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Tonya2426
Registered: May 2007
Location: SC but in transition to GA
Posts: 3901Review Date: Mon April 27, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great way to relax and see some things you might not otherwise. Cons: Not very exciting.
I enjoy the boat ride but it is really just a trip around Tom Sawyer Island. Kids might be bored but I think you should take a few breaks to decompress during a day at the Magic Kingdom and this is a great way to do that. (Also a great way to wait out a summer shower - as long as you don't go out on deck.) 
scrappinmom
Still Tagless.......
Registered: June 2005
Location: Crystal Lake, Il....too far from WDW
Posts: 3585Review Date: Tue April 28, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 4
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Relaxing Cons:
While I don't think this is a very enticing "attraction" - like the previous review said it's basically a ride around Tom Sawyer Island. However, it's a good place to sit, relax & take a break. When my kids were small we would take a ride just before nap time so they could decompress a little before snoozing in the stroller.
peanut1967
DIS Veteran
Registered: May 2007
Posts: 544Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): A ride that you can chill on. Cons: Slow
If you need some time out for the crowds this is a good attraction to go on.
Wish2BinWDW
Mouseketeer
Registered: June 2007
Location: Somerset, Kentucky
Posts: 177Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Relaxing Ride Cons: Have to stand
This is not a must do for my family, but we enjoy the relaxed feeling we get when floating around Tom Sawyer's Island. If you have time, it's a nice break from the crowds, because it's usually not crowded.
AnninIowa
DIS Veteran
Registered: June 2005
Location: Iowa
Posts: 2020Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Classic Disney Attraction Cons: Slllooooowwwww......
I view this as something everyone should do at least once. If you are looking for some downtime, hop on board. The ride is slow, but the views of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad are great. It's also fun to look over Tom Sawyer's Island and watch the people stumbling around.
JeemaRee
Mouseketeer
Registered: April 2008
Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Black and Gold Country!
Posts: 135Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): down time Cons: noise level
We rode the boat for the first time this last trip and I really enjoyed the ride. It was nice and relaxing and everyone on the boat was very nice. The noise is a bit off-putting but all in all it was good and I'd take the riverboat trip around Tom Sawyer's Island again.
JeemaRee
Mouseketeer
Registered: April 2008
Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Black and Gold Country!
Posts: 135Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): nostalgia Cons: starting to look a bit run down
we always have a great time when going through this ride. It's a bit scary for little kids but once they get past the initial introductions they settle right down. Another negative is that it usually gets stuck for at least a few minutes each time we ride it. My understanding is that this happens frequently.
DeVineMom
Love That Disney Magic
Registered: March 2009
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 82Review Date: Fri May 1, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Relaxing Ride Cons: Slow
Enjoyable and relaxing. Nice little break. My 12 year old thinks it's a little slow and boring. My 10 and 7 year old like it and say it's interesting.
Carolinagal 
Mouseketeer
Registered: July 2002
Posts: 390Review Date: Fri May 1, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Beautiful boat Cons: No where to sit!
The Riverboat is beautiful and treated with care. It is a nice break from the crowds, as it floats sloooooooooooooowly along the river. It would be nice if there were seating on the deck - standing for the entire slow ride sure makes the dawgs bark!
oakmanner 
DVC Member, Disney Cast Member, D23 Member, Disney Movie Club Member...
Registered: October 2006
Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Posts: 1408Review Date: Fri May 1, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Get away from the crowds Cons: Lack of seating on deck
A great attraction to get away from the crowds. The boat affords a view of the back side of BTM and other sites along the route.
BeamsofLight
One of the 'They' in 'They say it's going to rain'
I do have very comical memories of me flushing
Registered: April 2004
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 1220Review Date: Sat May 2, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Relaxing break from crowds Cons: Onshore effects have deteriorated over time
This is an enjoyable little break from hurrying around the park and gives you an interesting perspective to look at Frontierland and Liberty Square. Since the capacity of the ship is pretty big there's rarely a wait to get on, though you do have to wait for it to pull into 'port'.
Over the years, several of the onshore attractions have broken down/been deactivated and not replaced, which detracts from the story a little.
flyingcat2003
DIS Veteran
Registered: August 2006
Posts: 603Review Date: Sat May 2, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 4
Positive aspects of the product (pros): beautiful boat Cons: ride to nowhere
This is a beautiful boat that was under refurbishment for a long time. I was disappointed that it only goes arounf Tom Saywer Island.
OKW Lover 
Yes, we love Old Key West
Connoisseur of the fine things in life, and has the time to enjoy them (Just ask his wife)
Registered: April 2004
Location: Plymouth, MA
Posts: 17354Review Date: Sat May 2, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): A good way to relax Cons: Not airconditioned
This is a good opportunity to gear-down and relax a while after going theme-park commando for a couple of days. 
rzbenson
Earning My Ears
Registered: September 2008
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 42Review Date: Mon May 4, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): educational ties Cons: not for thrill seekers
We read Tom Sawyer & Huck Finn prior to trip. So we rode after playing on T.S. Island & kids could relate. Plus, it was a relaxing ride!
shmedly123
DIS Veteran
Registered: August 2007
Posts: 567Review Date: Tue May 5, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): relaxing Cons: not exciting
a nice way to relax for about 15 mins as the boat takes you around Tom Sawyer Island.
boring for little ones
MJ6987
Mouseketeer
Registered: May 2008
Posts: 482Review Date: Fri May 8, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Nice views, nice boat Cons: Its just a boat ride
nice boat ride
msc_idiot
Mouseketeer
Registered: January 2009
Posts: 90Review Date: Tue May 12, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great views, cute audio Cons: Very unconfortable if no place to sit when your feet hurt
The boat ride is very long, and feels even longer if you don't have a place to sit, but you get awesome views of rides like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and The Haunted Mansion. Definately worth the time.
chattwdw
Mouseketeer
Registered: January 2004
Location: Chattanooga, tn
Posts: 81Review Date: Tue May 12, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 2
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Classic Disney and something different Cons: nothing special/
We have a riverboat here in our town of Chattanooga. So I wouldn't recommend it to any friends around here, but if you don't have something similar in your town it is a way to change thinks up for a day.
miss missy
Is this the Dis Board Desperate Housewives Lane?
Will not be playing any reindeer games!
I was so freakin freaked out!
Registered: January 2005
Location: over hea' MISSING BAWB :(
Posts: 9549Review Date: Wed May 13, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): relax, good view, fun for all ages Cons:
This is a fun boat ride. Comfortable for all. Nice breeze on a hot day, Nice view of the park.
Love2663
Mouseketeer
Registered: May 2009
Posts: 109Review Date: Sun May 17, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 0
Positive aspects of the product (pros): a nice break in the middle of the day Cons: difficult to sit and still enjoy the scenery
A boat that rides a track around the Rivers of America. Provides great views of Fronteirland rides.
SheenaXena21
DIS Veteran
Registered: February 2005
Posts: 1223Review Date: Tue May 19, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons:
It's fun!
disney_fan1972
Mickey Nut
Registered: June 2007
Location: Too far from WDW in PA
Posts: 107Review Date: Wed May 20, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons: DULL
S-L-O-W and no place to sit! I don't get the appeal! Once was too much
bsusanmb
DIS Veteran
Registered: July 2004
Location: Near Hershey PA
Posts: 2039Review Date: Sun May 24, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 2
Positive aspects of the product (pros): nice at night to see the scenery Cons: boring
Just a ride on a boat in a circle...not much fun here
wdwfreeksince88
Only An Hour From The House Of Mouse
Registered: May 2008
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Posts: 726Review Date: Mon June 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great escape from the crowds Cons:
This is a slow moving boat ride around Tom Sawyer island. Great ride to take to relax and get out of the hustle of the park. Kids might find it boring, and adults is they can find a private spot have a great romantic ride in the Magic Kingdom.
Rainkiss
Mouseketeer
Registered: September 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 259Review Date: Thu September 3, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Wonderful way to take a break Cons:
Sure, it's slow... but it's a great way to take an enforced "slow down and relax" break. Kick back, enjoy the ride, take some pictures (GREAT Haunted Mansion pics from the back of the boat at the start!), and get off your feet for awhile. Nice way to break up the pace of the day.
kaetra
Magic is Real
Registered: January 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 116Review Date: Wed January 20, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Nostalgic, relaxing, beautiful boat Cons: No seats on upper deck
The boat is gorgeous and the ride is very relaxing. As a kid I used to ride a similar boat called the Julia Belle Swain down the Illinois river. It was pretty special to be able to share a similar experience with my own little girl, show her the paddle wheel, walk around the decks and tell a few "when mommy was a little girl..." stories.
MarchMadness24
Earning My Ears
Registered: June 2010
Posts: 50Review Date: Sat June 19, 2010 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 1
Positive aspects of the product (pros): None Cons: Not A Disney Theme At All
This is a boring ride that you could easily get by riding a ferry to your hotel if you stay close to the MK. Not worth it at all.
friendnc
Mouseketeer
Registered: January 2007
Location: Gastonia, NC (550 miles from Orlando, FL)
Posts: 180Review Date: Thu August 5, 2010 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 2
Positive aspects of the product (pros): None stands out Cons: Many
It's slow and "relaxing", but painfully boring and l-o-n-g. It's hot being outdoors, few seats, hard to find shaded area, and when the Captain sings ""Old Man River" it's like a nail being driven through your forehead. Skip this and do something more exciting.
disneygirlmass
Mouseketeer
Registered: December 2005
Posts: 252Review Date: Wed September 1, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons:
be sure to watch out for the steam, i got burned one time on this ride standing below it...other than that, a great relaxing ride around frontierland and adventureland
bellebookworm9
Future Au.D.
Registered: May 2009
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 2860Review Date: Sun December 19, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 4
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons:
We caught the Liberty Belle right before it pulled out around 5:15pm on 5/18. It was pretty boring, though we did get some pictures of the "moose", the "Indians" and the other hidden things. There weren't a lot of places to sit, and almost no breeze, so it was really hot as well.
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