Walt Disney: Marceline to Magic Kingdom Tour

Tours and Special Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort

Fond memories of friendly Marceline, Missouri inspired Walt Disney to create Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Park. Throughout the Park, his fascinating life story continues to unfold.

One of Walt's final visions, Magic Kingdom Park offers a unique glimpse into his life. During this 2.5 to 3-hour guided walking tour, discover the man behind the magic. Learn how events in his life turned into the cherished attractions and innovative touches seen throughout Disney theme parks.

Whether you're seeking a captivating history lesson or an in-depth, inside look at Magic Kingdom Park, this tour offers delightful details at every turn.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Tours and Special Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a beauty salon where young Guests are magically transformed into little princesses and knights at 2 locations: World of Disney Store in Downtown Disney Area and Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom theme park.

It's hard not to feel perfectly pampered in this charming little boutique that's owned by Cinderella's Fairy Godmother and operated by Fairy Godmothers-in-training. Please note, all Guests must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.

Princess Packages
Guests ages 3 to 12 can choose from 3 hair styles—Fairytale Princess, Disney Diva and Pop Princess—as well as multiple hair styles, nail color, make-up and a total package including Disney Princess costume and photographs. The boutique offers 3 unique packages:

• Coach Package includes hairstyling and shimmering makeup—starting at $49.95 USD plus tax.
• Crown Package includes hairstyling, shimmering makeup and nails—starting at $54.95 USD plus tax
• Castle Package includes the Crown Package plus the Imaging Package (one 6" x 8" and four 4" x 6" photos in a princess-themed photo holder) and complete costume of your choice with accessories—starting at $189.95 USD plus tax.

The optional Imaging Package includes one 6" x 8" and four 4" x 6" photos in a princess-themed photo holder.

The World of Disney Store location offers a wide variety of beautiful accessories — including ponytail hairpieces and tiaras.

The Knight Package
Guests ages 3 to 12 can also select The Knight Package, which includes hair styling as well as a mighty sword and shield for $14.95 plus tax.

The UnDISCOVERed Future World

Tours and Special Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort

The UnDISCOVERed Future World tour takes Guests on a fascinating journey that tells the story of how Walt Disney's desire to improve the world's future led to the development of Epcot theme park.

Guests must be at least 16 years of age.

When Walt Disney bought 27,500 acres of land in Florida, his dream was to build an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, which he called EPCOT. EPCOT was originally intended to be a living, breathing city of the future inhabited by thousands of permanent residents. EPCOT Center, which was eventually realized as Epcot theme park, was the planned entertainment center of the community.

During this approximately 4-hour guided tour, you will venture into secret backstage areas of Epcot theme park and see amazing facilities that Guests are ordinarily not permitted to visit. Discover how Walt Disney's vision and legacy inspired the design and technology behind the Future World area of Epcot theme park. Plus, hear the amazing story of how a massive construction project brought Epcot theme park to life.

Epcot theme park admission is required and is not included in the price of the tour. Please keep in mind that The UnDISCOVERed Future World is an outdoor tour, so be sure to check the weather report and dress appropriately.

Disney's The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour

The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains tour grants railroad enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch as the Magic Kingdom theme park train crew prepares theWalt Disney World Railroad steam trains for their daily operation.

Guests must be at least 10 years of age.

Tours and Special Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort

The 3-hour tour starts with a unique opportunity to enter Magic Kingdom theme park before it opens to the public. You'll accompany the railroad engineers as they ready the massive steam trains for another day of active service. Get the chance to see the backstage roundhouse where the trains are stored and serviced to keep them in impeccable working condition. Ride the rails as your guide shares with you how Walt Disney's lifetime love of steam trains led to his decision to give them a starring role circling Magic Kingdom theme park.

The Magic Kingdom railroad trains are all meticulously restored antique freight trains. The 4 trains—named Lilly Belle, Roy O. Disney, Roger E. Broggie and Walter E. Disney—were built in the United States around the turn of the 20th century and taken to Mexico. They enjoyed long careers working for the United Railways of Yucatan hauling sugarcane, until they were spotted by Disney scouts in 1969 and brought to Walt Disney World Resort for opening day on October 1, 1971. They have been happily circling the 1.5-mile track around the Theme Park ever since.

Magic Kingdom theme park admission is required and is not included in the price of the tour. Please keep in mind that The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains is an outdoor tour, so be sure to check the weather report and dress appropriately.

Disney's Family Magic Tour

Tours and Special Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney's Family Magic Tour invites Guests to join their family and friends on a 1 � to 2-hour guided interactive quest to save Magic Kingdom theme park from the dastardly plans of a Disney Villain.

Guests of all ages welcome, however the tour is best for guests ages 4 to 10 years.

Your tour guide needs your help as your tour group searches high and low for clues in this adventure through Magic Kingdom theme park. Unlike most tours, your party will play an active role in the experience as you put on your detective hat, follow tricky clues, solve diabolical puzzles and engage in a lively scavenger hunt.

Adults and children of all ages will enjoy Disney's Family Magic Tour. Be sure to bring your camera to capture some unique memories.

Magic Kingdom theme park admission is required and is not included in the price of the tour. Please keep in mind that Disney's Family Magic Tour is an outdoor tour, so be sure to check the weather report and dress appropriately.

VIP Tour Guide Services

Tours and Special Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort

VIP Tour Services offers personalized tours for Guests looking for the perfect Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Our team of vacation planning professionals customizes your vacation so you can spend your time playing, not planning.

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. It's an extra level of service and convenience for a magical vacation you will never forget.

To ensure availability be sure to reserve your tour at least 72 hours in advance. As part of your tour you can arrange transportation to/from any of our Theme Parks and other area attractions.

Seas Aqua Tour

Tours and Special Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort

The Seas Aqua Tour allows Guests to swim on the surface of the 5.7-million-gallon saltwater tank inside The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion at Epcot theme park. Guests use a supplied-air snorkel system and do not need to be scuba certified.

Guests must be at least 8 years of age to participate. Guests ages 8 to 12 must be accompanied by a paying, participating parent or guardian.

Swim with over 6,000 sea creatures representing over 60 species—including sea turtles, angelfish, eagle rays and sharks. The supplied-air snorkel system is simple to use and the equipment keeps you buoyant, so it is easy to float on top of the water. The system does not allow you to dive below the surface, but you'll have a remarkable view of the tranquil sea life below you.

The experience lasts 2.5 hours, and Guests will spend approximately 30 minutes swimming in the massive Caribbean Coral Reef aquarium—which until 2005 was the largest saltwater tank in the world. Participants also learn about many of these beautiful creatures and get to see the massive backstage infrastructure required to filter and maintain a vast manmade ocean flourishing with life.

All snorkeling equipment is provided. Please bring a swim suit.

You can get a closer look at some remarkable aquatic mammals on the Dolphins in Depth tour. If you are a certified scuba diver and wish to dive below the surface of the tank, you may be able to participate in the Epcot DiveQuest program.

The Epcot® Seas Aqua Tour is presented by the National Association of Underwater Instructors.