asbestos.
Interesting McDonald’s can’t get over how bad the basement looked guess that was one of the reasons they closed up and due to the flooding. Keep up the good work 👍👍
You don't come across an abandoned McDonald's very often; i always enjoy all of your explorations of abandoned places. This place is hurtin from all that flooding, Wow!!
Wow I recognized it as soon as the video started! I ate there regularly with my son, and a friends daughter many years ago… it had an ice cream machine that always worked! And a “play-place”/ ball pit.
The old McDonalds in my town was one of first and was originally a drive in. It was later enclosed with glass. They used to have birthday parties in the basement. It has since been rebuilt to the modern version on same lot.
3:22 - There was a leaking water pipe after the store had closed. The doors had such good weather-seals, the flooding water filled the floor and basement, not leaking outside.
I live in San Antonio and all but one has updated...There is still one very cool McDonald's that is still open and doing fairly well, however since 2020 they refuse to open the doors to the public, druve through service only..I really hope it changes back soon.
Cool video and I'm always amazed you don't encounter homeless and animals in these abandoned places the door is open it's out in the middle of nowhere and not one junky or homeless person that's amazing.
My brother worked at a McDs of this style from 1976 to 1978 in Spokane Wa.It had a basement.They we’re still using fresh potatoes for the fries.The 100 lb burlap bags of potatoes were stored in the basement,then brought upstairs,and they had a machine for washing the potatoes,and then one for peeling them,and then one for slicing.
Awesome stuff as always your videos never disappoint keep up the good work buddy whoever buys it probably best to tear it down and start new with all the water damage
I thought at first the place could be restored but when I saw that mold in the basement that's when I said hell no. That's to much mold and it's dangerous. The building needs to be condemned and torn down
I used to go to this one as a kid. I remember the PlayPlace being really large. Didn’t even know it closed until a couple years ago. I lived in South Bound Brook so it wasn’t too far of a drive
A lot of the restaurants have self service drink dispensers. The outside had additional seating area for better days. A lot of those stores like that are being replaced by bigger, facilities.
Reminds me of an old train station on the outside. Cool to see the old condiment guns hanging from the ceiling still. Da Da da da da , Im lovin' it ! LOL
wow! I remember working at one like that in 1981.... had the basement and was so old.... that building definetly is ready for the wrecking ball.... looks like its in a flood plane and thats not good....
An awesome exploration video, Wallie! Your UA-cam Channel is great! Both of you and Kayla are awesome people. Both of you are an inspiration to me. Have a McDonald'slicious Day!
Can't even get a dr pepper and food. The quest for food continues for Wallie and Kayla lol. That basement looked horrible I can smell the mold from my place.
A few of the older ones in the UK had them, one I worked in which was store 339 (we’re up to 1500 now!) all the stock areas were downstairs together with the main management office and crew room
Very cool. That place looks terrible. Trashed. I bet the building is pretty old, maybe it just looks older cuz of flooding? Very creepy. Be careful when you go in these places, it makes me nervous! LOL Thanks Wallie!👍😃💜
I work at one..my dad 10 years..yes first room in basement was break room..rest was dry stock..the fry vats would been to your right and grill to the left..and yes the arms held moniters and all those cables went to the line..for the toaster, sandwich tables meat cooler.....way cool video ..what I couldn't see was the freezers..and yes the outside menu boards use to be a plastic sheet ..now thier digital..great work..sorry ya had to suffer the basement..looking forward to your next one.
i can see those vintage aluminum ceiling speaker grills in the ceiling. those are most likely some Lowell RS8-A grills from the late 60s. i am getting one along with another one from my school.
Nice video I loved to come to this McDonald’s but they had to move which sucks and I live near here too! And that was a play place that little red spot
I worked there when I was in high school, that’s so sad to see it got vandalized so bad and yes that area floods a lot so I’m not surprised you saw the flood damage
I work at the Chuck E Cheese nearby this McDonald’s and I always pass by this building each time I take an alternate route. This building is super cool and I’d love to check it out at some point
The end was funny. It reminds me of my old neighborhood MCD. They had a canopy over the play land. I remember the olde4 ladies would clean it in the morning and always smelled like Bleach. They wouldn’t let us in until it dried. Yeah, this will probably be torn down. Thanks for showing the basement but you should carry a N95 regardless.
It is time to tear this place down and build something new. There needs to be some photos of this place when it was in business to preserve the memories.
I must be really old, I remember micky`s when they had the red and white striped siding and the 2 yellow arches from front to back on each side of the building. The one I remember was on RT-35 in Asbury Park back in the 70`s.
Out of the three Mcdonalds. The last one was torn down and rebuilt due to the floor started to cave into the basement. From my understanding it was built in 1978. Then the other two was remodeled into a box.
Never knew McDonald's had basement's.thats a first for me and yup that thing was under water pretty bad downstairs..dam place must be haunted doors open from inside out oh boy.might be the wind but it don't seem very windy to open a steel door..? hum
I worked at that McDonald's during high school for a few years. This brings back lots of memories. I can picture everything as it was, as you walked through
Did you know What happened with the caution tape And The Dried Blood
Or what looks like Dried Blood
@@kilpzy4843 do you have a specific part of the video you're referring to? There used to be caution tape across the parking lot because they didn't want people entering the parking lot. But that's about it. I saw a splatter on the wall at one point, but that is just someone throwing something against the wall. Probably employees right after they emptied it out just having fun.
I didn't know that!
Do you know when it shut down?
Wow that’s vintage! Back when McDonald’s had character! I’m loving it.
I’m glad you got out of that basement, I’m sitting here saying “get out of there, mold will kill ya”! You do a lot for us, thank you!
He should keep a resparator in the car for some of these old buildings you never know what could be in them
> 8:30
All that mold needed was some McDonald’s food! It’s totally resistant to mold, rot and decay for at least 50 years. Put a case of burgers in there and all that mold will die.
@INDELIBLE FAECES you think there is beef in McDonald’s? Lol.
@@Phantom-darkness you are full of shot. Check your facts before making yourself more stupid.
Most McDonald's built prior to the 1980's had basements used for storing stock and the employee break room ( which was the first room with the green wallpaper). This is definitely a very old store possibly from the late1960's since the freezer was out in the parking lot.
We have an old McDonald's near us it's been open for so long and it has a basement never been redone
I think that's the reason why they been tearing down the older Mcdonald's and upgrading them. Most new restaurants and diners are being built on slabs because basements cause too many health issues for the food industry.
Ours has one and back in Kindergarten our school did a field trip down there where we watched a film then went back up for Happy Meals😋
@@chefkim9 can you supply a picture of it?
@@meem433 how long ago was this?
The shoebox designs are characterless and make every other place look the same. Thanks for sharing this one, Wallie!!
Hmm
@@skyesyd221 Hmm
@@IamJay02 Hmm
Back in September, there was, indeed, flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which explains what happened in the bathroom and the basement. Middlesex, along with other towns in this area, were flooded badly.
Ohhh nice guessing
@@ingridv1210 if he lives near it he's not guessing 😆
@@crazyentertainment4842 how do you know.
@@jamesjustin9181 this dude’s actually right! In the Middlesex area there’s a body of water just a bit down the street from this building. This area was hit especially badly due to Ida and many within not even a block from this McDonald’s had to be relocated to hotels for months afterwards unfortunately
Can confirm, I’m in Greenbrook the town next to Middlesex an my house got close to 3 ft of water through our first floor
There's an abandoned McDonald's in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, that's been closed down for about 4 years now. Weeds growing everywhere, and it has an old playground inside it. You should check it out!
Wassup fellow Oklahoman
where in the town is this one
@@aviationlaa Tahlequah is a small city, it is easy to find, it’s about 3 miles from the historic downtown.
That was the best McDonald’s ever!
I’m Oklahoma too! Grew up in OKC. Live north of Tulsa now.
i'm really facinated by old abandoned businesses, houses, and differant abandoned buildings, i always wonder why they were abandoned, its a shame people have to vandalize things for their enjoyment, thanks for sharing
I grew up in this town and frequented this McDonalds more times than I can count. This whole area is prone to flooding which I believe ultimately led to the relocation. The flooding you’re seeing here has to be from Ida last year. The Play Place transformed a couple different times over the years. It was a big ball pit when I was a kid, then it was a big plastic tunnel jungle gym, then just a picnic area. It’s sad to see it in this condition but I can understand that it had to be abandoned. The major floods have been too numerous over the years. Great video! Thanks for shedding light on this vintage McDonalds.
A big ball pit sounds so fun it’s sad seeing all these newer restraints boring with nothing for the kid or barley dining outside but if there is something for the kids nowadays Mcdonald’s near us give them electronics and touchscreen built in to the tables and yadadada not a big fan of it
I managed a McDonald’s location for 2 years, so I can give a bit of insight:
6:37 those plugs used to power the bun toasters as well as the warming table if I remember correctly. You can see those old Ethernet and VGA cables which were used for the grill monitors to show what orders were coming in.
8:31 that board being held up by that chain on your right hand side would have been used for offloading stock from truck order into the walk in downstairs. One of the locations I worked at used their basement for the pop syrups as well as dry storage.
Wallie I'm 45 and I remember Micky Ds back in the 1980s lol but this one looks like the late 1990s they started to remolded them in 2006. Thanks for sharing.👍🙂
I've eaten at that particular location MANY, MANY times over the years. That was indeed a play place out in front.
Where was it if you don't mind me asking? I would love to find some information on it myself
@@jonb2793 Central NJ -- I don't think they want to reveal the exact location so as to encourage sightseers.
@@jonb2793 the one in Middlesex NJ on NJ-28. Google removed the old location but it’s across the street from the school.
The way that back door just opened, and then closed, after you said out loud you don't need to go back there, like some spirit was trying to summon you back in, was sooo creepy. Like something you would see in a horror movie. Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if some of these places had some kind of residual energy or paranormal activity there. I wouldn't have the courage to do this especially to go into that basement. Thank you for making it interesting!
Sometimes I miss the old McDonald's, so I am always excited when I get to go to one. There are a handful still left in WV, but not many. One of my McDonald's at home got completely rebuilt all the way back in like 2006, making it one of the first post red roof design McDonald's. They ended up remodeling the inside of it again in 2020 or so, so that's now gone. It seems to be getting more and more rare to see older style locations these days. I am always blasted back when I walk in one though.
Very cool, I like seeing the inside of abandoned businesses, particularly fast food restaurants Sad about the bad shape the McDonald's is in thanks for sharing Wallie 😎👍
Well, when comparing the bathrooms to those of other, open for business McDonald's locations, its good to see that they are in about the same condition.
Wow! When I was there in January, the door that you went through was still locked! I stand corrected, and amazed!
I use to live near that McDonald’s. The outside portion was 100% a play place because I used to play in there as a kid! Also had a couple of tables for the parents to eat while they watched their kids.
I did too! I remember the original building, white tile with the Golden Arches. This McDonalds was flooded several times over the years. Any heavy rain and it was underwater.
@@luannemaskell2902 So sad, this was my favorite childhood McDonald's in the area!
Where is this if you don't mind me asking? I would love to find some info on it
@@jonb2793 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex, NJ. Directly across from Middlessex High School.
This was also one of the only play areas that was actually really entertaining. It was HUGE.
The tiny floating particles in the basement very likely carried mold. Even when visually undetectable, it's still possible to ingest mold via mouth, eyes, ears, hair and uncovered skin. Plus, those mold particles will stick to clothing---until they're washed thoroughly.
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Love seeing inside this old McDonalds! Great video Wallie!! Stay safe when you go inside abandoned places, I would be nervous going in there by myself, never know who may be there.
Thanks for the abandoned McD's. So sad people have to trash places even if it's empty.
I spent almost every day after school in this McDonalds. All the kids from my school would spend their time here. After every night at the Middlesex Carnival, this was the place to go. There’s just too many memories! It’s kind of insane to see the way it looks now compared to when I was in Highschool which was 2006-2010. Ugh the memories 😭 & to clarify, that was a play place. I … did the thang in it. I’ll never forget 💀💀💀 thank you for making this video. It’s sad, yet nostalgic. I miss the “good ol days”
Thanks Wallie that style of McDonald’s is what I remember from childhood brought back good memories none left like that up here in Canada
It would be so great if they restored it back into a classic McDonalds. I love McDonalds just because it was such a huge part of my childhood lol
12:10 Ghost?
The sad part is none of the newer McDonald's have the play places anymore
They went dull.....boring.....
It's because they're a nightmare to keep clean, especially the ball pits and especially now that COVID is a thing.
@@Melissa0774 it's not just the whole "covid" thing though either. One of the main reasons was the cost of the upkeep. I remember playing in them back in the late 80's. I don't see much of the play areas' but, there is one close to where I live but it is closed til "further notice". The sign itself didn't say whether or not it was "covid related".
@@Chaotic-Demise77 But they're so hard to clean, though, especially ball pits. I work at a childcare center and the owner is always saying how she can't believe any of those place are still open, for that reason.
@@Melissa0774 I know. I played in it as well. Never worried about other germs. The way I see it, if you're close it down, may as well just get rid of it. No more need to stress it. Hell, they literally just demolished one just to rebuild next to it close to me. Made no sense, at all. It looks more dull than the previous one.
I never knew McDonald's had basements. Learn something new everyday 😀
That’s where they microwave, everything.
Only some of them had basements, The one I worked at did not. I heard that that's where the stock room was.
That small room was the break room lol. But no we didn't microwave the food, you are thinking normal restaurants. That one had a press to cook the meat patties and then they would sit in a little meat humidifier.
@@MyNameIsntReallyNate Prior to the cook to order system they have used since the early 2000's there were actually microwaves called "Q-ing ovens". After building a batch of sandwiches they would go in for like 10 to 30 seconds depending on how many you had. Then they were placed in the sandwich bin until sold or expired. Nobody ever threw out the sandwiches when they expired which is why they got rid of the bin. I remember we would get in trouble if we said the word "microwave".
@@gartronics interesting. I worked at that specific McDonald's in the video back in 97 and just used to throw those frozen hockey pucks straight onto the press from the packaging. We had that one little hot box that kept the moisture in the patties that was built into where we threw all the condiments on the burgers. (Maybe it's the same thing but we just use something a bit different?)
Now that I think about it I do remember vaguely hearing about the microwave you're talking about but I don't think we ever used them.
Wow! That basement looks creepy!
80's Vibe
When I was a cub scout in the mid 70"s. Our den mother was able to schedule a tour of the McDonald's that had opened in our city. I was surprised by them having a basement. Because being in San Diego CA. Basements are not that common. Thought how neat this restaurant had a basement.
Come to Berrien Springs, Mi. The Mcdonalds here is still old! Hurry, because they may remodle it.
Thanks Wallie and Kayla I Like Your An Abandoned McDonald's Video. And I Hope You Guys are Doing Well!!!
I miss going to McDonald's, Burger King, and Chuck E. Cheese's when I was a kid and really had fun with the play places. Man, the good old memories. I'll be 21 in September. Time flies
23 too
Wait until you're 65 years old, then you'll really miss the old days. lol
I feel you lol I'm 19 and I used to go to McDonald's all the time when they had the red roof with the lights that looked like fries
"21" toddlers be like "ahh, those were the good old days"
Try 45
Awesome Video Wallie miss the old school Mcdonald`s Budiling :D thanks for sharing again
You need to bring safety glasses, hard hat, and/or breathing respirator when doing urban exploring. You never know when you will encounter toxic mold or asbestos.
You funny 😊
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Interesting McDonald’s can’t get over how bad the basement looked guess that was one of the reasons they closed up and due to the flooding. Keep up the good work 👍👍
Building is for sure toast and should be levelled as a result. No reason to put this off. It's not coming back.
Absolutely brilliant video but I'm very glad you decide to get out of that basement that was just in a poor state most definitely not a safe at all.
The ending was classic!!!!
You don't come across an abandoned McDonald's very often; i always enjoy all of your explorations of abandoned places. This place is hurtin from all that flooding, Wow!!
Wow I recognized it as soon as the video started! I ate there regularly with my son, and a friends daughter many years ago… it had an ice cream machine that always worked! And a “play-place”/ ball pit.
YOU ARE A GREAT GUY!!! THX> VIDEO>>>
Hi my friend and what a classic McDonald's and great video and take care
The old McDonalds in my town was one of first and was originally a drive in. It was later enclosed with glass. They used to have birthday parties in the basement. It has since been rebuilt to the modern version on same lot.
3:22 - There was a leaking water pipe after the store had closed.
The doors had such good weather-seals, the flooding water filled the floor and basement, not leaking outside.
Did they have someone remove the water from the basement? Where did the water go?
@@JameelAlayyan
That Square Black Box
Looked Like Either A Digital
Generator OR Water Pump,
ONLY...No Hose Connected?
I live in San Antonio and all but one has updated...There is still one very cool McDonald's that is still open and doing fairly well, however since 2020 they refuse to open the doors to the public, druve through service only..I really hope it changes back soon.
Cool video and I'm always amazed you don't encounter homeless and animals in these abandoned places the door is open it's out in the middle of nowhere and not one junky or homeless person that's amazing.
The water line was probably from Superstorm Sandy in 2012. There was a lot of flooding after the storm.
My brother worked at a McDs of this style from 1976 to 1978 in Spokane Wa.It had a basement.They we’re still using fresh potatoes for the fries.The 100 lb burlap bags of potatoes were stored in the basement,then brought upstairs,and they had a machine for washing the potatoes,and then one for peeling them,and then one for slicing.
Awesome stuff as always your videos never disappoint keep up the good work buddy whoever buys it probably best to tear it down and start new with all the water damage
This is one of the best videos I have ever watched, so very interesting to see this history, thank you kindly for sharing this...
Great video of this vintage McDonald's basement was destroyed I never knew it had a basement badass find though
another great video man I binge watch your content
Awesome Wallie
Great video! I bet you were surprised that that door was open to get into McDonald's! That basement was a mess, I am glad you got out of there!
WallieB26, what a TOTALLY AWESOME & COOL abandoned McDonald's! Really enjoyed your video!
I thought at first the place could be restored but when I saw that mold in the basement that's when I said hell no. That's to much mold and it's dangerous. The building needs to be condemned and torn down
Now you know standing there ordering was hilarious! Great video!
That's the First McDonalds explore I've seen. Good job. Thanks.
Nice video cool that you got inside of the McDonald's & creepy when that emergency exit door opened lol
I used to go to this one as a kid. I remember the PlayPlace being really large. Didn’t even know it closed until a couple years ago. I lived in South Bound Brook so it wasn’t too far of a drive
It is across the street from a school
A lot of the restaurants have self service drink dispensers. The outside had additional seating area for better days.
A lot of those stores like that are being replaced by bigger, facilities.
McDonald's Are The Rudest People For Nor Taking Wallie's Order. I Love That Skit.
That basement wallie was their hamburger academy where they trained the new employees. These existed between 1968 and 1979 I believe
Yes I worked I one myself
Yeap. The first one in my town was built in 1974. As a kid I remember them building the place. Its been replaced three times since then.
I would totally put an offer one of those vintage seating areas with a table. Would be totally rad to have as a UA-cam prop...love this 80s styling.
Reminds me of an old train station on the outside. Cool to see the old condiment guns hanging from the ceiling still. Da Da da da da , Im lovin' it ! LOL
wow! I remember working at one like that in 1981.... had the basement and was so old.... that building definetly is ready for the wrecking ball.... looks like its in a flood plane and thats not good....
I wonder if it flooded from Superstorm Sandy?
Probably. But it was also flooded from the remnants of Hurricane Ida recently back in last September.
An awesome exploration video, Wallie! Your UA-cam Channel is great! Both of you and Kayla are awesome people. Both of you are an inspiration to me. Have a McDonald'slicious Day!
Can't even get a dr pepper and food. The quest for food continues for Wallie and Kayla lol. That basement looked horrible I can smell the mold from my place.
Bro, really enjoy your style and respect for places, blessings
Really miss that old school mcds design. So glad you showed us the basement, knew some had them like in the movie.
A few of the older ones in the UK had them, one I worked in which was store 339 (we’re up to 1500 now!) all the stock areas were downstairs together with the main management office and crew room
That's an amazing find and u don't.a McDonald's like any more . Thanks for the video . ❤️❤️❤️
Very cool. That place looks terrible. Trashed. I bet the building is pretty old, maybe it just looks older cuz of flooding? Very creepy. Be careful when you go in these places, it makes me nervous! LOL Thanks Wallie!👍😃💜
I had McDonald's today, it was good but i can see how some might struggle to stay open.
I work at one..my dad 10 years..yes first room in basement was break room..rest was dry stock..the fry vats would been to your right and grill to the left..and yes the arms held moniters and all those cables went to the line..for the toaster, sandwich tables meat cooler.....way cool video ..what I couldn't see was the freezers..and yes the outside menu boards use to be a plastic sheet ..now thier digital..great work..sorry ya had to suffer the basement..looking forward to your next one.
My home town! I went to the high school across the street and played in that play area that you thought was one.
Video creator just because the door is unlocked does not mean you can go inside it’s still trespassing and breaking in entering
I feel the ghost of ronald mcdonald lurking in that place.creepy clown.
McDonald's in Walmart are gone in Utah
i can see those vintage aluminum ceiling speaker grills in the ceiling. those are most likely some Lowell RS8-A grills from the late 60s. i am getting one along with another one from my school.
Wallie B26 your video is very very nice and beautiful keep up your great job 👏
What a vibe, after school everyone would go there man :/ my last year of HS too before it shut down
Nice video I loved to come to this McDonald’s but they had to move which sucks and I live near here too! And that was a play place that little red spot
I worked there when I was in high school, that’s so sad to see it got vandalized so bad and yes that area floods a lot so I’m not surprised you saw the flood damage
Where is it if you don't mind me asking? I would love to find some info on it
I would love to explore abandoned buildings but I'm way too nervous to walk into abandoned buildings. Any tips for beginners??
I’ll go with you
I'm Lovin' this video!!!
I work at the Chuck E Cheese nearby this McDonald’s and I always pass by this building each time I take an alternate route. This building is super cool and I’d love to check it out at some point
The end was funny. It reminds me of my old neighborhood MCD. They had a canopy over the play land. I remember the olde4 ladies would clean it in the morning and always smelled like Bleach. They wouldn’t let us in until it dried. Yeah, this will probably be torn down. Thanks for showing the basement but you should carry a N95 regardless.
Do you know by chance what city is this abandoned McDonald's is located in NJ?
Middlesex, NJ
That door opening and closing looked creepy af.
Could be paranormal.
no it couldn't be
It is time to tear this place down and build something new. There needs to be some photos of this place when it was in business to preserve the memories.
9:06 McMold
i think its haunted. do yall hear the sounds of plates or something dangling around the 5:09 minute mark?
Sweet. Take care.
I must be really old, I remember micky`s when they had the red and white striped siding and the 2 yellow arches from front to back on each side of the building. The one I remember was on RT-35 in Asbury Park back in the 70`s.
That "picnic area" was actually a playplace that was dismantled when the McDonald's closed
Fun fact, I’m almost positive that the 1 inch diameter blue coated gas hoses on the floor at 6:13 were made at Dormont Manufacturing Co. in Export Pa.
Out of the three Mcdonalds. The last one was torn down and rebuilt due to the floor started to cave into the basement. From my understanding it was built in 1978. Then the other two was remodeled into a box.
You risk your life and the damn ice cream machine still don't work! Great video. Stay out of those basements. I could smell that by watching it!
Never knew McDonald's had basement's.thats a first for me and yup that thing was under water pretty bad downstairs..dam place must be haunted doors open from inside out oh boy.might be the wind but it don't seem very windy to open a steel door..? hum