Five Reasons to Transfer Your Disney Reservation to a Travel Time Travel Agent

Five Reasons to Transfer Your Disney Reservation to a Travel Time Travel Agent 

So you’ve just booked your dream Disney vacation and now you’re feeling completely elated but maybe you ventured outside your comfort zone and are feeling a bit overwhelmed. You may be wondering what happens next. Where do you begin? Or maybe you just want to make sure your dream vacation will be as magical as possible with a little professional help. Planning a vacation at Disney can take hours if you’re unfamiliar with all of the components that go into a Magic Your Way package. Even miracles take a little time.

Let me and the other wonderful travel agents here at Travel Time step in and hold your hand while we soothingly say “I’ll go the distance!" The most fantastic, magical things can happen and it all starts with a wish! Or in this case, an easy reservation transfer form.

Now you may be wondering, why you should transfer your reservation to Travel Time travel agent? All it takes is faith and trust, but if you need more convincing, here are 5 good reasons to let us help you with all of the details that go in to making a vacation a dream vacation that your family will talk about for years to come.

 5. We know Disney! Our travel agents pride themselves on staying up to date with all of the Disney Destinations including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani and Adventures by Disney. We are all graduates of the College of Disney Knowledge and, as a whole, have visited all of the Disney Destinations hundreds of time. We will know if your room is located near the amenities or if you’ll be walking and walking to get to the buffet. We’ll also happily whistle while we work to take care of reserving a stroller or wheelchair, if needed.

4. We continue our service until you’re back home! We want your vacation to go as smoothly as possible, but anything can happen and it may happen during your stay at Disney. In the off chance a hiccup occurs, simply phone your agent and we will wave our wand and work our magic to get you feeling dreamy once again.

3. We take care of the details! Booking your Advanced Dining Reservations (ADR), selecting your Fast Pass+ choices and even itinerary planning are part of the services we offer at no cost to our clients. It can be overwhelming to try and plan all of that on your own. We get it! We can do all of the work for you, or serve as a sounding board as you put your plans together. Yes, we will happily book your ADR at 6am EST on the 180th day mark (if you provide us with your MDE account information) so you don’t have to worry about waking up early or hanging out on the phone for a couple of hours. And we’ll reserve your Fast Pass+ choices so they coincide with the park you’ll be in so your experience is as fluid and enjoyable as possible. We do this because we truly love what we do and we believe that in every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. 

2. We will make sure you get the best deal possible. If a better deal is released that your trip qualifies for, we’ll do all the work to have it applied to your reservation and save you money… all without you even having to ask! Travel Time travel agents pride ourselves on monitoring every promotion Disney releases and checking them against all of our clients’ reservations. When you transfer your Disney reservation to us, you and I are a team and you can be sure you are getting the best deal there is.

1. We provide all of this FREE of charge! Yep, you read that right. Our services are always free. There are no hidden fees or extra charges. We are compensated by Disney and you reap the benefits of our experience. You’ve already booked your vacation and, unless we can get you a lower price or if you choose to add anything in to your vacation, your price will not change by transferring your reservation. Seem too good to be true? I promise you it’s not! All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them! 

Fairytales can come true, but you’ve got to make them happen. It all depends on you! 
Transfer your reservation to Travel Time and let us help you plan your family’s best Disney Vacation ever! Give us a call at 855-468-8896 to reach an agent or like our Facebook Page and request that an agent contact you and let’s start planning your magical Disney vacation today!

 Please note, when transferring a reservation, the reservation must have been made directly with  Disney or Disney Cruise Line within the past 30 days and it cannot be paid in full.

Let us make your vacation even easier!  We'll help you plan from the start and can advise you and handle your arrangements, including dining, fast passes, room requests, discount application, and celebrations.  We are the same price or less than if you book on your own, and you get us for FREE!  Have an expert on your side at zero cost to you and contact one of our agents today!

Why Use a Travel Agent?

BY: A Disney Dining Agent and a Travel Agent Trainer

First, I will take a moment to say that sometimes Travel agents are not the most popular callers to make dining reservations at Disney.  Many don't know what they are doing.  Many place us on hold repeatedly without asking to speak with their clients or other random people, they are fast paced and occasionally not patient.

Personally, I love most travel agents and look forward to their calls. If they are knowledgeable about Disney, then they are a true asset to their client and our guests.  I have also trained travel agents for many years.  Some "get it" and some don't.

In this world of internet-everything, the question of “why use a travel agent” may come up.  This blog will deal with why travelers should consider using a travel agent, how to interview prospective travel agents, and how travel agents are compensated.

“How are travel agents compensated, and won’t it cost me more to use a travel agent?”

Most travel agents are free to their clients!  While there are some exceptions (there may be service fees for things like air only assistance), as a general rule you pay nothing to use a travel agent.  Travel agents are compensated by the travel companies they use.  In addition, most travel agents can meet or beat any price.  What that means for you is that you may pay LESS than  you see advertised, but at minimum the same, plus you get an expert on your side for free!

“How do I choose a travel agent?”

You need to be choosy when you pick a travel agent.  Find a good one, and you have the benefit of an expert on your side for life!  Find a bad one, and that trip you spent your hard earned money on may be at risk.  Things to look for:

1.  Experience.  Nothing beats hands on experience, especially with Disney.  Going on one trip does not an expert make.  An expert will not only have hands on experience but extensive learned knowledge through training.

Knowledge.  Want to take a cruise?  Ask these questions:

·       Ask about embarkation and debarkation processes

·       Ask their opinions on dining and cabin location

Want to go to Disney?  Ask:

·       How does Fast Pass work, and how much does it cost? (and yes, that is a trick question)

·       What is their favorite restaurant? And do they handle all your dining reservations for you?

Want to go somewhere exotic, like Italy or Egypt?  It is VITAL you find someone that knows the destination.

If you enjoy the planning process, find an agent that you will enjoy planning with, and that will follow your lead.  Want the agent to do everything?  Make that clear.  Want to be included in everything?  Make that very clear.  You want to choose someone comfortable with the type of trip you are planning, and someone that you enjoy.  

2.      Credentials.  Ask what certifications an agent may hold, and/or what accreditation's their agency holds.  IATAN is an important accreditation because it is difficult to obtain, and requires things like minimum agency bank balances and recommendation letters from travel vendors.

3.      Find someone you like. Make it a policy to work with people you like!  It makes planning trips much more enjoyable, and it can enhance a client experience.  Often in life we don't have a choice in the people we deal with...here, you can CHOOSE to work with someone you like.

I can't stand pushy agents..."please book with me."  That smacks of desperation.  Find someone laid back about "landing your sale" but aggressive where it counts (Be Our Guest, anyone?).  If they sound desperate, they probably are.  There is plenty of business to go around...choose an agent untouched by that nonsense.

4.  Referrals.  Getting a referral from someone you trust is like finding a $100 bill!

“Why use a travel agent?”

First, let me start by defining people that may be happier without a travel agent:

·       Do you micromanage your trips?

·       Do you do exhaustive research?

·       Do you re-price things often and change reservations accordingly?

If you answered yes to most of those, a travel agent might not be for you, unless they are a perfect fit with your personality.

Benefits of using a travel agent:

·       Matched pricing or better pricing

·       Knowledge of destinations, and contacts such as hotel managers and tour guides

·       No need to search dozens of sites, a good travel agent knows exactly where to go!

·       Special perks like itinerary planning, restaurant assistance, gifts or upgrades

·       Even if you enjoy planning, having a travel agent on your team can make sure your trip is as magical as possible!

·       Help if you experience a problem during your vacation

Don’t pick a travel agent based on onboard credit only, or rebates.  A good incentive is awesome, but in the midst of your excitement at finding a good OBC offer, make sure you also pick a good individual agent.  They key is SERVICE…don’t sacrifice that for a few dollars.  You are spending a lot on your vacation, but you get what you pay for...do you really want to sacrifice your hard earned trip by nickel and diming everything? There is spending your money wisely, and there is cheap.  There is a huge difference between the two.

Finally, don’t contact a travel agent, use them to price out dozens of vacations, and then book on your own.  Travel agents are compensated only when you book through them.  If it is a matter of price, ask them to match.  If it is a “just because” matter and you decide to book on your own, that is the equivalent of you getting paid zero at your job.  Do you enjoy going to work, doing your job and doing it well, and then being told "we decided you aren't going to get paid even though you did the work".  Most travel agents do not charge fees for their time, and earn their living only when people actually go through them to book their trips.  No one likes to work for free!

A good travel agent/client relationship can be extremely beneficial.  Vacations are an investment…protect them!

By Lucy

Travel Agents…The How & Why

In this world of internet-everything, the question of “why use a travel agent” may come up.  This blog will deal with why travelers should consider using a travel agent, how to interview prospective travel agents, and how travel agents are compensated.

“How are travel agents compensated, and won’t it cost me more to use a travel agent?”

Most travel agents are free to their clients!  While there are some exceptions (there may be service fees for things like air only assistance), as a general rule you pay nothing to use a travel agent.  Travel agents are compensated by the travel companies they use.  In addition, most travel agents can meet or beat any price.  What that means for you is that you may pay LESS than  you see advertised, but at minimum the same, plus you get an expert on your side for free!

“How do I choose a travel agent?”

You need to be choosy when you pick a travel agent.  Find a good one, and you have the benefit of an expert on your side for life!  Find a bad one, and that trip you spent your hard earned money on may be at risk.  Things to look for:

1.      Experience.  Nothing beats hands on experience. 

Want to take a cruise?  Ask these questions:

·       Ask about embarkation and debarkation processes

·       Ask their opinions on dining times and cabin location

Want to go to Disney?  Ask:

·       How many times have they stayed onsite?

·       How does Fast Pass work, and how much does it cost? (and yes, that is a trick question)

·       What is their favorite restaurant?

Want to go somewhere exotic, like Italy or Egypt?  It is VITAL you find someone that knows the destination.

If the travel agent hesitates, or has to look it up and get back to you, find another agent.  You want to choose someone comfortable with the type of trip you are planning.  

2.      Credentials.  Ask what certifications an agent may hold, and/or what accreditation's their agency holds.  IATAN is an important accreditation because it is difficult to obtain.  

3.      Find someone you like. Make it a policy to work with people you like!  It makes planning trips much more enjoyable, and it can enhance a client experience.

“Why use a travel agent?”

First, let me start by defining people that may be happier without a travel agent:

·       Do you micromanage your trips?

·       Do you do exhaustive research?

·       Do you re-price things often and change reservations accordingly?

If you answered yes to most of those, a travel agent might not be for you, unless they are a perfect fit with your personality.However helping a fellow Mom or Dad who works from home doing this might be a great help and a chance for you to sit back and relax.

Benefits of using a travel agent:

·       Matched pricing or better pricing

·       Knowledge of destinations, and contacts such as hotel managers and tour guides

·       No need to search dozens of sites, a good travel agent knows exactly where to go!

·       Special perks like itinerary planning, restaurant assistance, gifts or upgrades

·       Even if you enjoy planning, having a travel agent on your team can make sure your trip is as magical as possible!

·       Help if you experience a problem during your vacation

Don’t pick a travel agent based on onboard credit only, or rebates.  Many suppliers don’t allow those things or they limit them, and if a travel agent is offering a “too good to be true” offer, that smacks of desperation…they are willing to undercut prices even if that is against supplier policy to get business.  They key is SERVICE…don’t sacrifice that for a few dollars.  You are spending a lot on your vacation, but you get what you pay for...do you really want to sacrifice your hard earned trip by nickel and diming everything? There is spending your money wisely, and there is cheap.  There is a huge difference between the two.

Finally, don’t contact a travel agent, use them to price out dozens of vacations, and then book on your own.  Travel agents are compensated only when you book through them.  If it is a matter of price, ask them to match.  If it is a “just because” matter and you decide to book on your own, that is the equivalent of you getting paid zero at your job.  Do you enjoy going to work, doing your job and doing it well, and then being told "we decided you aren't going to get paid even though you did the work".  Most travel agents do not charge fees for their time, and earn their living only when people actually go through them to book their trips.  No one likes to work for free!

A good travel agent/client relationship can be extremely beneficial.  Vacations are an investment…protect them!