Should I Use a Travel Agent?

One of the biggest questions when planning a Disney World vacation is...should I use a travel agent or book directly with Disney? We say - book with a travel agent! You can get the exact same discounts by booking with Disney direct or a travel agent. The extra incentive with a travel agent is saving extra time planning your trip and getting additional free stuff!

With any big purchase, you want to do your research and pick a good travel agent. A local travel agent is not always the best pick. Since they are local, they may not have the Disney experience and knowledge to best plan your vacation. We suggest finding an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. There are about 500 companies across the World that are considered Authorized Disney Vacation Planners. These companies are the "top producing" Disney travel agencies. These 500 companies book most of Disney's business so they really do book alot of Disney vacations. Besides Disney giving these companies the title of Authorized Disney Vacation Planner because they sell alot of Disney, they also know alot about Disney because they do sell so much. They are required to have most of their agents take a College of Knowledge Course and visit Disney every year.

Even with the Authorized Disney Vacation Planners, you have companies that are just better than others like Destinations in Florida. This company is not only an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner but they are also in Orlando. Who knows Orlando better than an agency actually in Orlando! Most travel agencies work on commission so they do not require any payment for the customer. Disney will pay them directly to help you.

Some of the great benefits of booking with a travel agent instead of booking directly with Disney:

• They offer unbiased guidance and information from which restaurant is best for your kids to their favorite ride at Magic Kingdom
• They sometimes offer additional incentives like Disney Dollars or rebates for booking with them - saving you additional money!
• You can get most of same discounts listed in our ebook with any travel agent including most agents will watch for additional discounts that may come available and inform you of the new promotions (that saves you time and it could save you additonal money)
• Agents will also book your dining, recreation, spa treatments, golf tee times, etc. for your visit (this will save you hours of time on the phone booking these)

Travel agents especially Authorized Disney Vacation Planners are a great source to plan your trip. We always suggest doing research on the company before you book anything (especially online) but a travel agent is always a great way to go. Happy Disney Vacation Planning!