I use a Disney "Earmarked" TA that knows ALL things Disney. Using a TA works for me because I am in the West and would need to be awake and functional at a time of day that I don't normally see. If you live in the same time zone and have access to a computer when the deals come out, it might not be of benefit to you. It has worked WONDERS for my family. We use The Magic for Less and have had good luck. There are several good TAs out there that just do Disney, including the company that sponsors this site. You just have to decide what works for you.