Sure, you could book your own Disney trip. Disney makes it
fairly easy to price everything out on their consumer site and just hit book.
You enter a few details and pay and voila, Disney here you come. But wait. If
it was that easy, why would people like me exist? I promise you, it is not for
the money. I do this because I love Disney and want you to enjoy the trip. A
Disney trip is complicated, and even if you have done it a few times, you are
probably missing out on a lot of information and tips doing it on your own. So
what do you get when you book with me exactly?
- The same exact price as if you book direct. Yes, the exact same. Disney builds a small commission in to every single room/package/ticket they sell. You book with me, I get the commission. You book direct, they keep it. The prices I see are the prices you see. They are the prices any other travel agent sees. So really, why wouldn’t you book with me? Someone who goes to the park 3-5 times most years and eats, sleeps, and breathes Disney!
- Discount monitoring. I’ll be honest, Disney discounts are becoming fewer and farther between based on the popularity of their new additions and a stronger economy. But they do still release discounts several times a year. The most popular tends to be “free dining” in the fall, but room discounts and ticket deals are also released seasonally. If a discount is released and it matches your dates and package, I’ll apply it automatically. No need to search yourself, keep abreast of every new release, or worry about any of this. While I always say you should book at a price you are comfortable with, in many cases I am able to adjust the price down (or get you a nice upgrade at about the same price) closer to your trip. Of course there are never any guarantees, but knowing I am looking out for you is a nice perk!
- Who likes getting up at 5:45 AM to book dining? Not too many people. 180 days out I’ll be up for you booking the restaurants you wanted right as the clock turns to 6 AM. Of course this is after consulting with you about what best fits your preliminary plans, budget, and needs. I’ll share recommendations and work hard to get you exactly what you want. For busier times of year when some restaurants are almost impossible to book even at 180 days out (and also for people that book trips much closer to their travel date) I’ll set up reservation finders for your hard to get reservations to try to snag those ressies if and when they do become available.
- I know what you need to FastPass and what you don’t. Have six must dos at the Magic Kingdom and not sure how to assign your three passes and maximize time? I’ll not only tell you exactly how to set up your fast passes to make the day as smooth as possible, I’ll be online for you at 7 AM 60 days out to snag everything you need for your trip. When I see people using fast passes on rides with 0-5 minute waits it drives me crazy. You won’t be those people if you work with me!
- For packages (room and ticket with or without dining plan) booked on site, I also provide detailed daily itineraries as part of my service. This includes mapping out each of your days in the park to minimize time in lines and maximize what you can do. And these are obviously customized based on your family! Billy is scared of the dark? We can skip all dark rides and shows? Need nap/pool time worked in each afternoon? Done. Need to know the best park to hop to after naps? In there, along with the evening show times, recs for dinner if you don’t have a dining reservation, and travel time. I try to make the trip as stress-free as possible. With a hotel or ticket only booking I can provide this level of detail for a small additional fee, but include park recommendations and a general outline of each day in the packet you will receive before your trip.
- Brand new to Disney? Or been once or twice and friends and family are telling you how great it is and all of their advice is overwhelming? If you are local I am happy to meet in person. If not, or you prefer the phone, I’ll walk you through everything on the phone. There are lots of things to consider for a Disney trip. Hotel? Hopper tickets? How many days in the parks? Dining plan? How to stay on a budget? Magic bands? Magical Express? I will give you some general information, answer questions, and keep you on track through the process. I will not upsell you. I will listen to what you want and find you the best match. If your expectations aren’t realistic to your budget, I will tell you that and price things out at the level you want and the level you tell me you can afford. I want you to have a great trip at a price you are comfortable paying and whether that is 1 night at All Star Sports with a day at Magic Kingdom or two weeks in a Club Level Villa I will help you make your trip everything you imagine.
