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  • Book a private VIP Tour and customize the perfect itinerary for your group with enough time to explore the attractions and sights.
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  • All VIP Tours require valid theme park admission, which is not included in the price of the tour.
  • Disney Park Pass reservation is also required for park entry.
  • Disney Private VIP Tours at the Walt Disney World Resort are very popular and may be limited in availability. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Learn when advance reservations can be made.
  • All Private VIP Tours must be booked for a minimum duration of 7 continuous hours, and your party may include up to 10 Guests, including infants.
  • Entertainment offerings are subject to availability and may be restricted by capacity constraints at the time of booking.
  • You will incur a cancellation fee equal to 2 hours at the booked rate per tour if you do not provide at least 48-hour notice when cancelling any Private VIP Tour.
  • No cameras, video equipment or cellphones may be used while in backstage areas.
  • Guests 17 years and under must be accompanied by a paying participating parent or guardian.
  • Pricing and information are subject to change without notice.
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Backstage Tours and Experiences • Walt Disney World

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Want to experience a different side of the Walt Disney World Resort? A variety of unique Backstage Tours and Experiences are available. Reservations are required for most tours. Unless noted otherwise, tours can be reserved 60 days in advance with a credit card. Full payment is due at the time of booking . Cancellation must occur 48 hours in advance so you avoid forfeiting the entire price of your tour. Park admission is also required for most, but not all tours. A photo ID will usually be required when checking in. Many tours have a small number of guests touring each day, so book early to get the date you desire. Photographs are prohibited in backstage areas. Use the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app for reservations, unless otherwise noted.

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Magic Kingdom Backstage Tours and Experiences

Disney’s keys to the kingdom tour.

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Highlights the fascinating history of Walt Disney World Resort and also provides backstage access to secret areas of Magic Kingdom theme park. Includes stops at backstage facilities and a variety of favorite attractions, plus a trip below Magic Kingdom theme park into the service tunnels known as the Utilidors. Guests will be provided with Disney-issued listening devices.

Days & Times: 4 tours daily at 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am and 9:30 am

Duration: 4.5 – 5 hours

Price Range: $129-$149 per person, plus tax; includes lunch at Pecos Bill.

Park Admission: Required but not included

Restrictions: Ages 16 and up. Photo ID required. Also, cameras, video equipment and cell phones may not be used throughout the duration of this tour. Photography is prohibited during the tour–even in the park.

Starting Location: Report to Town Square Theater 15 minutes prior. Walking tour is primarily outdoors.

Discounts: Disney Visa (15%), DVC (15%), Annual Pass (15%)

To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website. Same-day bookings are on a walk-up basis only, based on availability.

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EPCOT Backstage Tours and Experiences

Epcot dive quest.

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Description: A unique scuba diving experience inside the 5.7-million-gallon saltwater tank at the Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion in EPCOT theme park. Scuba-certified Guests can swim with over 2,000 sea creatures, including sea turtles, angelfish, dolphins, eagle rays, and sharks. All diving equipment is provided. Please bring a swimsuit and, if you wish, bring your own dive mask, particularly if you have a prescription mask.

Days & Times: Daily at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm

Duration: 3 hours, of which 40 minutes are underwater

Price Range: $229-$249 per person, plus tax

Park Admission: Not Required (or included)

Restrictions: All Guests must be SCUBA-certified and 10 years of age or older to participate. However, guests 10 to 16 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult (18 years of age or older). You will need to provide proof of certification, such as a C-card or verification from a certifying agency.

Starting Location: Report to EPCOT Guest Relations window outside of the park main entrance 15 minutes prior

To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website.

Dolphins in Depth

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Guests can learn about and get up close with a school of dolphins at The Seas with Nemo & Friend s Pavilion. First, talk to the expert trainers and researchers who work with dolphins every day. The tour concludes with a very special opportunity for an up-close interaction with a dolphin which is also perfect for pictures. Although not required, please bring a bathing suit if you wish to enter the water. You do not need to swim or be scuba certified to enjoy this program. This experience is limited to 8 participants a day.

Days & Times: Tuesday through Saturday at 10:30 am

Duration: 2 hours

Price Range: $209 per person, plus tax

Restrictions: Guests must be 48″ tall, however guests under the age of 18 years must have a parent or guardian along with them on the tour.

Starting Location: Report to EPCOT Guest Relations window outside of the park main entrance at 9:30 am

Behind the Seeds at EPCOT

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See the future of agriculture in greenhouses and labs, release ladybugs and also learn the advanced and often experimental techniques used to grow hydroponic crops with little or no soil. You can preview this tour on the Living with the Land attraction. If you like what you see as your boat cruises through the greenhouse, you will love this tour. Due to the backstage locations visited on this tour, videotaping is allowed. Read a first-hand report about this tour on our blog . See a special souvenir you can take home from this tour!

Days & Times: Daily from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, departing every 60 minutes.

Duration: 1 hour

Price Range: $39-$45 per Guest (ages 3+), plus tax

Restrictions: Ages 3 and up however children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Starting Location: Report to the tour desk on the lower level of the Land pavilion (near Soarin’) prior to your tour. Walking tour is indoors.

Animal Kingdom Park Backstage Tours and Experiences

Wild africa trek.

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Wild Africa Trek is an immersive experience offering a unique opportunity to enjoy unexplored areas of the Harambe Reserve while experiencing with intriguing African wildlife. Trained guides lead expeditions in the Safi River valley, using harnesses to cross precarious rope bridges. Embark on an exclusive safari, including a stop at a private safari camp while traveling along the edge of an African savannah. Guests use a wireless headset to hear the guide at all times. Cameras and video cameras are permitted when securely fastened to the vest, but backpacks are not allowed. A portion of the Tour price is also donated to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.

Days & Times: Daily at select times during the morning and early afternoon. 12 spaces are available for each tour. Approximate times are 8:45 am, 10:15 am, 11:45 am, and 12:30 pm.

Duration: 3 hours

Price Range: $219-$229 per person, plus tax; includes African-inspired snacks and photographs

Restrictions:

Ages 8 and up (however under 18 must be accompanied by an adult); Weight restrictions between 45 lbs – 300 lbs apply with harness gear on; Minimum Height 48″/122 cm. Guests will be required to step on scale prior to harness issue. Also, certain body shapes may prevent the safety harness from fitting properly. Closed-toe shoes with a back strap or hiking boots required due to the rugged terrain on the tour.

Everyone on the tour must wear the provided safety equipment. The Wild Africa Trek is an outdoor adventure that requires physical endurance, surefootedness, and comfort with heights. Guests must be in good health and free from conditions aggravated by this adventure, such as high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, and motion sickness. Waivers must be completed at check-in for all participants.

Guests seeking a less strenuous or wheelchair-accessible trek should contact Wild Africa Trek operations at (407) 938-1373 for alternative programs. The guide will accompany you for the first 90 minutes on the Pangani Trail, providing information, showing photos, and highlighting special events. Guests on the restricted tour then join the regular tour on the safari truck and continue with the remainder of the tour. The price is the same for either version of the tour.

Starting Location: Check in at the Curiosity Animal Tours kiosk, located across from Kilimanjaro Safaris entrance approximately 15 minutes prior to tour start.

Discounts: Disney Visa (15%), DVC (15%), Annual Pass (15%) (all discounts might not be available for all tours)

Caring for Giants Tour

Get a closer look at the majestic African elephants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom—and learn what it takes to care for them.

During this tour, you’ll meet with dedicated animal specialists who provide for the care and wellness of the African elephant herd. They’ll give you a glimpse into their day-to-day responsibilities as they provide fascinating facts about the elephants. In addition, African cultural representatives will share stories of Disney’s conservation efforts dedicated to the preservation of wild populations. During the tour, Guests will be able to observe the elephants from approximately 80 to 100 feet away. You’ll have the opportunity to be closer to the elephants than you would during other in-park experiences.

This is primarily an outdoor tour. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Days & Times: Daily from 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm

Duration:  approximately 1 hour

Price Range: $39 per person plus tax

Park Admission:  Required but not included

Restrictions: Ages 4 and up. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult (18 years of age or older).

Starting Location:  Check in at the Curiosity Animal Tours kiosk, located across from Kilimanjaro Safaris entrance approximately 15 minutes prior to tour start.

Up Close with Rhinos Tour

Get ready for your close-up with the white rhinoceros. In this guided adventure, the rhinos’ keepers will take you backstage to meet these massive creatures as few people ever do. As your guides introduce you to the park’s white rhinos, they’ll offer fascinating insights into the species’ behavior and biology and discuss the challenges that threaten populations in the wild.

Days & Times: Daily at 11:00 a.m.

Price Range: $49 per person plus tax

Savor the Savanna

Excite all your senses with a private tour and experience, starting with a secluded overlook of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, including a sampling of African-inspired cuisine and drink.

Days & Times: Daily at 3:15 pm and 4:30 pm

Duration: approximately 2 hour

Price Range: $189-$199 per person plus tax

Restrictions: Ages 8 and up. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult (18 years of age or older).

Disney Springs Tours

Drawn to life page to stage signature experience.

Enjoy even more magic at Drawn to Life with the Page to Stage Signature Experience. Go behind the scenes of this one-of-a-kind collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Disney Animation. You’ll watch the performance from your premium seat location with a non-alcoholic beverage and a snack of your choice. Afterwards, your host will take you on a guided backstage tour for an up close and personal look at show props, stagecraft, costumes, and more. This experience includes the chance to meet a Drawn to Life performer and capture a photo, and you’ll take home a unique souvenir keepsake. Tickets are subject to taxes and fees. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Subject to availability.

Days & Times: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday – Available only on late performances

Price Range: $258 per person plus tax

Park Admission: No park admission is needed. The price includes a ticket to Drawn to Life.

Starting Location: Check in with your host upon arrival.

Discounts: None at this time.

To Reserve: Visit the Cirque du Soleil ticket page .

Multi-Park Backstage Tours and Experiences

Vip guided tour services.

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VIP Tour Services offers personalized tours for up to 10 guests looking for the perfect Walt Disney World Resort vacation. During a VIP tour, from the moment you arrive your personal VIP guide is there to take care of everything—from creating your ideal itinerary to getting you the best seats in the house for live shows, parades, and nighttime spectaculars. During your time with your guide, your focus is only on enjoying the experience.

Days & Times: Any time of day, 7 hours prior to park closing.

Duration: Minimum of 7 hours or more

Price Range: $450 to $900 per hour, plus tax (depending upon the time of year and whether the guest is staying at a Disney resort or non-Disney resort hotel). Private transportation is available during the tour at an additional cost. Hefty cancellation fees apply (equivalent to 2 hours at the booked rate).

Location: Available for Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Epcot

To Reserve: Call (407) 560-4033 up to 60 days in advance. Must be reserved at least 72 hours in advance.

Resort Backstage Tours and Experiences

Wilderness back trail (segway) adventure.

See the stunning surroundings of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort along backwooded trails on a Segway X2 Personal Transporter. Various terrains are encountered such as sand and wood chip paths as well as various wildlife. Training is provided before the tour and helmets are provided. Mid-tour there is also a stop at the Tri-Circle D Ranch. Also, guests should bring cameras. Class size is limited to 10 guests, so book early to ensure availability.

Days & Times: Tues – Sat at 8:30 am. No Disney transportation is provided for the 8:30 am tour.

Price Range: $90-$99 per person, plus tax; includes bottled water.

Park Admission: Not Required

Restrictions: Ages 16 and up. Photo ID required. Weight must be between 100-250 pounds. The signature of parent/guardian also required for ages 16 and 17. Expectant mothers and also those with special needs should forego this tour or check regarding additional restrictions. Helmets provided and required. Flip-flops, sandals, or rocker/exercise-type shoes (e.g., Skechers Shape-Ups) will not be permitted as these are not compatible with the Segway.

Starting Location: Report to Meadows Bike Barn in Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground 15 minutes prior. The tour is both indoors & outdoors.

Discounts: DVC (15%), Disney Visa, Annual Passholders (15%)

Starlight Safari at Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Description: During your safari, join an Animal Programs cast member on an hour-long safari of the Sunset Savanna at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas. Through the use of night vision goggles, guests will see the animals while enjoying the resort in a whole new way.

Days & Times: Daily at 8:30 pm and 10:00 pm

Price Range: $75.65-$89 per person.

Park Admission: Not applicable

Restrictions: Ages 8 and up.

Starting Location: Kidani Village

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Disney Jr. Live On Tour 2024: Here’s how to get tickets as low as $34

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"Disney Junior Live On Tour: Let's Play" will begin on Sept. 18 in California. Disney

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If you are looking for family friendly show this fall, then look no further than Disney Jr.

“Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play” will begin their nationwide tour beginning on Sept. 18 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. and will wrap up on Dec. 15 in Henderson, Nev .

While touring, Disney Jr. will bring their live show to New York City at The Theatre at MSG on Oct. 13 at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. performances.

“Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play” will also have shows in Red Bank on Oct. 27 at 12 p.m . and 4 p.m.

New to the tour this year that will make things even more exciting is the addition of Ariel, The Little Mermaid, from the highly anticipated new series “Disney Jr.’s Ariel.” The character will make her debut alongside Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and other fan-favorite Disney characters. Marvel’s “Spidey and his Amazing Friends” and “SuperKitties” will also join the tour.

Plus, fans will get to see the iconic clubhouse from “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.”

Tickets for “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play” are available for purchase on Vivid Seats , StubHub , TicketCity , SeatGeek and Ticketmaster .

The cheapest tickets available for the two New York City shows at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. are $53 . Meanwhile, the cheapest tickets for the New Jersey shows are $34 .

If you find that you never secure the tickets at the best cost or in the section you want to be in through StubHub , you can find some tips and tricks here .

First-time Vivid Seats users can save $20 on ticket orders over $200 by entering promo code NJ20 at checkout.

A complete list of “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play” tour dates is available here .

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How much is a ticket to Disney? Cheaper than usual this summer

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Summer can be scorching hot in Florida, but if you can take the heat, you can score some of the best deals of the yea r at Walt Disney World. 

Special three- and four-day Magic Tickets bring prices down to under $100 a day for adults, which at Disney and other theme parks means anyone age 10 and up.

Disneyland in California is also offering a summer promo slashing prices in half for kids ages 3 to 9. Admission is always free for children under the age of 3 at both resorts.

Here’s what to know about saving at Disney parks this summer.

How much do tickets to Disney World cost?

Disney World tickets vary by date and park. This year, starting prices for one-day, one-park admission for adults range from $109 at Disney's Animal Kingdom to $124 at Magic Kingdom. Next year , the cheapest one-day, one-park adult tickets will cost $119. On most dates, prices are significantly higher than the starting price. 

However, the resort is offering two ticket deals through the summer. The 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket costs $396, which works out to $99 a day. That includes one day at each of Disney World’s four theme parks, without park-hopping or repeating parks. Tickets are valid through Sept. 22 and must be used within seven days of the start date.

The 3-Day, 3-Park Magic Ticket costs $267, which works out to $89 a day. It includes one day each at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, without park-hopping or repeating parks. Admission to Magic Kingdom is not included. Tickets are valid through Sept. 24 and must be used within five days of the start date.

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How much does it cost to go to Disneyland?

Disneyland ticket prices also vary by date. One-day, one-park admission starts at $104 for adults and $98 for kids ages 3 to 9. However this summer, child prices drop down to less than $50 per day with a special 3-Day Disneyland Ticket offer.

Guests visiting Monday through Thursday can save the most. Three-day tickets cost $249 for adults and $149 for children, which works out to $83 per day for adults and less than $50 per day for kids with no park hopping. Monday to Thursday tickets may not be used on Fridays or weekends.

Guests who want more flexibility can get 3-day tickets valid any day of the week for $299 per adult (less than $100 per day) and $199 per child (less than $67 per day), without park hopping.

Both types of tickets are valid from June 10 through Sept. 26 and are subject to park reservation availability. Unlike Disney World, Disneyland still requires park reservations for all tickets.

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For $135, this tour gets you one of Disneyland's rarest experiences

T he Disneyland Railroad is, undeniably, one of the attractions that form the fundamental character of Disneyland . It was an opening day feature, and every day since 1955,  Main Street Station has been the very first thing that guests see when they walk through the park gates. 

There are fun things to see on the 18-minute “grand circle tour” in covered, open-air train cars around the park, including an enormous diorama of the Grand Canyon and fantastically retro dinosaur animatronics that date all the way back to the 1964 World’s Fair. But Disneyland being Disneyland, there’s also a private train car known only to die-hard park fans and people who have been lucky enough to get a VIP peek. Just seeing the inside of the Lilly Belle is a coveted experience — but getting to ride the whole Disneyland Railroad loop inside that luxury train car is a whole other level. 

Recently, the park brought back a pre-pandemic train-themed tour that not only gives you passage in the private car but takes you “backstage” (behind the scenes in the employees-only section of the park) to see a place normally off-limits to park guests. 

The  Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour is for two kinds of people: passionate train enthusiasts and people who devour Disneyland history like it’s popcorn from the Main Street Popcorn Cart. If you’re not in one of those groups, it might not be for you. The tour costs $135 per person, and that doesn’t include park admission. It does, however, include breakfast (a warm cinnamon bun with apple compote and a juice), a souvenir pin and a keepsake print of a Disneyland Railroad map.

As you might have guessed, I am firmly in the second category. If there’s a Disney experience available (going into the private Disney family apartment above the fire station, touring Walt Disney’s office at the studios, signing the secret guest book at Storybook Land Canal Boats), I’m going to do it. Besides experiencing the $18,000 dinner at 21 Royal , touring the Lilly Belle has been at the very top of my list. 

I might not be into trains as a category, but I am very into the Disneyland Railroad. It’s among my favorite Disneyland attractions, not only because it’s a delightful break from a hot day but because it’s part of the fabric of the park. Stepping onto the train feels like stepping into history and into Walt Disney’s favorite part of his “happiest place on earth.”

​​“I just want it to look like nothing else in the world,”  Walt Disney said while describing his vision for the yet-to-be-built park. “And it should be surrounded by a train.”

The train is also one of my best memories of Disneyland. On the reopening day after the park’s pandemic closure, April 30, 2022, I stood at the Disneyland gates with other eager, masked park fans. The crowd was buzzing with energy — for me, it was nerves, excitement and a big dose of catharsis — that we could barely contain. Before the gates opened, before we saw anything at all, the train whistle blasted across the silence. The crowd erupted in a chorus of screams and cheers as the engine chugged into view. It was one of the most beautiful moments of collective joy I’ve ever experienced. We heard it, and we knew we had made it through the worst of something very, very hard. 

We could ride the train that day, but we could definitely not get into the Lilly Belle. That has been largely closed since the park’s reopening, except for a few lucky people who happened to be in the right place at the right time. (I’ve never been one of them, but I’ve seen photos.)

Our group was small — just four guests and a guide, though groups can be up to 10 people — and our tour started in front of Main Street Station. The front half of the tour was largely for the train nerds; there were a lot of details about engine models and locomotive companies that were above my pay grade. But there were also a lot of interesting tidbits about how trains figure into Disney lore, like how Walt first drew Mickey Mouse on a train to Los Angeles, and how Imagineers who were also train enthusiasts shared their backyard train setups with the boss and inspired Disney to build his own ride-on train in his backyard (which he had to move houses to fit). That train line was called the Carolwood Pacific Railroad, named for the street the Disneys lived on, and the locomotive was named the Lilly Belle, after Walt’s wife, Lillian Disney. (If you want to see a grown man be the happiest person there has ever been while his family patiently indulges his childlike passion, look up photos of Disney riding his backyard train .)

The Lilly Belle that exists in the park today was modeled after the Lilly Belle at Disney’s house, but it wasn’t installed until 1976, 10 years after Walt Disney’s death. Lillian Disney oversaw the creation of the train car, and it has her personal touches, like the prized roses she grew, as decor accents throughout. We would get to ride in it, but first we were going backstage to see the “round house” where the trains are kept. It sounded exciting, but we really only saw this at a distance and for just a few minutes. Still, being backstage at Disneyland at all was thrilling. 

Next, it was time for the main event. We boarded at Toontown Station because it’s fully accessible. Stepping into the car, which I had hoped to do for so long, felt like a huge deal. Inside, there are plush red velvet chairs and couches, some bought at auction from the Queen Mary in the 1970s, before Disney owned the ship and tried to make a Haunted Mansion at sea . There are also Victorian-inspired touches like antique glassware and a rose-embroidered sun screen, as well as a portrait of Walt and Lillian Disney on display. As we rode, our guide gave us more information about the Lilly Belle. It was installed as a “presidential parlor car” to host VIPs — our guide said a former president of Japan and members of the British royal family had taken the grand circle tour in it. The ride was lovely, but before I knew it, we had made the full 18-minute loop and it was time to leave. That’s when our guide gave us the keepsake print and sent us on our way. I enjoyed the whole thing, but I’m not sure I’d hand over $135 to do it again. 

But to replicate some of the experiences, I don’t have to. When you take the Monorail or the Disneyland Railroad, you can clearly see as much of the round house as we saw on the tour. When you get to Tomorrowland and are approaching Autopia, look left instead of right, and you’ll see a big green building with train tracks leading into it. 

If you can find it, the caboose has cushioned benches but is otherwise pretty plain inside. As soon as the tour was over, I waited at the station for the next train to come in, and there it was: an enclosed caboose with no one inside it. “Are people allowed to ride in that?” I asked a cast member. “Sure,” he said. “Just step right in.” 

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Join your VIP tour host on a stroll through the original Animation Building, where beloved animated films—including Cinderella , Lady and the Tramp , and The Jungle Book —were created. See the historic soundstages used for filming such Disney live-action movie classics as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea , Mary Poppins , Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 . And explore the beautiful Legends Plaza, which honors those who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy. Many guests will also recognize exterior spaces on the Studio lot, which have been featured in productions from the original Mickey Mouse Club and The Absent-Minded Professor to Saving Mr. Banks , Muppets Most Wanted, and ABC’s black-ish !

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Giraffe Grabs Toddler from Truck During Wildlife Tour, Then Drops Her Into Mom’s Arms – See the Video

“My heart stopped," said the 2-year-old girl's dad

A toddler in Texas was just lifted in the air by an unexpected handler.

Paisley Toten, 2, visited the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Texas, on Saturday, June 1, with her parents, Jason Toten and Sierra Robert. However, the visit took a turn when a giraffe picked up the small child, per Robert’s Facebook page .

“So we took a trip to fossil rim today and it was a blast buttttt…. I would discourage you from riding in the back of the truck 😬,” Robert captioned the post.

During the family’s visit to the wildlife center, they drove around a visitor path where the animals roam free and are allowed to be fed by visitors. (At the time of their visit, per the center’s site , visitors were permitted to ride in the bed of a truck if an adult was present and everyone was safely inside the vehicle.)

While they were driving, much to the family's surprise — and horror — the animal pulled the toddler by her shirt collar and picked her up on the bed of her parents’ pickup truck.

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As it turned out, the incident was caught on video by another family in a nearby car.

“My daughter was recording a giraffe eating out of people’s hands and dipping its head in sunroofs,” Lindsay Merrirmen, who took the footage, told Storyful. “We were 3 cars behind a red truck and saw the Giraffe accidentally grab a little girl’s shirt along with the food and lift her from the bed of the truck.”

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Jason told CBS affiliate KWTX-TV that his family had stopped to feed the giraffes when he turned around and saw the giraffe grab his daughter.

“Paisley was holding the bag, and the giraffe went to go get the bag, not her, but it ended up getting her shirt too and picked her up,” Jason told the outlet, adding, “As soon as she went up, her mom yelled, ‘Hey!’ and the giraffe let go.”

“She wasn’t even scared,” he told McClatchy News — but couldn't say the same for himself. "My heart stopped," he said. "It scared the hell out of me."

Fortunately, after the animal let go, Paisley fell into her mother’s arms and both were unharmed.

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After Paisley’s unexpected encounter, her parents treated her to a toy from the gift shop — a toy giraffe. As for the future, the family told KWTX-TV that they do plan to return to the park again.

In a statement on behalf of a wildlife center, a spokesperson said they were "recently made aware of an incident involving one of our giraffes that occurred this past weekend."

"The incident was first reported to us on Monday June 3rd. The safety of our guests and animals is always of utmost importance to us. Although an incident like this has never occurred here previously, we are taking immediate action to make sure it won't happen again," the statement read. "Effective immediately Fossil Rim will no longer be allowing guests to ride through the park in truck beds."

The statement continued, "Fossil Rim offers a variety of experiences guided by knowledgeable staff so guests can continue to have up-close and memorable animal encounters, and support our mission to save threatened and endangered species."

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    View Details. 1-day ticket (Ages 10+) from: $ 109.00 / Day. ( $ 109.00 per ticket) Continue. For assistance with your Walt Disney World vacation, including resort/package bookings and tickets, please call (407) 939-5277. For Walt Disney World dining, please book your reservation online.

  15. Disneyland Theme Park Tickets in Anaheim, California

    Explore the magic of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park with the purchase of Disneyland theme park tickets!

  16. Events and Tours

    8:00 AMto 11:00 PM. Disney California Adventure Park Hours. 8:00 AMto 10:00 PM. Entertainment Schedule. Places to Stay. Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Craftsman-style elegance with the all-new Tenaya Stone Spa. Disneyland Hotel. Modern classic with luxurious rooms and monorail waterslides.

  17. Disney Junior On Tour

    New 'Disney Jr. Live On Tour' Show to Hit Over 60 U.S. Cities Terrapin Station, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is launching the fifth North American tour built around the successful Disney Jr. Live On Tour franchise, the company announced Monday (May 13).

  18. Disney Jr. Live On Tour 2024: Here's how to get tickets as ...

    New to the tour this year that will make things even more exciting is the addition of Ariel, The Little Mermaid, from the highly anticipated new series "Disney Jr.'s Ariel."

  19. Disney Junior Tour Tickets

    In "Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play" Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from "SuperKitties" and Ariel from "Disney Jr.'s Ariel," but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun.

  20. Disney World, Disneyland tickets drop below $100 a day this summer

    Disney World tickets vary by date and park. This year, starting prices for one-day, one-park admission for adults range from $109 at Disney's Animal Kingdom to $124 at Magic Kingdom.

  21. For $135, this tour gets you one of Disneyland's rarest experiences

    The tour costs $135 per person, and that doesn't include park admission. It does, however, include breakfast (a warm cinnamon bun with apple compote and a juice), a souvenir pin and a keepsake ...

  22. 200+ PHOTOS: Scene-by-Scene Breakdown of Tiana's Bayou Adventure Ride

    200+ PHOTOS: Scene-by-Scene Breakdown of Tiana's Bayou Adventure Ride & Tour of Queue. Tiana's Bayou Adventure is now in Cast Member previews, and we were lucky enough to be invited to one of the previews recently to check out Magic Kingdom's newest ride before it opens to the public on June 28th.

  23. Hungry giraffe lifts toddler out of truck at drive-thru safari

    A family visiting Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Texas, describes the moment a giraffe lifted their toddler out of their truck by the child's shirt. Isabella Quintanilla at CNN ...

  24. The Official Walt Disney Studios Tour -Presented by D23-May & June 2024

    The series of tours in May and June will give D23 Members the rare opportunity to enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour of The Walt Disney Studios. This exclusive experience includes a visit to Walt Disney's office suite, the Walt Disney Archives, and Legends Plaza. Additionally, on weekend tours, you can get a glimpse of the Animator's ...

  25. Explore Ticket Options for Your Disney World Visit

    For assistance with your Walt Disney World vacation, including resort/package bookings and tickets, please call (407) 939-5277. For Walt Disney World dining, please book your reservation online. 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

  26. Palma Mallorca Boat and Walking Tour

    After that time all reservations are final and non-refundable. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Eastern time; Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern time. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Tour the beautiful city of Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Enjoy a boat ride along the Palma's ...

  27. Giraffe Grabs 2-Year-Old from Truck During Wildlife Tour

    Giraffe Grabs Toddler from Truck During Wildlife Tour, Then Drops Her Into Mom's Arms - See the Video. "My heart stopped," said the 2-year-old girl's dad. A toddler in Texas was just lifted ...

  28. Tickets, Annual Passes & Vacation Packages

    For assistance with your Walt Disney World vacation, including resort/package bookings and tickets, please call (407) 939-5277. For Walt Disney World dining, please book your reservation online. 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Learn about Disney theme park tickets ...