How do I become a successful Disney travel planner?

To be successful as a Disney travel agent you need good communication skills. You will need to put in the hours to learn the Disney Destinations, like Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and Adventures by Disney. You also need to be more than just a big Disney fan.



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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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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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You'll be able to work from home (or anywhere) with flexible hours. One of the perks of becoming an independent travel agent is that you are your own boss — whether you're selling Disney travel or otherwise. You get to decide how much time and when you invest in your business.

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Why? 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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An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner is a travel agent that specializes in planning trips to Disney parks and resorts. These experts have completed in-depth training created by Disney, and have vast knowledge of Disney destinations.

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Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products These Disney work from home reservations positions are also Disney part-time remote jobs that offer 28 hours of work per week with benefits. These are great entry-level positions but require weekend availability.

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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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Some aspiring agents want to work part-time to plan trips for their friends and family, while others pursue this as a full-time career. Either way, most agents work remotely instead of reporting to a physical office.

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Guest Relations cast members have one of the most difficult jobs in Walt Disney World, because any guest who is unhappy from a situation that took place anywhere in the parks is going to take out their feelings on Guest Relations.

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The highest-paying job at Walt Disney Company is a President with a salary of $348,484 per year. The lowest-paying job at Walt Disney Company is a Cashier with a salary of $30,711 per year.

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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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Travelmation pays an average salary of $77,102 and salaries range from a low of $67,819 to a high of $87,388. Individual salaries will, of course, vary depending on the job, department, location, as well as the individual skills and education of each employee.

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