Behind the Scenes Tours
Reservations with a credit card are required! There is a 48 hour cancellation policy for a full refund. you make your reservation! To book a tour, call 407/WDW-TOUR (407/939-8687) . . . for Custom Guided Tours, call 407/560-4033
Note: Tour participants must be 16 years of age or older unless noted otherwise. All tours require a good deal of walking. Tours are accessible, inquire when you call for reservations.
Note: Due to operational concerns, programs may not be offered at certain times of the year, or may require itineraries and prices to change without notice.
- You are NOT allowed to take any photos while in the Backstage areas on these tours.
- Be sure to bring Photo ID with you to Tour Check-in!
- All tour and price information is subject to change without notice.
- If you have taken one of these tours, please do a TOUR REPORT and email me. Thank you!
Note: Some tours require park admission.
General Tours
Tour: Custom Guided Tours
Location: Custom Itinerary
When: By Arrangement
Duration: minimum 5 hours
Ages: all ages
Disney Special Activities phone number is 407/560-4033.
Tour: Backstage Magic
Location: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, MGM Studios
When: M-F
Duration: 7 hours
Ages: 16 & up
Details: Lunch included; no theme park admission media required.
Tour: Yuletide Fantasy
Location: Throughout WDW
When: Seasonal
Duration: 3½ hours
Ages: 16 & up
Details: No theme park admission required; visits resorts and theme parks to see how holiday traditions are woven into decorations that turn Walt Disney World into a 47-square-mile winter wonderland.
Tour: Keys to the Kingdom
Location: Magic Kingdom
When: daily
Duration: 4½ hours
Ages: 16 & up
Details: Magic Kingdom admission media required (extra); take a look at the history, heritage and philosophies behind the park; visits themed lands and backstage.
Tour: Mickey's Magical Milestones Tour
Location: Magic Kingdom
When: M, W, F
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 10 & up
Details: Magic Kingdom admission required (extra); take a look at the history, heritage and philosophies behind the park; visits themed lands and backstage.
Tour: The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains
Location: Magic Kingdom
When: M, T, Th, Sat
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 10 & up
Cost : $40
Details: Magic Kingdom admission media required (extra); no cameras; it's an inside look at the Walt Disney World Railroad and an opportunity to learn about Walt Disney's love of steam trains; see how the trains are prepared for their daily operation.
Tour: Disney's Family Magic Tour
Location: Magic Kingdom
When: daily
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: all ages ok
Details: Magic Kingdom admission media required (extra); this is a primer for first-time visitors with children, a skip (literally) through the magical lands.
Tour: Around the World at Epcot
Location: Epcot
When: Daily
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 16 & up
Details: Guests "test drive" the Segway Human Transporter; weight maximum 250 lbs.; Epcot admission media required (extra).
Tour: DiveQuest
Location: Epcot/Living Seas
When: daily
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 10 & up (*)
Details: (*) Open-water scuba certification required and ages 10-14 must be diving with a parent or legal guardian; bring swimsuit (locker room provided for change); diving gear provided; No theme park admission required.
Tour: Dolphins in Depth
Location: Epcot
When: M-F
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 13 & up (*)
Details: (*) Minors must be accompanied by a guardian adult aged 18 & up; no theme park admission required; guests get up close and personal with the animals knee-deep in the water; swimsuit required.
Tour: Epcot Seas Aqua Tour
Location: Epcot/Living Seas
When: daily
Duration: 2½ hours
Ages: 8 & up (*)
Details: (*) Parent or adult guardian must sign waiver for all minors aged 8-16 AND must participate in the program along with the minor; no theme park admission required; non-scuba-certified guests have an in-the-water experience with the animals using scuba-assisted snorkeling equipment (provided); swimsuit required; no observers permitted backstage; refreshments, T- shirt, and group photo provided.
Tour: Gardens of the World
Location: Epcot
When: T, Th
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16 & up
Details: Epcot admission media required (extra).
Tour: Hidden Treasures of World Showcase
Location: Epcot
When: T, Th
Duration: 3½ hours
Ages: 16 & up
Details: Epcot admission media required (extra).
Tour: Undiscovered Future World
Location: Epcot
When: M, W, F
Duration: 4 hours
Ages: 16 & up
Details: Epcot admission media required (extra); hear stories about Walt Disney's ultimate dream; get rare glimpses at backstage areas.
Tour: Wild by Design
Location: Animal Kingdom
When: T, Th, F
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 14 & up
Details: Disney's Animal Kingdom admission media required (extra); stories behind the making of the park - how art, architecture, artifacts and story-telling combine to transport guests to exotic lands; insight into the care of wild animals and their habitats; light continental breakfast provided.
Tour: Backstage Safari
Location: Animal Kingdom
When: M, W, Th, F
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16 & up
Details: Tour backstage animal facilities such as the veterinary hospital and elephant barn; Disney's Animal Kingdom admission required (extra).
