Which behind-the-scenes tour is the best?

[DisneyGalKaitlyn]

I know this has been discussed before, but I'd like to know what the best behind-the-scenes tour is at WDW. My Dad has already been on the "Behind-the-Seeds" one at the Land in Epcot, so that one's out.

I'm talking about the Keys to the Kingdom tour and those kind. It would be my parents and I (I'm 17), so we wouldn't have to worry about kids coming along (my 13 yo brother will be left out...but, heh, that's life! )

What's the best/most infomative/coolest tour? What did you do/see/learn on it? Was it worth the money??

Thanks!

 

[betterlatethannever]

We've taken six behind the scenes tours.

Keys to the Kingdom
Backstage Safari
Undiscovered Future World
Yuletide Tour
Steam Trains Tour
Sunrise Safari


They were all very good in their own right. Keys to the Kingdom is very informative about MK.

In the Undiscovered Future World tour, you visited every pavilion and guide discusses each one. Part of this tour is one part of the Behind the Seeds Tour. You get to go behind the scenes to see where they store the illuminations barges.

I guess our favorite is the keys to the kingdom. You get to go down to the utilidors for a short time.

I think our next tour is going to be the 7 hour tour of the parks (can't remember the name).

The Yuletide tour was very interesting. Behind the scenes you get to go the Christmas decoration warehouse and learn the Disney tricks on putting up decorations and decorating trees. It is only offered during the Christmas season however.

How was the Seeds tour?

Ed

 

[angelgirl39]

The seven-hour tour is called "Backstage Magic". I've been on most of the tours and Backstage Magic would definitely get my vote as being the "best", simply because it covers so much and offers so many different experiences, but the others are all fine in their own right.

If you don't want to devote a full day to a tour, then I'd reccommend "Keys to the Kingdom". You'll still get to see the Utilidor tunnel, and learn a lot of fun facts about WDW in general.

My boyfriend treated me to "Dolphins in Depth" on my 40th birthday, and it was positively magical to see and touch these beautiful creatures close up...something I'll always remember!

I took my mom on "Gardens of the World" at Epcot, since she's an enthusiastic gardener, and she learned a lot of horticultural tips. I myself have a "black thumb" so it was all wasted on me, but she had a great time! LOL!

 

[DisneyGalKaitlyn]

Thanks for the recommendations y'all...


I think my Dad said the "Behind the Seeds" was good, but I'm not sure, I'll have to ask him.

Was the 7-hr tour worth the price? Isn't it like $199 a person?

Any more info would be appreciated!