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  1. #1
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    Has anyone taken the Keys to the Kingdom tour? I leave Friday(!!!) and was thinking of making a last minute reservation. I also found out about an EPCOT behind the scenes tour. Any comparisons?

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    I've done them both...and they are both great...They both offer good behind the scenes in both parks...Pick one now, and another the next time...make sure you get a discount if you have a Disney Visa Card or annual pass...
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    Keys to the Kingdom was AWESOME! We went in the Utilidors and several rides. Have fun!

    Also, what exactly does the Epcot tour consist of? Is it just Future World? I seem to remember hearing that the World Showcase one is no longer being offered.
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    We are taking the Keys tour in Nov. I have done a tour yet, so we are really excited. Read a lot of great reviews! You should make the reservation...its something different that you haven't done yet! Have fun!
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    DW and I did this tour on our first adults only trip last year, and it was really interesting.

    Matthew was our guide and he was incredible.

    Well woth the money because we got there the day after the HM refurb was done, and we got to sneak in the back door!

    We also discovered the food at the Columbia Harbour House as well.

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    The Keys to the Kingdom Tour is great. We also had Michael as a guide. What can I say but AWESOME!!

    Just be aware if you have anyone under the age of 16 they can't go on the tour.

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    we did it a few years ago. it was well worth the money. wear comfy shoes because there is a lot of walking and it takes up half a day. We also did the Segway tour through Epcot that we both thought was awesome.

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    I've done both. Keys gets you into Utlidoors, as well as a bunch of other backstage areas.

    The Future World Tour does focus on Future World, but also takes you to some surprise areas as well.

    Both are well worth the time!
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    id love to do the tours. we are going to wait till my son is 16.
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    We're planning on booking the Keys to the Kingdom tour for our December 09 trip. After reading such great things about it, we're really excited!
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    Another vote for Keys to the Kingdom, our whole family loved that tour. We did it after around 22 visits to WDW and still learned a lot.
    Haven't done the Epcot tour.
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    Keys to the Kingdom tour is great! We did it a few years ago and loved it! Want to do it again but the kids a too little for that.


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    We are doing this in November and I can not wait!! My oldest is 14 and she will be in the MK with us and take my 9 year old on rides and to lunch while we tour. She knows the park inside out, she's an old pro, so now I'm happy we can finally take the tour!
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    We are planning to do the Keys tour on our next journey. Are you allowed to take photos while on the tour of any of the underground or back stage areas?
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    Default Does the time of the tour matter

    The tour is offered three times a day.
    Does it matter what time you take the tour?
    PLEASE WAIT UNTIL THE RIDE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP!!!

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