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 INTRODUCTION
Located
across the Rivers of America in Frontierland and accessible only by raft,
Tom Sawyer Island offers children a fun place to run and explore
and blow off steam, while grown-ups can sit and sip a cool drink.
ATTRACTION
Tom
Sawyer Island -- A giant-sized
playground geared to youngsters, Tom Sawyer Island is inspired by the
famous works of author Mark Twain.
Guests board a motorized raft at a dock located just at the foot of Big
Thunder Mountain Railroad over to the island. The raft ride takes only
a few minutes. At the dock on the island, guests can sit in rocking chairs
and play checkers, or begin to explore the grounds. Maps are posted periodically
-- be sure to check where you want to go, as paths meander every which
way.
There are dark passageways and caves to explore,
an old mine, a scary, bouncy, rope bridge, a barrel
bridge (below right), and the focal point, an old-fashioned
fort, named Fort Langhorn (Twain's real name was Samuel Langhorn
Clemens). Kids will have fun exploring all four corners of the fort, playing
with the noisy air rifles and cannons, then venturing into the dark "escape
tunnel."
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TOURING
TIPS
Keep
your eyes on the time -- Tom Sawyer Island usually opens a little later
than the rest of the park, and it normally closes at dusk.
If you ever read the famous stories of Tom Sawyer and his friend Huck
Finn, you'll have read of their fence whitewashing exploit. Keep your
eyes peeled for large bristle whitewash brushes scattered around
the island. If you find one and turn it in to a Cast Member, you'll get
special surprise -- perhaps a FastPass to a favorite attraction!
Restrooms are located at the raft landing and also inside Fort
Langhorn.
Guests must be ambulatory to get around Tom Sawyer Island -- with
its rugged terrain and winding paths, it is NOT wheelchair friendly.
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KIDS
AND CHARACTERS
Disney Characters are typically
not found on Tom Sawyer Island, however this whole area is a kids' paradise,
with plenty of caves to explore, hills to climb and an old fort to play
in.
Check
your daily Times Guide for times and locations of character meet
and greet opportunities elsewhere in the Magic Kingdom.
Guest Comment
Pam Forrester (7/03): I can't stress how relaxing and wonderful Tom
Sawyer Island is. There are so many great places to sit and relax. My
husband and watched as our daughter ran and climbed and burned off some
energy. I wonder how many people have inadvertently scared other people
when trying to scare their family members in the caves? It's a good time.
Magic
Kingdom Characters at a Glance
Character Meet
and Greet FAQ!
 DINING
Aunt
Polly's Dockside Inn tucked away in a shady spot overlooking the
water serves up a limited menu of beverages, snacks and ice cream treats,
making a nice, quiet getaway from the hubbub of the Magic Kingdom. This
restaurant is often closed during off-peak seasons.
Magic Kingdom Restaurants At A Glance
Menus From Around the World
Vegetarian and Other Special
Diets
SHOPPING
There
is no place to shop on Tom Sawyer Island.
INTERESTING
FACTS
Tom Sawyer Island opened in the Magic Kingdom
in 1973.
Initially,
the highlights of Tom Sawyer Island were called Injun Joe's Cave, Magnetic
Mystery Mine and old Fort Sam Clemens. The fort's name was
changed in 1996 after the release of the Disney movie Tom and Huck,
which featured a Fort Langhorn.
If
you have comments or tips to share with others about touring the Magic
Kingdom, please email me. Thank
you.
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