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Walt Disney World offers a wide variety of tours for guests. You
can find out more information & make reservations by calling
1-407-WDW-TOUR (1-407-939-8687) between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday, or between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekends and
holidays.
Most tours have minimum age requirements, & all tours require
quite a bit of walking. The tours are very interesting to
do, & most involve going 'Behind the scenes' where you wouldn't
normally be allowed.
If you have been on a tour & would like to submit a report
for this page, please email me, or fill
in the box at the end of this page.
Read Stacey Fox's Hidden Treasures Tour report
Read John's Steam Train Tour Report
Read my report of the Backstage Magic Tour (Sept.
00)
Read Sally's Undiscovered Future World Tour
Report
Read Robert's Keys to the Kingdom Tour report
(5/02)
Read DC's Epcot Segway tour report (3/04).
Read Donna's Family Magic Tour report (6/04)
Read Donna's Backstage Safari Tour report
(11/01)
Please note - all information, prices and times are subject
to change. Please check all details when booking your tour.
Backstage Magic
See how Disney Magic is made as you travel behind the scenes throughout
the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort! Descend beneath the MAGIC KINGDOM
Park to explore the utilidor system, go backstage at Fantasmic!
& the costume department at the Disney's Hollywood Studios, and investigate
the computer controlled systems of "Body Wars" and EPCOT during
this seven hour tour. Lunch is included at Mama Melrose's, on this
7 hour tour.
Meet at Epcot Guest Relations at 8:45am. Available on Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - $199.00 - Ages 16+ - park
admission not required.
Read my report of the Backstage Magic Tour
(Sept. 00)
Magic Behind
the Steam Trains
Tour takes you on a private train ride around the Magic Kingdom
& back to the RoundHouse, discussing history & technology.
From 7:30am to 10:30am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
mornings. $40 per person plus park admission. Ages 10+
Read John's Steam Train Tour Report
Family
Magic
The Family Magic tour takes every member of the family on an exciting
2-hour journey through the Magic Kingdom Park, featuring Captain
Hook and Peter Pan. Young and old alike can revisit their childhood
on this fanciful tour of the most magical place on earth. This one-of-a-kind
interactive tour takes you through the park's themed lands in search
of clues. Find yourself immersed in a Disney story adventure that
could only happen in the Magic Kingdom Park.
The tour starts at City Hall, and it is recommended for guests
to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time. Offered daily
at 10am. $27.00 per person. Park
admission required.
Read Donna's Family Magic Tour report (6/04)
Keys to the Kingdom
Unlock the "keys" to the Magic Kingdom Park with this unique four-five
hour tour that allows our guests to take a special look at the history,
heritage, and philosophies behind the Park. Guests will hear intriguing
stories of Walt Disney and how his legacy is still alive in the
dedication and talent of today's Cast Members. This informative
expedition takes Guests through the Park's themed lands as well
as backstage to marvel at the operation that makes all the magic
possible. The tour includes a variety of "on stage" experiences,
a visit to two or three attractions, and a peek at two "backstage"
areas: the utilidor (tunnel system) and the Production Center. Includes
lunch at Columbia Harbour House.
Offered everyday, Sunday through Saturday - $60.00 - Ages
16+
Meet at City Hall, Magic Kingdom. Four tours daily - 8:30am, 9am,
& 9:30am. Lasts around 4½ hours. Park admission required.
"Keys to the Kingdom Tour. My wife and I throughly enjoyed
this tour. It was informative, easy and the Disney Tour Guide was
knowledgeable, helpful and had good people skills. He started us
on looking for "hidden Mickeys" and we have been looking ever since.
I would recomend this tour to everyone 16 and over." Eve
and Ed Bagnell
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom
A 90 minute walking tour of the Magic Kingdom. Recommended for
first-time guests. It's basically an orientation tour that educates
guests on services available, dining options, entertainment options,
and the park's attractions. No backstage visits.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. $20, children
under 10 free. Park admission required. Meet 15 minutes early near
guest relations outside main entrance. English tour starts at 8:30am.
(Japanese-9:30am)
Mickey's
Magical Milestones Tour
Chronicle the fascinating world, development and success of Mickey
Mouse while
touring the Magic Kingdom Park. Recall and discover the magic of
Mickey by visiting attractions and special locations that retrace
his famed career.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00am. Tour starts at the
Guided Tour
Garden adjacent to City Hall just inside the Magic Kingdom Main
Entrance.
Guests should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time.
Duration: 2 hours
$25.00 per person (Theme park admission is required)
Restrictions: Most appreciated by ages ten and above. This is an
outdoor
walking program.
Undiscovered
Future World (Epcot)
Learn about the history & creation of Epcot and the legacy
Walt set forth for Walt Disney World. The tour includes a visit
to a VIP lounge, meeting an international ambassador, going backstage
at IllumiNations & cast services.
The tour is 4 hours. Available Monday, Wednesday, & Friday,
at 9am - $49 per person - Ages 16+ - park admission required.
Around
the World at Epcot Segway Tour
The new Around the World at Epcot® tour offers a tour of World
Showcase while maneuvering on a SegwayTM Human Transporter. The
Segway is a motorized self-balancing, personal transportation device,
recognized by Popular Science in 2002 as the "Best of What's
New in Technology."
Around the World at Epcot is offered twice daily, seven days a
week at 8:30am and 9:30am, and costs $95 per person, plus tax. A
15% discount is offered to AAA members, Disney Vacation Club owners,
Disney theme park annual and seasonal pass holders and Disney's
Visa card members.
Each tour has a capacity of 10 people and must be pre-booked by
calling 407-WDW-TOUR. The experience is available for guests at
least 16 years of age, with a maximum weight limit of 250 lbs. Participants
are asked to sign a waiver and children ages 16 and 17 will need
to have a guardian sign for them. Helmets are provided and, incase
of inclement weather, the experience may be shortened to a one hour
inside-only tour at a 50% discount.
Read DC's Epcot Segway tour report (3/04).
"We had the pleasure of visiting Epcot earlier
this year and saw the "parade" of Segways as they were finishing their tour of the
World Showcase. So, when an opportunity to visit Orlando
came up, I reserved a spot for my wife and I to do the WDW Around
the World - Segway tour this last Sunday. We had a fabulous
time learning to operate the machine and then testing our new found
skills in the World Showcase at Disney's Epcot. My wife and
I both had a truly fun Disney Experience with the Cast Members
and enjoyed the behind the scenes tour winding our way through
the countries and gardens and learning things about the countries
that you wouldn't normally be aware of with out this tour. We
also enjoyed becoming temporary celebrities as part of our own "Segway
Parade". This is an experience that we both recommend highly."
D & J,
Greeley, Colorado
Epcot Divequest
Certified Divers can have the opportunity of a lifetime to experience
a closer look at the inhabitants and the operation of the country's
largest closed system aquarium. During this undersea dive adventure,
guests will encounter over 64 species of marine life - and yes,
it all takes place in front of Epcot guests in a perfect setting
of calm seas, no current, incredible visibility and bright coral
- truly a certified diver's paradise. The two and one-half hour
program includes a 40 minute dive experience in the "Living Seas"
aquarium. A special T-shirt, a certificate and dive log book stamp
are also included. Lasts 3 hours.
Open-water scuba certification required and ages 10-14 must be
diving with a parent or legal guardian; bring swimsuit (locker room
provided for change); diving gear provided.
Offered everyday, 4:30pm & 5:40pm - $150.00 - Ages 10+
- park admission not required.
Epcot Seas Aqua Tour
The new Epcot Seas Aqua Tour lets Epcot guests learn about and
interact with ocean life in the Living Seas. Guests taking this
tour will explore backstage facilities, watch a video about the
pavilion's creatures and then explore the creatures' environment
using a Supplied-Air-Snorkel system during a 30-minute swim through
the main aquarium. Scuba certification is not required.
A t-shirt, group photo and refreshments are included.
© 2003 The Walt Disney Company
Minimum age is 8.
Cost is $115 per person and includes all gear.
Parent or adult guardian must sign waiver for all minors aged 8-16
AND must participate in the program along with the minor; no theme
park admission required; non-scuba-certified guests have an in-the-water
experience with the animals using scuba-assisted snorkeling equipment
(provided); swimsuit required; no observers permitted backstage.
The Epcot Seas Aqua Tour runs daily from 12:30-3pm.
Lasts 2½ hours, including 30 minutes in the water.
For more information or to make reservations, call (407) WDW-TOUR
(939-8687).
Dolphins in Depth
Learn about dolphins, their anatomy, how they're trained, do some
fun things, get into wet suits and spend about 30 minutes in waist-deep
water with them. The price includes a videotape, sodas, and a t-shirt.
You need to provide your own bathing suit. They provide showers,
shampoo, towels, soap and the wetsuit. No swimming required. Lasts
3 hours.
Meet at Epcot Guest Relations, at 9:45am. Monday through Friday
- $150 - Ages 13+ - park admission not required.
Minors must be accompanied by a guardian adult aged 18 & up.
Behind the Seeds
This newly enhanced family-friendly tour provides Guests of all
ages with an intimate look at the four greenhouses and fi sh
farm that are part of the Living with the Land attraction, and
includes many exciting activities. For example, you can visit the fish
farm during feeding time, release ladybugs into the greenhouse,
sprout a seed in your pocket to take back home, see gigantic fruits
and vegetables grown without soil, discover some of the latest
plant-growing techniques and more!
To book your tour in advance, call 407-WDWTOUR (939-8687). At
Epcot®, you can make same-day reservations at the tour desk
located in The Land pavilion.
Annual Passholders receive 15% discount.
Tours offered 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, but are subject to change
based on demand and time of year.
Wild
By Design
A 3 hour tour of Disney's Animal Kingdom park. Learn how art, architecture,
historical artifacts and storytelling are combined to transport
you to exotic lands filled with wild animals. A continental breakfast
is served during the tour.
Offered Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:30am.
Experience is approximately 3 hours long.
Tour meets outside park turnstiles next to Guest Relations window.
$60, park admission required -
ages 14+
Backstage Safari Tour
Tour will cover the animal housing area, food storage area, veterinary
hospital, and others. 3 hours long.
Offered Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:30am and 1:00pm.
Tour meets outside park turnstiles next to Guest Relations window
Guests must be 16 years or older to attend.
$70, park
admission required. ($72 from January 1, 2010)
Read Donna's Backstage Safari Tour report
(11/01)
Holiday D-Lights (seasonal)
Discover how the twinkle of holiday magic is created for celebrations like the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Get an insider’s look into the transformation of Cinderella Castle to a sparkling holiday masterpiece. Bask in the holiday glow of the Candlelight Processional, one of the longest-running Disney holiday traditions.
Offered Monday and Wednesday from November 30 - December 16, 2009.
Lasts 4 1/2 hours.
Guests must be 16 years or older to attend.
$179 per person (plus tax)
Disney's Yuletide Fantasy (seasonal)
Almost magically, Walt Disney World Resort transforms into a holiday
headquarters complete with millions of sparking lights, larger-than-life
Christmas trees and miles of garland. From end of November through
December, guests will be able to take a behind the scenes peek at
that magical transformation, as Disney University Guest Programs
presents "Disney's Yuletide Fantasy," a 3 ½-hour journey into the
holiday history of Walt Disney World Resort. Guests take guided
tours to theme parks and resort hotels, learning stories about the
themes of the Yuletide decorations and how Disney "elves" transform
the parks and hotels into an annual winter wonderland.
$59 - Ages 16+ - park admission not required.
VIP TOUR
The VIP Tour is tailored to each guest's individual needs and
is designed to accommodate guests who desire personalized familiarization
with our WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort. It is aimed to assist the guests
through the park in the most timely fashion possible and to provide
guidance in planning their visit in our parks. The tour may be reserved
for an extended time or a minimum of five hours. The group size
can include up to ten guests per guide.
Price: $125.00 per hour per guide
For reservations: Call 407-560-6233
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