{"id":30385,"date":"2023-12-19T06:00:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T10:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?page_id=30385"},"modified":"2025-01-10T14:39:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T18:39:02","slug":"the-magic-kingdoms-tom-sawyer-island","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/the-magic-kingdoms-tom-sawyer-island\/","title":{"rendered":"The Magic Kingdom&#8217;s Tom Sawyer Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-meta\"><time class=\"entry-time\">19 December 2023<\/time> by <span class=\"entry-author\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/meet-the-military-disney-tips-team\/\" class=\"entry-author-link\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"entry-author-name\">Steve Bell and Erin Schreiver<\/span><\/a><\/span> <span class=\"entry-comments-link\"><a 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of the most underrated attractions in Disney&#8217;s Magic Kingdom!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/the-magic-kingdoms-tom-sawyer-island\/#What_is_Tom_Sawyer_Island\" >What is Tom Sawyer Island?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/the-magic-kingdoms-tom-sawyer-island\/#Aunt_Pollys\" >Aunt Polly\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/the-magic-kingdoms-tom-sawyer-island\/#How_Do_You_Get_To_Tom_Sawyer_Island\" >How Do You Get To Tom Sawyer Island?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/the-magic-kingdoms-tom-sawyer-island\/#Accessibility\" >Accessibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tom_Sawyer_Island_is_one_of_the_most_underrated_attractions_in_Disneys_Magic_Kingdom\"><\/span>Tom Sawyer Island is one of the most underrated attractions in Disney&#8217;s Magic Kingdom!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Map.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Map-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Map-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Map-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/frontierland-in-walt-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom\/\">Frontierland<\/a> in\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/\">Magic Kingdom<\/a>, this island is the perfect place to escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the world of Mark Twain&#8217;s beloved characters.<\/p>\n<p><em>FUN FACT: Mark Twain was one of Walt Disney\u2019s favorite authors!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Tom_Sawyer_Island\"><\/span>What is Tom Sawyer Island?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As soon as you step onto the island, you&#8217;ll feel like you&#8217;ve been transported to a different time and place. The island is designed to look like an old-fashioned frontier village, complete with log cabins, and even a fort. There are plenty of hidden paths and secret caves to explore, and you never know what you might find around the next corner.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Cave.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Cave.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Cave-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Cave-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Cave-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the main attractions on Tom Sawyer Island is Fort Langhorn, a replica of a real fort from the 1800s. The fort is full of interactive exhibits that give you a glimpse into what life was like for soldiers and settlers on the American frontier. Kids will love climbing up to the top of the fort to check out the views of the island and the surrounding park.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Fort-Langhorn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Fort-Langhorn.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Fort-Langhorn-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Fort-Langhorn-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Fort-Langhorn-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another highlight of Tom Sawyer Island is the barrel bridge. This rickety bridge is made of barrels and ropes and sways as you walk across it. It&#8217;s a thrilling experience that&#8217;s not for the faint of heart, but it&#8217;s definitely worth it for the views of the river and the park.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tom-Sawyer-Barrel-Bridge.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tom-Sawyer-Barrel-Bridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tom-Sawyer-Barrel-Bridge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tom-Sawyer-Barrel-Bridge-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tom-Sawyer-Barrel-Bridge-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For those looking for a more relaxing experience, there are plenty of shaded spots to sit and enjoy the scenery. There is are great views of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/big-thunder-mountain-railroad-wildest-ride-in-the-wilderness\/\">Big Thunder Mountain<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/haunted-mansion\/\">Haunted Mansion<\/a> across the water.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Big-Thunder-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Big-Thunder-Mountain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Big-Thunder-Mountain-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Big-Thunder-Mountain-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Big-Thunder-Mountain-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Haunted-Mansion.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Haunted-Mansion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Haunted-Mansion-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Haunted-Mansion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Haunted-Mansion-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the things that makes Tom Sawyer Island so special is the attention to detail. Everywhere you look, there are little touches that make the island feel like a real frontier town. From the hand-painted signs to the authentic-looking props, it&#8217;s clear that the Imagineers put a lot of thought and care into creating this attraction.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Sign.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Sign.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Sign-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aunt_Pollys\"><\/span>Aunt Polly\u2019s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Aunt-Pollys.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Aunt-Pollys.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Aunt-Pollys-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Aunt-Pollys-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Aunt-Pollys-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aunt Poll&#8217;s is a counter service food location located on Tom Sawyer Island. When open, Aunt Polly&#8217;s serves very basic fare, as in peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, pretzels, and usually some form of chicken strips. Aunt Polly&#8217;s \u00a0is at best a seasonal restaurant, open during peak periods and at worst closed for years at a time. There are soda machines available here at all times.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Get_To_Tom_Sawyer_Island\"><\/span>How Do You Get To Tom Sawyer Island?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is a small boat dock that you have probably walked by over a hundred times without noticing. Located near the entrance of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a dock to a small boat in Frontierland that shuttles guests to Tom Sawyer Island every 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Raft.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Raft.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Raft-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Raft-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Raft-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Overall, Tom Sawyer Island is a must-visit for anyone looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the Magic Kingdom. It&#8217;s a place where you can slow down, take a deep breath, and immerse yourself in a world of adventure and imagination. So the next time you&#8217;re at Disney World, be sure to make a stop at Tom Sawyer Island \u2013 you won&#8217;t regret it!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Harpers-Mill.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Harpers-Mill.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Harpers-Mill-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Harpers-Mill-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tom-Sawyer-Island-Harpers-Mill-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accessibility\"><\/span>Accessibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Tom Sawyer Island is accessed by raft, which guests must board to reach the island. However, some areas on the island are not fully accessible for those using wheelchairs or ECVs due to uneven terrain and narrow passageways. Cast Members can provide guidance on accessible areas and help with boarding the raft.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"50%\" cellspacing=\"5\" cellpadding=\"5\" bgcolor=\"#dbb2b2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Effects\/Sensory Warning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Very Uneven Ground for those with mobility issues<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Comments, Questions, be sure to leave them in the Comment Section Below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div id=\"milit-3986272893\" class=\"milit-after-content milit-entity-placement\"><br>\r\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/ncp\/payment\/4V6YWP2M2DNAU\">Send Steve a Tip<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Tom Sawyer Island is one of the most underrated attractions in Disney&#8217;s Magic Kingdom! Located in Frontierland in\u00a0the Magic Kingdom, this island is the perfect place to escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the world of Mark Twain&#8217;s beloved characters. FUN FACT: Mark Twain was one of Walt Disney\u2019s favorite authors! 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