Mark Twain Riverboat

Editors' Comments

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: MTTB   Thrill: 1  Theme: 4  Overall: 4 (4/12/2009)
When your going your own way in Disneyland, and feel like taking a quick, but peaceful rest away from the crowed walkways, a trip on the Mark Twain is as good as you can get. If your lucky, and get a spot in the indoor cabin with cushioned seating upstairs, you can say you had the best seat on the ride. There, you can check your cellphone, or review video or photo you took earlier, or just take a nice 21/22 min. nap. There is no sun to blind you in the cabin, or lower decks. The tour is a decent one, but the audio can get annoying after awhile, since it's used on every voyage as opposed to having a captain like on jungle cruise. For the best place to take a peacefull break on a crowed disneyland day, the Mark Twain earns a 4/4 in my book.

User ID: USCSurfer   Thrill: 4  Theme: 4  Overall: 4 (1/31/2009)
I love the Mark Twain. So many sights and sounds to take in as you leave the bend at New Orleans Square and travel around Tom Sawyer's Island. Taking a ride on the Twain at night, under the moonlight, is especially amazing. I like Fantasmic! okay, but I would prefer having the Mark Twain on the river at night (more often) for we guests to experience. It's great!

User ID: JobyCA65   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: 4  Overall: 4 (1/12/2009)
This makes for a very peaceful excursion around Tom Sawyer's Island. I rode for the first time in years not too long ago, and I'm glad I did. It was fun and provided a nice, relaxing rest for a few minuts. Love it!

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!