Travel Agents could not be more important when it comes to booking vacations. Especially when it comes to Disney vacations. There are so many deadlines and it can be extremely overwhelming to plan. That is unless you enjoy spending countless hours researching, planning, and being put on hold for hours at a time with Disney Customer Service. Take my word for it, planning for this type of trip can certainly get complicated. So without further ado, here are my top 12 reasons why you should book with a Travel Agent. (updated Jan. 14, 2025)

1. Expert Disney Knowledge and Experience

I have been to Disney A LOT. I have extensive knowledge of all four theme parks and the 20+ Disney Resort hotels. I have planned trips for families with babies and toddlers, I have planned adults-only trips, and everything in between. I love to experience Disney for myself, but I also go as often as I do to make sure I am the most up-to-date for you! Every family and every vacation is different and I want to create the perfect experience for you. Disney Travel Agents are required to go through the “College of Disney Knowledge” where we earn a “Disney Degree.” We are also required to stay current with updated Disney Vacation training courses. I know my stuff!

2. It’s FREE

Yes, it’s free. There’s no catch. There are no hidden fees. My services are complimentary to you as my client. The cost of a Travel Agent is already included in the price of your vacation. If you don’t use one, you are missing out on a ton of value!

3. Discount Monitoring

I monitor promotions to ensure you get the lowest price. I will automatically price-check each of my reservations to make sure you are getting the best deal when new offers are released. If a new offer is better, I will automatically apply the savings and let you know. If the new offer is not a better deal, I will leave everything as is and keep an eye out for future promotions that could save you more money.

4. Premium Concierge Services

Here are just a few of the services I offer for my clients:

Creating customized daily itineraries

Reserving ground transportation

Experience/specialty reservations

Booking VIP tours

Making payments for your vacation

My Disney Experience assistance

Reservation modifications

And more!

This is all to help make your trip even more special and save you the stress.

5. Emergency Contact

If anything does happen to go wrong on your trip or there is an emergency, I am just a phone call away and will do my best to resolve the problem for you. I also have much more availability than most normal office hours and am available to help when the time is most convenient for you. If something goes wrong on your trip, just call me!

6. Itinerary Planning

Because of my knowledge of Disney World and my firsthand experience, I know how to make the most of your park time and can plan out detailed park plans for you based on your family, budget, and what you want to experience. I also know how to navigate crowds. That way all you have to do is show up and enjoy your vacation and not worry about any of the planning.

7. One Point of Contact

I am your one-stop shop for all of your Disney Vacation needs! If you want to add a Travel Protection Plan, I do that for you. If you need to change your travel dates, I do that for you. Anything you need, just let me know, and I will make it happen! I am in direct contact with Disney and have full access to your reservation, so I can make any modifications needed.

8. Don’t Wait on Hold – EVER

The wait times for Disney are LONG. I have waited 8 hours on hold for a client before. If you don’t work with a Travel Agent and have a question or need to modify, you will have to call that number every. single. time. No more sitting on the phone on hold for hours with Disney! I want to save you time. I call Disney every single day, so let me make the call for you!

9. Advanced Dining Reservation Assistance

Advanced Dining Reservations open 60 days in advance at 6 AM EST. I do offer to make these for my clients. If there is no availability for the restaurant you want, I subscribe to a service that allows me to create reservation finders. This finder will notify me as soon as something becomes available and hopefully, I will be able to snag something for you! Dining Reservations are extremely hard to get and you have to be FAST with the finders. Let me take care of that for you!

10. Lightning Lane Assistance

Lightning Lane Multi Pass is the replacement of Disney Genie+ which replaced FastPass+. The pricing varies based on the date and the park you are purchasing it for. It is an extremely confusing system and can be even more difficult to use. I have very detailed documents with Lightning Lane info as well as tips and tricks that all of my clients get to help maximize this new benefit and skip the lines at Walt Disney World.

11. Save Time

Planning a Disney trip is complicated and can take hours of research. The good news is that you have me to help you at every step, answer all your questions, and make sure your trip is designed specifically for your family. You can relax while I do the work. All you have to do is show up and enjoy the magic!

12. More Than Just Disney

Yes, I specialize in Disney Destinations (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney), but I also plan other trips like all-inclusive resorts, other cruise lines, and much more. Anywhere you want to go, I’m your gal!

If you have made a booking directly with Disney within the last 30 days and haven’t paid in full, it can be transferred to me! That way, you can gain access to all the incredible benefits listed above.

When it comes down to it, the price with me is the same as booking directly with Disney. The biggest difference is that you have someone to help you navigate all the changes. I make sure you are in the best property for your unique needs, make your dining reservations, stay on top of special offers, and, most importantly – I help you navigate the new add-ons like Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Not to mention all of the pro tips I give my clients. I would love to take the stress out of planning a trip for you! Click here to request a free quote, and let’s start planning together!