Liberty Square Riverboat | Disney World

Liberty Square Riverboat | Disney World Description

Cruise the scenic Rivers of America aboard the Liberty Belle and take a gander at life in the U.S. over a century ago.

Take off on a scenic half-mile adventure into the wilds of old America aboard a steam-powered paddler wheeler. Board the Colonial-American-inspired, 3-tiered Liberty Belle riverboat nestled in the heart of Liberty Square and embark on a relaxing journey around Tom Sawyer Island along the Rivers of America.

Sights to See
During this charming, 17-minute journey into America’s early frontier, behold a menagerie of sights along the river’s edge including:

• An early American settlement
• An idyllic Native American village
• Harper’s Mill
• Fort Langhorn
• Wilson’s Cave Inn
• Woodland animals, including deer
• Unique views of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain and The Haunted Mansion

Along the way, listen to lively narration by iconic American author Mark Twain as he details a time when traveling was as much about new discoveries as it was about transportation. (source)

Liberty Square Riverboat | Disney World Fun Facts

• The ride was not technically an opening day attraction as it actually made its debut a day later on October 2, 1971.
• Until 1980, there were actually two boats in operation – The Richard F Irvine and the Admiral Joe Fowler. The Richard F Irvine was renamed to the Liberty Belle in 1996.
• The boat has a capacity of 450 guests.
• The boat is propelled by its paddle wheel and powered by its steam engine, but guided by an external I-Beam track.

Related News:

• Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island closing for lengthy refurbishment, October 3, 2020