Archive for September 14th, 2009

One way to make a day at the Magic Kingdom extra special is to score a FastPass for your entire party.  How?  You simply have to find the paintbrush.

Each day, from one to five brushes are hidden on Tom Sawyer Island.  The finder’s fee for success is a FastPass, valid for everyone in your group.   Plan to be at the park when it opens and in line to hop on the first raft that’s heading from Frontierland over to the island.

Periodically, there are rumors that the brushes are no longer being hidden, so you might ask if there are any to be found that day.

We suggest befriending the cast member piloting the raft.  He may be willing to reveal a helpful clue.  It’s best to split up to explore the wilderness as you’ll want to cover as much ground as possible before the crowds arrive.

Tom Sawyer Island is a fascinating area that many guests never take the time to discover.  With a fort and forests, tunnels and caves, a bouncy bridge, and winding trails, it’s a relaxing respite from the crowds across the river.  The porch of Aunt Polly’s is the perfect place to enjoy a cool lemonade or an Apple Pie Sundae.   Even if you never find a hidden paintbrush, your island adventure will be worthwhile.

Tom Sawyer Island

Magic Kingdom

Not wheelchair accessible

Park admission required