Tours at the Parks

[FigmentGuy]

Question: Is the "Keys to the Kingdom" tour the one where you go down in the utilitors(spelling?)?

Yes, this is where I saw the "headless pooh" haha. They are called Utilidors(and I too prolly spelled it wrong). They are utility/corridors (spelling? lol). Another disney coined term I belive. They arn't really tunnels. Most here know that they built the utilidors and then buried them and ploped MK right on top. That disney...always thinking ahead.

 

[senecabeach]

Are camera's allowed on these tours?? Can you take pics??

 

[elwise1966]

Are camera's allowed on these tours?? Can you take pics??

Yes, you can carry cameras, but you cannot take pictures while in backstage areas. You are only allowed to take pictures in public areas with few exceptions, the land tour being one of them.

 

[Laralyn]

I'm so glad you posted this thread! I've been thinking of new things to do next trip that my boyfriend would enjoy, and I had forgotten about the tours. Thanks!

 

[redheaded mama]

I'm doing the Hidden Treasures tour in Epcot in two weeks. I'll post a review of it. I've always loved the world showcase, and I am excited for this.

 

[ajcolorado]

We absolutely loved the Backstage Magic Tour - it looks expensive but remember that you don't need a park ticket and lunch is included.

Behind the Seeds will only be interesting to avid gardeners.

My husband & son loved Dive Quest.

We have friends who really enjoyed the Segway tour.

Here is a list of the tours: www.buildabettermousetrip.com/activity-specialtours.html

 

[Pooh's Pal]

I'm doing the Hidden Treasures tour in Epcot in two weeks. I'll post a review of it. I've always loved the world showcase, and I am excited for this.

Awesome...thanks!!

I called Disney Tours tonight to book the Keys to the Kingdom Tour....all booked. but I'll keep trying!

Then I asked about the Yuletide tour for one of our other days. We are booked on a Premium plan & I was told that this tour is not included on the Premium plan....I can see the more expensive tours ($199 and up etc.) but this one is about the same price as the others. Anyone have a clue why it's not included?....I'd hate to pay out of the pocket when the others are included.
Or can anyone suggest another tour if we can't get the KTTK one. We only have 2 days to choose from, either a Monday and a Wednesday?...we have the Hidden Treasures tour booked on a Tuesday.
Really confused now!!

 

[lonegungirl]

Have done the Segway tour 3x and loooved it. Even my somewhat-elderly DM loved it. Once we took it during the marathon, and got to cheer on all the marathoners while riding alongside them (most asked for a lift.)

Did the Backstage Magic tour and was a little disappointed. Some of it was interesting, but they only took us behind the scenes on one attraction (American Adventure) and then went places like the human resources area for the CMs, etc. We also had some "know-it-all's" on the tour that were loud in their disappointment about the tour as well, which may have added to the general disillusionment. The visits to the costuming areas and the holiday decoration areas were neat.

This trip we have the Yuletide tour booked--hopefully it'll be good. I'm looking forward to learning more about all the WS holiday stuff.

 

[pepe of ohio]

We just got back last week and we did the Magic Behind the Steam Trains Tour in Magic Kingdom. It was very good and lasted over 4 hours. Everything you ever wanted to know about Walt and his trains will be answered in this tour! Going back to the roundhouse (which is actually not round) where they keep the trains and monorails was very cool! We even got to go into the cab of one of the engines. At the end of the tour you get a special train tour pin. We all loved it!

-Michelle

Have to admit it has been the only tour we've taken but it was worth every penny. We like trains, take Amtrak to Florida from Ohio and seeing and hearing what makes the steam trains tick around WDW is priceless. Excellent commentator, they give you an ear piece radio set to wear so you can hear everything the narrator has to say. Behind the scenes at the "roundhouse" is great, huge garage where they check and repair the trains and monorails, good walkthrough, plus they show how the train is prepared for everyday use, getting in on the system, signals, CM instructions, a lap around the park and the really cool thing is the park is completely empty, you stop by the station on main street and look towards the castle and is barren of people. The pin at the end is a tour only pin and given to everyone on the tour, can't buy one anywhere alibeit ebay. We're glad we took the steam tour, tough getting up that early but when you're finished you still have alot of day left.