Disney Website vs. Travel Agent?
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Disney Website vs. Travel Agent?
| Wed, 01-17-2007 - 2:18pm |
So what do you recommend for a first time visitor to Disney?
| Wed, 01-17-2007 - 2:18pm |
So what do you recommend for a first time visitor to Disney?
I've done it both ways. I think for a first timer, using a TA would be easier. Be sure they are a Disney Specialist. We're using AAA this time around, because at the time I booked, there were no codes or discounts and the AAA discount was better than none at all. Within the past week, however, a new code came out for the free hopper/water park option, so I called our agent and she priced it out for us to see which discount is better. We ended up going with the new code and saved $50 and added the WP option (we already had purchased the hopping option). Our AAA agent is fantastic and knows Disney like the back of her hand with her eyes closed. I actually sat and chatted with her for way longer than a normal client would...she appreciated that I was as big of a "freak" as she is! I booked my own airfare though, because I knew I could get a better deal with an online discount.
Keep your eyes out for codes (I like mousesavers) and if one comes out for your dates, you can have your TA call to use it.
If you do choose to book yourself, it's not difficult. You can keep your eyes out for discounts and codes, research what you want as far as resorts/tickets/meal plan (or if you want a room only rate or a package...if you want the dining plan, you need to book a package) and call the Disney number direct.
I'm sure you'll continue to get alot of support on here too!
We jsut booked with AAA for a trip in June, where do you find the codes for the free hopper/waterpark option? We booked the waterpark already.
Thanks, Amy
Nevermind just saw that it's only good till June 2 we go the 7-14.
Amy
It all depends on the Travel Agent.
Val, Co-CL Disney Vacations
Thanks Val - Everyone on this board has been wonderful - I have gotten so much information from them all - and Sonya - well I can tell she is VERY knowledgable....Wonder if I can hire her.... Sonya?
Couple of questions - Should all Disney TA's be graduates of the College of Knowledge?
If I were going to use a TA, I would definitely choose Sonya.
I agree!! I used Sonya and she is just fabulous!!!! I am grateful for her and for finding the board so that I could learn the do's and dont's!
Melissa
I think if a TA calls him/herself a Disney Specialist than he/she has to be a grad of the Disney College of Knowledge - otherwise, they might just "think" they're a Disney Specialist LOL
I have to say that if I were going to book a trip today with a TA, I would contact Sonya b/c she really does know EVERYTHING!!!! It amazes me the info that she has stored in that brain of hers! I'm okay at finding links at AllEars and I can give you a few Been There Done That tales but ask that girl where something is located in the World and she will tell you exactly where it is, the best way to get to it, what it is next to and even what it used to be LOL And tix and packages - she knows it all! So, yeah, we're tooting her horn but if I needed a Disney TA for myself or a friend, I'd refer them to Sonya.
Val
WDW Trips: April '72, June '85, June '91 - offsite; May '03 - VWL, Nov '04 - BCV, May '05 - VWL, March '06
Val, Co-CL Disney Vacations