Why Do the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse?

That is a question I get when helping friends plan their agenda at Magic Kingdom.  Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse is not a thrill ride and involves climbing a lot of steps (116 to be exact).  So what’s the attraction? It’s a replica of the treehouse the Robinson Family built upon being shipwrecked on an island. The story is depicted in Disney‘s 1960 classic, The Swiss Family Robinson. Fact is, I’m partial to Swiss Family Robinson and it’s a must-do on my personal touring plan at Magic Kingdom.

Here are my Top 5 reasons YOU should “swing” by the Treehouse.

1. It’s Cool.  Not just to look at, but you are shaded by a leaf and moss canopy on your way through.  It’s also right next to the sprayground outside the Jungle Cruise. Hint, Hint!
2. It’s Disney Imagineering at It’s Best.  Everything looks as if it were salvaged from the shipwreck or created from island resources.  In reality, only the moss is real at this attraction.
3. It’s a Great Distraction.  When waiting for your Jungle Cruise or Pirates of the Caribbean FASTPASS time to arrive, head through this attraction.  There are rarely any lines. You also get a birds-eye view of the Jungle Cruise to complete the feeling of being shipwrecked.
4. It’s Fun to Imagine.  The attraction looks so real, right down to the working water pulley system.  The table is set, beds made and even an organ. It’s not difficult to imagine living in a Treehouse.  After walking around Magic Kingdom all day, the hammocks look pretty tempting!
5. It’s a Classic.  Not just the movie (which I recommend seeing before you tour through the Treehouse), but the attraction.  It was in Adventureland when Magic Kingdom opened in 1971.  Take 15 minutes to appreciate Treehouse and the Disney Magic that went into its creation.

MickeyMom is a Mom to 2, and thinks Disney should let her stay in the Treehouse overnight.

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