Walt Disney World Behind-the-Scenes Holiday Tours

Have you ever wondered how the Walt Disney World Resort transforms into a holiday wonderland?

There are two behind-the-scenes holiday tours that offer a peek in to how Walt Disney World fills their parks and resorts with holiday decorations, displays, lights, and treats.

Disney’s Yuletide Fantasy

Disney's Yuletide Fantasy Disney Holiday Tours

The holiday season at Walt Disney World is brimming with dazzling displays, delectable treats, and pure Disney magic!

And you can get a sneak peek into how it all comes to life during the festive and fun-filled 3-hour Disney’s Yuletide Fantasy tour.

During the adventure behind-the-scenes, you’ll see firsthand the incredible artistry and logistics that make Walt Disney World Resort even merrier and brighter at this time of year including:

• How Holiday Services Designers use themes to fashion the distinctive decorations that “deck the halls” throughout the Resort.
• Visit the Floral Department for an up-close look at the special displays created just for the season.
• Join a Disney Springs culinary artist to whip up a mouthwatering seasonal treat of your own.

In addition, each Guest will receive an exclusive holiday keepsake!

Disney’s Yuletide Fantasy tour costs $149 plus tax per person, and guests must be at least 12 years of age to participate in this tour with guests under 18 years of age accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian who is registered for the tour.

Know Before You Go

  • As Disney’s Yuletide Fantasy is a seasonal event, the tour is offered only on select dates in November and December. For an exact schedule, please call (407) WDW-TOUR or (407) 939-8687.
  • Event elements including, but not limited to, tour stops, routes, and services are subject to restrictions, change, or cancellation without notice. No refunds given for any such changes or cancellations.
  • Theme park admission is not required nor included.
  • Transportation during the tour is provided. If anyone in your party will be utilizing a mobility device, such as an ECV or a wheelchair, please call (407) 566-3352 prior to booking to ensure space is available for the device.
  • This tour is delivered in English only. Simultaneous translation is not provided, nor is it allowed.
  • For safety reasons, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes (such as sneakers) are required for this experience. No sandals, open-toe or open-heel shoes will be permitted.
  • No cameras, video equipment or cell phones may be used while backstage. However, photography is allowed and encouraged in all non-backstage areas.
  • Tour itinerary, content, duration and availability are subject to change without notice.
  • Guests must be at least 12 years of age to participate in this tour.
  • Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian who is registered for the tour.
  • Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call or book.
  • Please check in next to the blue-and-silver “Epcot Guided Tours” sign posted outside and to the far right of the Main Entrance.
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
  • No-shows will forfeit the entire price of the tour unless canceled at least 48 hours prior to the start of the tour.

Disney’s Holiday D-Lights

Disney's Holiday D-Lights Walt Disney World Holiday Tours

Come celebrate the excitement of the holidays like only Disney Parks can with festive sights and sounds of the season. 

For 12 nights only, experience an enchanting evening where your “holiday host” will help unwrap some of the secrets behind our most spirited traditions in Epcot and Magic Kingdom park:

  • Begin your tour with an early, family-style barbecue dinner (included) at Whispering Canyon Cafe, located located within Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
  • Go backstage at 2 Walt Disney World theme parks to learn, firsthand, how we bring to life some of our most cherished customs.
  • Interact with some of the talented folks who put together these remarkable events. Get your questions answered by some experts in their fields.
  • Meet the gifted Event & Decorating Support team responsible for adorning Cinderella Castle in hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights. Then, see the stunning display for yourself during our breathtaking lighting ceremony.
  • Put yourself in the action with exclusive photo opportunities.
  • Continue on to Epcot to witness the stirring Candlelight Processional, a retelling of the Christmas story brought to life by a 50-piece live orchestra, choir, and celebrity narrator.
  • Experience the finale of the Holiday D-Lights tour with a new fireworks spectacular: Epcot Forever
  • Remember this occasion with a special takeaway collector’s pin exclusive to this tour!

Take note that on Monday, December 2nd, 2019, the Holiday D-Lights tour will offer an alternate tour stop due to early closure at Magic Kingdom park. On this date, Guests will visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios to view the Christmas tree lighting and experience Sunset Seasons Greetings.

Know Before You Go

  • As Disney’s Holiday D-Lights is a seasonal event, this tour is offered only on select dates in December. For an exact schedule, please call (407) WDW-TOUR or (407) 939-8687.
  • Transportation during tour is provided. If anyone in your party will be utilizing a mobility device, such as an ECV or a wheelchair, please call (407) 566-3352 prior to booking to ensure space is available for the device.
  • This tour is delivered in English only. Simultaneous translation is not provided, nor is it allowed.
  • No cameras, video equipment or cell phones may be used while backstage. However, photography is allowed and encouraged in all non-backstage areas.
  • Tour itinerary, content, duration and availability are subject to change without notice.
  • Guests must be at least 12 years of age to participate in this tour.
  • Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian who is registered for the tour.
  • Guests under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian permission to call or book.
  • Please check in next to the blue-and-silver “Epcot Guided Tours” sign posted outside and to the far right of the Main Entrance.
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
  • Disney’s Holiday D-Lights Tour is approximately 6 hours long.
  • No-shows will forfeit the entire price of the tour unless canceled at least 48 hours prior to the start of the tour.
  • Theme park admission is not included and not required for this tour.

Disney’s Holiday D-Lights tour costs $289 plus tax per person, and guests must be at least 12 years of age to participate in this tour with guests under 18 years of age accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian who is registered for the tour.

If these behind-the-scenes holiday tours are something you’d be interested in, reservations for both the Disney’s Yuletide Fantasy and Disney’s Holiday D-Lights tours can only be made by calling (407) WDW-TOUR or (407) 939-8687.

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