How i become a Disney Travel Agent
Certified Disney Travel Agents are registered travel agents that are recognized by Disney for their expertise in planning and booking Disney World destination trips. Only travel agents who successfully register and complete an online course can state to clients that they are Disney Travel Agents. Travel agents may also be able to receive commissions from Disney for successfully booked trips and have access to a secure website with special offers and continued learning courses.If you are a travel agent looking to expand your client base or improve your knowledge of popular Disney vacation destinations, the Disney Travel Agent certification might be a good choice for you. The program is open to both agency based travel agents as well as private home based travel agents as long as you are licensed as a travel agent. Many agents “earn their mouse ears” and are able to tell clients that they’ve come to the right place for their Disney needs.The online courses are available through Disney’s College of Knowledge program and require internet access and some time to complete. You’ll want to read up on Disney programs and Disney resorts before beginning the online course and test work. Only successfully completed coursework counts towards Disney Travel Agent recognition.Log on to the "Disney Travel Agents" resource website. The link is available in the Resource section of this article. If you have not accessed the site before,click "Register Now."Create a user name and password. Enter your name, e-mail address, and your travel agent I.D. number. Agents are required to have a IATA or CLIA number when they become a licensed travel agent in the United States. Select your job title from the drop down menu below the I.D. number text box.Click on the "Register" button. Locate the "College of Disney Knowledge" link on the main page and click on it. Follow the prompts to complete the online course. The College of Knowledge teaches travel agents about Disney hotels, park details, and planning each day at the parks.Print out your Disney certification when you successfully complete the online course. Download brochures and request literature and labeling from the Disney Travel Agent website to display your Disney expertise to potential clients.Visiting the various Disney resorts and parks can increase your knowledge and provide your clients with first hand information.Disney Travel Agent Log In:http://www.disneytravelagents.com/portal/site/dta-domesticInformation on IATA numbers and Disney Travel Agent Training: http://www.homebasedtravelagent.com/FAQ.htm#ARC%20Number
