Do Disney travel agents have to find their own clients?

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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Disney travel agents receive a commission for the trips they book (i.e., no salary or hourly wage). Depending on how many trips you book and the total dollar value of the trips, you can certainly make a good income in this profession.

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A travel agent is a highly organized professional who is passionate about travel and helping others. They are focused on creating the best possible experiences, directly catered to their clients. They work with hotels, airlines, and other vendors to create travel packages and experiences that their clients will love.

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(Travel plans do change, after all.) But then there are often many hoops that agents have to jump through to get their commission in their bank account. When you book a client and they check out, the hotel pays the travel host agency and then the host agency pays the advisor.

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Being an independent contractor takes commitment and dedication. Being a Disney Travel Agent is a lot of fun, but like with any job, there will be times that it is tough. You will need to push through the tough times if you want to succeed. As mentioned above, it will take time to develop a clientele.

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Unless people are willing to spend a lot of time reading and researching, we usually recommend they use a Disney World-focused agent to help plan trips.

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The True Challenges of Becoming an Independent Travel Agent There are start-up costs, host agency fees, and other upgrades you may need to consider. As a contractor, you do not receive traditional employee benefits. The payment structure for independent travel agents may take time to get used to as well.

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Disney pays the agent for you. Each agent gets a commission from Disney for the bookings they've made on your behalf. That's why most Disney travel agencies have a policy of not charging their clients any sort of itinerary planning fee — because they're already getting paid.

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Booking Yourself Saves on Service Fees “Travel agents have access to the same rates and they don't get commissions on flights, so they often add an extra booking fee.” Le recommends setting up Google flight alerts to snatch up deals on flights when prices go down.

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Travel Agents Can Save You Time Booking a trip, with all its working parts, can take hours, especially if you're researching and comparing the best deals, said Avery Harris of Viking Travel. A travel agent will take much less time to help you find what you're looking for, Harris said.

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A travel agent can keep things organized, negotiate with services and personally work out any complications that may arise. Rather than trying to reserve rooms in the same hotels and seats on the same flights with multiple credit cards and names, let a travel agent do that work.

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Agency Information: Is the agency an Earmarked Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, and if so, at what level? (The levels are Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.)

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If you have a strong resume and good soft skills, it's easy to get a job at Disney. You need to find the positions that suit you best and make sure you have the right experience. Some people enter a Disney college program, which means you can intern for the company. Many interns end up working full-time later on.

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Each travel vendor sets its own policies regarding discounts, but these discounts can provide travel agents and their family members with discounts of 50 percent or more standard prices. In addition, vendors may also upgrade the services provided to travel agents.

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Once you've created an account, you'll need to complete the College of Disney Knowledge training, which includes online classes and information about Disney Destinations. If you're not already a certified travel agent, you'll need to become one before signing up for Disney travel agent training.

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Build a Presence: Establish a solid online presence by consistently posting Disney-related content. Share your experiences, tips, and insights that resonate with your audience. This will showcase your passion and knowledge, making you an attractive candidate for Disney collaborations.

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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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  • 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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Getting to a Million: Top Travel Agents Share Tips for Six-Figure Sales
  1. Set goals. ...
  2. Education is key. ...
  3. Be in it to win it. ...
  4. Find a mentor. ...
  5. Choose your clients rather than vice versa. ...
  6. Mingle where the high rollers go. ...
  7. Consider working for someone else first, so you can start a business with a book of travel in hand.


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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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