Insider Tours All Around The World!
Backstage
Magic:
The 'Rolls Royce' of all tours covers every conceivable area
of support and backstage experiences
at Epcot, the Disney-MGM Studios, and the
Magic Kingdom. The ultimate tour for the ultimate Disney fan! ($199,
7 hours, must be 16, park
admission not required)
Disney's
Amazing Architecture:
Travel to many areas of Walt Disney World and selected
resorts. Learn more about entertainment architecture and the
individual architects. ($49, 3 1/2
hours, must be 16, park admission not required)
Hidden
Treasures of Epcot's World Showcase:
Visit the countries of the World Showcase
and learn about their often-overlooked details, art, architecture,
and traditions. ($49 or $85, 3 or
5 hours, must be 16, park admission not required
for the 5 hour tour)
Disney's
Magical Storytelling:
Learn about the unknown storylines and theming that
were the basis for the designs of Main Street, U.S.A., Fantasyland,
Liberty Square, and Frontierland.
This one really opens your eyes to the 'magic'
you never knew existed! ($150, 6 hours, must be 16, park admission
not required)
Disney
Family Magic Tour:
Guests can take their families on a 2-hour journey through the Magic
Kingdom park. This one-of-a-kind interactive experience takes
guests through the park's theme lands in search of clues. Cost
is $35.00 for adults, and $15.00 for children (ages 3-9). For
reservations call (407) WDW-TOUR. Disney's Family magic tour is
offered as an option to resort guests with the FLEX feature and the
GRAND PLAN.
Walt's
Hollywood Heritage:
Your walking tour through the Disney-MGM Studios takes
you back in time to Walt's Hollywood, and his impact on it. Includes
lunch at one of the best restaurants
in Walt Disney World! ($150, 6 hours, must
be 16, park admission not required)
Gardens
of the World:
An actual Disney horticulturist takes you on an in-depth
study of the gardens of the World Showcase. Learn how to apply their
personal knowledge to your own garden
back home. ($49, 3 hours, must be 16, park
admission required)
Inside
Animation:
Another opportunity to travel back in time to 1930's Hollywood.
Learn the history of the animation industry and experience cell
painting at Feature Animation. ($49,
2 1/2 hours, must be 16, park admission not
required)
Disney's
Yuletide Fantasy:
How do they do their transformation into a 'winter wonderland'
every year? Find out! (Seasonal, $45, 3 hours, must be 16, park
admission not required)
Disney's
"The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains":
Learn about Walt's passion for steam
trains, and join the opening crew as they prepare for another day at
the Magic Kingdom! ($25, 2 hours,
must be 10, park admission required)
Keys
to the Kingdom:
THE first tour at Walt Disney World covers just about every topic
you could ask about while you learn
about the 'magic' behind the Magic Kingdom! ($45, 5 hours, must be 16,
park admission required)
Dolphins
In Depth:
A behind-the-scenes chance to learn about the dolphins and their
research at the Living Seas in Epcot! ($140, 3 1/2 hours, must be 16,
park admission not required)
Epcot
DiveQuest:
Dive with the fish in the Living Seas aquarium for 30 minutes!
Enough said! ($140, 2 1/2 hours, must be 16, park admission not
required, proof of current SCUBA
'open water' adult certification required)
Behind
the Seeds Greenhouse Tour:
You saw a glimpse of the greenhouses at Epcot's
'The Land' on the boat ride, but wouldn't it be neat to go through
them on foot and see how they grow
their amazing plants? (1 hour, $6 ad, $4 ch,
park admission required)
Backstage
Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom:
Venture to the backstage animal housing
area, the food warehouse, and the Veterinary Hospital of this new
park! ($60, 3 hours, must be 16,
park admission required, only offered at 8:45
AM on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.)
MGM
Studios YOUTH EDUCATION SERIES (YES) Programs (grades K-12):
Offering Lights! Camera! Education!, a 2 hour
career-discovery program in the entertainment industry; "Disney's production
Art and Sciences", a 3-hour program in which students gain a hands-on
understanding of the variety of talents and techniques involved in film
and television production, and "Disney Animation Generation," a 3-hour
program offering a fun-filled and informative look at the history and
future of animation. Schools may make arrangements by calling Disney
Youth Markets at 1-800-833-9806
CAMP
DISNEY at the Disney Institute:
These learning adventures
allow student ages 7 to 15 to see onstage and backstage resources in
four areas: ART, NATURE, ENTERTAINMENT, and CULTURES.
Programs offered: Art surround, Broadway Bound, Discovery Island
Kid, Venture, Face magic!, Swamp Stomp, Art Magic, Discovery Island
Explores, The Funny Papers, Stealing the Show, Show Biz Magic, and Rock
Climbing for youth.
Tuition and length of course vary by program. Group rates are
available.
For reservations call 407-WDW-tour
There
are various discounts available on these tours for American Express™
cardholders, annual passport holders, members of the Disney Vacation
Club, and members of the Magic Kingdom Club. Ask for details and current
prices!
Some of these tours are very well known with
returning guests and are reserved weeks or months in advance. You should
email tricia for reservations and information as soon as possible.
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