Disney VIP Tours Are Exhausting, Planning the Rest of Your Vacation Around It

There is nothing like a VIP tour at Disney World. The access, the service, the snacks, someone else parking the stroller and holding your stuff, it’s amazing. But it’s also exhausting! Assuming only one day of your vacation will include a tour guide, the rest of your vacation can be focused on experiences, shows, and exploring, because you’ve already visited the most popular rides.

Why Is A VIP Tour Exhausting?

The goal of a VIP tour is to ride as many rides as possible, especially the E-Ticket rides. The tour guides have access to Lightning Lanes and backstage access. There’s transportation that whisks you away to another park, and you don’t need to be re-screened at security or use your tickets at the front gate. All of these tools create an amazing experience. Plus, they have snacks and water available to you constantly, no need to wait in line for them. However, you snack while you walk and only take one real break, a quick service lunch or dinner.

The day after a VIP tour can make you feel like you were hit by a truck.

Planning Your Remaining Disney Day

The morning after a tour should be a no-alarm clock, a late breakfast to start your day.

VIP tour covers the most popular attractions, we suggest you use your other days to explore and relax in the parks.

Take in Epcot and really explore the World Showcase, including the Gran Fiesta Tour. Stop and enjoy the entertainment and visit with Mulan or Belle. And of course, enjoy a relaxing meal. Then spend time in the Living Seas and The Journey of Water with Moana.

At Hollywood Studios, you can fill a whole day with shows. Indiana Jones is full of adventure, The Frozen Sing-a-Long is hysterical, and the new Villains Show is so much fun! The New Animation Courtyard hosts The Little Mermaid and will soon host animation classes by Olaf. The courtyard itself is adorable and full of character. And did you know you can meet Sorcerer Mickey at Red Carpet Dreams?

Animal Kingdom is often skipped during a VIP tour, so if you love that park, we do suggest a rope drop day for shorter waits. But there isn’t much to do there, so the afternoon can be a nice pool day. Perhaps schedule Animal Kingdom for the day before the tour.

Magic Kingdom has so many attractions, like the tea cups, that are full of memories, but they won’t be part of the VIP tour. And may I suggest catching the Country Bears Musical Jamboree and the Tiki Birds?  You might even want Multi Pass Lightning Lanes to fit in Jungle Cruise and other popular attractions that aren’t necessarily headliners.

Basically, I’m saying a VIP tour lets you really slow down and enjoy the full Disney experience. In my opinion, that’s what makes a tour a great value, if your budget allows.

Have you ever been on a VIP tour? Is it something you look forward to?