Rafts to Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island

Editors' Comments

Editor: Denise   Thrill: 2  Theme: 3  Overall: 3 (9/15/2007)
A simple mode of transportation to the adventure that awaits you on the island.

Reader Comments

User ID: dresswhites   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: 4  Overall: 4 (1/26/2008)
i like other disney purists, was very worried about the pirate overlay of tsi, but i needed not worry. the overlay is very well done and doesn't detract from what make the island such a special place, the caves, treehouse, and bridges are still as fun as ever.

User ID: tahoedonner   Thrill: 3  Theme: 4  Overall: 3 (12/13/2007)
Trying to tie the island into Pirates is a joke...this will always be Tom's Island...a place for the child and the child still within us to explore, dream and enjoy...live on Tom, Huck and Becky (back to the Black Pearl, Jack, Will & Elizabeth).

User ID: stitchbabe   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (11/24/2006)
I don't get to go on it very much,but when i do i have a blast!

User ID: dresswhites   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (7/29/2003)
The island looks great now! Everything but the fort has been fixed up and now Tom and Huck make appearances on the island. It is nice to see that the island is magical again!!

User ID: ufkufk   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/17/2003)
great place you can have alot of fun therebut i as there inmarch 2002 and they should try to fix it up alittle .it is starting to not look good

User ID: dresswhites   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (11/18/2002)
used to fun,but now that half of it is closed, kind of a waste of time.

User ID: Belle17   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/21/2002)
I remember loving this at WDW when I was 7 and I love it now at DL now when I'm 13!!! I especially love the caves and the bridges, the fort is soooo cool too!

User ID: turbo   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (2/11/2001)
cute---nostalgic--sometimes cramped, but that adds to the charm.

User ID: pmhartman   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (9/25/2000)
An absolute sanity-saver for families with younger children! A great break for the kids from standing in lines and having to "behave." When the crowds close in and the whining starts, pack 'em over to the island and turn 'em loose!

User ID: ralfrick   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (9/5/2000)
Went there at 7 tears in 1969;
to hear my mom tell it,
they're still waiting for me
to return; my 5 yr old is the same way.

User ID: DsnyFan4Eva   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (9/2/2000)
I love Tom Sawyers Island! It's soo neat!

User ID: akwolf   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (8/17/2000)
Those caves are just a Pooh-in-the-rabbit-hole moment waiting to happen...

User ID: uruseiranma   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (7/18/2000)
My youngest sister and I (age 20) explored the island for the first time. Wish I could have been here when I was 9-10, but I was able to fit into Injun Joe's caves, and almost spooked my sister. The wooden brdges and all were very cool, though we didn't get around to the fort. Well, there's always next time.

User ID: jdog49   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/17/2000)
i love to just relax out there in the hotter parts of the day.

User ID: Himself   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/9/2000)
After a day of paitently waiting in lines, kids really need something to climb on and run around on.

Don't ever take it out!

User ID: docfish   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/7/2000)
great place to relax

User ID: Fred   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/5/2000)
Not exactly a ride, but it serves it's purpose as a transport ride well. Be sure to grab the Barrels for the best seating.

User ID: TP2000   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (2/8/2000)
The Island could use some updating and freshening, it is definitely showing it's age. And how do they get the river water so darn green?

User ID: damon63   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/19/2000)
Rumored to be the only attraction at Disneyland designed by Walt himself. A lot of fun, epecially if you have kids in tow.

User ID: arizonawildcat   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (1/17/2000)
More fun with little kids, if you can find 'em

User ID: disneyfreak4099   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/16/2000)
Rafts are boring the island is fun

User ID: DL-2000   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (1/9/2000)
I still love crawling all over the caves on the Island though I don't fit as well anymore.

User ID: KAT   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/8/2000)
Great for letting the kiddies run off some energy.

User ID: WallyBoag   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/6/2000)
Lots of fun to be had exploring the caves over on the Island!

User ID: ni_teach   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (1/6/2000)
It's just transportation! However, the island is great to get away from the crowd.

User ID: TPA_RickWest   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/4/2000)
The Rafts and the Island are an important part of many peoples' childhood memories of Disneyland. The cave below Fort Wilderness was blocked off for many years and used as storage until it recently was re-opened for guest use.