The first answer is in the title. What exactly
is a Disney vacation? I often get emails saying someone wants to "do Disney. Do they mean Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Disneyland Paris? How about Aulani, the Disney resort in Hawaii. Maybe they are referring to a Disney Cruise or an Adventures By Disney guided tour? It's important to know the differences and how each might fit with a desired experience.
But can't you just look around on-line, click a few times and be done with it? That might work to
schedule your vacation but it has nothing to do with
planning it.
Did you know that you pay for a travel agent even if you don't use one? Disney, and actually all suppliers, build in a travel agent commission to their pricing. If you choose to do all the work yourself, Disney doesn't send you a check, they just add that amount to their profit line. It would be like paying a using a Flo-Bee to cut your hair, but also send a hairdresser a check. Don't you want to get what you pay for?
Do you know how to pick the right resort for a park visit? Stay onsite or off? What's the difference in experience level for each? How about Park Hoppers? If you are going to Walt Disney World, do you want a dining plan? How about extra activities or tours at both US Locations? How do I get from the airport to the property? What if I drive, where do I park and are there fees? How many days before the visit can dining or Fast Passes be booked? What time of year is best to avoid crowds and which is best for certain experiences?
Where do the cruises go? What's included and what's extra? Why would I want to take an Adventures By Disney trip? What's that all about?
A Disney specialist travel planner will know all of these things and more. Along with time lines and details and tips, your specialist will also be well trained and constantly go through new training direct from Disney. It's pretty clear by now, that I'm a Disney travel specialist, and I feel my expertise gives you a boost in how to best use your limited funds and time to have the best custom fit experience at your Disney Destination choice. Are you traveling as a party of 2 or 20? What ages are in your group? What type of rides and experiences are enjoyed? My focus on multi-generational trips helps me to understand the differences in expectations for a vacation in different age groups, and how to tailor these expectations into enjoyable experiences.
In addition to all of the above, a Disney travel specialist daily keeps abreast of promotions that are coming and will automatically apply the promotion to your package if it would benefit you. Do you want to make payments so you can travel debt free? Done. Do you want everything organized and Pixie Dusted and delivered to you, literally wrapped in a bow, well before your trip? Just call me Tinker Bell. All of this at no additional charge to you. Maybe the question should be who wouldn't use a Disney travel specialist for their Disney Destination vacation?
