Why You Should Use a Travel Planner for Your Next Disney Trip...

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If you have been to Walt Disney World even once you might think you know all there is to know to book and plan your next vacation.  I certainly did before I became a Travel Agent specializing in Disney Destinations.  After close to ten years of planning Disney vacations for clients I am still learning new stuff all the time!  The biggest thing I’ve learned is that Disney World is such a unique vacation destination that it’s still one of the arenas in travel where it greatly benefits you to have an expert guide you along the way - and that couldn't be more true today in our COVID pandemic world.

The first thought most people have with regards to using a Travel Agent is the cost - you will be happy to know many agencies are fee free which means they do not charge you any planning fees or inflate the cost of your vacation.   Travel Agents make their money from commissions they receive from Disney when you book with them and they are paid once travel has been completed.  

Here are six important reasons you should use an authorized Disney vacation planner to book your next trip to Disney World!  

Reason #1
​They do ALL the work!

Booking a Disney hotel and buying theme park tickets may seem easy enough, but a complex array of options and add-ons can make it daunting to a Disney novice - or even a pro!
Currently, things are a bit different than normal. No Dining Plans are being offered, many dining locations have not yet reopened and FastPass+ is temporarily suspended PLUS you need make a Park Reservation for each day you plan to visit due to COVID-19 changes and precautions.

Your vacation planner can assist you in the navigation of this plus offer vacation package options based on which level of luxury you want to travel in.

Sometimes bookings (and any related changes) may need to be made over the phone or early in the morning, starting at 6 a.m. — but that won’t be your problem as your vacation planner will handle it for you.

Reason #2
They Actively Look for Discounts!

While there’s no magic way to make a Disney vacation truly cheap, there are a few ways to save money when promotions appear.

Here’s the problem though: A limited number of rooms are available to book with these discounts and they are often released early in the morning. Your Disney vacation planner will be up, most often before dawn, to ensure you get one of the discounted rooms or packages when they are released. They also monitor your reservation for price drops, and if something lowers for your dates, they’ll modify your existing reservation to the lower price.

They can also advise you on other ways to save if you are on a set budget. Even if your goal isn’t the cheapest Disney trip possible, they will know what splurges are worth it and which ones are more easily skipped.

Reason #3
​They Plan Your Itinerary!


​If you’re paying a large sum of money, the last thing you want to do is wait in long lines, miss out on activities because you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time or spend time doing things you don’t want to do. If you want to maximize your time at Disney, you need a wealth of knowledge to know what to do and when to do it.
You can research and learn much of it yourself, but if you’re a once- or twice-in-a-lifetime Disney visitor, then pouring over crowd calendars and in-depth guides to Disney World may not be the best use of your time.
Without a doubt, having your vacation planner lay out a daily itinerary for your specific dates is the most valuable asset they bring to the table. On my last trip, with the help of my Disney vacation planner, I was able to ride everything I wanted to (some attractions multiple times), and I never waited in lengthy lines.
I knew where to be and when to be there with insider tips and tricks that made my visit to the parks incredibly enjoyable.

Reason #4
​You Can Be As Involved As You Want!

If you want to be involved in every step of planning your vacation, you can work hand in hand with your vacation planner to make sure you’re comfortable with the itinerary and cost of your trip. If you’re hands-off and just want someone to handle all of the details and tell you where to go and when, you can also do that.
The experience you have with your agent is entirely up to you and you’ll find most good agents will play off the personality of their clients and tailor the experience to fit the customer’s desires.  

Reason #5
You Do NOT Want to Wait on Hold - Especially Right Now!

It’s been quite the year for planning a Disney World trip. The park was closed for about four months and then moved to a phased reopening with an all-new reservations-required approach. Disneyland is still closed after seven months and counting. Needless to say, many, many family trips to Disney have been impacted and the Disney phone lines — at times — have been overwhelmed.
Those that booked Disney trips themselves have very possibly spent hours online researching options, or on hold listening to the magical Disney hold music.  An authorized Disney vacation planner will take care of any changes you need, or contact Disney for any reason on your behalf. Take the assistance of a professional who will wait on hold for you and deal with any changes as they come.   You can rest assured that your plans are taken care of in the hands of a good travel planner!

Reason #6
​IT'S FREE!!!!!

There's not much that’s truly free at Disney World, except perhaps the scented air you breath as you stroll down Main Street!
However, the services an agent provides come at no cost to you. Disney pays authorized Disney vacation planners commissions from the sales of hotel rooms, tickets, dining packages, and more. But, much like how travel agents are paid (and are still very valuable) when booking cruises, these agents’ prices are not inflated or grossed up over what Disney charges directly. They can book anything you see online or find the lower prices you may not have found yourself. So while your trip to Disney probably won’t be inexpensive, the added benefit of having an agent doesn’t add to the cost.
Many agents are motivated to do a good job because of repeat and referral business. Lots of agents work solely off referral-based clients and get a reputation for their knowledge and ease to work with.