Tom Sawyer Island, Walt Disney World

Name: Tom Sawyer Island
Address: Frontierland, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, 32830, United States

#76 among attractions in Walt Disney World

Park, Relax in park, Theme park

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Facts and practical information

Tom Sawyer Island is an artificial island surrounded by the Rivers of America at Disneyland, Magic Kingdom and Tokyo Disneyland. It contains structures and caves with references to Mark Twain characters from the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and provides interactive, climbing, and scenic opportunities. At Disneyland in 2007, the attraction was rethemed and expanded as Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, adding references to Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean film series. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 92 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 28°25'15"N, 81°35'2"W

Address

Frontierland, Magic KingdomWalt Disney World ResortWalt Disney World 32830 United States

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Day trips

Tom Sawyer Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.

~800 ftSE
Famed amusement park with 6 themed lands
Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista
4 min walk • Magic Kingdom Park is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando, Florida. Owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Parks, Experiences and Products division, the park opened on October 1, 1971, as the first of four theme parks at the resort.
~950 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Cinderella Castle, Lake Buena Vista
5 min walk • Cinderella Castle stands as the iconic centerpiece of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, United States. This fairy-tale fortress is not only a symbol of the theme park but has also become an emblem of the Disney brand worldwide.
~1250 ftE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Walt Disney World
7 min walk • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a steel roller coaster located at Magic Kingdom and Shanghai Disneyland Park. Manufactured by Vekoma, the roller coaster is situated in the Fantasyland sections of both parks.
~1740 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, Walt Disney World
9 min walk • The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, formerly known as the WEDway PeopleMover from 1975 until 1994 and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority from 1994 until 2010, is an urban mass transit PeopleMover system attraction in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom at the Walt...
~1520 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Stitch's Great Escape!, Walt Disney World
8 min walk • Stitch's Great Escape! was an attraction located in the heart of Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Florida. Inspired by Disney's animated film "Lilo & Stitch," this attraction invited guests to a galactic prison transfer center where the...
~660 ftSE
Attraction with animatronic presidents
The Hall of Presidents, Walt Disney World
4 min walk • The Hall of Presidents is an attraction located in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The attraction is a multi-media presentation featuring Audio-Animatronic figures of all 45 individuals who have served as President of the United States.
~730 ftS
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Country Bear Jamboree, Walt Disney World
4 min walk • The Country Bear Jamboree is an attraction in the Magic Kingdom theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort and at Tokyo Disneyland in the Tokyo Disney Resort. The attraction also existed at Disneyland Park. All versions of the attraction are similar.
~1700 ftE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
The Barnstormer, Walt Disney World
9 min walk • The Barnstormer is a junior roller coaster. It is located in the Storybook Circus section of the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Great Goofini's Barnstormer is the successor to The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm which closed in February 2011 as part of the Fantasyland expansion.
~740 ftS
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Walt Disney World
4 min walk • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a ride in Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World. It is based on the 1992 film, Aladdin. It is similar to the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction in that riders in the front rows control how high their carpets fly, and the ride lasts about 90 seconds.
~1730 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Astro Orbiter, Lake Buena Vista
9 min walk • The Astro Orbiter is a high-flying adventure that beckons visitors at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, United States. This Disneyland attraction, located at the heart of Tomorrowland, offers guests an interstellar spin above the park, providing an exhilarating...
~1350 ftE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Ariel's Grotto, Lake Buena Vista
7 min walk • Ariel's Grotto, a magical underwater kingdom nestled in the heart of Lake Buena Vista, United States, is an enchanting attraction that brings to life the beloved tale of Disney's "The Little Mermaid." This immersive experience is part of The Little Mermaid: Ariel's...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tom Sawyer Island?

Nearby attractions include Haunted Mansion, Walt Disney World (2 min walk), Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Walt Disney World (2 min walk), Disney riverboats, Walt Disney World (3 min walk), it's a small world, Walt Disney World (3 min walk).

How to get to Tom Sawyer Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tom Sawyer Island:

Train

Frontierland Station (3 min walk)
Main Street, U.S.A. Station (9 min walk)

Tram

Castle Courtyard • Lines: Horse Drawn Street Car (6 min walk)
Town Square • Lines: Horse Drawn Street Car (9 min walk)

Bus

Magic Kingdom Bus Station (12 min walk)
Gate 16 • Lines: Magic Kingdom - Disney's Animal (12 min walk)