5 smart reasons to work with a Disney Travel Agent
If you’re wondering if you need to work with a Disney Travel agent to plan a Disney vacation, let’s talk about it. First, do you NEED a travel agent for Disney? No, not really. Disney makes it fairly easy to plan a trip, but there are many benefits to working with a travel agent for a Disney vacation too.
I am going to let you in on a little secret: I book Disney as a travel agent for fun. While booking theme park vacations is not where I make the majority of my income (I’m a Hawaii Travel Specialist), I love theme parks and booking theme park vacations! Any travel agent can book a Disney trip, but why not work with one who actually knows the parks, has an annual pass, lives in the area, and keeps up with all the latest details?
Plan your vacation with a Disney Travel Agent!
Before we get started, let me tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Amy, and I’m a Florida resident, Disney Annual Passholder, and a Disney College of Knowledge graduate. I keep up with the latest Disney news; it’s my job! If you’re interested in saving lots of time by booking with a Disney Travel Agent, make sure to contact me!
Now, let’s get to 5 reasons to consider working with a Disney Travel Agent.
1. Disney Travel Agents complete the College of Knowledge
Disney Travel Agents have a degree-well, a degree from Disney! To be fully qualified to sell Disney travel, you not only have to be a regular Travel Agent but also complete the Disney College of Knowledge. This course is extensive and covers everything Disney. Of all of my Travel Agent certifications (and I have a lot of them!), the College of Knowledge was the most detailed and challenging!
I have to re-take it every single year to keep up with any changes!
Not only do Disney Travel Agents have to complete the College of Knowledge, but we also have to keep up with continuing education and testing to stay on top of everything that Disney has to offer. There is a lot, and it changes frequently! Between new attractions, restaurants, rides, events, and more, it’s ever-changing.
2. You will probably save money
If you’re planning a Disney vacation, you already know that it will be expensive. However, working with a travel agent can ensure that you get the best deal possible. “Price shopping” is a waste of time unless you’re looking at which dates will be the least expensive.
Other than date-based pricing, Disney generally keeps ticket prices the same across the board, but they often offer specials such as free dining and other special promotions. You can also find promotions on Disney accommodations, which can result in considerable savings.
Disney Travel agents know about these specials ahead of time and will ensure that you can take advantage of them. Even if you’ve already booked your vacation, when a promotion pops up, your Disney Travel Agent will apply the promotion to your booking as long as the rules allow.
Oh, and I can also let you know what to buy ahead of time, cute Disney fans for way cheaper than the parks, anyone?
One more thing about price: if you find a deal that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Disney is rarely discounted, and there are many scams out there. To avoid scams, it is highly recommended to book directly through Disney, and this is precisely what Disney Travel Agents do!
3. You will definitely save time
Your time is valuable, and that is another reason to use a Disney Travel Agent. Instead of figuring out what kind of ticket to buy, if you need Lightning Lanes, when to book dining reservations, figuring out rental cars or hotel transfers, and anything else that can be complicated, let a Disney Travel Agent help!
If it’s your first Disney vacation (or even if it isn’t), all of this can be overwhelming. Why not just leave it up to the pros?
4. You get to deal with ONE person
A Disney Travel Agent is your main point of contact. Instead of talking to multiple people through calling Disney or calling other numbers if you book anything separately, you have one contact person. When you call me, I already know all of the details of your vacation. You don’t have to wait on hold or tell your story to multiple customer service reps. Cast members at Disney are great, but it can get annoying to have to repeat your story.
Generally speaking, it’s easier for travel agents to get through to someone in the event of a problem needing to be resolved. We all hope never to have any travel issues, but if you do need assistance, it’s nice to know who to call. In the improbable chance of an emergency and need to cancel or change something, you know who to call.
5. Hiring a Disney Travel Agent does NOT cost extra!
The cost and value of working with a Disney Travel Agent is a surprise to most people! Working with a Disney Travel Agent generally does not cost more than booking a trip yourself. In some cases, it costs less. Even if it is the same price, Travel Agents bring value and experience that make it well worth it.
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5 reasons to work with a Disney Travel Agent
I hope this helped answer the question of why to work with a Disney Travel Agent. Can you plan a Disney vacation alone? Sure! However, working with a travel agent for a Disney vacation can help you save money and time, and offer valuable tips for your Disney World vacation.
If you’re still planning a Disney vacation, I’d love to help you! Contact me today.
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