Reviews of Behind the Seeds – Epcot
Reviewed by slmorrissey Review Date: 02/09/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
I had wanted to take this tour for ages, and was not disappointed! Our guide was super informative- engaging for the adults as well as fun for the kiddos. Absolutely worth the time and money! Just to note, I was there in December and our guide noted that it gets extremely hot in the greenhouses (where most of the tour takes place) during the summer.
Pros:
fun, informative, a nice break in the dayCons:
could be extra hot in the middle of summerReviewed by IRCWidow Review Date: 02/07/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
My son and I took this tour and absolutely LOVED it! We were lucky enough to be the only 2 people on the tour so our guide could follow our lead and we felt like we could ask as many questions as we wanted. We were not rushed at all. In fact, they said the tour usually is only about 30 minutes but we were backstage and in the greenhouses for about 2 hours! This is such an underrated tour!
Pros:
Very informative, inexpensive, and does not require pre-planning. You can walk up and go on the tour that day. Possibly, right when you arrive.Cons:
It can get very warm in the greenhouses and you must stay on a given pathway.Reviewed by Mia W. Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
During this tour, your guide takes you around the Living with the Land greenhouses, describing the plants and animals and the different projects and experiments they are doing in living with the land. You spend a lot of time in the "on stage" areas of the attraction, so any question you had about what's going on there will be answered! The tour is about an hour.
If you are the kind of person who never skip Living with the Land, then this tour is totally worth it. We still talk about it whenever Living with the Land comes up in conversation!
Pros:
You do get to see most of the green house up close. The guide we had was very knowledgeable as well as personable. You feel a bit like a VIP when the attraction boats go by! The tour is the perfect length to go on without feeling like you are taking too much time out of your park day. The price is very reasonable.Cons:
Activities may vary from tour to tour so don't get your heart set on one particular item. (For example I think they always have some food from the greenhouse for you to try, but what you get varies.)Reviewed by sandyl Review Date: 10/14/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
On December 18th we took a tour of "behind the seeds' at the land in epcot - we had been talking about this your for years and finally got around to it. Our tour guide was "Eddie" - Eddie was very knowledgable, witty and everyone in the group enjoyed the tour very much (including the teenagers that were part of the group). Interesting and important to see how food can be grown in various eco-structures. Since we returned home, we have mentioned to a friends that will be going to WDW to take the time for this fun and informative tour and ask about having Eddie as their guide. The tour is a must.
Pros:
Very InformativeCons:
noneReviewed by maze4 Review Date: 06/18/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
I had booked this tour 180 days in advance along with carriage ride. I checked again at the 90 day mark no issues. I had coupon for discount which was noted. We arrived after eating at Garden Grill for breakfast as we wanted the first tour. My dh went to check us in and they couldn't find our ressies. I forgot to bring confirmation # with us so lesson learned. I do have to say the castmembers tried everything to locate this. My concern was that I had reserved it with a credit card so I didn't want it billed twice. I had to keep checking my bank account to make sure this didn't happen. Missed the first tour because of this which messed up our fast passes. We were able to get on the next tour and was very nice but since it was at noon it was very hot. You tour the greenhouses. I have read earlier posts where children are allowed to release butterflies. My dd7 was the only child so they didn't do this. She was able to feed the fish and taste cucumbers. Everyone enjoyed this tour and glad we did it.
Pros:
gained more knowledgeCons:
issues with reservationsReviewed by dreams Review Date: 05/19/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
We have always enjoyed the Living with the Land boat ride and have always wanted to take the tour. We have taken other Disney tours in the past and this trip we got to take the Greenhouse tour. Neither of us are gardeners but we enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide was Mel and she was very informative and pleasant. We did not get to release any ladybugs or feed the fish but we did get to taste the cucumbers. It was nice being able to take our time looking around the greenhouses. I find how they grow the plants fascinating. I don't know how interesting young children would find the tour, our tour consisted only of adults. Wish we received a tour pin at the end like other tours we have taken. I would recommend this tour to others.
Pros:
educationalCons:
noneReviewed by beilfamily Review Date: 01/11/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
We did this tour on 12/07/2014. Our guide was Kim and she was awesome. It was a great behind the scenes tour and very fun. If you are interested in gardening I highly recommend it. Little ones may be bored. Our kids are 14 & 11 and even though they would rather be riding rides I honestly think they got a kick out of this tour. Lots of interesting information.
Pros:
small group interactionCons:
not for little onesReviewed by featheredbuddy Review Date: 09/02/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
Our guide was very informative throughout the tour and answered lots questions people had even small children. I have wanted to do the tour the last 5 times we were here. I am so glad I finally went.
Pros:
Lots of informationCons:
noneReviewed by LoriC Review Date: 08/02/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
My 11 year old son asked to go on this tour and I was so pleasantly surprised by how much fun we had. The tour lasted about an hour, and was very educational. My boys got to carry around ladybugs and release them in the greenhouse. We were able to touch, smell and taste the different vegetation growing. The tour guide did a great job and was very friendly. I wish I could buy a mold to grow Mickey cucumbers at home!
Pros:
Up Close and Personal TourCons:
More to TasteReviewed by klp1015 Review Date: 03/13/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
My husband and I took this tour on Feb. 28. I had done it many years ago, but it was his first time. Our guide was Mark, a recent grad of Ohio State. His enthusiasm was obvious and contagious. We learned some really interesting things about pest control as well as the gardening methods used by WDW. The tour was supposed to last about an hour, but we ran longer because Mark took the time to thoroughly answer questions from the group.
