I had no idea the Swan boats actually went into Adventureland (video)

[durangojim]

This seems like it would have been really cool to go on, especially the part through Adventureland!

 

[danpam1024]

I remember them as a little kid. I also remember the boat ride when DAK first opened. It must be expensive to operate "real" boats.

 

[marni1971]

They did. Although the foliage has grown over a lot now you can still trace the route past the CP and around the treehouse.

 

[DisneyGirl3820]

Where do the swan boats originate from? I would love to go on them when we visit WDW. Also, are they free?

 

[danpam1024]

Where do the swan boats originate from? I would love to go on them when we visit WDW. Also, are they free?

they're gone

 

[GrammieBee]

They were a nice relaxing ride, but have been gone for many years, They were slow to load and unload which is a reason many attractions disappear. I believe the boats were sold to be used in a city park in Orlando.

 

[Tuvalu]

This seems like it would have been really cool to go on, especially the part through Adventureland!

It was awesome. One of my favorites. Even as a child I liked the relaxing rides.

 

[marni1971]

Where do the swan boats originate from? I would love to go on them when we visit WDW. Also, are they free?

They closed in 1981.

 

[DisneyGirl3820]

LOL!! No wonder why I never heard about them!!!

 

[Sandy Carroll]

I remember them! But I can't remember if I remember being on them or seeing them on tv when I was little. Awesome Disney Nostalgia, thanks!

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

I had no idea that mote went into adventure land nor did I know that mote was big enough to fit a boat.

 

[Csmith041177]

Very cool video! Thank you for posting!

 

[bethymouse]

I love it! It would be nice if they'd come back. But, everything is so fast-paced now.

 

[bethymouse]

Love the reference to River Country! in the video.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

They look so relaxing! I would have definitely taken a ride on them had they been around when I visited!

 

[marni1971]

 

[vonpluto]

A concept to return boats to the canal, with a Fantasia theme , was considered in the late 1980's:

http://www.mouseplanet.com/7562/Fantasia_Discontinued

 

[EOD K9]

And didn't the boat dock by the Castle recently get removed?

 

[marni1971]

And didn't the boat dock by the Castle recently get removed?

It did.

Well, both of them did.

 

[POLY1985]

I was there in'76 and '79 but I never rode them. I don't know why! We went on the Mike Fink Keel boats which are also no longer there. And we were at Animal Kingdom on opening day when the Discovery Island boats were running but we didn't go on because the line was too long. The next time we went to AK they were gone!