Want to experience a different side of the Walt Disney World Resort? A variety of unique Backstage Tours and Experiences are available. Reservations are required for most tours. Unless noted otherwise, tours can be reserved 60 days in advance with a credit card. Full payment is due at the time of booking. Cancellation must occur 48 hours in advance so you avoid forfeiting the entire price of your tour. Park admission is also required for most, but not all tours. A photo ID will usually be required when checking in. Many tours have a small number of guests touring each day, so book early to get the date you desire. Photographs are prohibited in backstage areas. Use the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app for reservations, unless otherwise noted.
Magic Kingdom Tours Epcot Tours Animal Kingdom Tours Disney Springs Multi-Park Tours Resort Tours
Magic Kingdom Backstage Tours and Experiences
Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour
Highlights the fascinating history of Walt Disney World Resort and also provides backstage access to secret areas of Magic Kingdom theme park. Includes stops at backstage facilities and a variety of favorite attractions, plus a trip below Magic Kingdom theme park into the service tunnels known as the Utilidors. Guests will be provided with Disney-issued listening devices.
Days & Times: 4 tours daily at 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am and 9:30 am
Duration: 4.5 – 5 hours
Price Range: $129-$149 per person, plus tax; includes lunch at Pecos Bill.
Park Admission: Required but not included
Restrictions: Ages 16 and up. Photo ID required. Also, cameras, video equipment and cell phones may not be used throughout the duration of this tour. Photography is prohibited during the tour–even in the park.
Starting Location: Report to Town Square Theater 15 minutes prior. Walking tour is primarily outdoors.
Discounts: Disney Visa (15%), DVC (15%), Annual Pass (15%)
To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website. Same-day bookings are on a walk-up basis only, based on availability.
EPCOT Backstage Tours and Experiences
EPCOT Dive Quest
EPCOT will continue to offer the DiveQuest experiences through October 19, 2024. The tour will return later in 2025.
Description: A unique scuba diving experience inside the 5.7-million-gallon saltwater tank at the Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion in EPCOT theme park. Scuba-certified Guests can swim with over 2,000 sea creatures, including sea turtles, angelfish, dolphins, eagle rays, and sharks. All diving equipment is provided. Please bring a swimsuit and, if you wish, bring your own dive mask, particularly if you have a prescription mask.
Days & Times: Daily at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours, of which 40 minutes are underwater
Price Range: $229-$249 per person, plus tax
Park Admission: Not Required (or included)
Restrictions: All Guests must be SCUBA-certified and 10 years of age or older to participate. However, guests 10 to 16 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult (18 years of age or older). You will need to provide proof of certification, such as a C-card or verification from a certifying agency.
Starting Location: Report to EPCOT Guest Relations window outside of the park main entrance 15 minutes prior
Discounts: Disney Visa (15%), DVC (15%), Annual Pass (15%)
To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website.
Dolphins in Depth
EPCOT will continue to offer the Dolphins in Depth tour through October 19, 2024.
Guests can learn about and get up close with a school of dolphins at The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion. First, talk to the expert trainers and researchers who work with dolphins every day. The tour concludes with a very special opportunity for an up-close interaction with a dolphin which is also perfect for pictures. Although not required, please bring a bathing suit if you wish to enter the water. You do not need to swim or be scuba certified to enjoy this program. This experience is limited to 8 participants a day.
Days & Times: Tuesday through Saturday at 10:30 am
Duration: 2 hours
Price Range: $209 per person, plus tax
Park Admission: Not Required (or included)
Restrictions: Guests must be 48″ tall, however guests under the age of 18 years must have a parent or guardian along with them on the tour.
Starting Location: Report to EPCOT Guest Relations window outside of the park main entrance at 9:30 am
Discounts: Disney Visa (15%), DVC (15%), Annual Pass (15%)
To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website.
Behind the Seeds at EPCOT
See the future of agriculture in greenhouses and labs, release ladybugs and also learn the advanced and often experimental techniques used to grow hydroponic crops with little or no soil. You can preview this tour on the Living with the Land attraction. If you like what you see as your boat cruises through the greenhouse, you will love this tour. Due to the backstage locations visited on this tour, videotaping is allowed. Read a first-hand report about this tour on our blog. See a special souvenir you can take home from this tour!
Days & Times: Daily from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, departing every 60 minutes.
Duration: 1 hour
Price Range: $39-$45 per Guest (ages 3+), plus tax
Park Admission: Required but not included
Restrictions: Ages 3 and up however children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Starting Location: Report to the tour desk on the lower level of the Land pavilion (near Soarin’) prior to your tour. Walking tour is indoors.
Discounts: Disney Visa (15%), DVC (15%), Annual Pass (15%)
To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website. Same-day bookings are on a walk-up basis only, based on availability.
Animal Kingdom Park Backstage Tours and Experiences
Wild Africa Trek
Wild Africa Trek is an immersive experience offering a unique opportunity to enjoy unexplored areas of the Harambe Reserve while experiencing with intriguing African wildlife. Trained guides lead expeditions in the Safi River valley, using harnesses to cross precarious rope bridges. Embark on an exclusive safari, including a stop at a private safari camp while traveling along the edge of an African savannah. Guests use a wireless headset to hear the guide at all times. Cameras and video cameras are permitted when securely fastened to the vest, but backpacks are not allowed. A portion of the Tour price is also donated to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.
Days & Times: Daily at select times during the morning and early afternoon. 12 spaces are available for each tour. Approximate times are 8:45 am, 10:15 am, 11:45 am, and 12:30 pm.
Duration: 3 hours
Price Range: $219 per person, plus tax; includes African-inspired snacks and photographs
Park Admission: Required but not included
Restrictions:
Ages 8 and up (however under 18 must be accompanied by an adult); Weight restrictions between 45 lbs – 300 lbs apply with harness gear on; Minimum Height 48″/122 cm. Guests will be required to step on scale prior to harness issue. Also, certain body shapes may prevent the safety harness from fitting properly. Closed-toe shoes with a back strap or hiking boots required due to the rugged terrain on the tour.
Everyone on the tour must wear the provided safety equipment. The Wild Africa Trek is an outdoor adventure that requires physical endurance, surefootedness, and comfort with heights. Guests must be in good health and free from conditions aggravated by this adventure, such as high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, and motion sickness. Waivers must be completed at check-in for all participants.
Guests seeking a less strenuous or wheelchair-accessible trek should contact Wild Africa Trek operations at (407) 938-1373 for alternative programs. The guide will accompany you for the first 90 minutes on the Pangani Trail, providing information, showing photos, and highlighting special events. Guests on the restricted tour then join the regular tour on the safari truck and continue with the remainder of the tour. The price is the same for either version of the tour.
Starting Location: Check in at the Curiosity Animal Tours kiosk, located across from Kilimanjaro Safaris entrance approximately 15 minutes prior to tour start.
Discounts: Disney Visa (15%), DVC (15%), Annual Pass (15%) (all discounts might not be available for all tours)
To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website. Same-day bookings are on a walk-up basis only, based on availability.
Caring for Giants Tour
Get a closer look at the majestic African elephants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom—and learn what it takes to care for them.
During this tour, you’ll meet with dedicated animal specialists who provide for the care and wellness of the African elephant herd. They’ll give you a glimpse into their day-to-day responsibilities as they provide fascinating facts about the elephants. In addition, African cultural representatives will share stories of Disney’s conservation efforts dedicated to the preservation of wild populations. During the tour, Guests will be able to observe the elephants from approximately 80 to 100 feet away. You’ll have the opportunity to be closer to the elephants than you would during other in-park experiences.
This is primarily an outdoor tour. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Days & Times: Daily from 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Price Range: $39 per person plus tax
Park Admission: Required but not included
Restrictions: Ages 4 and up. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult (18 years of age or older).
Starting Location: Check in at the Curiosity Animal Tours kiosk, located across from Kilimanjaro Safaris entrance approximately 15 minutes prior to tour start.
Discounts: Disney Visa (15%), DVC (15%), Annual Pass (15%)
To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website. Same-day bookings are on a walk-up basis only, based on availability.
Up Close with Rhinos Tour
Get ready for your close-up with the white rhinoceros. In this guided adventure, the rhinos’ keepers will take you backstage to meet these massive creatures as few people ever do. As your guides introduce you to the park’s white rhinos, they’ll offer fascinating insights into the species’ behavior and biology and discuss the challenges that threaten populations in the wild.
This is primarily an outdoor tour. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Days & Times: Daily at 11:00 a.m.
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Price Range: $49 per person plus tax
Park Admission: Required but not included
Restrictions: Ages 4 and up. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult (18 years of age or older).
Starting Location: Check in at the Curiosity Animal Tours kiosk, located across from Kilimanjaro Safaris entrance approximately 15 minutes prior to tour start.
Discounts: Disney Visa (15%), DVC (15%), Annual Pass (15%)
To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website. Same-day bookings are on a walk-up basis only, based on availability.
Savor the Savanna
Excite all your senses with a private tour and experience, starting with a secluded overlook of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, including a sampling of African-inspired cuisine and drink.
This is primarily an outdoor tour. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Days & Times: Daily at 3:15 pm and 4:30 pm
Duration: approximately 2 hour
Price Range: $189 per person plus tax
Park Admission: Required but not included
Restrictions: Ages 8 and up. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult (18 years of age or older).
Starting Location: Check in at the Curiosity Animal Tours kiosk, located across from Kilimanjaro Safaris entrance approximately 15 minutes prior to tour start.
Discounts: Disney Visa (15%), DVC (15%), Annual Pass (15%)
To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website. Same-day bookings are on a walk-up basis only, based on availability.
Disney Springs Tours
Drawn to Life Page to Stage Signature Experience
Enjoy even more magic at Drawn to Life with the Page to Stage Signature Experience. Go behind the scenes of this one-of-a-kind collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Disney Animation. You’ll watch the performance from your premium seat location with a non-alcoholic beverage and a snack of your choice. Afterwards, your host will take you on a guided backstage tour for an up close and personal look at show props, stagecraft, costumes, and more. This experience includes the chance to meet a Drawn to Life performer and capture a photo, and you’ll take home a unique souvenir keepsake. Tickets are subject to taxes and fees. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Subject to availability.
Days & Times: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday – Available only on late performances
Price Range: $258 per person plus tax
Park Admission: No park admission is needed. The price includes a ticket to Drawn to Life.
Starting Location: Check in with your host upon arrival.
Discounts: None at this time.
To Reserve: Visit the Cirque du Soleil ticket page.
Multi-Park Backstage Tours and Experiences
VIP Guided Tour Services
VIP Tour Services offers personalized tours for up to 10 guests looking for the perfect Walt Disney World Resort vacation. During a VIP tour, from the moment you arrive your personal VIP guide is there to take care of everything—from creating your ideal itinerary to getting you the best seats in the house for live shows, parades, and nighttime spectaculars. During your time with your guide, your focus is only on enjoying the experience.
Days & Times: Any time of day, 7 hours prior to park closing.
Duration: Minimum of 7 hours or more
Price Range: $450 to $900 per hour, plus tax (depending upon the time of year and whether the guest is staying at a Disney resort or non-Disney resort hotel). Private transportation is available during the tour at an additional cost. Hefty cancellation fees apply (equivalent to 2 hours at the booked rate).
Park Admission: Required but not included
Location: Available for Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Epcot
To Reserve: Call (407) 560-4033 up to 60 days in advance. Must be reserved at least 72 hours in advance.
Resort Backstage Tours and Experiences
Wilderness Back Trail (Segway) Adventure
See the stunning surroundings of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort along backwooded trails on a Segway X2 Personal Transporter. Various terrains are encountered such as sand and wood chip paths as well as various wildlife. Training is provided before the tour and helmets are provided. Mid-tour there is also a stop at the Tri-Circle D Ranch. Also, guests should bring cameras. Class size is limited to 10 guests, so book early to ensure availability.
Days & Times: Tues – Sat at 8:30 am. No Disney transportation is provided for the 8:30 am tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Price Range: $90 per person, plus tax; includes bottled water.
Park Admission: Not Required
Restrictions: Ages 16 and up. Photo ID required. Weight must be between 100-250 pounds. The signature of parent/guardian also required for ages 16 and 17. Expectant mothers and also those with special needs should forego this tour or check regarding additional restrictions. Helmets provided and required. Flip-flops, sandals, or rocker/exercise-type shoes (e.g., Skechers Shape-Ups) will not be permitted as these are not compatible with the Segway.
Starting Location: Report to Meadows Bike Barn in Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground 15 minutes prior. The tour is both indoors & outdoors.
Discounts: DVC (15%), Disney Visa, Annual Passholders (15%)
To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website. Same-day bookings are on a walk-up basis only, based on availability.
Starlight Safari at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Description: During your safari, join an Animal Programs cast member on an hour-long safari of the Sunset Savanna at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas. Through the use of night vision goggles, guests will see the animals while enjoying the resort in a whole new way.
Days & Times: Daily at 8:30 pm and 10:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Price Range: $75.65-$89 per person.
Park Admission: Not applicable
Restrictions: Ages 8 and up.
Starting Location: Kidani Village
Discounts: DVC (15%), Disney Visa, Annual Passholders (15%)
To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website.
** Walt Disney World Backstage Tours and Experiences are subject to change. **