This Disney Experience That Disappeared Last Year Is Finally Getting A Return Date
Last year, Disneyland paused one of its most beloved guided tours to make room for a new experience tied to the resort’s 70th anniversary celebration. Walt Disney fans who had been counting on the tour understood the reason but felt the absence. It was one of those experiences that sits in a different category from everything else Disneyland offers, built specifically for guests who want to go deeper into the park’s history and the story of the man who built it.
The wait is over. A Walk in Walt’s Footsteps is coming back on August 14 in a reimagined form and the updated version is more expansive than what existed before.
What the Disney Tour Is
A Walk in Walt’s Footsteps is a two-hour guided tour that takes guests through the story of Walt Disney’s life and the creation of Disneyland. It is offered at an additional cost beyond regular park admission and has historically been one of the most popular tour experiences the resort offers, drawing guests who have already experienced the park itself and are ready for something that goes significantly deeper.
The experience includes VIP Tour Guides, an earpiece system so guests can hear every detail clearly, front of line access to select attractions, and access to exclusive areas of the park that are not available to general admission guests.
The most significant of those exclusive areas is Walt’s private apartment above the Fire House on Main Street U.S.A., the space where Walt Disney himself stayed during visits to the park. It is a small, preserved room that most Disneyland guests will never see under any other circumstances. For Walt Disney fans, it’s the moment the entire tour centers on.
What Is New in the Reimagined Version
The returning version adds a meaningful new element. The tour now begins in Disney California Adventure rather than Disneyland Park, where guests will hear captivating stories about Walt Disney’s legacy before moving into the original park. The Disney California Adventure starting point expands the storytelling scope and gives the tour room to cover ground that the previous version lacked space for.
The two-hour format, the earpiece system, the exclusive access to Walt’s apartment, and the core mission of immersing guests in Walt Disney’s story all remain intact.
When and How to Book With Disney
The reimagined A Walk in Walt’s Footsteps debuts on August 14. Pricing and the on-sale date for reservations have not yet been announced. Disneyland has indicated that more details will be released closer to the debut date.
Previous versions of this tour have been popular enough to fill quickly once bookings open so watching for the on-sale announcement is the right move for anyone planning a Disneyland visit in August.
August 14. Walt’s apartment. Two hours. The details are coming, and the tour is back.
