The 5 Most Affordable Ways to Tour Behind the Scenes at Walt Disney World

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 04:36

4. The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour - $54

Disney's The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour

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If you have a train enthusiast in the family, the Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour is a must. Guests must be at least 10 years of age for this backstage experience. This tour takes you into the roundhouse where Disney’s steam trains are stored. You’ll watch as engineers prepare the trains for the day, learn about the history of the trains, see how Cast Members keep them in working order, and take a ride along the rails. The tour lasts three hours so you’re paying just $18 per hour of behind the scenes magic.

5. Keys to the Kingdom Tour - $79

Utilidor

Keys to the Kingdom is the ultimate choice for guests who want to learn more about the Magic Kingdom. This tour includes a glimpse of the underground Utilidor beneath the park and access to several iconic park attractions. With your tour guide on hand, you’ll see these rides in a whole new way as you learn new facts and trivia about each part of the park. This tour may look like one of the pricier options on the list, but it includes lunch and a special keepsake. This tour is the longest one on the list at five hours. Even without the free lunch factored in, this makes it less than $16 an hour – cheaper even than Behind the Seeds!

If you’re looking for something special to add to your vacation, these tours will truly take your experience to a new level. Please keep in mind that all Disney tours do require separate admission to the theme park in addition to the price of the tour. Since none of the tours last all day, you’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy the park before or after your tour – and most of these experiences will knock one or more attractions off your to-do list with no waiting.

Amy ZieseView Profile

I'm a full time freelance writer and former resident of Orlando, Florida. In the early 2000's I did two stints as a Disney CP, then joined the full-time ranks of Disney Cast Members. During my time at Disney I worked in all four theme parks at least once. Today I enjoy traveling around the country, experiencing and writing about all manner of destinations, both theme parks and beyond.

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You have to be at least 16 to go on the Keys to the Kingdom Tour.

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I've always enjoyed the Magic Behind The Steam Trains tour the best.Being a lifelong railfan/historian,train traveler & self-taught student locomotive engineer 3 years running,I like what Walt Disney did for his own passion for trains & I for one follow in his footsteps & developing his savvy for the trains that delight millions who come other than myself to ride & experience'em.I was just there this past January portraying my Mr.Amtrak side & celebrating my after 48th birthday.I go where trains take me anywhere around the U.S.Hope to come back to WDW next January 2016 for more rail action.