Can you meet characters on a Disney VIP tour?

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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Disney VIP tours do not include park admission. You'll have to pay for this separately. You'll tell your tour guide what you'd like to see and do, and they'll plan the day. You can even park hop with the VIP tour, which means you'll be escorted to another park in a private vehicle.

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Using the VIP tour guide is such a great use of your time and enhancing the Disney experience in such a way, you will not question the investment. Please do not forget to tip your guide. It is not mandatory but appreciated. 20% is the customary tip for these guides.

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The Disney VIP tour allows you to skip the lines with a dedicated tour guide and a custom itinerary. But, of course, it's pricy, so let's take a closer look at the Walt Disney World VIP tour, how much it costs and whether it's worth it.

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A trip at this time of year also has the added bonus of cooler temperatures — or, to superfans, Spirit Jersey weather. Disney World's least busy month, though, is almost always September.

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Jump in the line Celebs who are less likely to be recognised at the park instead can get an unlimited FastPass - meaning that they only have to queue at peak hour for 10 to 20 minutes.

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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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How to book a Disney VIP tour. You can start booking a VIP tour up to 60 days in advance. For Walt Disney World, bookings can only be made by phone. So you'll need to call the VIP tour office at 407-560-4033.

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Disney VIP tours are available by reservation only, and they fill up so it is recommended to reserve your tour 180 days in advance of your visit.

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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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Club 33 at Disney Parks Known members include Elizabeth Taylor, Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Tom Hanks, Tiger Woods, Michael Jackson, and Katy Perry.

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Seeing characters at the Disneyland Resort is such a magical part of visiting! I'm happy to say that you see and hug characters again! You can also have your photo taken by a Disney PhotoPass photographer, depending on the location, and you can also get an autograph!

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Seeing characters at the Disneyland Resort is such a magical part of visiting! I'm happy to say that you see and hug characters again! You can also have your photo taken by a Disney PhotoPass photographer, depending on the location, and you can also get an autograph!

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Walt Disney World's parks are typically least crowded:
  • January 2nd until just prior to Presidents' Day week (third Monday in February)
  • The week after Labor Day until just prior to Thanksgiving week.
  • The week following Thanksgiving weekend until the week prior to Christmas.


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Parents often wonder if their kids are too young (or too old) to go to Disney World. The best age for Disney World is between 3 and 12 years old, but people of all ages will enjoy the park.

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Typically, the least crowded times at Disney World tend to be:
  • Mid to Late January through early February: The holiday season has ended, and many families are not traveling because school is in session.
  • Mid-May: There aren't any holidays during this time, and not as many families travel in the final weeks of school.


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Ranging from $500 to $700 per hour, you and up to 9 other Guests can enjoy a customizable VIP Tour, with a minimum of 7 hours and a maximum of 10 hours. A maximum of 10 Guests, including infants, can be accommodated by each VIP Tour Guide. Tours in languages other than English may be available with advance notice.

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