nunzia
You can't top pigs with pigs, but you CAN top Toys
- Joined
- Oct 19, 2007
It is impossible to cull through the hundreds of agencies that host agents for booking Disney travel. Is there a place..or do any of you have input, as to what type of training, support, costs, benefits etc can be expected as the norm? It seems all of them allow you to take the Disney College of Knowledge, but then it seems like many other opportunities require a card that just the agency owner has and you have a chance to earn a higher status to get your own card. How about booking systems? Does the agency provide that? Average costs? I know agencies cover you with the insurance. Many agencies have very flashy set ups to apply and require a great deal, such as a dedicated phone line, some don't mention this, some just have a contact up for more info on becomming an agent, some don't even mention if they are allowing agents to join. How about perks? Discounts on travel, commission rates? I have read a lot online and read host agency reviews, but those sites don't seem to have much info on agencies that focus on Disney. Several I've looked at are Dreams Unlimited (board sponsor, but their info to become an agent page is being worked on), Small World (not accepting agents and frankly didn't enjoy working with them much for a cruise), Magical Moments Vacations (looks good! but also noticed that the reviews on a large host agency site semed to come in in clumps on same days only a few minutes apart) Off to Neverland (super high commission for host, but classsy website and very detailed instructions on becomming an agent), Pixie Vacations (I met one of the owners at an Expo I believe and site is nice, but can't see where you find out about applying) Other board is sponsored by Fairy Godmother but really haven't found out much about them. And then there are tons more. Sorry for the long winded intro..when really all I am asking for is HELP, and who better to ask than the very knowledgeable DIS board folk.