Tours That Take You Backstage at Disney World

Whether you are a first-time guest, or a returning guest, there are several Enchanting Extras that you can book to bring a bit more magic and excitement to your vacation. Some of these extras include tours that take you to areas “backstage” that you can only view through a tour. Many guests greatly enjoy exploring areas of the park that you couldn’t otherwise access. If this sounds like something that would interest you then check out these tours that take you backstage at Disney World.

Behind the Seeds

Fans of the attraction Living with the Land will love this tour that takes you backstage at EPCOT. Behind the Seeds, is a backstage walking tour of The Land pavilion that takes guests through the fish farm and 4 greenhouses within the attraction. This tour is around an hour long and costs between 39 and 45 dollars per persons. This is a walking tour, and guests must be above the age of 3 to experience this tour.

Caring for Giants

If you or someone in your family is an animal-lover then you will love experiencing the Caring for Giants tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This tour allows guests to get an up-close look at the park’s elephant herd and learn all about these incredible creatures and the conservation efforts of the park. During this experience, you will be around 80-100 feet away from the elephants. Guests must be 4 years of age or older to enjoy this experience. The tour is approximately an hour-long, and costs $39 per person to attend.

Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour

If you want an extremely in-depth tour that takes you to the most areas backstage, then be sure to book Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour. This tour is 5 hours long, making it the longest and most detailed tour you can attend on Disney property. This tour gives guests access to the “Utilidor” tunnel system located underneath the park, and includes access to classic attractions. A lunch is also provided on this tour. Guests must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this tour, which costs around 129-149 dollars per person.

Up Close with Rhinos

For guests interested in Animal Kingdom’s rhinos, Up Close with Rhinos is a must-do experience. This 60-minute tour is for guests aged 4 and up, are invited backstage to view the incredible white rhinos. This tour is currently priced at 49 dollars per person.

Wild Africa Trek

The ultimate backstage tour for animal lovers is Animal Kingdom’s Wild Africa Trek. This special tour gives guests VIP access to animals throughout the kingdom for 3 hours. This tour is privately guided and includes exclusive animal access as well as photos of your experience and African-inspired snacks. During this tour, guests must be in good health and able to walk over rough terrain and steep slopes. Guests must be 8 years of age or older and at least 48 inches tall for this experience. Wild Africa Trek is currently priced at 219 dollars per person.

Have you ever experienced any of these backstage tours? Let us know about your experience in the comments below!

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