which tour?

faerie dust · 05-07-2006

ok i just went on the disney site{ for the millionth time], which tour out of all of them do you suggest. we cant really do more then one so which one?

rlcarmichael · 05-07-2006

Really depends on your interests. "Keys to the Kingdom" is neat behind the scenes look and takes 1/2 day. (It's adults only...don't want to spoil any of the magic for the kids.)

bali · 05-07-2006

I'd choose either Keys to the Kingdom, Backstage Safari, or one of the Epcot tours (World Showcase or Future World). I've been on the Backstage Magic tour (the 7-hour gig), and it wasn't worth the money--even with a discount.

faerie dust · 05-07-2006

i am not all that interested in behind the scenes. i do not want to ruin the magic. I am not sure what is done on what tour.

bali · 05-07-2006

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Originally Posted by faerie dust

i am not all that interested in behind the scenes. i do not want to ruin the magic. I am not sure what is done on what tour.

http://allearsnet.com/btp/tours.htm
This site gives you detailed descriptions as well as reviews from folks who've been on the tours.

faerie dust · 05-07-2006

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Originally Posted by bali

http://allearsnet.com/btp/tours.htm
This site gives you detailed descriptions as well as reviews from folks who've been on the tours.

perfect thanks bunches

Soundgod · 05-07-2006

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Originally Posted by faerie dust

i am not all that interested in behind the scenes. i do not want to ruin the magic. I am not sure what is done on what tour.

If you don't want to ruin the magic, you probably don't want any of the current tours. They all feature lots of time backstage. Perhaps the least are Wild By Design at Animal Kingdom and Magic Behind the Steam Trains at Magic Kingdom. Then there's always the premium Dolphins in Depth where you swim with dolphins in The Living Seas or the scuba diving experience diving the Living Seas aquarium and all the diners in The Coral Reef can wave hi.

PrincessPooh · 05-07-2006

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Originally Posted by Soundgod

If you don't want to ruin the magic, you probably don't want any of the current tours. They all feature lots of time backstage. Perhaps the least are Wild By Design at Animal Kingdom and Magic Behind the Steam Trains at Magic Kingdom. Then there's always the premium Dolphins in Depth where you swim with dolphins in The Living Seas or the scuba diving experience diving the Living Seas aquarium and all the diners in The Coral Reef can wave hi.

Just as a quick side note, you do have to be PADI dive certified to do the DiveQuest (swimming in the living seas by the Coral Reef). DH did it last year and loved it!

bribert · 05-07-2006

We're doing the family magic tour with the little ones, which I hear is a great one to do with kids!! Plus, only 2-2 1/2 hours long, so not the whole day!

**llama** · 05-07-2006

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Originally Posted by faerie dust

i am not all that interested in behind the scenes. i do not want to ruin the magic. I am not sure what is done on what tour.

RUN - as fast as you can - in the opposite direction of Keys to the Kingdom. Trust me - there ain't no magic behind the scenes of the MK. Just the most boring tour known to man. AND it's 4 hours long. The only good part of it is lunch.

(I discovered the tuna sandwich at Columbia Harbour House).

We did the one hour Living with the Land tour in March. It was interesting, fun and fast.

**ddoll** · 05-08-2006

I can tell you, one of the best things I ever did was to go on the Segway tour! We got to cruise around the World Showcase before it opened and got some fabulous pictures.

And it was so much FUN!!! I can't wait to do it again.

Mystic · 05-08-2006

I've done the following tours and loved every minute of them

Backstage Safari (1/2 day AK)
Backstage Magic (full day Epcot, MGM, MK)
Dolphins in Depth (1/2 Epcot in Living Seas)

I would do any and all of these tours again if I had the chance. I find that they don't spoil the magic at all, I find that they actually enhance the magic for me. The thing that can make or break a tour is the tour guide. We had fantastic guides for all three tours. Warning though, with the Dolphins in Depth tour you don't actually SWIM with the dolphins. You do get in the tank with them but you spend the time standing on a underwater platform and the trainers/researchers show you what the dolphins can do and you do get to have your picture taken with one of them. And they do warn you that the dolphins participate of their own choosing, they don't force them to do anything.

We'll be doing the Yuletide Fantasy Tour when we're there this Nov/Dec. Can't wait for that one. Disney + Christmas, what more could a person ask for.

hiner · 05-09-2006

If you have children not old enough for the other tours, the Family Magic Tour is a lot of fun. You are sent on a treasure hunt through all the lands, following a map and a CM guide. I am not going to say anything else as not to spoil it. There is a scheduled break at one point but it is only about 2-3 hours. Well worth it with kids, or even to be a kid yourself again.

faerie dust · 05-09-2006

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Originally Posted by hiner

If you have children not old enough for the other tours, the Family Magic Tour is a lot of fun. You are sent on a treasure hunt through all the lands, following a map and a CM guide. I am not going to say anything else as not to spoil it. There is a scheduled break at one point but it is only about 2-3 hours. Well worth it with kids, or even to be a kid yourself again.

no kids this time jsut us for our anniversary. i looked at that one, hubby would like the dolphin one. i do not swim so it isnt for me.

Soundgod · 05-09-2006

The more I think about it, Wild by Design at Animal Kingdom is probably your best bet, as long as it's schedule fits yours. There's always Lunch with an Imagineer I guess.

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faerie dust Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: carisle pa Posts: 744	which tour? ok i just went on the disney site{ for the millionth time], which tour out of all of them do you suggest. we cant really do more then one so which one?

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rlcarmichael Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,392	Re: which tour? Really depends on your interests. "Keys to the Kingdom" is neat behind the scenes look and takes 1/2 day. (It's adults only...don't want to spoil any of the magic for the kids.) __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member SSR; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW; 2007-YC, GF DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP) (now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org Capt Jack Sparrow: "Why is the rum gone?" Capt Carmichael: "Why are the DVC points gone?" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: XMAS Party with the Mouse Weekend 104 days 12 hours 44 minutes

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: which tour? I'd choose either Keys to the Kingdom, Backstage Safari, or one of the Epcot tours (World Showcase or Future World). I've been on the Backstage Magic tour (the 7-hour gig), and it wasn't worth the money--even with a discount. __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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faerie dust Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: carisle pa Posts: 744	Re: which tour? i am not all that interested in behind the scenes. i do not want to ruin the magic. I am not sure what is done on what tour.

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bribert Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Shorewood, Illinois Posts: 248	Re: which tour? We're doing the family magic tour with the little ones, which I hear is a great one to do with kids!! Plus, only 2-2 1/2 hours long, so not the whole day! __________________

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ddoll Your Friendly Singing Mod Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 4,410	Re: which tour? I can tell you, one of the best things I ever did was to go on the Segway tour! We got to cruise around the World Showcase before it opened and got some fabulous pictures. And it was so much FUN!!! I can't wait to do it again. __________________ DVC, Disney Co Moderator • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan and Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan and Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock and Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Playing Tourguide to WDW Newbies 59 days 1 hours 39 minutes

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Mystic Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 93	Re: which tour? I've done the following tours and loved every minute of them Backstage Safari (1/2 day AK) Backstage Magic (full day Epcot, MGM, MK) Dolphins in Depth (1/2 Epcot in Living Seas) I would do any and all of these tours again if I had the chance. I find that they don't spoil the magic at all, I find that they actually enhance the magic for me. The thing that can make or break a tour is the tour guide. We had fantastic guides for all three tours. Warning though, with the Dolphins in Depth tour you don't actually SWIM with the dolphins. You do get in the tank with them but you spend the time standing on a underwater platform and the trainers/researchers show you what the dolphins can do and you do get to have your picture taken with one of them. And they do warn you that the dolphins participate of their own choosing, they don't force them to do anything. We'll be doing the Yuletide Fantasy Tour when we're there this Nov/Dec. Can't wait for that one. Disney + Christmas, what more could a person ask for.

05-09-2006	#13 (permalink)
hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,595	Re: which tour? If you have children not old enough for the other tours, the Family Magic Tour is a lot of fun. You are sent on a treasure hunt through all the lands, following a map and a CM guide. I am not going to say anything else as not to spoil it. There is a scheduled break at one point but it is only about 2-3 hours. Well worth it with kids, or even to be a kid yourself again. __________________ I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! 11/78 - WDW - Ft. Wilderness11/84 - WDW - Ft. Wilderness 09/87 - Disneyland - Off Site10/89 - WDW - Off Site 10/99 - WDW - CBR05/04 - WDW - CBR 05/05 - WDW - CBR05/07 - WDW - CBR STEELERS WILL BE BACK IN 2007! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2007! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2007!

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Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 6,679	Re: which tour? The more I think about it, Wild by Design at Animal Kingdom is probably your best bet, as long as it's schedule fits yours. There's always Lunch with an Imagineer I guess. __________________ Ask me about Disney fireworks. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Annual anniversary vacation at Wilderness Lodge 48 days 7 hours 39 minutes

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