Just booked Backstage Safari Tour...any opinions?

bali · 08-11-2006

Anyone been on this tour?

**Dana** · 08-11-2006

I think mickey did something like this when he had his magical gathering. Try pming him. He may be able to give you some insight.

**mickey** · 08-11-2006

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Originally Posted by Dana

I think mickey did something like this when he had his magical gathering. Try pming him. He may be able to give you some insight.

No, I did the Safari Celebration Dinner, which is one of the Magical Gathering events. The backstage safari tour is different. From everything I heard, that is a great tour, I am sure you will love it!

**MissDisney** · 08-12-2006

This sounds so great... I never knew it existed! Many years ago, at the now-defunct Disney Institute, there were several "tours" you could sign up for. We snet our kids on the Backstage Tour, which was incredible for them. They were whisked away by CMs in golf carts and vans, and they went into the parks by the CM entrances! They went behind the scenes at many of the stage shows and got autographs and so forth... I remember the Hunchback show was one of ther faves.
Question: What is the site to see these new tours? We would love to do some mor eof these.

**Dana** · 08-12-2006

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Originally Posted by mickey

No, I did the Safari Celebration Dinner, which is one of the Magical Gathering events. The backstage safari tour is different. From everything I heard, that is a great tour, I am sure you will love it!

oh well I was close....lolol

bali · 08-12-2006

All the tours can be found on disneyworld.com, but Deb Wills' site has descriptions, reviews, and lots of info on them. My dad and I did the Backstage Magic Tour two years ago and were disappointed, so I'm interested to hear more about the safari tour.

Tours and Other Experiences -- Descriptions

Soundgod · 08-12-2006

We'll be doing the sunrise safari on Sept 24. The only difference between this and the regular one is it's only available to AKL guests, andit's the first one of the day, so you're more likely to see more animals. We haven't done the tour yet either, butI have done other AK tours so, I'm guessing this is an expanded Kilamanjaro Safari, with exclusive elements for tour guests. I'm not sure if you're doing your tour before we do ours, but if we do, I'll try to let you know how it was.

PrincessPooh · 08-12-2006

I have never done the tour, but my opinion is...sounds very cool and we'll be expecting details when you get back!

NokeyNose · 08-12-2006

I haven't done it eaither but I think it sounds great!

In 99' I went on safari in South Africa and it was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had, so that Sunrise Safari tour that you are taking Soundgod, sounds wonderful! Enjoy!

honeypot · 08-14-2006

I Did It, I Did It!!!!! Loved It. You Go Into The Night Houses, Talk To The Vet, See The Vet Facilities, See How Close The Night Homes Are To Being On Stage. Awesome Tour.

chris24 · 08-14-2006

i have heard great things about it, but have never done it. let us know how it goes.

lovemysons · 08-14-2006

Bali, I would really love to hear all about this tour. I am counting on you to have a very detailed report & pictures! It seems like it would be quite memorable!

Mystic · 08-14-2006

I did this tour and absolutely loved it. We got to visit the Rhino house and got to actually touch a real rhino. How many people can say they got to pet a rhino. We also got to see where the giraffe's live overnight and they had just received a very young giraffe that they had yet to introduce into the herd. We were about 10 feet away from the giraffe. It was amazing. I have a new appreciation for this magnificent creature. We also got to visit the elephant barns, the vet hospital at Rafiki's planet watch. We got to be on the other side of the glass

We also go to visit the kitchens where they prepared the food for all the animals. This tour was so good. It was worth every penny and we would definitely do it again.

Mystic · 08-14-2006

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Originally Posted by lovemysons

Bali, I would really love to hear all about this tour. I am counting on you to have a very detailed report & pictures! It seems like it would be quite memorable!

No pictures allowed on the tour as you are behind the scenes at AK! No camera's allowed.

PrincessPooh · 08-14-2006

Wow, sounds really interesting. Maybe something we can do when DD is a little older and could appreciate it more. Have a super time Bali!

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: Just booked Backstage Safari Tour...any opinions? All the tours can be found on disneyworld.com, but Deb Wills' site has descriptions, reviews, and lots of info on them. My dad and I did the Backstage Magic Tour two years ago and were disappointed, so I'm interested to hear more about the safari tour. Tours and Other Experiences -- Descriptions __________________ 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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NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Re: Just booked Backstage Safari Tour...any opinions? I haven't done it eaither but I think it sounds great! In 99' I went on safari in South Africa and it was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had, so that Sunrise Safari tour that you are taking Soundgod, sounds wonderful! Enjoy! __________________ Shannon 1988~Off Property 1999~Off Property 2000~Dixie Landings 2006~OKW (1st DVC Trip) 2007~BWV 2008~SSR 2009~BWV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hoping for a Bay Lake Stay 316 days 0 hours 21 minutes

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Mystic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 140	Re: Just booked Backstage Safari Tour...any opinions? I did this tour and absolutely loved it. We got to visit the Rhino house and got to actually touch a real rhino. How many people can say they got to pet a rhino. We also got to see where the giraffe's live overnight and they had just received a very young giraffe that they had yet to introduce into the herd. We were about 10 feet away from the giraffe. It was amazing. I have a new appreciation for this magnificent creature. We also got to visit the elephant barns, the vet hospital at Rafiki's planet watch. We got to be on the other side of the glass We also go to visit the kitchens where they prepared the food for all the animals. This tour was so good. It was worth every penny and we would definitely do it again.

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PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365	Re: Just booked Backstage Safari Tour...any opinions? Wow, sounds really interesting. Maybe something we can do when DD is a little older and could appreciate it more. Have a super time Bali! __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY~1/09 SSR~5/09 SSR~8/09 SSR... Your friendly DVC neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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