EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 56 MIN
Episode 97-Parks of the Past: Behind the Scenes Tours Pt 2
from Soarin' Around WDW · host SoarinAroundWDW
Welcome back, Flight Crew! Today we're continuing our Parks of the Past: Behind the Scenes Tours series with Part 2, exploring even more discontinued Disney tours that gave guests exclusive access, fascinating stories, and unforgettable experiences throughout Walt Disney World.In this episode, we're diving into three fan-favorite tours:Marceline to Magic Kingdom – A storytelling-focused tour that connected Walt Disney's childhood in Marceline, Missouri to the design of Magic Kingdom, featuring early-morning Main Street access, in-depth attraction history, and a legendary backstage look inside Haunted Mansion.World Showcase: DestiNATIONS Discovered – Epcot's ultimate tour for detail lovers, taking guests through all 11 World Showcase pavilions while uncovering hidden Imagineering secrets, cultural inspirations, architectural details, and backstage stories from around the world.Taste of Magic Kingdom VIP Tour – A food-focused adventure combining iconic Disney snacks, chef interactions, backstage kitchen visits, Disney culinary history, and even a mysterious tasting of a future menu item.We'll discuss what made these tours so special, whether they would still work today, what Disney could do to bring them back, and rank all six discontinued tours we've covered across both episodes.To support the show, join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SoarinAroundWDWPodcast
What this episode covers
Welcome back, Flight Crew! Today we're continuing our Parks of the Past: Behind the Scenes Tours series with Part 2, exploring even more discontinued Disney tours that gave guests exclusive access, fascinating stories, and unforgettable experiences throughout Walt Disney World.In this episode, we're diving into three fan-favorite tours:Marceline to Magic Kingdom – A storytelling-focused tour that connected Walt Disney's childhood in Marceline, Missouri to the design of Magic Kingdom, featuring early-morning Main Street access, in-depth attraction history, and a legendary backstage look inside Haunted Mansion.World Showcase: DestiNATIONS Discovered – Epcot's ultimate tour for detail lovers, taking guests through all 11 World Showcase pavilions while uncovering hidden Imagineering secrets, cultural inspirations, architectural details, and backstage stories from around the world.Taste of Magic Kingdom VIP Tour – A food-focused adventure combining iconic Disney snacks, chef interactions, backstage kitchen visits, Disney culinary history, and even a mysterious tasting of a future menu item.We'll discuss what made these tours so special, whether they would still work today, what Disney could do to bring them back, and rank all six discontinued tours we've covered across both episodes.To support the show, join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SoarinAroundWDWPodcast
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