Hi Hannah! Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question!
Wow,
Disney's Keys to the Kingdom tour is so special! I remember begging my parents to take me on ANY "behind the scenes" tour of
Walt Disney World Resort as soon as I was old enough because I wanted to learn everything I could about the Resort. Let me tell you, from my perspective it was just as, if not more magical to see the "backstage" areas of the Park! The Cast Member tour guides are so knowledgeable, and you'll leave your 5-hour tour feeling like a true Walt Disney World savant.
I've checked
Magic Kingdom Park's hours for the days around your arrival date and it seems like the Park opens at 9 a.m. each day. Usually, busses start running approximately an hour before the gates open, and with
Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resorts Collection hotel Guests, that means transportation will be running by 7:30 a.m. From personal experience, I have found that Disney transportation tends to start running even earlier than expected, though you still might not want to cut it so close.
I would suggest a ride-share option such as Lyft to get you to Magic Kingdom in plenty of time. Since all of the Disney Resorts Collection hotels are on Disney property, the trip shouldn't be too long or expensive. The driver will be able to drop you off at the Transportation and Ticket Center and from there you can use Disney's complimentary Ferry or Monorail to finish the rest of your trek into the magic! The Keys to the Kingdom tour does require all Guests to arrive 15 minutes before the tour kicks off, so I would plan on leaving your Resort by 7 a.m.
Enjoy the backstage magic, the delicious lunch that is included with your tour, and the "secrets" that you will learn along the way! If you're staying in the Park after your tour concludes, make sure to catch
Disney Enchantment, Magic Kingdom's new nighttime spectacular. Grab an Anniversary Cinnamon Roll from
Main Street Bakery, pop your feet on the curb, and enjoy people-watching while you wait for the fireworks to begin! It will truly be a perfect moment to end a magical day!
Enjoy!
Ashley M