How do you book your WDW vaction?

**ajwgroomer** · 02-02-2014, 03:54 PM

I was wondering how everyone books their WDW vacations? I can't decide how to book ours. I've done many different ways but just curious about which way other people prefer. Do you use an online booking company? If so which one? Or do you book directly from the Disney website?
One other question. We've got the Disney credit card, do we receive a discount if we use it for booking our vacation? I've had it for awhile just never booked with it.

**PopPhan** · 02-02-2014, 04:07 PM

Magical Journeys (an INTERCOT sponsor) has been my agency of choice for the past 8 years.

I have booked through AAA and on my own previously, and have found that Magical Journeys has provided the best service, and best experience, in making my WDW vacations even more magical!!! They will get you the best deal for your vacation $$$$!!!

**marlyn** · 02-02-2014, 04:09 PM

I have booked with Magical Journeys since 2005. Karen has booked 6 WDW trips and 3 Disney cruises for me. I wouldn't do it any other way!

**MississippiDisneyFreak** · 02-02-2014, 05:09 PM

Magical Journeys

**BrowncatP** · 02-02-2014, 05:31 PM

Used both AAA and Magical Journeys. I like AAA better. I have gone to the same agent for the last five trips.

**faline** · 02-02-2014, 05:55 PM

Until we became vacation club members, we used Magical Journeys. Prior to finding Magical Journeys, I typically booked on my own.

**KEYONNAH** · 02-02-2014, 05:56 PM

I love Terrisue at Magical Journeys! Wouldn't trust anyone else

**Strmchsr** · 02-02-2014, 06:21 PM

Booked with Magical Journeys since 2004. Would never want to do it any other way. It's great having the same agent year after year who knows my family so well now.

**vicster** · 02-02-2014, 06:43 PM

Magical Journeys!

**ibelieveindisneymagic** · 02-02-2014, 07:13 PM

Another vote for Magical Journeys. I used to book directly through Disney, but decided to give MJ a try, and haven't looked back.

**rkmemkc** · 02-02-2014, 08:02 PM

I have always booked them myself. I am intrigued by all the comments on Magical Journeys.
I have to ask the question(s):
Do you all use MJ for only staying onsite?
I mostly stay offsite at a timeshare involved in Interval.
Do you use a specific airline?
I typically use Southwest.
If there is another way I am all ears

{excuse the pun}.
Thanks!!

**joonyer** · 02-02-2014, 09:13 PM

On our first family trip, I booked it myself since I didn't know any better. Every trip since we have used Magical Journeys. There is none better, they are the tops, guaranteed to get you the best discounts even if prices change after you are booked. It's just too easy. MJ is great.

**Strmchsr** · 02-03-2014, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by rkmemkc

Do you all use MJ for only staying onsite?
I mostly stay offsite at a timeshare involved in Interval.

Yes, for onsite for me. I don't think MJ books offsite but they can help with a lot of things. You might see if staying onsite might be cheaper for you.

**Mickey'sGirl** · 02-03-2014, 10:55 AM

We typically do our Disney Vacation Club reservation ourselves, but use Magical Journeys for our "add on" time.

We have found that Magical Journeys is a full operation travel agent who specializes in Disney, but has helped us with many things. We have had help from Terrisue at MJ for Disneyland, DisneyWorld, Disney Cruise Lines and she will be helping us with the Universal portion of our summer holiday to Orlando. We alway refer people to Magical Journeys when they are planning a Disney holiday of any kind.

**1DisneyNut** · 02-03-2014, 11:07 AM

I always do them myself. We haven't been staying onsite lately and I have corporate discounts at some hotels so I just handle it.

**etibbetts** · 02-03-2014, 11:39 AM

I book my own travel. I just can't relinquish that control to someone else.

**FenwayGirl** · 02-03-2014, 11:40 AM

Another vote for Magical Journeys...wouldnt plan without them!

**Belle of the Ball 051411** · 02-03-2014, 01:30 PM

Magical Journeys!

**Sylvia** · 02-03-2014, 02:19 PM

I always wanted to be in control of my trip. I used to book directly through Disney myself, until a few years when, after reading so many positive comments about Magical Journeys, I decided to try them. The first time I booked through Magical Journeys, I realized how much time and money I could save, and it took no time for me to realize it was time to change my way of travelling to Disney. it's Magical Journeys always.

All I have to do is give Wendy the dates, number of people, possible discounts (AP, AAA, etc.) and she does the rest. I don't have to keep checking to see if there are any new discounts that apply to my reservation. Wendy takes care of everything. The magic happens long before I head to the airport with packed bags.