Tom Sawyer Island & the Pirates Lair Full Tour at Disneyland

Pirates Lair at Tom Sawyer Island is a fun attraction at Disneyland Park in Anaheim. The island sits in the middle of the park and you have to take a raft over to it. Once you are on the island, you can explore to your hearts content, walking through caves, over bridges and up on top of shipwrecks. I explored the whole island with my family and here is all the information.

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[Cutting.Arsenic_h]

I’m 11 and so obsessed with the book. I’m currently reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and would LOVE to go there.

[colestone]

I’m old enough to remember the playing in the fort. To me it was the best part, aside from the caves. The island is so much fun. Great memories

[hrhosmer]

Wow, thanks for the memories. I always loved Tom Sawyers Island and the riverboat. I went there when I was 8 years old when it first opened. So much fun to explore.

[kellyjohnson]

I have never done the raft or mark Twain boat but I’ve done the canoes several times. It’s really fun but wait til the kids are old enough to row themselves. They have budding comedians directing the boat. It’s pretty fun. I’d totally recommend it. But the canoes don’t land on the island. Thanks for sharing this part of Disneyland that I’ve never been to

[lindasolis]

I love Tom Sawyer's Island! Haven't been there since they put "Pirate's Lair" in. We used to be able to play in the fort, so much fun! When we ate at Hungry Bear one time years ago, my son (he was about 5) really wanted to ride the canoes! Neither my husband or I had ever been on them! It was lots of fun, but my husband ended up doing most of the paddling with the guide at the end of the ride HA! All the little kids (and moms) tired out! Thanks for the fun video 😀

[Bigbuddyandblue]

I would spend 2 hours just exploring the island as a kid back in the 60’s. I need to go back there.

[mexiaznann]

As an avid Disneyland fan, Tom Sawyer’s island is truly a treat. I don’t go often but I absolutely love anytime I have a chance to explore.

[ilmetric]

I remember the island from my first visit in 1965. I would ride the steam boat around the island but could never figure out how to walk to the encampment where the smoke was. Great fun.

[rickstalentedtongue]

Used to be able to go into the fort and the upper level of the stockade, where the where muskets to shoot at the injuns through the loopholes! Was really cool.

[matthewbliven]

Cool video. Haven't been since the 1970s. The river boat runs on tracks.

[shaneomack]

As someone who lives in Florida and visits WDW often Disneyland is the greatest ever yall

[mmeckes]

Several years ago, my husband and I were invited by the captain of the Mark Twain to ride in the Wheel House. I thought it was a once in a lifetime adventure, but it turns out that they invite one family up on every trip. My husband is a Disney fanatic, so he really loved it. Also, I've been on the canoes, and I think it's way too much work for a ride :-)

[alant.]

Your video brought back many fond memories. Disneyland is a pretty magical place. Thank you so much.

[glenacebrown]

I think you found the best spot in Disneyland for little ones. Thanks for posting.

[wendyj.d.]

I am soooo glad So Much Remains of the Tom Sawyer Island I ❤❤❤ So Much... I think This THE BEST ATTRACTION.. PERIOD. I Would Have Been There throughout The 60's & 70's when I lived In Costa Mesa. The Canoe Ride Is Great! You really have to paddle in Unison. And The River Boat Ohh My Lucky Stars! I live in Oregon but I'm gonna Go To Disneyland ASAP.. LOOVE YOUR PROGRAM

[reneejones]

Excellent video! Thank you for the mini vacation. My kids caught the tail end of the Fort Wilderness experience. The island became more “safe” during their childhoods, but there’s still plenty of fun things to do. And- your kids are adorable!!

[braveknight]

I really enjoyed this video. Good memories. My three brothers and I loved to roam around this place when we were kids.

[Nick_Logan]

We’ve only walked by this attraction 100 times and never done it lol. Thanks for this video. Love your channel. My boys are 6y and 8y. I think we’re gonna have to hit this next time

[michele]

My best friend and I would run to Tom Sawyers Island first thing. We'd go to Fort Wilderness, get a pickle or potato chips and a coke then climb up to a spot in the fort and watch people go by. We'd try and run over the pontoon bridge. We'd go through the caverns. There's a lot more to explore then when we were kids (around 50 years ago)! I haven't been to Disneyland in years, but I still love it.

[markyuen]

Of all the times I've been to Disneyland (many times), I've never been on the Tom Sawyer Island. I wouldn't mind missing the last boat to the mainland and spend then night on the Island. Now, I have something to look forward to if I ever go back. Thanks for the video.