Why use a travel agent?

Before really jumping into traveling tips and Disney information and all that, I wanted to explain why you should use a travel agent and discuss how travel agents are compensated.

Why use a travel agent?

• I'm FREE to you. Yes, there are agents out there that may charge a fee for doing certain amounts of planning and other things, but I do not. 
• I wake up early and stay up late for you. Disney released a free dining promotion recently, and it was announced really early in the morning. I was awake making sure any clients I had traveling during that time frame were covered under the promotion if necessary. Dining reservations and FastPass selection windows open at 7am. If you want me to make them for you, I do it while you're snoozing. And I'm perfectly happy to do it! I think it's fun!
• I continuously find the best deals for you. Even after you have booked travel with me, if a promotion comes out while you are supposed to be traveling, I will make any changes to your package if it's going to save you money. Sometimes promotions DON'T end up being good for a particular travel package, and I take care of doing the research for you.
• No sitting on the phone on hold. I literally have phone numbers for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal stored in my phone because I have to call them often for clients. I will endure the hold music for you to make sure your vacation is what you want it to be.
• I can be as involved as you want me to be. If you like planning vacations but just need me to do the original booking, that's totally fine. If you need to email or text me with changes to your trip or questions, bring it on! I have clients who want me to do it all, and I have clients who just need me to do a couple of things. My goal isn't to hover; it's to help as much (or as little) as you want.
• I love planning vacations. I would not be doing this if it was not something I enjoyed doing. I have a full-time job but make time to do this because I think it's enjoyable. I am organized and detail-oriented, and this is a fun outlet for me. 

How are travel agents compensated?

• Even though my services are free to my clients, I do earn a paycheck doing this. How? Well, generally when you book travel, there is a service fee included in what you pay that will go to a travel agent as commission if an agent books for you. If you book it yourself, that money just goes back to the company with which you are booking. If you're paying the fee regardless, why not put it towards a human who can help you?