Keys to the Kingdom tour - when can it be booked?

[newholidayx2]

at the 90day window? earlier/later? Would you recommend it to do solo? (Thinking of a Sat when a friend is at a cheerleading competition w/her daughter). Could I get there in time for the 830am from Pop?

 

[scoutsmom99]

Tours can be booked 365 days in advance. I did the keys tour last October and we booked the 9am tour and had no problems getting there early. We just boarded the charachter bfast busses.

 

[crow11ad]

We can't wait to do the KTTKT in Oct. We booked back in June.

 

[Danauk]

Like the above poster said, tours can be booked a year in advance. If you get a CM who tells you this is not the case and has to be booked 90 days in advance (like I did!) call back. Getting to the MK early is not a problem. Buses run early for tours and character breakfasts in the NK. You just need to give your name at the gate if you need to get in before opening. I have never done a tour on my own but have read reports from plenty of people who have. Go ahead, book the tour and have a great time.

 

[chanty]

What's the tour all about??

Chantal

 

[tinkerbela]

i booked our tour in may for our trip in just a couple of weeks. as far as what the tour is about, chanty, this section is from allearsnet.com:

KEYS TO THE KINGDOM
Magic Kingdom


Offered daily this four-and-a-half hour to five-hour tour celebrates Disney Magic! Learn about the Magic Kingdom's history and backstage secrets. Hear stories of Walt Disney, his visions, his philosophies, and his accomplishments. In addition to Disney history, Guests finally get the opportunity to find answers to all of those "neat" Disney trivia questions and get an inside look at how the MAGIC KINGDOM operates by venturing downstairs to the main Utilidor entrance, get an inside look at how the MAGIC KINGDOM operates by venturing downstairs to the main Utilidor entrance, see display cases of MAGIC KINGDOM Wardrobe, and Cosmetology Guides. Guests also visit the MAGIC KINGDOM Production Center, where they see storage facilities for the floats.


At the 2 1/2 hour mark, the group breaks at the Columbia Harbor House for a delicious meal which is prepared and waiting for all the Tour Guests. Orders are taken in the Tour Garden, next to City Hall, upon check-in before the Tour begins. Menu choices include a Fried Chicken Strips Basket, Fried Fish and Chicken Combo, Garden Galley Salad (mixed greens with feta cheese, pecans, grilled chicken, and pineapple in a zinfandel vinaigrette), Starboard Deck Sandwich (Toasted bread topped with ham, cheese, tomato, and broccoli slaw), and New England Clam Chowder or Vegetarian Chili served in a bread bowl.

Offered daily at 8:30, 9:00 & 9:30am. Tour starts at City Hall just inside the Magic Kingdom Main Entrance.

Cost is $58 AND Admission to the Magic Kingdom!

 

[aubriee]

I did the 8:30am tour solo this past May. In fact I did three tours this past May and on each of them, there was at least one other solo. It was great.

As the previous poster said, just take the early morning character dining bus to MK and get in line with everyone going in to CRT or CP. Your name will be on their list. As you enter turn left and check in at City Hall. There will be a name tag waiting for you, as well as a menu for Columbia Harbour House. The CM willl write down what you want to eat, give you a bottle of water, and tell you where to wait for your guide. When I was there in May, Cory, our guide told us he loved the 8:30am tours, because they usually had the fewest number of people in them, so he could interact with the guests more on a one on one basis. There was only seven in our group. He gave us the earphones, but we didn't really need them. Have fun! It's a great tour!

 

[lewdyan1]

There many solo guest when I went in January, but it didn't mater as we were all one big happy group! Definitely go for it!

 

[jayhjay]

Would you recommend it to do solo?

FWIW, I just signed up for this tour solo in October. I heard great things about it and it seems fairly common to have solos on these tours (I am going while DH is at a conference). I also signed up for the Segway tour - can't wait!

 

[billsfan]

Don't forget if you use your Disney Visa card to book a tour you can save up to 20%.