Is it cheaper to use a Disney planner?

This cost comes out of Disney's profit on your vacation… it's not passed on to you. In other words, booking with an agent is no more costly than booking without an agent. A few travel agencies have begun charging an itinerary planning fee, but this is not the case for most agencies.



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It's not more expensive to book a Disney trip through a travel agent vs. booking it directly with Disney. In fact, many trips end up being cheaper. Disney releases a number of travel discounts throughout the year.

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When considering both ticket prices and hotel prices, Early January through Presidents' Day weekend is the cheapest time to go to Disney World. The next cheapest time to visit Disney World would be late August through early September and non-holiday weekdays during October, November, and December.

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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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You want to avoid wasting time in line, as much as possible If your goal is to maximize the number of attractions you ride on, purchasing Genie+ might be worth it. Although guests typically get to access front-of-the-line privileges about two or three times with Genie+, the total time saved could be significant.

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This. If you're going for a few days, and not coming back for at least a couple of years it is 100% worth it. You get on the rides that are your priority, and you've also saved time to wait in shorter lines so it maximizes your time. If you're going to be back on a regular basis, waiting in line isn't a huge burden.

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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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So, how much does the average Disney trip cost? The average cost of a Disney vacation is around $225.00-$240.00 per person per day for guests staying at the value resorts or moderate resorts and $245.00 – $285.00 for guests staying at a Disney World on-site deluxe resort.

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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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Generally not, and especially not for short distances. For the most part, any discount you'd get from using a travel agent would be for a combined package. Still, it never hurts to ask if your travel agent can get you a deal on your flight.

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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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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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Spending Money on your Disney World Vacation Lastly, you'll want to take some spending money with you. How much spending money will you need? Around $50 per day per person is a good start. A bit of extra cash is great for buying snacks, souvenirs, and alcohol.

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A family of four can expect to pay between $3,800 and $4,400 for a three-day trip to Disney World. The exact cost of your Disney World vacation will depend on what month you go, where you fly from, and how much you spend on food.

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