Barrel Bridge returns to Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom
Barrel Bridge returns to Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom
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I was racing to secure a Virtual Queue for this, but sadly found that they were not available.Barrel Bridge returns to Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom
Barrel Bridge returns to Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom
Lot's of fun, glad to see it back.
JustInTime
Well-Known Member
I’m such a sucker for Tom Sawyer Island. It’s a hidden gem. I try to enjoy it when we have time. Glad this is back!
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
My daughter always enjoyed the barrels, but I’ve always thought this island and the treehouse areas could be used for more popular people eater attractions
Smiley/OCD
Well-Known Member
Now if they could only return the paint brushes…
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
Sibling? You mean son’s feet, right?
Ayla
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ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
They have room for 7 new lands, apparently.
Leave my island alone. I love that it’s a reliably quiet break even on the busiest Magic Kingdom day.
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
Now that I agree with. The quiet part anyways. Some nice relaxing areas over there
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
I wish they’d reopen Polly’s, even just with snacks. I’d gladly enjoy a Premium Bar there.
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
Yes totally agree. Nice little area there. Wish it wasn’t such a hassle to get over there but that is a nice quiet spot by the water
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
The hassle is why it’s quiet! I once tried to swim over to save time and was aggressively, verbally-abused by a poorly-trained CM with ridiculous lines like, “that’s dangerous! There’s a river boat coming!” and “please put your pants back on, sir!” (how else does one swim?), “please, think of the children!” and “why me?!”
Needless to say, I held Iger accountable for this during a shareholder address.
Captain Culpepper Cline
Member
I absolutely love Tom Sawyer’s Island the way it is. Just keep Aunt Polly’s open.
Welcome back barrel bridge!
Welcome back barrel bridge!
Captain Barbossa
Well-Known Member
Didn’t realize the bridge was closed for a refurb to begin with. Glad it’s back. Like others have alluded to, it’s a hoot.
CaptainAmerica
Well-Known Member
Hooray, I thought for sure this was closed permanently for either liability issues or ADA compliance or some such.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
This opens right as the CFTOD lawsuits are settled. Coincidence? I think not. Clearly, the Board just wanted this back open for the children.
Royal Purple Pigment
Active Member
This is great news. I had not gone out on the island in a while but I did in early February and was wondering what happened to the bridge. I am adding some photos of how it looked in early February 2024.
while I like the island, I detest the story of Tom Swayer . Need to retire the named and southern racial overtones . Since they have not made the Tianna restaurant yet they should add the restaurant on The island and make it fine dining during the evening hours like Beauty and Beast Castle. Access to the island can be by the river boat. Entrance and pier can face the mountain while eating. New Orlean music also added
So glad to see this come back. It’s unique and lighthearted fun for all ages. My kids and I missed it during our trip last August. Hope Tom Sawyer Island doesn’t change, it’s super magical as it is, and adds depth to the park. Feel like it’s the furthest you can go from the outside world.