Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island

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Take the rafts to Tom Sawyer Island where you can explore hidden caverns, uncover pirates’ treasure, and more, all while enjoying the beautiful scenery that is Disneyland’s Rivers of America.

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Location: Frontierland.
Ride Type: Walk-through attraction to explore.
Height Req.: None.
Fastpass: No.
Single Rider: No.
Child Swap: No.
Avg. Wait*: 5-10 minutes.
Ride Length: Your own pace.
Ride Capacity: More than a hundred people can enjoy the island at once. Rafts to the island can hold about 50 people.
Operating Hours: Opens about an hour after the park and closes at dusk. May be closed when it’s raining.
 
*Wait times my vary widely on a number of factors including crowd levels, showtimes, and hour of the day.
  • In order to visit Tom Sawyer Island, you must take a raft which loads and unloads near the Haunted Mansion.
  • Tom Sawyer Island closes at dusk so make sure to ask a Cast Member at the location or check the sign at the entrance for the exact closing time.
  • The island may close if it is or has been raining.

Fun Facts

  • This attraction originally opened on June 16, 1956.
  • This attraction can only be found at Disneyland in California.
  • Tom Sawyer Island was built before Disneyland opened in 1955, but was not opened until 1956 because construction was not completed on time.
  • The real Fort Wilderness is where Davy Crockett and George Russel met with Andrew Jackson.

Safety and Accessibility

  • Safety Considerations: There are dark and narrow caverns throughout the island to explore. Those with a fear of the dark or narrow spaces may prefer to skip the caves.
  • Wheelchair Accessible: Yes and no. Many pathways on the island are wheelchair and ECV accessible although to fully experience Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, guests must be able to negotiate dirt trails, bridges, steep inclines, and narrow passages. There are wheelchair accessible restrooms on the island for guests with wheelchairs and ECVs.
  • Hearing Disability Services: No.
  • Visual Disability Services: No.
  • Service Animals: Allowed.

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