Tom Sawyer Island – Secret Island inside Disney

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Written By Carlos Braga

The Tom Sawyer Island is one of several options Magic Kingdom🇧🇷 An island that guarantees several attractions Walt disney, such as secret mine caves and tree trails.

Adventurous kids will love it.

Learn more about the attraction below.

Tom Sawyer Island at Disney's Magic Kingdom
Tom Sawyer Island no Magic Kingdom from Disney

Know more about this island

The Magic Kingdom is a park full of options, at first, adventurous children have the option of knowing the Tom Sawyer Island.

It's in the Frontierland area, the country-style part of the park.

To get there, just board the platform located near the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction.

It is an island where you can explore trails, caves, bridges and labyrinths. Therefore, those who have curious children will love it.

Tom Sawyer Island at Disney's Magic Kingdom
Tom Sawyer Island at Disney's Magic Kingdom

a very fun ride

The Tom Sawyer Island it's a great option for those who want to get out of the hustle and bustle of the park, in addition to being a very fun ride, where children can be free to run around and explore.

Tom Sawyer Island at Disney's Magic Kingdom
Tom Sawyer Island at Disney's Magic Kingdom

There are trails, many trees, caves, labyrinths, bridges, in addition to looking for a secret mine that holds the treasure.

After all, this attraction is fun for those who really play, so it is a very fun ride and has the following attractions:

  • Scavage Fort;
  • Injun Joe's Cave;
  • Fort Langhorn;
  • Potter's Mill;
  • Harper's Mill.

Do you have to queue to visit Tom Sawyer Island?

As with other Disney attractions, during the season you will have to queue, but it is fast and organized. For those thinking of visiting the park Tom Sawyer Island in low season, you won't have to queue and the ride will be quieter.

schedule yourself

First of all, you need to plan, for that, Disney releases the map with all the attractions in Portuguese, which makes it much easier.

In addition, summer in Orlando is hot, in spring it is reasonably hot, but there are the famous afternoon rain showers.

View of Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom
View of Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

It is essential to plan ahead, because if it is raining a lot, you run the risk of this island at disney  be closed for security reasons. 

So, if you want to go in search of treasures from the old west, the ideal is to do it in the morning or early afternoon.

1- Scavage Fort

It is worth taking a walk through it because the view is beautiful. Also, you can sit in the rocking chairs and take a break from the crowds in the park and the heat of the sun.

After the walk, cross the bridge and for the kids there is a tube-shaped slide. But only children under 12 can play in it. Still, if you go to Tom Sawyer Island, they will love it.

2- Injun Joe's Cave

At first, it is a cave with an unexplorable air, there you will feel as if you were really inside a place with a slightly haunted air.

Injun Joe's Cave - Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom
Injun Joe's Cave – Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

After all, its elements contribute to creating a gloomy atmosphere:

  • fossils;
  • Pit;
  • rocks;
  • Low light.

It is a cave full of rocks and a little narrow, so if you are afflicted with places like this, it is better to skip this attraction. Also, it's natural for some young children to be scared and not want to go.

3- Fort Langhorn

This attraction is for exploring the settlements of the colonizers, in it you can see some older elements, for example:

  • furs;
  • handicrafts;
  • knives;
  • weapons. 

There are several other indigenous handicrafts as well, but they are scenographic. However, they appear to be real. 

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The intention is to show a little of the old west, of the Cherokee Indians, natives of the United States, so it is a very interesting trip back in time. 

Fort Langhorn - Tom Sawyer Island at Disney's Magic Kingdom
Fort Langhorn – Tom Sawyer Island at Disney's Magic Kingdom

In addition, there is a blacksmith and a clock tower and escape tunnels, where children run and have fun in the labyrinths. That is, it is a place where they can be free safely.

4- Potter's Mill

In this attraction, the idea is to cross a bridge that is somewhat tortuous in order to feel fear, but it offers no risk.

The view is of the Rivers of America, an artificial river found in the Frontierland areas, caves and trees that surround the attraction.

5- Harper's Mill

In the parks, there are references to artists, drawings, films, cartoonists and even the foods that Walt Disnhey liked.

Harper's Mill - Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom
Harper's Mill – Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

That's what happens in this island at disney, which is a tribute to one of the first Disney animations, called Old Mill, from 1937.

Can anyone visit this space?

It is a family space, where children can be more free to run and explore.

Tom Sawyer Island at Disney's Magic Kingdom
Tom Sawyer Island at Disney's Magic Kingdom

For adults, in addition to the attractions, it is worth going to the place to escape the Orlando heat in high season.

Go with friends or family

There is nothing better than visiting Disney when traveling with children.

The fun starts already on the plane, when they land in Orlando, they scream and have a party. It's a journey worth taking with the little ones.

Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom
Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

But the trip with friends, or just between adults is also a lot of fun.

Just like in the movies, there is a reference that only adults will be able to understand.

So it can be said that the trip is worth it anyway.

An island designed by someone special

Tom Sawyer is a character from books and cartoons, very popular in the United States.

He is a trailblazer, after all, every day is an adventure, so the name of this attraction is a tribute to him, who always manages to solve challenges with cunning.

Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom - Disney
Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom – Disney

Beforehand, the  Tom Sawyer Island  original was opened in 1956, it is the only one that came out of Walt Disney's dreams and designed by his own hands.

Therefore, it is an unmissable attraction for anyone who is a fan of the designer. 

One hell of a project

What tells the story is that Walt Disney himself saw the project and was not very excited. So, with great care, he designed each part of the island, including the attractions that include:

  • bridges;
  • labyrinths;
  • slides;
  • trails.
  • caves
Cave at Tom Sawyer Island in MK
Cave at Tom Sawyer Island in MK

Finally, Walt Disney took the island out of his dreams, thought of every corner and how he would like children to have fun, and what it would be like to become Tom Sawyer for a day. That was the designer's intention. By the way, the story is told inside the attraction.

Tom Sawyer Island consists of a free tour

The island Tom Sawyer Island it is special and deserves a visit when you go to Disney, as it was dreamed up by Walt and designed by his hands. 

By the way, it is also special because children can run around freely and are stimulated all the time.

Tom Sawyer Island
Tom Sawyer Island

Trails, bridges and the search for treasure that is part of the fantasy guarantee fun. It's a special place in Magic Kingdom and which is little known.

Therefore, it is worth putting on your next Disney travel itinerary.

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About the Author Carlos Braga:

Unparalleled experience in Orlando and Disney! As a former Universal Orlando team member and a passionate devotee of the magic of Disney, I have become a true Orlando travel expert. Before becoming a renowned travel consultant dedicated to Orlando, I had already made hundreds of visits to the parks, cultivating my knowledge and passion mainly over the last 7 years as a consultant and specialist in Disney travel.

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My journey into this enchanted world began in 1995, when I took my first trip to Orlando. Since then, my love for Disney and the city has only grown. In 2023, we celebrate the sixth anniversary of 'Partiu Disney Parks', consolidating our role as one of the main sources of information about Disney and Orlando Parks.

During these six years of existence, we have continued to offer quality and updated content, being the reliable source for all those looking for essential information to plan their trip to Disney and Orlando. With my vast experience and passion for this magical destination, I am here to guide you every step of the way towards the most incredible Orlando and Disney experience!

I hope again that this post helped you in your research for your trip to Disney or Orlando.

As a way to help us keep the blog going, we just ask you to help us by sharing this publication and subscribing to our social networks as Facebook, Instagram or Youtube channel.

In addition to helping us, we are sure that there you will find hundreds of useful posts for your trip!

About the Author Carlos Braga:

Unparalleled experience in Orlando and Disney! As a former Universal Orlando team member and a passionate devotee of the magic of Disney, I have become a true Orlando travel expert. Before becoming a renowned travel consultant dedicated to Orlando, I had already made hundreds of visits to the parks, cultivating my knowledge and passion mainly over the last 7 years as a consultant and specialist in Disney travel.

My journey into this enchanted world began in 1995, when I took my first trip to Orlando. Since then, my love for Disney and the city has only grown. In 2023, we celebrate the sixth anniversary of 'Partiu Disney Parks', consolidating our role as one of the main sources of information about Disney and Orlando Parks.

During these six years of existence, we have continued to offer quality and updated content, being the reliable source for all those looking for essential information to plan their trip to Disney and Orlando. With my vast experience and passion for this magical destination, I am here to guide you every step of the way towards the most incredible Orlando and Disney experience!