Are private Disney tours worth it?

If you have a long vacation planned, you may not need the help of a VIP tour guide to maximize your time in the parks. However, a Private VIP Tour can help you make the most of your visit if you are short on time. Your tour will maximize your time so you can see and do everything you want in a single day or two.



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Pricing and Reservations Get essential details about the Disney Private VIP Tour. Pricing: Ranging from $450 to $900 per hour, depending on the season (valid park admission is required for each park visited on tour and is not included in the price of the tour). Reservations: Call (407) 560-4033 to book.

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According to Glassdoor, the average salary for a Disney VIP Tour Guide is around $50,000 per year. However, this can range from $38,000 to $75,000 per year depending on the factors mentioned above. One of the factors that can influence the salary is the location of the guide.

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Meals are not included in the cost of the tour. However, you are welcome to dine during the tour if you wish. Disney Private VIP Tours usually sell out well in advance. You must book one well in advance, particularly if you plan to go during peak season.

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It's not more expensive to book a Disney trip through a travel agent vs. booking it directly with Disney. In fact, many trips end up being cheaper. Disney releases a number of travel discounts throughout the year.

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  • You can't really skip lines.
  • You can buy the Genie Pass to buy access to the lightning lane (or whatever they call it these days), but even with that you will still be waiting in line.
  • You can pay for a private tour which may include fast access to select rides.


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Snacks on a VIP Tour You can bring your own food and drink on a VIP Tour and leave the bag in the vehicle for those times you're driving from park to park if you'd like. Small snacks and water are offered by the Tour Guide when you arrive at Hollywood Studios and Epcot.

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Book a VIP Tour So to truly do Disney VIP style, booking a VIP tour is a must. Booking a Disney Private VIP tour allows you to have a personalized experience with a dedicated VIP tour guide, little to no wait time for rides (meaning unlimited Fastpasses), VIP viewing and/or seating for parades and shows.

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Private VIP Tours Details Depending on the season, tours will cost is between $450 and $900 per hour, per group (not per person) — subject to change. A maximum allowance of 10 guests per Private VIP Tour. A minimum of 7 continuous hours is required per day.

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You will need to tip your server with actual money (cash, credit/debit cards, Disney gift cards, and other payment methods all work for this). If you're on the Disney Dining Plan, your bill will include a notation about how much you would have paid had you been paying cash. Tip based on that amount.

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If you're a family of five, this means a five dollar tip for your housekeeper each day. You're supposed to leave the tip separately each day, rather than at the end of your stay, because there likely will be different people cleaning your room over the course of your visit.

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Simply let your VIP Guide know what you want to see, and they will escort you to special reserved viewing areas for up-close encounters at Disney's most popular stage shows and parades. At some of the Disney Theme Parks, they're even able to introduce your family to beloved Disney Characters.

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Your VIP Tour schedule will not be a minute-by-minute itinerary but will allow you the flexibility to make impromptu changes along the way. Tour length is customizable to your needs, with a minimum of 7 hours and a maximum of 10 hours. Tour services are available during normal park operating hours only.

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