Can Disney travel agents get better deals?

Disney travel agents get their clients the lowest possible rates. If a better discount comes along after a trip is already booked, then they will go back into the system and apply the new discount to the trip in order to take advantage of the new lower rate.



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A good Disney travel agent will watch over your reservation, ready to swoop in on any new discounts or promotions that might pop up. That's why a travel agency such as The Vacationeer is the best place to book your Disney World Hotel reservation.

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Yes, Disney Travel Agents Are Often Cheaper So, to sum it up, the deals you find on Disney's websites are the same ones that your Disney travel specialist will book for you. However, you yourself may overlook some promotions that the travel agent will be privy to.

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Travel Agents Can Save Your Money Here's a really big reason why you should book Disney Cruises through a travel agent. They can save you money because they already know what discounts are available and how to get you a better deal.

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Travel agents (like Dreams Unlimited Travel) will give you the same price as booking direct through Disney, but will also give incentives like shipboard credits that Disney does not offer. Another reason to book with a travel agent is that they will watch for discounts and specials.

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Travel agents (like Dreams Unlimited Travel) will give you the same price as booking direct through Disney, but will also give incentives like shipboard credits that Disney does not offer. Another reason to book with a travel agent is that they will watch for discounts and specials.

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How much does a travel agent cost? The cost of using a travel agent is generally marginal, and often, they won't charge you at all. Much of their money comes from commissions the hotels and wholesalers pay them. Before you decide to book with a travel agent, inquire whether or not they charge fees.

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  • You're Not The One Planning Your Travel. While not planning your travel is a pro to some, for other travelers, it's a major con. ...
  • You Add Another Person To The Equation. ...
  • You Actually Have To Find The Agent. ...
  • They're Not Great For Spur-Of-The-Moment Changes.


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Disney pays up to a 10% commission to travel agents, depending on the package booked for the customer. Disney cruises yield a higher commission. If you're working independently, you'll receive the full commission amount — so if your client booked a $5,000 vacation pretax, you'd receive $500 in commission.

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Buying a Disney World vacation package means you must purchase your hotel room and either dining or tickets or both for each person in the party directly from Disney, with those components priced and sold together as a “package.” Normal Disney vacation packages are not discounted; prices are more-or-less consistent ...

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We find that the overall experience is better booking a package through a good full-service agency than direct with Disney, and the extra service costs you nothing; their prices are identical to Disney's, including all package discounts.

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A Travel Agent Can Handle the Unexpected. Between weather delays, natural disasters, flight cancellations, lost luggage and much more, a lot can happen on vacation. Travel agents act as the traveler's advocate in the event something goes wrong, helping navigate the challenge of making any necessary itinerary changes.

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Do Disney travel agents have to find their own clients? Some agencies pay to advertise their brand – at no cost to their agents – so this certainly is a bonus from an agent's standpoint. However, for the most part, Disney travel agents (especially part-time agents) are responsible for finding their own clients.

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Costco used to sell Disneyland park tickets, but they no longer do. They now sell packages that include a park eticket, but these are not discounted.

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Cons of using a travel agent Less convenient - Many travel agents only offer services during certain limited office hours. On the other hand, by booking online, you can make your bookings any time you want. Some travel booking sites also offer 24/7 customer support.

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Travel Circumstances When You Cannot Use a Travel Agent You might have online bonuses or credits, like Expedia+ Rewards or Orbitz Orbucks. A hotel may offer extra loyalty points when you book directly through their website. It might be easier for you to arrange rentals cars from an independent agency.

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The internet has opened up the questions that you used to need a travel agent for. Flights, hotels etc. can be researched and booked easily yourself without paying for the travel agent. Additionally, some people enjoy planning and finding out what to do, where to go etc.

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The Top 20 Most Powerful Travel Agencies in 2023
  1. Booking Holdings. (photo courtesy of Booking Holdings) ...
  2. Expedia Group. ...
  3. American Express Global Business Travel. ...
  4. BCD Travel. ...
  5. CWT. ...
  6. Flight Centre. ...
  7. American Express Travel. ...
  8. Chase Travel Group.


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The estimated total pay for a Cruise Vacation Agent at Disney Cruise Vacations is $24 per hour. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated base pay is $20 per hour.

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