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Tipping Travel Agent for Disney Trip

Ciincinnati, Ohio
63 posts
6 helpful votes
Tipping Travel Agent for Disney Trip

We are making our first trip with our kids and grandkids to Disney World next month. I was referred to a travel agent by a friend and she has been invaluable in planning this trip. I was so overwhelmed when I first looked into what all is involved. We have never used a travel agent, so I'm wondering if it is customary to give them a tip after the conclusion of your trip. Let me first say that I made an up-front deal with her when planning the trip to allow her to book and get the commission on our AAA rated rooms (2 suites and 1 room at the Hilton Buena Vista in Disney Springs) and then purchase the 5 day tickets through her instead of AAA. In exchange she agreed to give me the difference in increased cost to me for the tickets in the form of gift cards. This trip turned out way more expensive than we ever dreamed, so every little bit helps. Anyway, she really has been great and since we have never used a travel agent I have no idea what is normal practice as far as tipping. If you do tip, then how much? Thank you for your advice!

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Decatur, Georgia
Destination Expert
for Atlanta
12,865 posts
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1. Re: Tipping Travel Agent for Disney Trip

Why is this in the Valdosta GA forum?

Ciincinnati, Ohio
63 posts
6 helpful votes
2. Re: Tipping Travel Agent for Disney Trip

I put in Walt Disney World and Orlando in the text boxes but it didn't save and instead posted here. I have re-posted it in Orlando forum. Sorry for the confusion.

tennesee
1,103 posts
185 helpful votes
3. Re: Tipping Travel Agent for Disney Trip

In my opinion, no. The TA gets commission from the vendors. We're also going to Disney next month with the grands and used the same TA who booked a DW vacation for the family two years ago. It's the only vacation destination where I highly recommend using an agent. Has gotten way too complicated to do alone. In lieu of a tip, a nice thank you gift would be appropriate if you feel led to.

Hope you enjoy the magic of Disney.

Ciincinnati, Ohio
63 posts
6 helpful votes
4. Re: Tipping Travel Agent for Disney Trip

Thank you for your input. I actually just met with my agent for the last time before our trip and I brought her a vase of fresh flowers as a Thank You. I hope you and your family have a wonderful time on your trip!

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