Save time and money using an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner

So, you want to plan a family vacation to Disney World.  But, like so many families these days, it’s a toss-up as to which you have less of:  money or time, and a vacation like Disney World requires a good deal of both. 

How then do you plan the best trip at the lowest price without having to spend, not just hours, but possibly days going from website to website looking for information about which hotels are best suited for your family, whether or not to buy the dining plan, or which park passes to buy, and be assured that you’ve gotten it all at the lowest possible price; taking advantage of any special offers available?  

Solution:   Use a travel agent.  

What does that mean?   Authorized Disney Vacation Planner is a designation awarded by Disney to agencies that have demonstrated a high level of product knowledge and customer service in planning Disney vacations. 

An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner knows all the special offers available and can suggest the best times to visit, resorts best for your family, which park passes to include, as well as the Disney Dining Plan.   Based on your needs and wishes your Authorized Disney Vacation Planner will design your unique vacation package that fits like Cinderella’s glass slipper.   And, should you have any problems during your vacation, your Vacation Planner will be your advocate.

What will this extra service cost:  absolutely nothing; agents are paid a commission by Disney.   But, as in any other business, commissions are not paid simply for dispensing information, they are paid based on sales.   Be respectful of the agent’s time and effort on your behalf; don’t simply use them to do your homework and then either book reservations yourself or through someone else.   The vacation that the agent designs for you is their work product.  Consider how you would feel if you did not get paid for your work.

Even if you do choose to use the services of a travel agent, don’t expect that that is all there is to it and all you have to do is show up.  Every day someone spends enormous sums of money on a Walt Disney World vacation and yet, they go home disappointed:  they wandered around day after day not knowing where to go next or what to do.    Your travel agent has done at least half of your research and work, now you need to take it on home:  You still need to invest a minimum of time and effort getting to know what there is to do and what to expect.   Disney World is a magical place, but part of the magic is what you put into it.