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Walt Disney World runs a number of tours that
take guests to backstage and behind-the-scenes areas that regular
day guests do not usually get to see. If you are curious about what
happens behind the magic, these tours are for you.
- Call Disney on 407-WDW-TOUR for reservations.
- No photography is permitted in any backstage areas.
- Photo IDs are required at check-in for all tours.
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Animal Kingdom Tours
- Backstage Safari
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Tour backstage animal facilities such as the veterinary hospital and
elephant barn.
- Offered Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
- $65 per person (Theme park admission is required.)
- 3 hours duration.
- Wild by Design
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Stories behind the making of the park
- how art, architecture, artefacts and story-telling combine to
transport guests to exotic lands; insight into the care of wild
animals and their habitats; light continental breakfast provided.
- Offered Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
- $58 per person (Theme park admission is required.)
- 3 hours duration.
Disney-MGM Studios Tours
- None currently available, however, Backstage
Magic and Yuletide Fantasy visit the Studios as part of the tour.
Epcot Tours
- Behind the Seeds
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Discover these secrets and more on this special backstage tour in
The Land pavilion at Epcot. Go alligator gazing, release lady bugs
in greenhouses and explore hydroponic crops from
around the world. Then sprout seeds in your pocket to plant your own
Disney magic at home.
- Offered daily.
- No age restrictions.
- 1 hour duration.
- $10.00 per Guest 3-9, $12.00 per Guest 10+ (Theme
park admission is required.)
- Dolphins in Depth
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Get up close and personal with the animals
knee-deep in the water; swimsuit required.
- Offered Monday to Friday.
- Ages 13 and up (Minors must be accompanied by a guardian adult
aged 18 & up).
- 3 hours duration.
- $150 per person (no theme park admission required.)
- Epcot DiveQuest
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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 daily.
- 3 hours duration.
- $140 per person (no theme park admission required.)
- Epcot Seas Aqua Tour
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Non-scuba-certified guests have an
in-the-water experience with the animals using scuba-assisted
snorkelling equipment (provided); swimsuit required; no observers
permitted backstage; refreshments, T- shirt, and group photo
provided.
- Offered daily.
- Ages 8 and up (Parent or adult guardian must sign waiver for all
minors aged 8-16 AND must participate in the program along with the
minor.)
- 2.5 hours duration.
- $100 per person (no theme park admission required.)
- Gardens of the World
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- Offered Tuesday and Thursday.
- Ages 16 and up.
- 3 hours duration.
- $59 (Theme park admission is required.)
- Hidden Treasures (of World Showcase)
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- Offered Tuesday and Thursday.
- Ages 16 and up.
- 3.5 hours duration.
- $59 (Theme park admission is required.)
- Around the World at Epcot (Segway)
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Guests "test drive" the Segway Human Transporter.
- Offered daily at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m.
- 2 hours duration.
- Ages 16 and up, weight maximum 250 lbs.
- $80 per person (Theme park admission is required.)
- Simply Segway
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- Offered daily (except Tuesdays) at 12:30 and 1:45 p.m.
- 1 hour duration.
- $45 per person (Theme park admission is required.)
- UnDISCOVERed Future World
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The "The UnDISCOVERed Future World" tour takes guests back to
the creation of Epcot and discusses the
legacy of Walt Disney and his plans for a better world. This walking
tour covers all of the Future World
pavilions and gives guests a glance at how each area celebrates
man's accomplishments and challenges.
Guests will discover the vision behind this most unique Disney Theme
Park. This tour will also give guests a
chance to step backstage and explore some of the areas where
Disney guests are never allowed. Some highlights include a
VIP lounge area and the Cast Services
building where they will meet an international Ambassador for a
personal greeting. Guests will also be
treated to an up close view of our Epcot Marina where the barges for
our night time spectacular IllumiNations:
Reflections of Earth are housed.
- Offered Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, at 9:00 am.
- 4 hours duration.
- Ages 16 and up.
- $49.00 per person (Theme park admission is required.)
Magic Kingdom Tours
- Family Magic Experience
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This is a primer for first-time visitors
with children, a skip (literally) through the magical lands.
- Offered daily.
- No age restrictions.
- 2 hours duration.
- $25 per person (Theme park admission is required.)
- Keys to the Kingdom
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Unlock the "keys" to the Magic Kingdom Park with this unique four
and a half 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.
- Offered daily.
- 4.5 hours duration.
- Ages 16 and older.
- $58 per person (Theme park admission is required.)
- Mickey's Magical Milestones Tour
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Take a look at the history, heritage and philosophies behind the
park; visits themed lands and backstage.
- Offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
- 2 hours duration.
- Ages 10 and up.
- $25 per person (Theme park admission is required.)
- The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains
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An inside look at the Walt Disney World
Railroad and an opportunity to learn about Walt Disney's love of
steam trains; see how the trains are prepared for their daily
operation.
- Offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
- 3 hours duration.
- Ages 10 and up.
- $40 per person (Theme park admission is required.)
Walt Disney World Tours
- Backstage Magic
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This 7-hour behind-the-scenes adventure guides you through a variety
of locations, where you will observe what it takes to create and
maintain the "magic" every day. Tour the Magic Kingdom utilidor
(tunnel) and the Holiday Center. You will also visit Central Shops
where repair work is done - painting might include signs one day,
carousel horses the next! At Epcot, see what goes on behind the
scenes and how our attractions operate at the American Adventure.
Enjoy lunch at Mama Melrose in the Disney-MGM Studios and visit the
Costuming & Cosmetology Building.
- Offered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
- 7 hours duration.
- Ages 16 and up.
- $199 (no theme park admission required.)
- Yuletide Fantasy (seasonal)
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Visits resorts and theme parks to see how
holiday traditions are woven into decorations that turn Walt Disney
World into a 47-square-mile winter wonderland.
- Offered seasonally.
- 3.5 hours duration.
- Ages 16 and up.
- $59 (no theme park admission required.)
- Wilderness Back Trail Adventure Segway
Tour
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Challenge yourself to the "Wilderness Back Trail Adventure" at
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, where you will
experience first hand a Segway X2 Personal Transporter. You will be
equipped with helmets and have a product overview before we take you
outdoors to travel through the wilderness. This is a 2 hours
beginners tour and includes some training time. Even if Guest is an
experienced Segway user, it is mandatory they attend the entire
training portion of the tour. The first portion of the tour will be
in a covered pavilion and goes on rain or shine.
Cameras and video cameras are permitted on the tour. Allow adequate
travel time to reach the Fort Wilderness Pavilion. Guests driving to
Fort Wilderness will be required to park in the Day Guest Parking
Lot and board a bus to the Settlement Depot. Allow an additional 20
minutes for the internal bus once you arrive at Fort Wilderness. It
is a short walk from the Settlement Depot to the Fort Wilderness
Pavilion. Guests booking the 8:30am tour must provide their own
transportation to the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground as Disney
transportation will not be operating at that time. Guests must
arrive at the Fort Wilderness Pavilion 15 minutes prior to tour
time. Late arrivals will not be able to join the tour.
Same day bookings are walk-up only at time of tour and based on
availability. No phone calls accepted for same day bookings.
- Offered Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Times: 8:30am and 11:30am.
- $85.00 per person
- Ages 16 and over
- Custom Tours
- Custom itineraries are available at $135 per hour, for a minimum
of 5 hours duration.
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