Brandon Bowman
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For my upcoming trip in January I was wanting to check out the Backstage Magic Tour but reviews are far and between. Has anyone personally been on the tour and is it worth the money? Also what can I expect?
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Backstage Magic Tour
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StoneCutter589
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I took the Backstage Magic Tour last August. I enjoyed going behind the scenes, especially at Epcot, where they took us to World Showcase (and American Adventure) before it opened to the public. At Hollywood Studios, they gave us a look at costuming, which was an interesting, and the tour also went behind the scenes at the Tower of Terror. We didn't exactly go into the Animal Kingdom Park. Instead, they showed us where the floats are stored for Mickey's Jammin’ Jungle parade. Finally, at the Magic Kingdom, we took a tour of Main Street and the underground utilidors. Among the park visits was a trip to where the topiaries are grown and to central shops, where rides are repaired and built (this was great). Lunch at the Whispering Canyon Cafe was also good. Is it worth the money? I think it's borderline, but I tend to lean toward yes. I think the tour only makes select stops at certain parks because of, one, time (it’s already a 7 hour+ tour) and, two, because most of the parks have their own tours and they don't want them to be repetitive.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
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StoneCutter589
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The tour begins at Epcot's entrance. I believe you need to go through the normal security bag check, but we never went through the "turnstile," so, no, I don't believe you need to purchase a park ticket.
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JIMINYCR
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You meet at the far right side of the Epcot entrance, there is a sign for meeting for the tour. You will be visiting as a reserved tour member and dont need a park ticket because you will not be going on the rides. You are transported to each park as a group. I think it was the best of the tours offered that I've been on.
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