Booking - through DLP web or Agent?

[GuardMusic]

We are going to DLP for the first time and traveling from the U.S.

Should we simply book our package through the DLP website or use a Travel Agent? If an agent, which one?

We will be arriving via CDG, staying for ~5 nights and then taking EuroStar from DLP to London for another 5 nights. We'd also like to reserve our dining as soon as possible.

Thanks!
Gayle

 

[A Small World]

We are going to DLP for the first time and traveling from the U.S.

Should we simply book our package through the DLP website or use a Travel Agent? If an agent, which one?

We will be arriving via CDG, staying for ~5 nights and then taking EuroStar from DLP to London for another 5 nights. We'd also like to reserve our dining as soon as possible.

Thanks!
Gayle

Most people find it as cheap if not cheaper to book direct through Disney -

You can only book your dining a few weeks in advance but its not such an urgent thing as it is at WDW if you are used to having to book it there

 

[RCDisneyFan]

I just booked our March trip through Small World Vacations - it was the same price as the website gave me. Expedia had a slightly lower price but, I felt better being able to speak to an actual person to book. I haven't told the agent what I want to do for meals - but she'll book them as soon as I let her know (saves me some calls to France!)

 

[joolz1910]

It is usually cheaper to book direct with Disney. When I went to an agent, she phoned Disney direct (which is what I had already done) and got an identical quote and then tried to sell me their travel insurance, which was about £45. Disney's insurance was £52. I booked direct with Disney, declining their insurance and arranging my own (saving £42). If you go through Quidco, you can also get 6.5% cashback. From what I've read on here, it is also worth playing with dates/hotel preferences as (if you can be flexible) that could save money too.

 

[markpsych]

Get a direct quote 1st and then try here: http://www.cooptravel.co.uk/disneyland-paris.aspx

 

[mommy2ash]

i have booked direct with disney for my trips and it was the cheapest option

 

[Torchy]

Disney's currency rate was set in 2008 at E1.42 to the £, and they are still using that for package costs on the website in GBP.

This may be why direct bookings are cheaper, especially when you consider the park tickets cost (an adult 2-day hopper is £108 on the gate but £76 on the website). The difference between Disney fixed rate and the current exchange rate may also explain the price increases, put up the prices rather than recalculate the exchange rate.

 

[tinks_1989]

i would go directly with disney having that peice of mind it doesnt have to go from travel agent to disney is a small relif i think but i would ring and to book

i booked through disney on the website the booking was denied but the money was taken from my bank account a holiday package is quiet alot to just disapear from some ones bank i got my money back but it took over a week i think just having some one to talk to is better rather then having the computer say no to you

 

[cookie334]

Direct with Disney has always been cheapest for us too