Info on becoming a Disney travel agent in Canada

[petunia]

Is this even possible? Would all sales be through Disney (US funds)? How would the agent make money? Any info is appreciated.

 

[minnie56]

Finding a host agency would be beneficial, you can still work remotely from home in most cases.
Booking Disney with Disney directly -commission is in USD. But Air Canada Vacations, Westjet etc would pay in CAD.

 

[petunia]

Finding a host agency would be beneficial, you can still work remotely from home in most cases.
Booking Disney with Disney directly -commission is in USD. But Air Canada Vacations, Westjet etc would pay in CAD.

But would the purchaser be buying in US or CAD? Sorry, very new at this whole idea. Is there a "course" or anything needed to legally sell Disney?

 

[minnie56]

If booked via Disney purchaser pays USD -- if ACV or WJV purchaser pays in CAD because the vendor has already done the conversion to sell the vacation in Canadian funds.

I'm not sure where you are but in Ontario you must write an exam for TICO to be able to sell any travel.
There are disney training modules as well.

 

[MichaelaMouse]

In Canada, I'm pretty sure you need to be associated with a host "brick & mortar" agency. I did that and worked from home, they provided all the training. The agency was an Authorized Disney agency, which was great. The purchaser could buy in USD or CAD depending on the supplier. I'm not sure if I can mention the agency I worked with here, but if you want to send me a message & chat I wouldn't mind.
Becoming a travel agent selling Disney was a huge life dream of mine, and I'd love to help someone else achieve it too!

 

[Stacey Faria]

Hi Michaela, I'm very interested in any advice you may be able to give me with regards to becoming a Disney travel agent in Canada! It's a dream I started to pursue in 2006 but then life got in the way and I'm just now looking into this again. Not sure where to start! feel free to PM me if thats easier, I'd love the advice!!Thanks, Stacey

 

[Topher99]

In Canada, I'm pretty sure you need to be associated with a host "brick & mortar" agency. I did that and worked from home, they provided all the training. The agency was an Authorized Disney agency, which was great. The purchaser could buy in USD or CAD depending on the supplier. I'm not sure if I can mention the agency I worked with here, but if you want to send me a message & chat I wouldn't mind.
Becoming a travel agent selling Disney was a huge life dream of mine, and I'd love to help someone else achieve it too!

I would love info on this too if you don't mind sharing!!

 

[FindingTheMouse]

In Canada, I'm pretty sure you need to be associated with a host "brick & mortar" agency. I did that and worked from home, they provided all the training. The agency was an Authorized Disney agency, which was great. The purchaser could buy in USD or CAD depending on the supplier. I'm not sure if I can mention the agency I worked with here, but if you want to send me a message & chat I wouldn't mind.
Becoming a travel agent selling Disney was a huge life dream of mine, and I'd love to help someone else achieve it too!

Just found this and I would love to know more.

 

[Ewpetitti]

In Canada, I'm pretty sure you need to be associated with a host "brick & mortar" agency. I did that and worked from home, they provided all the training. The agency was an Authorized Disney agency, which was great. The purchaser could buy in USD or CAD depending on the supplier. I'm not sure if I can mention the agency I worked with here, but if you want to send me a message & chat I wouldn't mind.
Becoming a travel agent selling Disney was a huge life dream of mine, and I'd love to help someone else achieve it too!

I see this post is from 2017. I am looking at wanting to be a part time (I work FT) travel agent selling Disney. How do I start

 

[bababear_50]

I see this post is from 2017. I am looking at wanting to be a part time (I work FT) travel agent selling Disney. How do I start

Hi
Here is what I found for a friend
https://thisworkfromhomelife.com/disney-travel-agent/

I believe the first step is securing a position with a Travel Agency that is registered with Disney.

I am not sure if they accept part time employees.

Having extensive experience with the various Disney related products such as Solo vacations/Family vacations/Business travel /Weddings / Disney Cruise Line , etc. is also important. Show a genuine interest in learning everything Disney.

Put together a portfolio of all related experience.

Become well organized , become knowledgeable with all the products and services. (This may include personal travel to related vacation spots, research ,subscriptions to Disney related material). Utilize social media to gain information and client interests.

As the article says be aware that the Travel Agent industry is in decline with many people choosing to take control and book all their own travel needs.
Usually no guaranteed income.
Very early hours!!!

Good Luck and Best wishes
Mel

 

[wdwmom3]

I see this post is from 2017. I am looking at wanting to be a part time (I work FT) travel agent selling Disney. How do I start

I am actually in the process of becoming a part time travel agent. Not just Disney, for all kinds of travel.

First if you are in Ontario you must complete training with TICO and pass a test. You must also find a host agency to work with. There are many out there. You will pay a fee to join, some upfront, some monthly, everyone is different. You will also pay them a cut of any commission you earn. So you don’t end up earning a lot per trip booked. You also don’t get paid until after the person has travelled. So you have to be prepared to spend some of your own money and not earn anything for a while.

There is also a lot of training to do. Both with being a travel agent and the different products you sell. Even if you know a lot about Disney you will have a lot of training to do.

If you have other questions feel free to send me a message

 

[Susan2771]

I use to be a travel agent and was a Disney specialist back in the day. Once you are with a agency registered to sell Disney products, the Disney booking portal for agents has many courses you can take regarding the various Disney products and become a Disney graduate. You had to be a travel agent though, it wasn't available to just anyone to take the courses. If you are going to be working for an agency where you need to get your own clients, be ready to hustle, hustle, hustle. You need to be a fabulous salesperson to sell the product and to sell yourself, and be ready for people wanting to know what you are going to throw in for them. It was (maybe it is different now), a hard way to make a living if you have bills to pay, if it is your only source of income, and you are commissioned based, and a percentage of that commission is going to the agency, plus your fees to sign up with them, the training, etc. You will definitely need to sell a heck of a lot of higher end Disney products. If you are going to sign up with an agency as a consultant, try and speak to other consultants at that location to get a feel for how the agency is run, how supportive are the owners, do they provide leads, who will look after your clients if you are in an emergency or away. Good luck! If this is your dream I hope it works out!

 

[bababear_50]

I use to be a travel agent and was a Disney specialist back in the day. Once you are with a agency registered to sell Disney products, the Disney booking portal for agents has many courses you can take regarding the various Disney products and become a Disney graduate. You had to be a travel agent though, it wasn't available to just anyone to take the courses. Good luck!

Yeah we all come on the DIS Boards and gather tons of information right here.
Thanks for all your contributions and help.

Hugs Mel

 

[bababear_50]

I am actually in the process of becoming a part time travel agent. Not just Disney, for all kinds of travel.

First if you are in Ontario you must complete training with TICO and pass a test. You must also find a host agency to work with. There are many out there. You will pay a fee to join, some upfront, some monthly, everyone is different. You will also pay them a cut of any commission you earn. So you don’t end up earning a lot per trip booked. You also don’t get paid until after the person has travelled. So you have to be prepared to spend some of your own money and not earn anything for a while.

There is also a lot of training to do. Both with being a travel agent and the different products you sell. Even if you know a lot about Disney you will have a lot of training to do.

If you have other questions feel free to send me a message

This is great news Hon, congratulations.
I think diversifying at first by including all kinds of travel is the best way to start.
Best wishes
Mel

 

[wdwmom3]

I use to be a travel agent and was a Disney specialist back in the day. Once you are with a agency registered to sell Disney products, the Disney booking portal for agents has many courses you can take regarding the various Disney products and become a Disney graduate. You had to be a travel agent though, it wasn't available to just anyone to take the courses. If you are going to be working for an agency where you need to get your own clients, be ready to hustle, hustle, hustle. You need to be a fabulous salesperson to sell the product and to sell yourself, and be ready for people wanting to know what you are going to throw in for them. It was (maybe it is different now), a hard way to make a living if you have bills to pay, if it is your only source of income, and you are commissioned based, and a percentage of that commission is going to the agency, plus your fees to sign up with them, the training, etc. You will definitely need to sell a heck of a lot of higher end Disney products. If you are going to sign up with an agency as a consultant, try and speak to other consultants at that location to get a feel for how the agency is run, how supportive are the owners, do they provide leads, who will look after your clients if you are in an emergency or away. Good luck! If this is your dream I hope it works out!

This is all great advice and I agree 100%. I’m doing this more as something I’m interested in. People can’t expect to make much of a living at it.

It’s a lot of work, for not a lot of $$$.

 

[wdwmom3]

This is great news Hon, congratulations.
I think diversifying at first by including all kinds of travel is the best way to start.
Best wishes
Mel

Thanks! I love all kinds of travel so I’m not limiting myself. I’m having fun learning everything.