Sailing Ship Columbia

Editors' Comments

Editor: Denise   Thrill: 3  Theme: 4  Overall: 3 (9/24/2007)
This grand ship also takes guests around the river but provides a much different theme than the Mark Twain Riverboat does. It's worth the trip. The Sailing Ship Columbia also plays a very dramatic role in the nighttime spectacular, Fantasmic! It should not be missed.

Reader Comments

User ID: Ursula   Thrill: 1  Theme: 4  Overall: 4 (4/14/2008)
Yeah! I love this attraction!!!!

User ID: Grumpy Pete   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: 4  Overall: 4 (3/28/2007)
I was espcially interested in the displays below deck. It was like stepping back into the past.

User ID: plus4db   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/15/2006)
Welcome abord the proud Columbia! Take a break and enjoy the breeze on your face. Don't forget to take a look below deck. Well done and very interesting.

User ID: darcy-becker   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/27/2005)
Loved this. It was a favourite with out whole group. We didn't go til the third day and my niece kept asking when we were going to go on the big boat.

User ID: Originator   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (5/22/2005)
Ok but nothing compared to Mark Twain

User ID: MrsNavarro   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (3/8/2005)
Actually, I've never ridden this. It was always put away when I was tehre.

User ID: usmclass   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/4/2004)
I grew up with this ship... that is probably why my heart and soul are tied to her. I had many an adventure on her decks in the sunshine and drizzel.....either as a Continental Marine or Pirate, I always felt a love for the COLUMBIA and often make trips from Alaska to Disneyland JUST to go aboard and visit the old girl.

User ID: quincytoo   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (12/31/2003)
We always like this

User ID: Blue_Corsair   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/4/2003)
Even better than the Steamboat in my opinion, but that's because I sail recreationally I suppose. Again, try it out, it's pretty much a unique ride anywhere. Real ones don't exist anymore...

User ID: dresswhites   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (11/18/2002)
truly a wonderful attraction. I agree with others, it is among the most underated in the park.
The little below decks museum is full of detail.

User ID: Richard   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (6/22/2002)
As with the Jungle Cruise it was the witty commentary of the captain that really made it for us. Beautiful ship.

User ID: stephaniewillits   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (11/26/2000)
I love this ride. Not the most exciting in the park, but it holds many wonderful childhood memories for me. I can't wait to take my kids on it this summer.

User ID: chernabog78   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (11/11/2000)
#3 just for the Ship theming

User ID: DsnyFan4Eva   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (10/6/2000)
I don't think I've ever been on this ride, but the ship looks neat!

User ID: akwolf   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (8/17/2000)
Pretty to look at, but not a big draw, really.

User ID: CHIEB2812   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/20/2000)
the most graceful ship ive seen!

User ID: usmclass   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (5/8/2000)
My fantasy wedding takes place on the deck or the Columbia at sunset. She's an old friend and very much a part of me.

User ID: jdog49   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/17/2000)
another good relaxing ride.

User ID: TP2000   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (2/8/2000)
With the wonderful downstairs cabins and cargo holds to explore and the LOUD firing of the cannon at Fort Wilderness by the ship's first mate, I enjoy this boat much more than the sedate Mark Twain. It's a shame it only runs on the very busy days.

User ID: arizonawildcat   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (1/17/2000)
Same as Mark Twain, more interesting boat, though.

User ID: damon63   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/16/2000)
As a kid I remember being amazed by how big this thing seemed as it sailed by on the river. It's detailed theming like this that make Disneyland rise above its cheesy competitors.

User ID: disneyfreak4099   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/16/2000)
Same as Mark Twain but more stylish

User ID: WallyBoag   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/6/2000)
A great way to see the river when you are in the mood for something more lively than the Mark Twain.

User ID: TPA_RickWest   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/4/2000)
A wonderful Frontierland attraction, ordered built by Walt Disney shortly after Disneyland's opening in 1955. The hull of the ship is from an actual clipper ship and was constructed at the Long Beach Naval Yard for the Park.