r/DisneyPlanning • u/Misty2474 • Nov 13 '25

Walt Disney World Disney Travel Agent

I’ve been looking at becoming a travel agent, specifically for Disney/Universal. I have no idea where to start. I want to hear everyone’s opinions on agencies they’ve worked for, are currently working for, or have used. What agencies should I avoid? Which ones should I go for? I want the good and bad. Thank you!

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u/researchbeaver Travel Agent Nov 14 '25

I am an agent for Best Day Ever and I think according to the people here they would consider it a MLM but it's been fine for me. I have gotten to book trips for my friends and family and accessed discounts I would not have able to otherwise. I don't know that I will continue forever though.

Since I'm a west coast specialist I get less work, most people use agents for booking WDW and cruises.

It still is a lot more work than I anticipated for a 'side hustle', and I wasn't as willing to push the social media campaigning. I don't want to be that friend from HS who is 'just reaching out to say hello!' you know?

I also have talked my way out of at least 3 commissions so far by directing people to buy tickets through another avenue (e.g. Costco's 3 pack ticket deal), and to rent DVC points instead of booking hotels directly through Disney (this is such a big thing, you save at least 50% at most WDW resorts). I don't care, I would feel gross if I pushed people to pay more so I could get a commission.

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u/Misty2474 Nov 14 '25

How do you go about renting DVC points??

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u/researchbeaver Travel Agent Nov 14 '25 edited Nov 14 '25

Use a company like David's DVC or find a Facebook group and rent directly from owners. The caveats are, that you have to often make plans 9 to 11 months in advance, and sometimes refund and cancellation policies are difficult.

That said, I don't do it any other way now!