Best Places to Be a VIP Guest at Orlando's Theme Parks

Even though each visit to Orlando's theme parks and attractions is never the same, there are ways to enjoy each resort and area with a new venture when you check in as a VIP guest. In addition to special packages and birthday celebrations on your visit, there are ways to get a behind-the-scenes ticket to some of the most popular attractions in the area. If you're looking for an exceptional experience at Orlando's theme parks, keep an open mind as you become a dolphin trainer at Discovery Cover, help save the species at SeaWorld, or learn about the gardening secrets at Disney's greenhouses at Epcot. Need a few ideas for your next Orlando vacation? Here are just a few specialty tickets and reservations you can make as a VIP guest:

At Epcot, sign yourself up for the DiveQuest tour for an unforgettable aquarium dive. You'll have a chance to explore Epcot's giant aquarium from the inside out, with 40 minutes of dive time allotted to each guest. The $140 ticket provides all the scuba diving gear you need, plus a T-shirt to take home. If you want to swim with the dolphins instead, sign up for the Dolphins in Depth program. Here you'll be swimming in a knee-deep pool with a few of the park's friendliest dolphins; tickets are $150 per person.

Also at Epcot is the Behind the Seeds at Epcot tour. This specialty tour takes you through The Land pavilion for a behind-the-scenes look at the greenhouses and specialty plants throughout the area. Tickets are $14, plus park admission fees. If you want even more information on Disney's magical ways in garden cultivation, head to the Gardens of the World Tour where you'll learn a few secrets from the Disney gardeners themselves. Tickets are $59, plus the cost of park admission.

At Universal Orlando, the Exclusive VIP Tour is a private guided walking tour throughout the entire park. The eight hour tour takes you through the most popular attractions with a brief history lesson on the background of the rides. All VIP guests are first in line at the attractions on the itinerary, and it's perfect for large groups or a special celebration. Prices start at $100 per person plus park admission.