Train Tour at Magic Kingdom

Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 August 2008 03:33 Written by lorie Wednesday, 27 August 2008 03:33

My husband and son experienced the Behind the Scenes Train Tour at the Disney’s Magic Kingdom this past July 2008. They both enjoyed it very much. The tour was to be 3 hours long — beginning at 7:30 a.m. However, there was a delay in the middle of the tour with engine trouble so the tour actually lasted a lot longer than that (more than 4 hours!). That was a little frustrating since we had agreed to meet them late-morning at the Chrystal Palace for a late breakfast. Since our entire party was not with us they would not seat us — and we had to change plans. Unfortunately, there was no other place in the Magic Kingdom for breakfast food — so we decided to wait and have an early lunch once they were finished with the tour.

On the tour they were able to get a good look at all the things that go on behind all those fancy shops at Magic Kingdom. It was a nice train ride and the guide was very experienced and informative. However, my son — 11 years old and a train lover — didn’t seem to enjoy the tour that much. I think he was expecting something more ‘hands-on’ and it turned out to be a ‘listening’ experience — which for any 11 year old can be difficult.

Here’s some pictures they’d like to share from the tour: