K2P2mom 2 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 It has been 6 1/2 since our last trip to the Fort. The hubs has ok'd a trip for November 2015 (belated 25 anniversary trip) and I am ready to make reservations. I have always made the reservations myself but was wondering if any of you had used a travel agency and what the benefits might be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I like that they will keep an eye out for discounts and if one comes out they change/update it with disney instead of me doing it. I'm a control freak when it comes to planning so that is a little hard for me but then I remember I don't have to sit on hold or try and find time to call them when my kids are asleep or occupied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 To me it's just easier to use a travel agent. I use [email protected] (a sponsor here) and member. He does the calling, looking for discounts, and even makes dining reservations. He will also send in my fax request for me at the appropriate time. (Which since I usually arrive on a Friday, is a Sunday when I don't have easy access to faxing stuff). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 We get all our reservations through a TA, actually Jason who is a member and also a FF sponsor. As Beckers said they watch for all the deals so you can just enjoy the trip without the hassle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I've made my own reservations in the past, but this year I'm letting Jason do the work to see if he can track down a discount for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 TA doesn't cost you anything and might save you money. And saves you some work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I like that they will keep an eye out for discounts and if one comes out they change/update it with disney instead of me doing it. I'm a control freak when it comes to planning so that is a little hard for me but then I remember I don't have to sit on hold or try and find time to call them when my kids are asleep or occupied. This is pretty much me too. I do use a TA for my reservations. I haven't let go of enough control to also let him do my dining. I know he's spent hours on the phone of my behalf, and that's free to me since Disney pays him. He also got me a discount on my site over July 4th. I'm afraid to tell you who I use... Is this a Jason commercial? BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Call Jason. He might be able to help you with some discounts. It doesn't cost OU anything and he really knows about all things disney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 This is pretty much me too. I do use a TA for my reservations. I haven't let go of enough control to also let him do my dining. I know he's spent hours on the phone of my behalf, and that's free to me since Disney pays him. He also got me a discount on my site over July 4th. I'm afraid to tell you who I use... Is this a Jason commercial? Not necessarily, we are an equal opportunity board here :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 ok I feel I should chime in here. I am not paying these people to put my name out there. LOL As stated above No extra charge for you. Disney Pays me a commission, I can and have sat for hours when a new promo comes out on the phone to get reservations adjusted to save people money. Some of my customers like Kelly prefer to handle there own dining and some I book the dining reservations for. I am willing to so as much or as little as makes you comfortable. Also I have had some clients who while en route to the Fort have had a break down and they would not have made it that night. I always have some form of access to my reservation info and the phone number you call rings on my cell phone. Some agents have office hours. I don't. As long as I am awake and in an environment to answer I will, and even being awake is negotiable, I have been known to answer questions asked at 1 in the morning. So I am pretty much always here when you need me. I prefer to get things done for you as quickly as I possibly can. I dont like things hanging around making me wait to I try to keep others from waiting on me. I can't promise a particular site, a guaranteed discount, or a perfect vacation. I can promise to do my best to make Disney aware of what you want, search for any discount possible, and work with you to remove any worries you might have about your vacation. I guess that's all I have to add for now from a TA perspective. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 ok I feel I should chime in here. I am not paying these people to put my name out there. LOL Hey, I thought we had a deal... :rotfl6: :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Hey, I thought we had a deal... :rotfl6: :rofl2: shhhhh :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Another vote for Jason! If you find you need a TA... he is definitely to go-to guy :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cindymac11 43 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Jason rules.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 We've always booked our own reservations, but about 2 trips ago we got nowhere trying to book a weekend. Jason did his magic and got us a site the weekend we needed. Like he said, he can't promise anything except great service and trying to get you what you need. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I don't, and never will, use Jason to make any Fort or WDW reservations for me. Let's see how many people won't get that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I don't, and never will, use Jason to make any Fort or WDW reservations for me. Let's see how many people won't get that. :smartass: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I don't, and never will, use Jason to make any Fort or WDW reservations for me. Let's see how many people won't get that.Schmuckface :) BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I don't, and never will, use Jason to make any Fort or WDW reservations for me.Let's see how many people won't get that.Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I don't, and never will, use Jason to make any Fort or WDW reservations for me. Let's see how many people won't get that.Me either! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Me either! That there is funny Gretch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Me either! :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I am surprised FWG has chimed in with his wordy response. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I am surprised FWG has chimed in with his wordy response. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2P2mom 2 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Well it sounds like using a TA would be helpful and that Jason is the go to guy! Thanks for all the input!On my to do list for tomorrow....call Jason and make this trip official :jumpforjoy Katman1356...Jason 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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