Backstage Magic Tour worth the money?

[SpaceCowboy]

As the title says, is the backstage magic tour worth the money? We did the KTTK on our last trip and had a great time, so now we want to try another one and Backstage Magic tour sounds like fun as well. I just want to see if anyone has done this tour and was it worth the money?

 

[mattfusf]

I did it last fall and had a blast.

It is significantly longer than KTTK, and at the time covered attractions in MK, Epcot, and DHS. We also visited the tree farm (kinda behind AK), as well as several of the service areas behind MK, including laundry and central shops (some REALLY cool stuff in central shops).

The tour is more "technical" than KTTK (which was sort of history based I thought). You ride around on a bus with the tour group between stops and there is a fair amount of walking.

If you have a day to spare and are interested in how they do things, I'd certainly recommend it.

--Matt

 

[wm49rs]

I would echo everything that Matt said. We stopped first at EP and enjoyed a thorough and facinating tour of the American Adventure before moving on to some of the backstage areas there. The rest of the tour was just as interesting and very enjoyable.

 

[Babylon Control]

We did the tour a number of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. We would do it again in a heartbeat, if lunch was anywhere but Whispering Canyon Cafe. Nothing against WCC or the tour, as many people on here love the restaurant, it's just not for us anymore.

 

[mp2bill]

Do it!

 

[disneygirl76]

As the title says, is the backstage magic tour worth the money? We did the KTTK on our last trip and had a great time, so now we want to try another one and Backstage Magic tour sounds like fun as well. I just want to see if anyone has done this tour and was it worth the money?

We have not been yet but this is next on our list as we loved KTTK and this is the next step up. I'd do it for sure!

 

[SpaceCowboy]

Thanks for the help. I think we will be doing this tour. I find it fascinating how Disney operates as a profitable business. That aspect is just as "magical" to me as the other kind of magic they create. I would love to work for Disney after I finish my B.S. in Economics.

 

[WDW 3]

Do it.... But use the Disney Visa for the 20% discount!! Saved over $100 for the three of us.
I think our tour was closer to 7 hours. Tour started at 9 AM and we had a reserved viewing
area for the parade at Animal Kingdom that started at 3:45 which concluded our tour. After
the parade and busing back to Epcot it was probably 7 1/2 hours. My family really enjoyed
the whole day, even our 16 year old.

 

[steamboated51]

Backstage Magic tour

Despite the cost . I believe it is a must for Disney fanatics . It never gives an secrets away .It does give you alot of Info about the different parks . You meet other individuals and families . The 2 I have been on however only had adults. I can't remember if their was an age restriction and that was the reason for no children . On both occations I believe the adults had a blast . Their is not alot of walking . You have a bus that takes you around to all the parks . It goes by so fast you don't even realize you have been out for 7-7 1/2 hours . GO for It . :ROFLOL: :wave:

 

[WDW 3]

You have to be 16 with a government ID to prove it.

 

[adam_goodger]

I did the tour last summer and it was fantastic. Only had a small group which was great and had a fantastic tour guide. Well worth the money if you ask me.

 

[piglet*florida]

How many people are in one tour group?

 

[Tinkrbell]

How many people are in one tour group?

I never took the tour, but I worked at Epcot costuming, which is one of the stops on the tour. I want to say it was probably between 20 & 30 people per group.

 

[WDW 3]

Our tour went to the Costume Department at Hollywood Studios not Epcot. It was a favorite. Right as the Christmas season was beginning they were sewing holiday costumes They split us in to two groups of about 15, so about 30 sounds right.