Should You Use A Travel Agent For Your Disney Vacation?

When I first thought about writing this post, my initial idea was to simply write, "Yes," and hit publish. Although that would have made me chuckle, it doesn’t quite align with my ethos. As a travel agent, my goal is to make planning your next trip easy, stress-free, and enjoyable. I work with each client with warmth and kindness, aiming to make everyone feel confident as they embark on their trip. I strive to give personalized suggestions tailored to each family's ideal vacation.

So, back to the initial question: should you use a travel agent for your Disney vacation? Coming from me, a travel agent, this question might seem biased. You could argue I have a bit of a conflict of interest in even asking it. Naturally, I want everyone to use my services and believe it's the best way to navigate your Disney trip. However, despite this potential bias, let me share my personal experience before I became a travel agent.

Many years ago, my family planned our first Disney trip and found a travel agent named Megan to help us. Megan booked our trip, finding a resort that fit our budget and needs. She assisted us in selecting the best dining plan and making dining reservations for our three-generation group. She provided tips and tricks for choosing parks based on crowd levels and gave us a general itinerary tailored to our preferences. Megan also helped us book our FastPass+ selections and offered strategies for maximizing this system. I can confidently say that our travel agent played a crucial role in making our first Disney vacation truly magical. In fact, Megan did such an excellent job that our entire family became hooked on traveling and used her services many times for subsequent trips to Disney and Universal. Despite our growing knowledge about Disney, we trusted Megan to handle the bookings so we wouldn’t have to worry about it.

So, how did I go from using a travel agent to becoming one?

After several trips, I developed a deep passion for learning about Disney and Universal, educating myself extensively. I became so knowledgeable that people started seeking me out for advice on navigating the parks. During multi-family and couples trips, I took on the role of leader, ensuring everyone felt like they were getting a VIP experience. I loved helping people get the most out of their trips and enjoyed providing personalized advice to meet their unique needs. It was through helping others that the idea of Best Day Vacations by Steph came into existence.

If you've made it this far, you might realize I haven’t fully answered the question: should you use a travel agent? The answer is, I strongly recommend it. Remember, it’s a free service, so it doesn't cost you anything extra to use a travel agent. Planning a Disney vacation can be confusing. There are Lightning Lanes Multi Pass or Single Pass, dining reservations, early park admission, extended evening hours, resort options, transportation options, meet and greets, and ride refurbishments to consider. Plus, there's always the dreaded wondering if you're going to spend your entire trip just waiting in line to ride Dumbo. The quick answer is you won't, and I can teach you how to get the most out of your experience without waiting hours to ride one attraction. My hope is that you find a travel agent (hopefully me) with whom you can relate well, like a close friend giving you caring advice. I aim to build trust with each client, ensuring they know I have their best interests at heart and can make things happen that they didn’t even know existed. My job is simple: to help you create magical moments with your family that will last forever. I want to take the stress out of planning, leaving only excitement and anticipation. I aspire to be like Megan was for our family all these years—a trusted friend who provides the most up-to-date tips with care and concern.

I believe using a travel agent is a game changer for your family's trips. I would be so honored if you used my services for your next Disney trip. Together, we can create unforgettable memories and ensure that every moment of your vacation is filled with magic and joy.