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    Mark Twain Riverboat

    4.4 (71 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:40 pm

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    Meghan W.

    I know it's cheesy but this ride at Disneyland is a classic. If the ride lines are long this one is an easy one to hop on and off especially if your feet are hurting from walking all day. I love how they have characters ride along and wave to the crowds. I thought downstairs re-creation of life on a boat was interesting. Everyone has to try it at least once!

    Up close and personal shot of 14 minute leisure ride!
    Rachelle P.

    This 14 minute ride was very relaxing and is for all ages! You'll make your way around Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island with a beautiful view of the water! Fun fact: Mark Twain got his pen name from his days of being a riverboat pilot. The name means a vessel is at a safe depth. He was also the author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer! Hubby, our daughters and I will definitely be back to this grand boat, next time we're in Frontierland! SYOY! :-) *Song Credit: Pure imagination by Rook1e

    Starboard view
    Michael R.

    24 years After 24 years in the Navy, I still go out to sea?!?!? But this time instead of work, I get to enjoy the ride. ;) There's actually two boats you can go on for the river ride. We ended up on the Mark Twain steamer. I forgot the name of the other boat but it supposed to look like a sailboat from the 1700s. There's no assigned boarding group . It's get on the ship and go wherever you want. You can walk to the forward end or aft. The pre reordered message on the 1MC (loud speaker) calls out different points of interest on the starboard or port side. And you can go on either deck of the ship. Overall five stars. It's a nice slow pace where you can catch your breath and enjoy the fresh air. The stream from the two smoke stacks are a nice touch. M

    ThomaS T.

    This is the ride I call the "I'm taking a break at Disneyland ride". When spending the day at Disney as an adult, we have to know all the places we can rest at such as shows, train rides, and the mark twain boat. We recharge and go again. Love this boat

    Terry M.

    Who doesn't love a trip around the River! It seats plenty, I can take my son on it when the others want to ride Big Thunder but he doesn't. It's shaded and chill, and you get to wave at people and make quack sounds at the ducks! What else does one need in life??!? ;)

    Wina G.

    Best way to relax after a hectic day at Disneyland. It's a nice ride around the waters of America. The narration has been updated but still charming. You can bring a snack to enjoy on the trip and take in the nice scenery and wave at the people on shore. Try to ride it at dusk - the ambiance is awesome, especially if you can catch the crows coming in to roost. It's a nice alternative when the queues are super long

    Jenny L.

    As the annual pass holder, it's a shame that I never squeezed out the time to get on this boat. My husband and I went to park during the memorial weekend and the park was super packed so we decided to try something that we haven't done yet. The operation hours of Mark Twain Riverboat are from 9am to 5:40pm daily. The boat ride is estimated 15 mins and it will show you around the Rivers of America. You will have a chance to take a closer look at the stage for Fantasmic show and enjoy the following scenes. -Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island -The north bank of the Columbia Gorge -A rustic frontier cabin -An idyllic Native American village -A busy beaver at work chewing on the train trestle -Mountain lions relaxing in the sun -The Disneyland Railroad steaming into the wilderness It's good for a break from the crowds and a hot weather. Overall I like this experience.

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    Travis T.

    A trip that I have fond memories of is when I visited Mark Twain's hometown of Hannibal, Missouri. While there, I took a riverboat down the Mississippi River. This ride always brings back memories of that trip. Mark Twain Riverboat is a 12-minute journey around the Rivers of America. It is one of the original attractions that was here when Disneyland opened in 1955. It is located in the New Orleans Square section of the park. I like riding this when I just want to sit down for awhile and sit in the shade. The riverboat has three levels that you can explore. The other boat that goes around Rivers of America is the Sailing Ship Columbia.

    Entrance
    Diele K.

    The Rivers of America has a couple ships that it is known for and the Mark Twain Riverboat is one of them. This can be a fun attraction if you want to see the Rivers of America and even a glimpse of Tom Sawyer island. It's personally something I generally skip, but I can see adults and kids who like boats enjoying this attraction.

    Tom Sawyer island
    Arlene M.

    The Mark Twain Riverboat offers you a scenic view as you ride around the "Rivers of America." Make sure to take in the sights on both sides. While off to your right you will get more of a close up view of Tom Sawyer Island, on your left you will pass the sailing ship Columbia. You can also view deer and Native American lookouts and a village as well. The Riverboat operates on a daily schedule and we were able to get on the last ride of the day. Much of the seating is taken up on the ground floor but I personally liked to walk from one side to the other seeing the sites. The Mark Twain riverboat is one of the original rides at Disneyland and was built to represent the steamboats that paddled the muddy Mississippi over a century ago. A description of the steamboat is near where you disembark. It was built to be as authentic as the ones that graced the period. Your ride lasts about 20 minutes and you embark and disembark at the riverboat launch station. The Magic Kingdom counterpart: equal. the Liberty Square riverboat grants us a similiar experience along the Rivers of America. They play a recorded voice of Mark Twain throughout your journey. Due to its proximity and location to Big Thunder Mountain RR and the Haunted Mansion you get some unique views of these attractions along your ride. The Liberty Square riverboat however, tends to be closed a lot of the time I'm there but still makes a great slow ride when you need to slow the pace down. There is usually never a wait to board the steamboat. Hop aboard and enjoy a nice laid back experience. Located in Frontierland in Disneyland.

    Ann T.

    Nice chill boat ride. Slow and meant for all ages. You can explore the different floors and all the details that the boat has like the portraits and pictures inside. It's a relaxing tour around the Rivers of America and you can see some things you normally don't unless you're taking the train around the park. There's limited seating, just an FYI. I like going on this at night to relax after a long day walking around the parks. Sometimes you can see some of your beloved characters riding the Riverboat, including Princess Tiana!

    Huge fan of Mark Twain first time ever on this, ride !
    Crystal G.

    The whole time at Disneyland we were talking about these Famous solo riders that come to Disneyland by themselves. I love the idea of this. Yeah, I talk way too much to be alone. People start thinking I'm crazy I need somebody standing next to me to hear all the nonsense that comes out of my brain. My friends were in a deep conversation and this was the first time I ever been on this ride . I just happened to be standing next to a guy that appeared to be standing alone. I couldn't really enjoy the ride because I was coming up with scenarios. Why this man would be on this ride by himself. I thought maybe him and his girlfriend I just got in a fight and he went on Mark Twain, to calm down. I just kept running all these scenarios in my head till I finally just said are you here alone? He replied, yeah, I am . I said one of the infamous solo riders. How is that? He says I'm a keyholder and I come whenever I want. I don't have to wait for anybody I get on real quick it's awesome. I said we've been talking about all the people on Reddit looking for solo riders at Disneyland. Kind of use it for like blind date for the day . He was kind of surprised and didn't know about it. He said I'll have to check that out. He said I have an amazing time Alone, and I thought that was really cool. Yeah, don't depend on somebody else for your happiness ! Go to Disneyland alone if that's what makes you happy . #MarkTwain #SoloRiders

    Monique W.

    Mark Twin Riverboat is a ride at Disneyland in California. Mark Twain River boat will take you on rivers of America, a sightseeing tour aboard a majestic 19th-century paddle boat. This ride is for all ages and there is no height restriction. It's a slow, water ride. There are three different levels on the Mark Twain Riverboat. It's a 14 minute round trip ride. It's really nice to sit and relax on the ride, especially if you've been walking around all day. You can enter the Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland's Frontierland, right across from Thunder Mountain. There is limited seating available.

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