Originally Posted By fantasmaniac Can anyone give me some advice on the Walk in Walt's tour? My 13 year old daughter and I are HUGE Disney fans. We are going to DL this June w/o hubby and younger daughter. My daughter wants to be an Imagineer when she "grows up" and is already studying engineering in school. I am just wondering if the tour is worth the $$$?
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 I took the tour 3 years ago with DS15 (at the time). We both loved it! We took the tour that started at 9AM and it ended with a wonderful lunch at the Gallery. Since they've converted the Gallery into a suite, I'm not sure where the lunch is held now. It was definitely worth the money! We got a peek at Club 33, learned a lot of the history of Walt, we rode the train and went to see the Tiki birds. If you have a Disney Visa there is a 20% discount, too.
Originally Posted By fantasmaniac Thanks Tink! I was begining to think no one would answer me. Anyone else have more comments or suggestions?
Originally Posted By ncnike7 I was thinking about this too. How much is it? Do they still do the lunch?
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 <a href="http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/tours/detail?name=WalkInWaltsFootstepsTourPage" target="_blank">http://disneyland.disney.go.co...TourPage</a> This should take you right to the info. It states that lunch is on Main Street USA, but it doesn't say specifically where. It says the price is $59, but 20% off with a Disney Visa. (so, about $47, if you have the visa)
Originally Posted By Pollyana Thanks, Tink...I think I will book it soon. Sounds like something different and fun...
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 We went on the tour last July and our lunch was back at the Tour "gardens." Before we left they asked us what our choice was and it was there when we got back. We've taken the tour twice now. Once a few years back before a meal was included. We've always enjoyed the tours and have never regretted the money spent. The CM can make or break a tour, we always seem to get one that is "in training" If they don't know an answer to a question they'll find out for you when they get back to the Tour Garden. Timing is another thing for the Walk in Walts tour. We were supposed to get a peek at Club 33 (just the lobby) but there were guests in there at the time so it was skipped. If you aren't familiar with the Club you might want to research it so if you do get a peek your daughter will know how cool that is Have fun!
Originally Posted By fantasmaniac Good to know about Club 33. My daughter would be very disapointed if we missed that part of the tour. Where does the tour start/end, and where are the Tour Gardens? What were the lunch options?
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Tour Garden is next to City Hall. For years I think it was the AAA center. It begins and ends there. I remember lunch options being 3 sandwich options and fruit and maybe chips? It wasn't anything interesting but it wasn't bad either
Originally Posted By grammiek Not sure when you were going - maybe you've already been. But my adult daughter and I did this tour and loved it. It was a rainy day and a bit quiet at the park. It was nice to have a tour guide to ask questions and hear Park info we had never heard before. We did it when dinner was served at the Gallery. Met nice people on the tour and felt like we got more than our money's worth.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove We did it last November for my birthday and had the most terrific guide ever! It begins and ends at that little area next to the kiosk nearest the left tunnel as you enter DL. (Is that the Tour Garden mentioned above?) That is also where lunch is served after the tour. (Well, it was lunch for us. We took the morning tour...I think it was 9 am) Part of the tour is listening to Walt himself and the rest is your guide giving you the facts. We did go into the lobby of Club 33 and oh, how I wished we could go upstairs! It was neat to learn the extent of Club 33, by the way....I never new how "long" it is. The lunch was a good sandwich, chips, cookie, fruit and a drink. We got a commemorative pin as well. We went on the Jungle Cruise and in the Tiki Room. While in the Tiki Room, we had a very special privilege that I shall not reveal here. I do recommend it. It's like being in your own little world while the rest of the guests in the park just swirl around you. Have fun!
Originally Posted By fantasmaniac Thanks for the additional information. We will be there in June; not the best time of the year to visit the busy park, but we will still have fun! I am really excited to see Club 33 and the "special" events in the Tiki Room. I LOVE the Tiki Room (and my anual Dole whip). Are there any other rides included in the tour?
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove I'm not sure...it was a busy day in the park, so I'm not sure if ours got "shorted" in the rides or not... We did get to ride in a very special car on the train from NOS to Toon Town, though. (Forgot about that! I'll bet if you call the tour folks and ask, they should give you a reasonable expectation. Perhaps each tour varies somewhat depending on the conditions of the day.
Originally Posted By stitch4336 We took the tour last August and I think it was worth the money. You can also get the discount with AAA - we did. There were several choices on the menu - but I honestly can't remember what! Basically a sandwaich, chips, soda and a cookie I recall. We did get to see the lobby of Club 33 - very cool! And we got to ride in the Lilly Bell - Walt and Lilly's personal car on the train - that was awesome! I agree the guide makes the difference! Our guide was so-so - had the script memorized really well, but didn't personalize it too much - a little like watching an anamatronic guide!!!
Originally Posted By Tuberhead Would anyone recommend this tour for a first-timer to DLR? I have been twice but my wife has not been yet.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove YES! Unequivocally, 100% YES! Tuberhead...what a cute name. Can you take off your ear, too?
Originally Posted By Pollyana Well, I am surprising Mr. Polly with this tour. I am booked for June 3rd, morning tour.... Sounds like a great time!
