Guests that frequent the Disney parks quickly become aware that there are amazing tours and experiences you can attend in addition to the attractions included with your park addmission. These experiences range from trains, scuba diving, surfing lessons, etc.. The price of these experiences can be a little expensive but they are extremely memorable. I have a saying that it's not about the cost, it's about the experience... but not all backstage tours will cost you an arm and a leg:
My wife and I discovered The Behind The Seeds Tour located on the lower level of The Land Pavillion in Disney's E.P.C.O.T. If you have been on Living With The Land this tour is mentioned near the end of your boat ride. The Behind The Seeds Tour departs every 45 minutes from the tour desk located next to Soarin'. Guests are asked to check-in 15 minutes prior to their tour. This is a walking tour that lasts about an hour. Plan to be on your feet the entire time unless you are using a mobility device. Scooters and wheel chairs ARE allowed on the tour. And the cost? Only $20 per person!
On the tour you will be able to explore all 4 greenhouses and get up close to the exhibits featured throughout the attraction. You will also tour the fish farm and possibly have an opportunity to feed the fish! Be on the lookout for hidden mickey's throughout the tour. Some hidden mickey's can be seen from the attraction, but a few you can only see on the tour!
This is a hands on educational walking tour! You are given the opportunity to touch and feel many of the plants, fruits, and vegetables. Just DONT TOUCH THE PEPPERS!!!! This tour features the worlds hottest pepper called the Bhut Jolokia pepper. It comes from northern eastern India and sets the top bar on the Scoville heat index (The scale used to measures spicy heat). A standard bell pepper is a 0 on the scale, a habbenaro pepper is a 500,000, but the Bhut Jolokia pepper comes in at over 1,000,000+ on the heat index. For more on this part of the tour you can visit here and watch the video from the Disney Parks Blog!