PHOTOS, VIDEO: Sailing Ship Columbia Returns to Disneyland Park

The Sailing Ship Columbia is back in service in Disneyland Park’s Rivers of America. This replica of the Columbia Rediviva takes guests on a short trip around Tom Sawyer Island.

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The Columbia sets sail from the same dock as the Mark Twain Riverboat.

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As a full-scale recreation of a real sailing ship, the Columbia is full of interesting and realistic set pieces.

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Guests are free to stand on the ship’s deck or go below decks during the journey.

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Downstairs are more props (as well as some seating).

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As the ship passes the fort on Tom Sawyer Island, a Cast Member aboard shoots a cannon.

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Look out for some views that can only be seen when sailing the Rivers of America.

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Watch our video of the Sailing Ship Columbia below.

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  • Shannen Michaelsen

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1 thought on “PHOTOS, VIDEO: Sailing Ship Columbia Returns to Disneyland Park”

  1. I LOVE THE COLUMBIA!
    I think a lot of folks go on it and don’t take the time to go below and see what essentially is a museum.
    Thanks for sharing! (I want that fish stew! Yum!)

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