Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida offers a wide array of back stage tours that allow visitors to the park to get an exclusive behind the scenes look at how Magic Kingdom makes it fun and magic. From the trains to the subterranean tunnels, we’ve got the scoop on the back stage and behind the scenes tours at Disney World. This biggest tip we have to offer about going on these tours is to call ahead and book early to the Disney Tours number – 407-WDW-TOUR. There are discounts available for AAA, AP, DVC and Disney Visa Members on all tours, some tours offer Military discounts as well.
Keys to the Kingdom Tour
Of all the behind the scenes tours at Disney World, this one’s considered the best in Magic Kingdom. Visitors start at City Hall for their 4 1/2 hour tour through the park to learn about all of the hidden secrets and the history that surrounds Magic Kingdom. Tour attendees visit the Utilidors which are the tunnels below the park, and the Production Center where all those magical floats line up for the daily Magic Kingdom parade. Attendees also get the behind the scenes look at three of the Magic Kingdom’s attractions. This tours is $60 plus you also must have a park ticket, but the tour does include lunch. Tour attendees must be at least 16 years old. You must pre-register for this tour since it sells out everyday, to ensure that you can take the tour. Tours leave City Hall at 8:30 am., 9:00 a.m., and 9:30 a.m.
Backstage Magic
This is pretty much an all day tour that shows you all of the ins and outs of Magic Kingdom as well as Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. For 7 1/2 hours tour attendees get a view of the behind the scenes artistic and technical creations at each park, including the the Utilidors (those subterrean tunnels) at Magic Kingdom. The tour is $199.00 per person and you do not need purchase a park admission for this tour. Lunch is included, and guests much be 16 years of age or older to attend.
Disney’s Family Magic Tour
Fun for the whole family! This scavenger hunt style tour features Disney Trivia, so put your thinking cap on and brush up on all your Disney World knowledge. This tour is a short one compared to Behind the Scenes and Backstage Magic, at only 2 1/2 hours. The tour is $27.00 per person, plus you must have purchased your Magic Kingdom park admission. This tour starts daily at 10 a.m. and guest on this tour must be 3 years old or older.
Mickey’s Magic Milestone Tour
Wondering what inspired the creation of Mickey Mouse? Well take the Mickey’s Magical Milestones tour and get treated to a 2 hour spin around Magic Kingdom to learn about it all. Guests get to visit park attractions and special locations associated with Mickey Mouse’s famous career. The tour cost $25 plus your admission to Magic Kingdom. This tour begins at 9:00 a.m. but Disney world suggest arriving at 8:45 a.m., and this tour only runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. To attend this tour, guests must be 10 or older, it begins at the garden adjacent to City Hall.
The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour
Ever wonder how Disney gets those wondrous steam trains to work like finely tuned machines? Well take the Magic Behind Our Steam Trains tour and you can find out how it all works! Starting early in the morning, for three hours tour attendees get to hang out with the steam train crew and see how they prepare the trains for operation each day. Guests get to check out the engine cab, visit the roundhouse where the trains are stored each night and learn all about Walt Disney’s love and fascination of steam trains. This tour cost $40 plus your admission to Magic Kingdom. It begins at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. To attend this tour, guests must be 10 years or older.
