I have booked a lot of vacations, from international destinations like the Maldives and Ethiopia to all-inclusive resorts, and by far the hardest vacation to plan for is a Disney Vacation. Even though I have visited Disney World over 75 times in the past 25 years, it is still a challenge because there is so much to plan for, and don’t even get me started on booking a Disney Cruise. That is a whole different ball game! All that being said, I firmly believe in using a travel agent for Disney vacations.

There is soooo much to figure out when planning a Disney Vacation:

• What hotel to stay at?
• What transportation to take to each park?
• Which rides to get lightning lane passes for?
• What parks have early entry?
• What hotels give you early entry?
• When to book dining reservations?
• How to use genie +
• What time to get a virtual queue for the Tron & Guardians of the Galaxy Ride
• the list is ENDLESS!

About 10, maybe 11 years ago, I saw an ad somewhere for a Disney Travel Agent Service and decided to give it a shot. I mean, what could it hurt?

1. Best Day Ever Vacations – My Favorite Disney Travel Agency!

Best Day Ever Vacations specializes in Disney Vacations! Agents who join the team not only receive the normal Disney College of Knowledge training, they have a one to one coach which teaches them everything about Disney until they are fully trained. on a Disney Vacation as I was. They generally were interested in my family and how they could make the trip the best possible vacation for my family. Instead of trying to upsell me on things, they talked to me about how to make the most out of my vacation with the kiddos.

The Travel Agent wanted to know what characters my kids liked and how my family liked to travel. They gave me tips on how to beat the heat with the little ones and how to get awesome castle pics.

They will gave you so many tips on how to navigate the park and save money and this is BEFORE you even BOOK a vacation. I hadn’t put down one penny of a deposit… and that is not even the best part (we will get to that soon).

Trip Planning to Its Fullest – Dining Guides, Packing Lists, Trip Planners, and More

Now, this isn’t the best part (I promise we will get there soon).

When you booked you will got a personalized guide (the Disney World one was 58-pages!) it has your entire trip laid out. It included dining recommendations, room reservation #, how to do My Disney Experience and Genie + all laid out for you.

They send out reminders when it is time for booking dining reservations, send you full dining guides, and will even help you secure some if needed.

Now for the Best Part – They will find you the best deal, even months AFTER you booked your vacation!

One of my biggest fears is booking too early and missing out on a deal. At Best Day Ever they are constantly searching for the best deal. So let’s say you back something now and in 6 months a sale pops up, their agents are taught to look out for sales to find you the best possible deal.

But don’t take my word for it, check out this review from one their numerous 5 star google reviews.

They book Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise & Aulani. https://www.bestdayevervacations.com

Now, you are probably wondering how I even have two more travel agencies after this review, well Best Day Ever Vacations does not book International Disney trips to Asia

2. Wishful Thinking – Best for International Disney Vacations Including Tokyo Disney, Shanghai Disney & Hong Kong Disney

If you are looking for an international trip then this is the spot to go. Booking a trip to Tokyo is easy. Booking a trip to Tokyo Disney is hard. It is because the parks are set up for Japanese tourists so everything is in Japanese when trying to book.

When we went to Tokyo Disney, we definitely needed help navigating the options. Nothing is the same as booking in the US Parks and the website was very confusing.

I was so thankful to find Wishful Thinking. They made our lives much easier. They helped plan everything from our hotel rooms, to our tickets to our rail passes back to Tokyo. With their help, our trip to Tokyo Disneyland was a breeze.

3. Magic Lamp Vacations – Best Agency to Book an Adventures by Disney International Trip

Magic Lamp is another solid choice for booking destinations. We used their services to book our Adventures by Disney trip to New York. We got to see Frozen, Good Morning America, and the trip was a blast! They are amazing at what they do. They have a whole team dedicated to creating unique and magical experiences for your Disney vacations. If you want to do an Adventures by Disney Trip, this is your agency.

They offer top-notch service and attention to detail to help make your trip-planning experience stress-free and enjoyable.

What you should look for in a Disney Travel Agent?

Before we jump ahead, I do want to share what you should look for in a Disney travel agent, just in case you go with someone different.

Just like how not all Disney Rides are the same, not all Disney travel agents are created the same. Some will book your trip and you never hear from them again, and others are an absolute dream to work with.

Here are some things to look for in your Disney Travel agent:

• FREE Services – Disney Travel Agents should not charge for the service of booking your reservation (they receive a % from Disney for booking your vacation). We have had several companies offer “premium services” and really what we got was a 3-page dining guide that cost us $250.
• Itinerary Planning – I don’t need someone to tell me exactly what to do each day, but it is nice to have a guide to each of the parks and resorts.
• Be True Disney Experts – Anyone can google the best Disney World Hotels, but you want to work with people who know all the little details, like the Beach Club has the best pool in all of Disney World or that you can enjoy night vision of the animals at Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House.

• Provide Reminders – There are a lot of things to plan for on a Disney trip, when to book dining, when to check in for your cruise. All those reminders should be provided by your travel agent.
• Packing Lists & Guides – Your Disney Travel Agent should also have extras for you like, packing lists, dining guides, park tips and more.
• Have Fun Complimentary Extras – Best Day Ever Vacations, offers a ton of complimentary services from a complete planning guide, to money and time saving tips for in the parks and they often have fun gifts for us upon arrival.

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Brittany H

Britt, an editor with a zest for life and travel, balances her work at Global Munchkins with her career as a flight attendant. This unique combination gives her a deep understanding of the travel world, adding an authentic touch to her writing. When she’s not soaring the skies or exploring new destinations, you can probably find her at a concert!

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