Keys to the Kingdom Tour

[Big_Mark]

Just booked today for August. Me and DW are treating ourselves to the 5 hour tour at Magic Kingdom. ($60 each)



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KEYS TO THE KINGDOM
Magic Kingdom


Offered daily this four-and-a-half hour to five-hour tour celebrates Disney Magic! Learn about the Magic Kingdom's history and backstage secrets. Hear stories of Walt Disney, his visions, his philosophies, and his accomplishments. In addition to Disney history, Guests finally get the opportunity to find answers to all of those "neat" Disney trivia questions and get an inside look at how the MAGIC KINGDOM operates by venturing downstairs to the main Utilidor entrance, get an inside look at how the MAGIC KINGDOM operates by venturing downstairs to the main Utilidor entrance, see display cases of MAGIC KINGDOM Wardrobe, and Cosmetology Guides. Guests also visit the MAGIC KINGDOM Production Center, where they see storage facilities for the floats.


At the 2 1/2 hour mark, the group breaks at the Columbia Harbor House for a delicious meal which is prepared and waiting for all the Tour Guests. Orders are taken in the Tour Garden, next to City Hall, upon check-in before the Tour begins. Menu choices include a Fried Chicken Strips Basket, Fried Fish and Chicken Combo, Garden Galley Salad (mixed greens with feta cheese, pecans, grilled chicken, and pineapple in a zinfandel vinaigrette), Starboard Deck Sandwich (Toasted bread topped with ham, cheese, tomato, and broccoli slaw), and New England Clam Chowder or Vegetarian Chili served in a bread bowl.

Offered daily at 8:30, 9:00 & 9:30am. Tour starts at City Hall just inside the Magic Kingdom Main Entrance.
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Tour reviews are here:
http://allearsnet.com/btp/tours.htm#dol

Our two DS's 16 and 13 will be having a lie in and trying a park together until after lunch.

This is our second tour booked this trip, we are all trying the Dolphin in Depth tour at Epcot to.

So much for trying to make this trip cheaper. LOL

[ursula]

This is a great tour. We did it last year and really enjoyed it.

[Sue]

Well done Mark
We did this in September and thoroughly enjoyed it. One word of caution - the lunch sounds better than it is - basically amounts to a sandwich, crisps and a drink! (and those that had the chicken strips found them to be cold, they are on the table waiting for you, will be replaced by hot ones if you ask nicely!)

[chris5117]

This sounds interesting and something else to consider. Thanks Mark.

Lorraine

[nala]

We have booked this for feb,let you all know what it was like after:grin:

[PBear]

Just about to book this tour for March, after seeking the help of fellow "Dibber's", DH and I have decided to do this tour rather than the day long "Backstage Tour". I will make sure I fill in a trip report on our return!!!:D

[chowells]

Is there an age limit to this tour. ie. are my boys aged 12 and 10 too young, as I know some of Disney tours have a starting age of 16, for some reason

[Sue]

Is there an age limit to this tour. ie. are my boys aged 12 and 10 too young, as I know some of Disney tours have a starting age of 16, for some reason

There is no age limit as such BUT it does show the warts and all aspect of the Magic Kingdom so if they have any notions of it being done magically still best wait until they are a bit older:grin:

[Big_Mark]

There is no age limit as such BUT it does show the warts and all aspect of the Magic Kingdom so if they have any notions of it being done magically still best wait until they are a bit older:grin:


This tour, 'keys to the kingdom tour' is for 16 and over and you need to produce photo I.D.
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/tourDetail?id=KeystotheKingdomTourPage

There are some tours where children can take part but most are 16 and over.

[Sue]

Ooops sorry:blush:

[Splash Mountain]

:grin: I think i might book it for July!:grin: Sounds fun!;)

[nixieh]

Is there an age limit to this tour. ie. are my boys aged 12 and 10 too young, as I know some of Disney tours have a starting age of 16, for some reason

Have you considered the Family Magic Tour around MK which is like a scavenger hunt for clues and is a lot of fun (we did it last year and my DDs loved it) or Mickeys Magical Milestones which is another MK tour for age 10 and above (considering this for next trip).

I am about to book the Keys to the Kingdom tour as a suprise for my DH as I know he will love it, unfortunately I will have to stay behind with the girls :cry:

Nicola

[Big_Mark]

Ooops sorry:blush:


Have you tried the tour Sue?

[Sue]

Have you tried the tour Sue?

Did it in September last year Mark, see earlier post. Really enjoyed it, it was all adults, but I just thought that was because of the nature of the tour. It was a long 5 hours though and in high humidity at that time of year:(