Liberty Square Riverboat


Description from PassPorter's Walt Disney World Guidebook:

Take a cruise on a steam-driven sternwheeler. Mark Twain narrates your spin around Tom Sawyer Island, but the real joy is the attention to detail. The boat and its steam power plant are more interesting than the scenery—be sure to tour the decks. Dodge the sun in the middle deck salon. The “Liberty Belle” replaced the “Richard F. Irvine” in 1996. Wheelchair accessible. Adult supervision. Departs on the hour and half-hour. Alex’s KidTip: “Ask if you can help steer the boat!”

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Type: Boat Ride
Scope: C-Ticket
Ages: All ages
Thrill Factor: Gentle rides

Boat Ride Duration: 20 min.
FastPass: No
Queue Conditions: Covered outdoor queue

Special Considerations:
- May remain in wheelchair/ECV


Also Known As: Riverboat
KidTip: Ask if you can help steer the boat!

PassPorter's Ratings for Liberty Square Riverboat
Author Jennifer Marx's Rating:
5/10
Author Dave Marx's Rating:
6/10

Readers Rating: (rated by 185 PassPorter readers)
5.8/10

Appeal by Age:
61.6%
61.63% of our readers would definitely visit Liberty Square Riverboat again.

I would definitely visit this attraction again!
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What PassPorter Readers Think of Liberty Square Riverboat (33 comments):

This is a great ride to slow down and catch your breath on. Ask one of the crew members if you could visit the wheel house!
RandyF1979 gave this a rating of 7 on 06/26/2016 at 8:11:56 pm EDT

Nice on a cool day and can sit and enjoy a rest. Not a must-ride, but we enjoy it.
Dopeyhornet gave this a rating of 5 on 06/26/2016 at 3:23:42 pm EDT

Great ride to take a break on when the park is busy.
Disneygirl288 gave this a rating of 6 on 06/25/2016 at 8:47:56 pm EDT

Another way to take a break from walking and it's a lovely short boat ride.
TomiRocket gave this a rating of 7 on 06/24/2016 at 11:54:59 am EDT

We catch a ride on this when we need a break from the crowds, and enjoy the scenery. We like to see where the crowd goes once the gate opens, and we break to the opposite! We always take family photos on the deck with the Beautiful scenery in the back. We never miss this relaxing ride. I recommend this for a quick refresher on a warm day.
JKDenn gave this a rating of 10 on 06/17/2016 at 3:31:22 pm EDT

Another classic experience, but I only go on it about every third trip.
Papa Jim gave this a rating of 6 on 06/17/2016 at 2:44:26 pm EDT

A fun ride through Frontierland. Keep in mind, however, there are no seats so if you're looking for an out-of-the way place for a rest, this isn't it!
Missi gave this a rating of 5 on 06/17/2016 at 12:44:45 pm EDT

A lovely time out in the middle of a busy park day.
chelynnah gave this a rating of 7 on 06/17/2016 at 12:25:13 pm EDT

Not super thrilling, but a nice place to rest and get away from the hustle-bustle of the MK. We don't ride this every trip, but it does provide interesting views of the Haunted Mansion and other attractions that make it a fun diversion.
KateLovesDisney gave this a rating of 5 on 06/16/2016 at 11:14:51 pm EDT

Relaxing ride for an afternoon break
gances gave this a rating of 5 on 06/15/2016 at 10:34:01 am EDT

Can get very hot ! Try to avoid it during the hottest part of the day.
Dopey Girl gave this a rating of 4 on 06/14/2016 at 9:40:18 pm EDT

Great place to take a break.
SueinNH gave this a rating of 7 on 06/14/2016 at 3:05:39 pm EDT

It's a little on the boring side.
WHMom gave this a rating of 4 on 06/14/2016 at 7:46:41 am EDT

Nice place to take a break from the day. My daughter likes to find a place on the side facing Tom Sawyer's and just sit and relax.
MPoppins77 gave this a rating of 8 on 06/13/2016 at 6:41:52 pm EDT

I could see me being a riverboat gambler in a previous life...
ths2wllpas gave this a rating of 8 on 06/13/2016 at 6:41:37 pm EDT

Relaxing but takes time
handette gave this a rating of 8 on 06/13/2016 at 2:26:33 pm EDT

Not super thrilling, but a nice little ride-maybe a nice afternoon break. Not always operating during my September visits
cbate717 gave this a rating of 7 on 06/13/2016 at 2:25:26 pm EDT

Relaxing trip, try it at night,
Big G gave this a rating of 7 on 06/07/2016 at 9:54:27 pm EDT

Although this attraction is nothing too special, it is a great way to relax away from the crowds & usually doesn't have a long wait time.
DisneyOrBustColorado gave this a rating of 4 on 06/04/2016 at 9:23:35 am EDT

it was a nice bit of relaxation in the midst of Magic Kingdom. The only negative was the lack of seating.
comfort80 gave this a rating of 9 on 06/03/2016 at 3:03:22 pm EDT

Lovely and relaxing.
Grooviamommy gave this a rating of 6 on 06/03/2016 at 3:16:51 am EDT

A nice way to spend some time when you need a break from running around the park.
amouse9 gave this a rating of 7 on 06/03/2016 at 1:52:53 am EDT

Old Disney and so incredibly lovely. This is what you do when you need a break from touring. Simply watching the world go by as you sail along the "river"... the thought makes me homesick for Disney.
mikeserin gave this a rating of 7 on 05/30/2016 at 6:57:03 pm EDT

Relaxing ride. Nothing spectacular.
Marandaclan gave this a rating of 5 on 05/30/2016 at 10:21:43 am EDT

Really like this attraction for the views but hate to stand up the whole time
mbbowen gave this a rating of 6 on 05/30/2016 at 9:41:24 am EDT

Recommended on a crowded day. Nice and leisurely, and you get some views (like of Haunted Mansion) you can't see elsewhere.
Marie the Cat gave this a rating of 5 on 05/29/2016 at 5:25:57 pm EDT

Relaxing boot trip. Check out all the decks and the "scenery!"
FARMERGIRL gave this a rating of 6 on 05/29/2016 at 9:40:54 am EDT

Relaxing ride and great for photo ops. Get a spot in the shade though - the sun was brutal when we sat in the "stern".
goofyboysmama gave this a rating of 6 on 05/27/2016 at 9:07:45 pm EDT

Good calm old fashioned ride - love it
cutiepie gave this a rating of 9 on 05/27/2016 at 4:26:35 pm EDT

A nice break in the day.
BriarRose4 gave this a rating of 6 on 05/27/2016 at 12:40:30 pm EDT

This is just a great place to take a rest and think you are on the great Mississippi....
CEK40 gave this a rating of 7 on 05/27/2016 at 8:51:02 am EDT

Ask to drive
aurora72 gave this a rating of 4 on 05/27/2016 at 1:56:50 am EDT

A great place to relax.
gardengalWDW gave this a rating of 6 on 05/26/2016 at 11:37:38 pm EDT

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