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Tone Arranger
15-02-2011, 19:12
We, 2 adults, are planning a day off during our July holiday and want to do one of the backstage tours. We've got it down to a choice of two - Keys to the Kingdom ($74, 4-5 hrs) or Backstage Magic ($224, 6-8 hrs).
Anyone done either or both of these, any recommendations or otherwise ?
Tony
floridadreamvilla.co.uk
15-02-2011, 19:23
We did the Keys To The Kingdom Tour a few years ago now and absolutely loved it. Here's a link (http://www.park-tickets.com/KeysToTheKingdom.aspx) to the article I wrote about it at the time which gives more details.
We've also done Keys to the Kingdom, and plan to do Backstage Magic when we get a chance. We thoroughly enjoyed Keys to the Kingdom.
If you are doing it in July perhaps Keys would be a little easier due to the heat as you do a lot of walking outside. Then plan to do Backstage Magic at another time.
SteveandJan
15-02-2011, 20:36
They both sound good, I will add that to our list of things to do
So what does Backstage magic do that Keys doesn't?
Tone Arranger
16-02-2011, 21:16
Backstage Magic is a longer day, and includes other Disney parks as well as MK.
But not sure how much of the extra time / $ goes into travelling between parks etc, so wondering if $224 (vs $74) really worth it.
We've been waiting to do the Keys tour for quite a while - next year our youngest will be 16 so hope we will do it then. I hadn't heard of the Backstage Magic tour which sounds interesting too. For those who have done both, which was the best - or the best one to start with?
Risky strategy this from Disney. May annoy visitors who think their admission tickets are expensive enough as it is.
E. Cosgrove
22-02-2011, 00:38
We have done Back Stage Magic.
Brilliant day out starts in Epcot where you learn about the animatronics and get to vist some of the staff areas and costuming, then you go to the workshops where they do the Christmas trees and flower arrangements. MGM includes a great lunch at the Italian restaurant and a trip to the costume design studio......you get to wave to the backstage tour as it goes through![msnwink]
After lunch you visit some of the other workshops and finish off in MK which incorporates part of the Keys to the Kingdom tour.
We found out so many fascinating facts and our guide was brilliant, we intend to do it again one day but on our upcoming trip we are doing the Segway tour.......wish me luck!!
[msneek]
CarolAnn
22-02-2011, 22:54
OMG..LIZ we will need photos of the Segway tour [msnwink] Really fancied that a few years back, but went for the Keys to the Kingdom instead (LOVED it!) , not sure I could do the Segway Tour, but it looks so much fun!!:D
E. Cosgrove
23-02-2011, 11:21
Moi......in the helemet......I don't think so[msnwink]
They will not be for public viewing, after all I haven't yet seen you as a pumpkin:D
DisneyPrincess
23-02-2011, 13:33
Oooh whats the Segway Tour?
I really fancy Keys to the Kingdom or something similar - the new Wild Africa Trek in Animal Kingdom looks amazing but can't really justify the price to be honest.
Cant wait to go back! [msnsmile2]
E. Cosgrove
23-02-2011, 16:24
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by DisneyPrincess
Oooh whats the Segway Tour?
I really fancy Keys to the Kingdom or something similar - the new Wild Africa Trek in Animal Kingdom looks amazing but can't really justify the price to be honest.
Cant wait to go back! [msnsmile2]
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Learn to ride a segway and then tour world showcase on the said machine before WS opens to the general public!![msneek]
Beware all who may be venturing to Epcot on Saturday!!!!![msnwink]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by E. Cosgrove
Moi......in the helemet......I don't think so[msnwink]
They will not be for public viewing, after all I haven't yet seen you as a pumpkin:D
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I have those pics Liz, show you next week [msnwink]
DisneyPrincess
23-02-2011, 17:21
Ha ha the Segway's look like fun!
We did the back stage tour of the Disney Railroad and it was great. My husband is a railway buff so he loved it. Only thing is that we had booked for what was the coldest morning of the year last January and we had to be there at 6.30am and I don't think that I have ever felt so cold in my life!! At the end of the tour we were given hot chocolate and I couldn't decide whether to drink it or pour it over me to heat me up. But the tour was fantastic.
Andrena
E. Cosgrove
03-03-2011, 20:44
Segway tour was brilliant fun!!!
We will definitely do it again!! Perhaps the tour at Fort Wilderness next time!:D
CarolAnn
05-03-2011, 23:08
Pictures Liz?[msnwink]
E. Cosgrove
06-03-2011, 06:41
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CarolAnn
Pictures Liz?[msnwink]
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Bide your time[msnwink] maybe there will be. A report or an article for the Florida Guide with photos :D