Why Magical Journeys (Intercot Sponsor)?

[Strmchsr]

I have read the posts here but I didn't see anyone mention payment for the trip. Do we pay Magical Journeys and they pay Disney or do we pay Disney direct? I wanted to use my Disney Visa and get the benefit of 6 months 0% interest. Also I got the fax to transfer my reservation to MJ, that seems scary. I haven't read anything bad about them but before I transfer, I want to make sure about the payment procedures.

MJ handles your payment. They take your credit card info, and, yes, you can use your Disney Visa, and pass along that info to Disney who then charges your card. MJ doesn't actually process the payment. No need for concern. I've never heard of a problem with payment through MJ.

[vamaggie]

If anyone has any doubts about having MJ handle your Disney vacation plans, read the thread in Accomodations about the Disney offers for this coming fall. So many folks have been able to save money, (or get upgrades and still save money) without having to do anything thanks to the great MJ agents (who by this weekend are probably all exhausted!!). We booked with MJ and got a discount while we were at the beach on vacation thanks to Debbie! They are awesome and I will never book a Disney vacation without them again!!!

[vamaggie]

I have read the posts here but I didn't see anyone mention payment for the trip. Do we pay Magical Journeys and they pay Disney or do we pay Disney direct? I wanted to use my Disney Visa and get the benefit of 6 months 0% interest. Also I got the fax to transfer my reservation to MJ, that seems scary. I haven't read anything bad about them but before I transfer, I want to make sure about the payment procedures.

All you do is give your MJ agent your Disney Visa number.It will get processed by Disney and appear on your statement as a charge from Disney. MJ does not take any direct payments. You will get the 6 mo 0% interest even if you use MJ. Go for it--you won't regret it!

[The Flying Dutchman]

The Mrs. and I have already set up our trip through MJ and are all set to go in Sept (mid to late sept.) The final payment has already been paid. My question is whether or not we can still add on tickets to Mickey's not so scary Halloween party? Do we contact WDW ourselves or do we have to go through MJ?
Thanks!

[Strmchsr]

You get the tickets for MNSSHP yourself. They are an extra event. You can get them from the Disney website or by calling the main reservation number.

[glenpreece]

And additionally, I was just off email with my amazing MJ rep - she will be making certain our papers (which are essential for the trip) are not with the luggage tags (which are not) when she sends them across the border, as she knows that Canadian Customs sometimes holds the papers when they're with the tags. For some reason they don't like the tags. I don't know if every MJ person knows this but I certainly didn't, and I appreciated the extra effort to make certain we have the required documents.

That's weird but not surprising our Customs people are so rude and obnoxious. I hope our tags are ok coming across the border.

[BigRedDad]

Here is a recent reason. My family is from south FL. My parents still live there and have the Seasonal Passes. He told me about one site that does WDW travel. I told him about MJ. He called and was told they only handle 3 or more days. They were planning on going for 2. MJ got him the same resort with preferred room for 3 nights for the same price as 2. They are now going to the FWF for an extra day for "free". The other agent he told me about couldn't/wouldn't have known or done that.

[Jenemmy]

I have been to WDW about 17 times in my life and planned them all myself. Two days ago, I booked our next trip through Magical Journeys. Debbie has been AMAZING so far.....I can send her an e-mail and have a response back in an incredibly short time. Chatting with her on the phone while making the deposit arrangements was like talking to an old friend. I just can't get over the service I have already received. I'm a true believer, now and Debbie will be part of my future Disney planning for as long as she will have me!

[Tx. Mom]

i booked our trip myself after HOURS of research, and now think i should've used MJ!! We are going in late Jan. 08 and have only put downmy $200 deposit w/ a new Disney Visa. Can my reservations be switched to MJ? Will i loose my $200?

Also, do you know if the 6 months, no interest is only good for the first payment cycle or can i book the rest of the trip later and still have 6 months?? Is any purchase 6 months no interst or just a trip?

[Strmchsr]

Can my reservations be switched to MJ? Will i loose my $200?

You should be able to. Just email then and ask. I think there are certain types of reservations they can't switch, but most they can. And, no, you wouldn't lose your $200.

[woo5539]

I'm so hesitant about giving out my credit card info. I'm booking my trip thru MJ for the first time. I never heard of them before finding this site a few weeks ago.

[DisneyOtaku]

I'm so hesitant about giving out my credit card info. I'm booking my trip thru MJ for the first time. I never heard of them before finding this site a few weeks ago.

I was worried about that too. But you have to realize, the credit card info is needed no matter what route you go. This is my first time booking through MJ (first time booking a WDW trip period, actually) and I have had no problems. In fact, I feel safer with MJ for some reason.

On top of that, I've had to make two changes to my trip (move the trip back a day and take someone off my package) and it was done in NO TIME. I have much love and respect for Wendy

[Dsnygirl]

We love MJ... we used them for our first trip as a family last May, and although I'd originally booked w/ AAA, I ended up switching b/c they just did a better job handling the details, and were MUCH more personal to deal with.
This year, we used them for our upcoming trip in October, and did a room-only reservation, waiting and hoping for a special to come out. Well, of course one did - while we were on vacation!! But, I'd e-mailed my agent Debbie to let her know we'd be out of town, and she got in touch w/ us by phone and e-mail, and then put us in touch w/ Nanci b/c she was going to be out of town when we got back - and we got the special!! Saved us $200... TOTALLY worth it!! They are awesome, and I'll never look elsewhere!!

[Beast_fanatic]

Despite the fact that we're only 29 days from our vacation, and I had long since given up on the idea of getting in on the Fall special, Debbie perservered and prevailed!

So, now instead of the AAA rate (for a king room) at POR running us $1770 for 10 nights, we now have a standard room at POR with 10-day park hoppers AND the dining plan for $2437. Debbie totally rocks!

So, as I've always said, MJ will do their very best to get you the best price for your stay, and I definitely think that's true!

[kaerbear178]

I have been having trouble paying for my Dec Honeymoon. I contacted Wendy to see if we could be moved to a value and she figured out a way to keep me at CB and extend my payment. She previously got me the package discount and didn't want me to lose it. She dropped my package down to the minimum - room + 1 day tickets, allowing us to put the tickets and possibly dining back on closer to our departure date! I wouldn't be going without her!

[LibertyTreeGal]

Using Magical Journeys with Terrisue has made planning this vacation so much easier. Oh my goodness, I can't even tell you how nice it was -- she booked my WDW trip and my Universal Orlando trip too. I won't ever go without her again. All I had to figure out was my ADR's!!!

AND she was actually able to get us the Fall special discount, even though Beach Club was booked to the gills. Saved us over $300, yeah!

[Knitty Kitty]

This is going to be a combo post - why Magical Journeys rocks and me doing the sneaky happy dance of joy.

Wendy at MJ has been working with my BFF and I to plan a trip for early December. Sadly, life intervened quite rudely with my friend and her family will not be able to join us. (The silver lining is they have a wonderful new car!)

Due to some scheduling changes, Wendy was able to book a room only ressie for me, DS and my DBF so that we will be getting to CBR on the night of the 3rd and have 5 full length park days instead of only 4 and a nice laid back departure day! The best park is DS and DBF don't know yet. I'm keeping it to myself till we get there. It's a little thing to be so happy about, but it's just the kind of amazing service that Magical Journeys provides.

[Pipalotta]

When I started planning our Jan 08 trip back in April I sent for a quote and was matched up with Terrisue. At the time she couldnt give me too much information since the new rates had not come out yet. She was very helpful with what she could tell me though. When the rates came out me and my family talked about if we should do the dinning plan or not. Terrisue emailed me as soon as the rates were released. When we decided to do room only I figured that I could go about doing that my self. Well boy was I upset when the value we had our hearts set on since April was now showing no rooms (which also makes me nervous that it will be CROWDED!!) I promptly emailed Terrisue and she found me a room. Oh what a life saver! I was able to do everything online through email and didnt have to worry about being put on hold or long distance charges!

So even if you are doing room only Magical Journeys is the way to go. Hey it is free so why not?

[lovenmickey]

I am not even sure if this is the right place to post this, but I need to send out my greatest thanks to TerriSue at MJ's. She has been unbelievable to deal with. This past weekend we almost had to cancel our trip due to financial problems, I emailed her and she came up with some great ways for us to lower the cost of our upcoming trip and now we can afford to go. I cant thank her enough for all of her hard work and helping us through this difficult time. She is Number 1 in our book! Thanks again Terrisue!!

[SallyP]

We live 2 hours from the House of Mouse so although I have asked Debbie at MJ for help with WDW reservations it isn't very often.
We usually just get in the car and go

What I would like to add is that Debbie has helped me with a Disneyland trip (my first ever) and we had an ablsolutely wonderful time thanks to Debbie's help and suggestions with arrangements!

Now she is being the Oh So Patient one with me on an Adventure By Disney booking.
She answers question after question in an expedient and thorough manner.
Grazie Debbie!
So now we will be traveling to Italy and I know Debbie will be a phone call away if we need her!

MJ is the travel agency of any Disney Destination, Cruise or Adventure!