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Mark Twain Riverboat
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Editor: Denise Thrill: 1 Theme: 4 Overall: 4 (9/15/2007)Don't expect any thrills on this one. A ride on the Mark Twain only guarantees a peaceful and nostalgic experience. If you don't want to be immersed in the beautiful atmosphere of the river I suggest skipping this memorable journey.
Reader Comments
User ID: YumaJohn Thrill: 1 Theme: 4 Overall: 3 (8/19/2008)Nice, slow ride for a crowded day. Take a break and sit a spell. As previously mentioned, try to ride with the Cap'n. My seven year old daughter swears to this day that she steered that ship from dock to dock. Real memory maker.
User ID: tahoedonner Thrill: 2 Theme: 3 Overall: 2 (11/12/2007)
An old, tired Classic ride down the Rivers of America..if you can get into the wheelhouse it notches up the fun somewhat...and a whistle blow will take you over the top...otherwise, it's a fun ride if you can sit on the bow and watch the various World's of Disney slowly pass by.
User ID: Sir Charles Thrill: 1 Theme: 2 Overall: 3 (1/24/2007)
Plesant enough boat rip around The Rivers of America, but nothing amazing, but it doesn't need to be. Nice attraction to calm down on and take a rest form all the excitment. Possibly best for kids under 10 and adults over 45.
User ID: Grumpy Pete Thrill: 3 Theme: 4 Overall: 4 (1/22/2007)
Quiet, nice & relaxing. It was especially fun to be able to ride in the wheel house, toot the whistle and ring the bell. It made our 31st anniverary so much more fun.
User ID: stitchbabe Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 2 (11/24/2006)
I went on it once and it was really cool.
User ID: dresswhites Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (11/1/2006)
i love the mark. it is one of my most favorite sites at disneyland. riding it always makes realize why i love Disneyland so much.
User ID: Originator Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 4 (5/22/2005)
Fun if you ride with the captian.
User ID: MrsNavarro Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (3/8/2005)
I really enjoy this ride especially on a cloudy day with a few sprinkles. But I remember as a child seeing the little cabin at the back of Tom Sawyer island on "fire". Can't wait to take my neice and nephews for their first time!
User ID: gabrielle2106 Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 4 (2/17/2005)
This is disney as I remember it.
User ID: markedward Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (8/6/2004)
We were resting up from our morning Adventureland Marathon when my partner, seemingly out of the blue, thought it was time to ride the Mark Twain. No sooner had we taken a great position than the Disneyland Band - whom he had noticed and I hadn't - started a concert on the dock. Then they boarded the riverboat and took up position on the bow just below us. To make this pleasant attraction awesome, ride along with the Band, or, especially if there are kids, visit the pilot house.
User ID: quincytoo Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 4 (12/31/2003)
love this one
User ID: Mingus Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 4 (10/9/2003)
I love getting to drive the boat!
User ID: Brer Doug Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 4 (7/2/2003)
This is an excellent ride to go on to see the Riversof america and other stuff too. You should ride this ride as soon as you can since lines can tend to be longer as the day goes on, I recommend this ride too.
User ID: three_a_production Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 4 (3/12/2003)
always a great way to spend a few minutes!
User ID: Blue_Corsair Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (3/4/2003)
Nice way to relax, more so than it's a Small World since there's no distraction really. Where else can you sail on Steam Boat anyway?
User ID: ufkufk Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 4 (1/17/2003)
i realy lie the mark twain it is such neat ride.it is like you go back into the past.it is realy nice at night
User ID: juliebar Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 4 (12/16/2002)
For anybody to complain about this ride being boring is just ridiculous. With a little bit of sense you can see that the Mark Twain was not made for adventure but for the pleasure of a paddleboat trip. I have been on it a hundred times and still find something else to see on every trip.
User ID: Richard Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (6/22/2002)
Even if you never ride it can you imagine the Rivers of America without it? An indispensible part of the Disneyland scenery.
User ID: turbo Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (2/11/2001)
good to take a load off--very relaxing and beautiful.
User ID: BrigmanMT Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 2 (9/17/2000)
Good views of the rivers surroundings that can only be seen from a boat.
User ID: ralfrick Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 2 (9/5/2000)
Ask to ride up top
with the pilot.
User ID: DsnyFan4Eva Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (9/2/2000)
It's a nice way to relax after you've been walking all day! "All Aboaard!" =)
User ID: akwolf Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 2 (8/17/2000)
The Mark Twain is like your mom - you don't always visit, but it's nice to know she's there.
User ID: luvdopey Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 4 (6/19/2000)
Relaxing and peaceful. A nice respite from the crowds with a great view.
User ID: betsy Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (5/30/2000)
many happy memories - I love the step back in time!
User ID: Nine Old Men Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 2 (5/17/2000)
Relaxing ride, but I think it would be better off themed as an attraction in New Orleans Square. When I think of Mark Twain, I think of the South (like New Orleans), and not Frontierland.
User ID: Kerrie Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (4/9/2000)
Nothing is prettier than the Mark Twain. I like to go up top and watch all the ducks swimming in the river...and who can't help but love that burning settler's cabin (even if it's not burning anymore)?
User ID: umbey Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (3/22/2000)
Not as good as the LIbertybelle @ WDW... but still a nice addition to the park
User ID: jdog49 Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (3/22/2000)
this is a good relaxing ride. i love history and this is close to the real thing.
User ID: arizonawildcat Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 1 (1/17/2000)
Ride's boring, but nice views
User ID: damon63 Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (1/16/2000)
Though not one of the most spectacular attractions, it's impossible to imagine a Magic Kingdom park without this big beautiful steamboat. If it's an option try this ride after dark.
User ID: disneyfreak4099 Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (1/16/2000)
Relaxing ride
User ID: KAT Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (1/8/2000)
Relaxing, short wait.
User ID: WallyBoag Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 3 (1/6/2000)
A very romantic way to see the River.
User ID: TPA_RickWest Thrill: Unrated Theme: Unrated Overall: 4 (1/4/2000)
Another Disneyland Classic, the Mark Twain was one of Walt's favorite attractions in the Park. During a pre-opening perty at Disneyland, Walt ushered a large group of VIPs onto the Twain for a trip around the River. As the guests rushed from one side of the Twain to the other to see what the captain was pointing out, the boat tipped out of the water more than a foot! Guest capacity was rapidly figured out after that!
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