Hey-Howdy-Hey, Bruce! Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney - I'm so glad you found us! There is nothing more magical than experiencing
Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday season, and I'm happy to help add a little extra pixie dust to your trip. Let's get right to it!
Without a doubt, one of the coolest of the
Enchanting Extras available at Walt Disney World is the
Keys to the Kingdom Tour. This behind-the-scenes experience at
Magic Kingdom Park takes Guests backstage for a 5-hour tour that includes the famous Utilidor tunnels underneath the park. You'll also enjoy lunch and receive a special keepsake to commemorate your visit. The minimum age for this tour is 16 - my youngest is reaching this milestone next year and I can't wait for our family to be able to enjoy this together!
Bruce, Guests can usually book this Extra 60 days in advance, but in looking at the current offerings, I also see no dates past December 21. Based on last year, there will likely be tours offered in late December. In 2023, there were Keys to the Kingdom tours offered up through December 23. The experience was not available on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, then resumed on December 26. The schedule is, of course, always subject to change - and especially since the December holidays are so busy at the Magic Kingdom, everything may not be completely set yet. I recommend continuing to check back in the next couple of weeks to see if and when more dates are released so you can pounce on a reservation!
I hope this information is helpful for your planning purposes and I'll be wishing on the Evening Star that you're able to secure a booking for your special tour! Thanks again for visiting planDisney, and please reach out again anytime if we can help with other questions for a practically perfect Disney vacation.
See Ya Real Soon!
Susan