Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour

[KaTFacer]

We were debating about doing this tour on our first visit as annual passport holders (but not first trip there). We noticed that part of the tour takes you into the lobby of Club 33, but that the Club is closed right now. Does anyone know if you still get to go into the club with it closed?

 

[M4travels]

We were debating about doing this tour on our first visit as annual passport holders (but not first trip there). We noticed that part of the tour takes you into the lobby of Club 33, but that the Club is closed right now. Does anyone know if you still get to go into the club with it closed?

Club 33 is under a major renovation. There really is nothing to see at this point. It may make it back into the tour after its reopening, supposedly in July is the rumor.

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[Gisele]

Well based upon what I have read here, no. But instead, tour guests are allowed to linger a bit longer in Walt's apartment instead.

 

[FryingPansWhoKnew]

Well based upon what I have read here, no. But instead, tour guests are allowed to linger a bit longer in Walt's apartment instead.

I read this on another site as well. I have no way to verify its accuracy though. Seems like it make sense.

 

[superlarz]

I would wait until the club is open again.. they wont take you into the construction site.

 

[Hojoanaheim]

They will take you to Club 33 door, but will not take you inside. I would wait till it is open again. You can see the door anytime

HTH,
Kriss

 

[KaTFacer]

Thanks for the advice everyone! Walt's apartment is a huge draw, so if there is extra time in there, we may end up taking the tour anyways! I really appreciate the responses.

 

[PixiePug]

I am thinking about doing this tour when I go in the fall! It's my first DLR trip, and as a WDW Cast Member, I think it would be an awesome experience! Let us know how it is if you go!

 

[whoever]

I plan on doing this if we go in October. I really want to see Walt's apartment before they decide it should be off limits to the avg park guest.

 

[luvgoing2disney]

We took the tour last Tuesday. We did go to the Club 33 site but not inside since a refurb is underway. But that was not the main interest for us anyway. The apartment WAS a major point and made the tour worth every penny.

 

[whoever]

Do they let you do a test shot of say a random wall to tune the camera settings in the apt if you delete it?

 

[Gisele]

Do they let you do a test shot of say a random wall to tune the camera settings in the apt if you delete it?

Yes, but then just to make sure there will be no photos showing up on TMZ! Hans or Fritz, they are cast members that are from Germany and are brothers. Anyway,
depending upon which brother is working that day, Hans or his brother will appear all of a sudden, quietly, deliberate in both movement and purpose, before your very eyes, reach out for your camera, then commence upon smacking down your camera into the floor. Then you will receive a big button that says WunderBar! Which is good for one mint julep at the Blue Bayou.

 

[crystal1313]

Do they let you do a test shot of say a random wall to tune the camera settings in the apt if you delete it?

I'm not sure, but you can always ask. They were very concerned about my camera being out without a lens cap in the backstage area. (I had lost my lens cap) so I pointed the lens down into my purse and they were very happy I did that. The CM's in charge of the apartment are different than the tour guide and you could tell they are VERY protective of the apartment. And we took the tour for the same reason you mentioned, we wonder how long they will make this available to the general public before they decide not to offer it anymore. It was well worth it IMO!

 

[Cheshirecatty]

Crystal, when did you take the Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour?

We haven't taken it since they just took the group into the Lobby of Club 33(VERY underwhelming by the way), and at that time, they hadn't begun taking groups into the Firehouse Apartment. They also fed us Dinner, at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon(while we watched Billy Hill--so fun!!!!)

We very much enjoyed the tour, but I was wondering if it would be worth redoing, since they've changed several points of interest?

 

[crystal1313]

Hi Karry! We took the tour in February of 2013, about 6 months after they started allowing people into Walt's apartment. We mainly did the tour for the apartment because we had already had the amazing opportunity to dine at Club 33.

Included was lunch from Jolly Holiday (choice of entree, drink and dessert) and a pin. When we checked in they asked us what we would like to eat for lunch and took the order. When we went, the DL RR and IASW were closed. So we got to go on PP and Tiki Room. (I've heard others say they got to ride PP, DL RR and IASW) We had a wonderful tour guide. I had heard a lot of the info before, but I like hearing the audio with Walt talking. I am a huge Walt fan. Going in to his personal apartment was something I NEVER thought I would EVER be able to do. It was on my bucket list (along with a stay in the Dream Suite), so when I heard of the tour, I knew I HAD to do it. It was an incredibly moving experience for me and one that I will treasure forever. I totally think the tour is worth it! Especially with the AP discount

 

[Cheshirecatty]

Thank you so much Crystal, for all the great feedback!

I guess it's time for a "Re-do"!!!!

 

[crystal1313]

Anytime Karry! You'll have to let me know how you liked it! I have heard on the Dis that because Club 33 is closed right now, they are letting you stay even longer in Walt's apartment (which is awesome!!)

(And I fixed all my spelling mistakes in my post...)

 

[Amilo]

I will definitely be taking this tour on my October trip! Thanks for the great information, everyone!

 

[TheChapman6]

Thinking of going during our trip in September, what rides did you do if you've gone recently?

 

[Amilo]

Recently found out Walt's apartment will NOT be available9/2 to 10/15