6 Reasons You Should Already Have a Disney Travel Agent

I could go on and on about the many reasons you need a travel agent, but I think the main points are clear. But for most of us the bottom line is — money.

Many travelers think they’ll save money by not using a travel agent? Unfortunately, that’s one of the biggest myths in the travel industry, and it’s simply not true. If you stay on-site at Walt Disney World, the price will always be the same. No matter if you book through Disney, a travel agent, or a website.

Below you will find our top 6 reasons why you should already have a Disney travel agent.

1. When You Love a Good Freebie

Cost is a big concern with every aspect of a vacation–but did you know that with travel agents like our friends at Boardwalk Travel Co., you don’t pay any fee? That’s right – our services are free! Travel agents are paid by Disney, not you. That means you’ll get a Disney vacation planning expert on your side, free-of-charge every time. There’s no sales pressure because the agent is trained to do one big thing: Tailor your vacation just for you.

2. When You Don’t Want to Plan Every Detail

Maybe you want to spend your time focused on your family and have someone else handle the hassles of booking rooms, reservations, and tickets. Planning a vacation can take a LOT of time. If you’d rather be getting the kids hyped to meet Mickey than waking up at 6 A.M. to make Boma reservations, a travel agent is likely right for you.

3. Disney travel agents are Genie+ experts.

If you’re visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland, you’ll want to brush up on how to tour the parks. Most guests will want to purchase Disney’s skip-the-line service Genie+, along with a few Lightning Lanes for select rides.

If all of this Genie+ talk sounds overwhelming (it is), you want to find a travel agent that knows the ins and outs. A good agent can inform you whether or not you need Genie+, how to use it to your advantage, and what attractions are worth the Lightning Lane upgrade.

4. Disney travel agents know about the extras!

So you’re going on your first Disney Cruise and overwhelmed with the list of extras. Should you book an excursion on your day in the Bahamas?

Or maybe you’re visiting Walt Disney World over the holidays and aren’t aware of the seasonal parties at Magic Kingdom. Are they worth the extra cost? Should you buy theme park tickets for the same day you purchased party tickets?

A Disney travel agent can provide a recommendation for each of these items and more. They’ll tell you where to spend your money or what to pass on when it comes to extras.

5. A travel agent knows what the discounts are and where to find them.

An authorized Disney vacation planners have their fingers on the pulse of all things Disney. Because of this, they know all of the disney discounts you may be eligible for.

Disney releases their discounts in fits and starts throughout the year. If a discount is released that applies to your reservation, your Disney vacation planner can secure the discount for your reservation.

If you made your reservation yourself a year in advance and never heard about the discount, that’s hundreds of dollars down the drain you could have saved.

Your Disney travel agent can make sure you never miss a discount.

6. And possibly the most important….Disney travel agents can make dining reservations for you.

Dining reservations are one of the biggest headaches when planning a Walt Disney World trip. Your Disney travel planner can help secure the most coveted dining reservations on the property.

Want to enjoy a character breakfast? They’ll let you know whether or not Chef Mickey’s is worth it. (FYI, we think there are better options!)

They can also recommend counter-service dining in the Disney Parks and where to get the best snacks. Don’t forget about those Mickey-shaped pretzels!