Originally Posted By jodiefra We're headed to DLR in September, and my DH wants to do the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour. We've heard it's not great for the kids (mine are 8 & 12) but we might leave them with the uncle and go for it. Thoughts? I guess it includes lunch and the tour for $59. We're pretty big Disney fans and we have four days in the parks so time probably isn't an issue. Is it worth it?
Originally Posted By sherrytodd We just did the tour and really enjoyed it. Especially with the new headsets; they play some of the original clips from Walt during the tour regarding the places you visit. My son is 9 and he really liked it. I think it is worth it.
Originally Posted By godalejunior Where is lunch at now? For some reason I heard the location changed and you don't get the chili?
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<We're pretty big Disney fans and we have four days in the parks so time probably isn't an issue.>> In that case, and if the $59 is not prohibitive, I think you should go for it. It sounds as though the tour would be of interest to both of you and that you might not have the chance to do it again soon. And nothing against your (lovely, I'm sure) children, but... it might be really nice for the two of you to "get away" and do this activity together. I did the tour a few years ago. Because I've read a bit about Disneyland's history, I already knew much of the knowledge imparted by the tour. Even so, I found it well worth the time and money. The script DID contain new information for me, and it was nice to have access to a very knowledgeable guide who was able to answer many of my questions. (FWIW, part of the tour's entertainment value for me was that most of the rest of the group seemed to be hard-core Disney fans who continually competed to one-up each other and the guide by sharing their [sometimes correct] trivia about Walt and Disneyland. I've wondered whether the tour attracts such groups frequently or if I was just lucky.) On the other hand, and with all due respect to godalejunior, if the quality of the lunch is a primary factor in your decision, I'm guessing you could get better value exploring the Park and buying lunch on your own.
Originally Posted By jodiefra How much walking is involved? My hubby and I have the stamina but I'm not sure about the kids, especially when they may want to be on one ride or another
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ I took my 16 year old last year, and I wouldn't recommend it for your 8 and 12 year old. There is only one attraction included (Tiki Room). I had taken him on the 50th anniversary tour the year earlier and he much preferred it. He claimed this one was "boring". There were other teen aged children on this tour, and one girl asked her mom if she could "just meet them for lunch" and skip this boring stuff - oops. Having said that, I did enjoy it, and if you have the opportunity, you should go too.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd Lunch is now over at the tour booth at the tables there on Main Street. And you have your choice of sandwiches. No chili any more. The walking was really less then we do on a normal DL day because though you walk through the park, you move slowly and stop frequently to look at things and listen to soundclips. I think you normally do less walking then we did, because the train was not operating the day we did the tour. My son loved the tour, but he is a mini Disney Geek that I've carefully molded in my own image and was answering all the tour guide's questions. I was so proud. xD
Originally Posted By godalejunior Thanks Sherry. I was just curious about the lunch change. I thought it was neat you got to eat one of Walt's favorite dishes. I would not base doing the tour on the lunch but I think it would add to the experience since you are doing the "Walk in Walt's Footstep" tour.
