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The Mark Twain |
 
Practically as much of an icon
as the Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Mark Twain paddle-wheeler has been
operating since the opening in 1955. In fact, Walt Disney had a private
30th Anniversary party just four days before Disneyland officially opened,
and it was on this night that the Mark Twain had her maiden voyage.
On opening day, July 17th 1955, the vessel nearly capsized when it was
overloaded with anxious passengers crowding to one side to see the sights
of Tom Sawyer's Island. Limits set that day are still in effect.
The ship burns diesel fuel to heat the immense boiler. When not in
operation, the ship resides in Fowler's Harbor, named after Joe Fowler,
the retired U.S. Army Engineer who was responsible for much of the
earth-moving involved in the construction of Disneyland.
During your voyage, you'll catch some interesting sights, such as the
Settlers Cabin, and numerous animals and pieces from the now-defunct
Nature's Wonderland attraction.
The ship is featured in the nighttime extravaganza, Fantasmic!
The Mark Twain (Video) New!**
** = Video courtesy of RU42 Productions
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