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  • On Jan 1, 2010
    Marilyn from MI Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We will be down in early January 2010 with daughters 11 and 14. We were thinking of one of the backstage tours in Magic Kingdom, maybe the scavenger hunt. Any thoughts about these?

    Hi Marilyn!

    The four tours I'm familiar with at the Magic Kingdom are Mickey's Magical Milestones Tour, Family Magic Tour, Keys to the Kingdom, and The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains.  Since you mentioned scavenger hunt, I'm assuming you are referring to the Family Magic Tour.  That's a fun tour, but my opinion is it's for younger kids, maybe 8 or 9 at the oldest.  Mickey's Magical Milestones Tour is also geared towards younger guests in my opinion.

    Keys to the Kingdom is an awesome tour and I highly recommend it for anybody who wants to see the backstage area, including the world famous Utilidors service tunnels under the Magic Kingdom.  Unfortunately you have to be  at least 16 years old to participate.

    If you or your daughters are interested in steam trains, you may enjoy The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains tour.  The minimum age for this tour is 10.  I did this tour last year and I really enjoyed it.  The highlight was a train trip back to the roundhouse with an up-close look at a locomotive.  It was filled with history about Walt Disney's love for trains.

    Have a magical vacation!
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