In our series of Disney World Back Stage Tours & Tickets, last post we covered the Back Stage Tours of Magic Kingdom that you can take while you are visiting Disneyworld. No matter if it’s your first time there or your 20th, these tours definitely give you an entirely different perspective on how the magic is created in Disney World’s theme parks. This post we’re going to talk about the Back Stage Tours at Epcot in Orlando, Florida.
Behind the Seeds Tour
Ever wonder how greenhouses turn out such beautiful flowers and plants? How about how farmers produce so much produce? Well the Behind the Seeds tour can give you a peek into just how all this works. Visitors to this tour get to take a 45 minute behind the scenes walking tour of the “Living with the Land” attractions in Epcot. If you decided to take this tour you’ll get to take part in You’ll take part in a herb/spice sensory challenge, fish feeding, veggie taste test, fish feeding, lady bug release, apparently there’s also something to do with alligators, too but we won’t ruin the surprise. This tour is $14 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 to 9, plus your Epcot admission. The Behind the Seeds Tour leaves from the desk next to the Soarin’ attraction in The Land pavilion every 45 minutes daily starting at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. While reservations are encouraged, visitors wanting to take this tour can just show up the same day.
Epcot Dive Quest Tour
Love to Scuba Dive? Visiting Epcot? Well you might want to think about taking some time out for the Epcot Dive Quest tour. This tour gives guests a a behind the scenes look at the operation of the Living Seas followed by a 40-minute dive in the 6 million gallon aquarium at The Seas with Nemo & Friends. You’ll get to swim with sea turtles, sharks, hundreds of colorful fish and over 60 other species of marine animals. Guests between 10 to 14 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Jr. SCUBA certification is required for younger guests. Adults are also required to have SCUBA certification. All equipment is provided including buoyancy compensator, weightbelt, fins, mask, tank, and a 2.5mm shorty wetsuit. Guest are allowed to bring their own mask. You’ll also have access to changing rooms with showers, so make sure to bring your own swimsuit. This tour is $150, Epcot admission is not included nor required for this tour. It is offered daily at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Around the Word at Epcot Tour
Segway Human Transporters are your mode of transportation on this two hour tour of the Word Showcase at Epcot. This tour has become one of the most popular at Epcot. You’ll get the behind the scenes view of the World Showcase and the different things that make it so unique. The tour does have a weight restriction of 250 pounds. Children ages 6-17 may go on this tour but must have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver. The tour is $95 per person and runs rout times daily at 7:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9: a.m. and 9:30 a.m and leaves from the Epcot Innoventions area. Entrance to Epcot is required for this tour.
Dolphins in Depth Tour
Get up and close those beautiful dolphins you see in Epcot with the Dolphins in Depth back stage tour. Guests get a glimpse into dolphin behavior, and training with a chance to enter the water with this astonishing creatures. The Dolphins in Depth tour runs three hours in length and includes a souvenir t-shirt and photo. Although no swimming is required for this tour, you are told to bring a swimsuit. Guests must be 13 years or older to participate in this tour, however ages 13-17 must have a parent or legal guardian participating with them on this tour. This tour runs on Weekdays – Monday through Friday at 9:45 a.m. and is $150. Entrance fees into Epcot is not required, however it is not included with the tour price either.
The Undiscovered Future World Tour
Get an indepth view of the vision and history of Epcot on this 4 1/2 hour behind the scenes tour. Get the scoop on each pavillion in Epcot, as well as getting a peek backstage. Guests are also treated to a behind the scenes look at the Epcot marina where the Illuminations fireworks show goes on each night at Epcot. This tour run $49 plus your admission to Epcot. The Undiscovered Future World back stage tour starts 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and attendees must be over 16 to attend the tour.
Seas Aqua Tour
Get behind the scenes at the The Seas with Nemo & Friends attraction. This 2 1/2 hour back stage tour gives tour attendees a chance to explore the 6 million gallon aquarium for 30 minutes using a supplied air snorkle. With your $115 fee for the back stage Seas Aqua tour you’ll get a t-shirt, a group photo and the gear. You’ll need to bring a bathing suit, and guests ages 8 and older can participate, although guests 8-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Admission to Epcot is neither included nor required.
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