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The Swiss Family Treehouse opened with Adventureland in 1971. The Treehouse is walk-through attraction based on the 1960 Disney movie The Swiss Family Robinson. Although the tree looks authentic it is actually made up of steel, concrete and Stucco. At 60 feet tall and 90 feet in diameter, the Swiss Family Treehouse is one of the tallest structures in the Magic Kingdom. Since it's opening in 1971, the Treehouse has not gone through any significant changes. | The Swiss Family Treehouse opened with Adventureland in 1971. The Treehouse is walk-through attraction based on the 1960 Disney movie The Swiss Family Robinson. Although the tree looks authentic it is actually made up of steel, concrete and Stucco. At 60 feet tall and 90 feet in diameter, the Swiss Family Treehouse is one of the tallest structures in the Magic Kingdom. Since it's opening in 1971, the Treehouse has not gone through any significant changes. |
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Attraction History
The Swiss Family Treehouse opened with Adventureland in 1971. The Treehouse is walk-through attraction based on the 1960 Disney movie The Swiss Family Robinson. Although the tree looks authentic it is actually made up of steel, concrete and Stucco. At 60 feet tall and 90 feet in diameter, the Swiss Family Treehouse is one of the tallest structures in the Magic Kingdom. Since it's opening in 1971, the Treehouse has not gone through any significant changes.
Attraction Plot
The story of the Swiss Family Treehouse begins at the base of the tree and continues as guests climb up. The walkways that guests climb as the assened into the Treehouse are made from the Swallow's deck.
Tree Base
At the base of the tree guests are first given the back story to the Swiss Family Treehouse. A plaque reads:
Swiss Family Robinsoncomposed of myself, my good wife and three sons, Fritz Ernst and little Francis..we're the sole survivors by the grace of God of the ill fated ship SWALLOW.
From the wreckage we built our home this tree for protection on this uncharted shore.
Franz
Also at the bottom of the tree is a pulley system which brings water up to the Treehouse in bamboo cups. Once the water reaches the various rooms in the Treehouse, bamboo pipes carry the water into water barrels.
The Living Room
As guests begin to climb the Treehouse, the first room they will encounter is the family living room. The room is located on the right side of the walkway. In this room the family has an organ which plays the attractions theme song- The Swissapolka. Also of note in the living room is the SWALLOW's steering wheel, which was salvaged from the ship and brought up to the tree. Other items in the living room include:
- Books
- Dishes on a cabinet
- Lanterns
- Two tables
- Chairs
- China
- Heater
- Candlesticks
- A dresser
- A rug
- A mirror
- Flowers
Parent's Room
As guests continue to ascend up the tree the next room they encounter is the parents bedroom. The room is located on the right side of the walkway. This is the bedroom for Franz and his wife. Items note in the room are the large bed, and the colorful curtains. If guests look closely they will see that there is also Brandy hidden in the rafters. Other items of notes include:
- A dresser
- Mirrors
- A nightstand
- Flowers
- Books
- A picture frame
- Candlesticks
- Jars
Boy's Room
When guests reach the highest point in the Treehouse they will see Fritz, Ernst and Francis on their left. A plaque outside of the room states:
Fritz-Ernst-FrancaisTheir Room
completed on the first anniversary of our deliverance July 17, 1805.
Inside the room guests should notice that the room is quite messy, with clothes tossed around the room. Also of note is the fact that the boys have hammock beds. Other items in the room include:
- Lamps
- A small dresser
- Guns
The Library
These good books - the recording of man's ideas and achievements - were salvaged from our ship. We shall never hunger for food for the mind nor the soul. As guests begin to descend down the Treehouse, the next room they will encounter is the study. The study is located on the right hand side of the walkway. A plaque above the library states,
LibraryThese good books - the recording of man's ideas and achievements - were salvaged from our ship. We shall never hunger for food for the mind nor the soul.
Also featured in the study is a desk and a table. Located on the surface are two important books. The first is the Bible, which is located on the desk. The second is an encyclopedia which is on the table. Both of these books were salvaged from the sunken ship. Other items in the study include:
- A coffee cup
- A lamp
- A candle
The Kitchen
When guests reach the bottom of the Treehouse, they will see the families kitchen. A plaque outside the kitchen reads:
Our Kitchenand dining room complete with running water volcanic stone hearth & oven utensils of our own making and salvaged from the wrecked “SWALLOW” plus natures bounty & my good wife's cooking amply fulfill our wants.
The kitchen has an oven stove, as mentioned on the plaque, but it also has many large tables made of wood. There are many other kitchen items including:
- A cupboard
- Wood counters
- Food
- A lamp
- Food utensils
- Fruit bowls
- Seven cups
- Milk
- Jars
- A Bucket
Trivia
- This Swiss Family Robinson was one of three operating attractions in Adventureland on opening day.
- Outside of the Treehouse in Adventureland you can find other items salvaged from the Swallow.
- The Swiss Family Treehouse has 116 steps, 9 limbs, 1,400 branches and 300,000 polyethylene leaves!
- The only organic part of the tree is the Spanish Moss, which covers the leaves and branches.
- The Swiss Family Treehouse was constructed to look like a Banyan Tree, which are local to Florida.
- The official Latin name given by Disney to the tree is Disneyodendron eximus
References
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDBMeKNdXoI
http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/05/swiss_family_treehouse_2.html
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/adv-swissfamily.htm