The Value of Working with A Disney Travel Agent
You’ve decided that you and your family are going on a Disney vacation and you couldn’t be more excited! So you hop onto Disney’s website and check out Disney planning Facebook pages and you start thinking, “Well, we haven’t decided if we want to go to Walt Disney World or Disneyland…or maybe we should we go on a Disney Cruise?” Then you read about Aulani and that looks amazing…or maybe you are thinking of being a little more adventurous and exploring the world through Adventures by Disney. Wow, you had no idea how many choices there are out there! You have so many questions and want to be sure to make the right choices! Where do you begin?
Luckily for you, there are people who can help…Disney Travel Agents! Yes, there are actually people who have the incredible job of planning magical vacations every single day! Besides being able to help you navigate through the complex world of Disney, there are so many benefits of working with a Disney Travel Agent, whether this is your 1st trip or your 20th trip!
8. Resort, Package, Cruise Reservations
Disney Travel Agents can provide you with free, no-obligation quotes, which include a variety of options to fit your budget and wish list. They will give suggestions of the best resorts and/or destinations, based on what works best for your family. Once you have decided which package is for you, just let your agent know and he/she will take care of booking it! They can also make special requests and note any celebrations during your stay!
7. Dining and FastPass Reservations
No matter where your destination is, your Disney Travel Agent can help you to reserve your restaurant preferences. Some of these may be very popular and hard to get, but don’t worry, your agent will do whatever he/she can to get it for you! Be assured, the day your dining reservations open up for booking, his/her alarm clock will be set bright and early! If you are heading to Walt Disney World, the same holds true for FastPass reservations! They are also happy to give suggestions and ideas of how to help make the most out of each day and can provide customized plans for you!
6. Enchanting Extras, Tours and More
Beyond Walt Disney World and Disneyland tickets and Disney Cruise Line excursions, there are a ton of “enchanting extras,” tours and activities/events to be a part of! They vary by destination, some are seasonal and some you may just not know about! Your Disney Travel Agent can give you details about these and help you decide if any would be a good fit for your itinerary. Maybe you have a little princess who would love a makeover or a little buccaneer who would want to go on a pirate adventure…well, Disney has options and your agent can get these booked to make your vacation even more magical!
5. Continual Discount Monitoring
The majority of the time, guests are planning their Disney vacations at least a year in advance. This means that you may be ready to book your package before Disney announces any upcoming promotions and discounts. Don’t worry, though, your Disney Travel Agent will continually check for any applicable promotions through Disney. If one comes up that applies to your travel dates and package components, your agent will work with Disney, on your behalf, to get you that promotion! This will not only save you money, but it was also save you time…very often, Disney hold times can be more than 2-3 hours when a new promotion or travel dates are released!
4. Share Expertise and Make Suggestions
Disney Travel Agents love to share their knowledge with guests! After all, they want each of their clients to have the most magical vacation ever! They have some awesome tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your time…and they can point you in the right direction when deciding between resorts, character meals, excursions, onboard activities and adventures. Disney Travel Agents attend and graduate from the Disney College of Knowledge, which provides the most up to date Disney information. There are continual trainings available for agents to take advantage of and then share what they’ve learned with clients!
3. Complete Itinerary Planning and Details
Whether planning and organizing is not your strength or you just don’t have the time or knowledge to put together an entire Disney itinerary for your family, you can think of your agent as your fairy godmother! Once you book your vacation, your agent will listen to what you are looking for, make suggestions along the way, book your dining, fastpass, character experiences and enchanting extras. Then, magically, before your vacation, you will receive a complete and detailed itinerary showing exactly what is in store for you! Talk about taking the stress out of vacation planning!
2. On Call Before, During and After Your Vacation
While you are on vacation, your Disney Travel Agent will be available if you need anything. Although, no one ever wants any glitches in their plans, be assured that if something unexpected comes up, your agent is just a phone call, text or email away! Usually, everything goes just as planned, so be sure to send your agent some photos of your family enjoying the magic of Disney!
1. 100% Free Services
This one is usually surprising to travelers who are considering working with a Disney Travel Agent…because there are very few things that are really free! But believe me, our services to our clients are always 100% FREE! If you book your trip through us, you will pay the exact same price as if you book your trip through Disney, plus you get all our outstanding planning services! My personal goal for clients is to make their vacations as stress-free as possible so that they can enjoy every second with their families!
If you are considering a visit to a Disney destination, contact me for a free quote and information! It would truly be my honor to help your family plan a magical vacation!
Kathryn Finkelstein
Authorized Disney Vacation Planner – Platinum Level
MickeyTravels, LLC
1-844-MICKEY-0 (direct)
1-203-982-8961 (cell)
kfinkelstein@mickeytravels.com
www.mickeytravels.com
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