Disneyland
Tom Sawyer Island
Tom Sawyer Island is one of Disneyland's greatest hidden gems — a freely explorable island in the middle of the Rivers of America, accessible only by raft. No ride vehicles, no queues, no Lightning Lane. Walt Disney personally designed the island's layout.
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Thrill
Low
Typical Wait
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Lightning Lane
No Lightning Lane
Height
No requirement
Ideal For
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Thrill
Low
Typical Wait
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Lightning Lane
No Lightning Lane
Height
No requirement
Ideal For
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Mateo's Verdict
Mateo "The Map" Morales · Lead Disney Parks Specialist
Mateo's Verdict
Lead Disney Parks Specialist
Tom Sawyer Island is the single most underrated experience at Disneyland, and I will make that argument to anyone. There is no queue.
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Worth it if…
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