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TroianRae · 01-25-2005, 11:21 AM

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SarahJ · 01-25-2005, 11:45 AM

You can definitely do them yourself. Some TA's offer the service of doing them for you and some do not it just depends. My agent at MouseEar Vacations was able to make all my PS for my trip last December and we got everything we wanted. However, I have friends who prefer to make the PS's themselves. I think they like the challenge.

angelalar · 01-25-2005, 11:53 AM

You can do as much or as little as you like with a TA. However, keep in mind that they are getting a commission for your reservations through Disney (Not for dining PS's but for package and room stuff) so if they offer this service I would go for it. (Unless you have really no confidence in them)

I personally feel the more stuff a TA will do, that saves time for you to do more important stuff, like day dream about your trip, let them do it!

TroianRae · 01-25-2005, 11:54 AM

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Luv4My4 · 01-25-2005, 12:07 PM

My TA doesn't do PS's so I have to do them myself. If you are not sure that your TA will get you what you want you should definitely do them yourself and then if you both get them you can keep the one with the time you prefer and cancel the other. That's what I would do in your situation.

SarahJ · 01-25-2005, 12:25 PM

If you're that uncertain, I would call Disney and check to see if there are any PS's in your name. If not, make them yourself. Did your TA give you any confirmation numbers?

TroianRae · 01-25-2005, 12:37 PM

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LisaJ · 01-26-2005, 09:34 AM

find a new TA...since she can't be bothered by you, she doesn't deserve to be bothered by your money, either.

angelalar · 01-26-2005, 10:56 AM

I would find a new TA as well. Especially with Disney. Here are my personal guidelines to a good TA with Disney.

Do they share your same views as far as your vacation money. (They don't try and talk you into Grand Floridian if you can only afford All Star)

Do they know what they are talking about when it comes to Disney - or do they give you canned responses? (Since you are on these boards you already have a better than average knowledge of all things Disney.)

Do you feel like you are grooving with her - or you just don't get along...

Changing TA's is really not a huge deal. After all - you have to feel confident about who you trust your reservations to.

If you have any other Questions, feel free to ask.

kv3291 · 01-26-2005, 01:45 PM

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Changing TA's is really not a huge deal. After all - you have to feel confident about who you trust your reservations to.

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I agree with Angela. If you do not feel comfortable with your TA, it is time to find a new one. Your TA has to know what you like and dislike, your style, your budget, and how and what you like to do. If you and your agent aren't on the same page, that might not be good in the long run. Just as an example, my TA knows what resorts I like and don't like and I am very specific about my budget. That way, when discounts come out, if she can not get one on my current room, she knows what to try and what I will be happy with and what she can do within my budget.

13k · 01-26-2005, 10:28 PM

My TA hasn't proven to me that she's on top of things so I wouldn't trust her to make my PS's. It's only a one hour time difference to Orlando. I'll be up getting ready for work anyway. I feel like I know more than she does. She says I'll call Disney and find out with every single one of my questions.

arielrocks · 01-27-2005, 08:36 AM

I can send you my TA's email address. She was so on top of things that half the things she did do took me completely off guard. We ended up so prepared for WDW that I felt like when we got there, the only thing left to do was awe and enjoy. If intrested send me post it.
I have another TA for DL. Right now without a Passporter, I feel like I am floating. But they are doing the best they can. Good luck planning.

01-25-2005, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
TroianRae Community Rank: Globetrotter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 3,268	Solved the TA problem.............UPDATED 1/27 Deleted......................

01-25-2005, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
SarahJ Community Rank: Scout Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,324	Re: If you have a TA, can you make your own PS,s? You can definitely do them yourself. Some TA's offer the service of doing them for you and some do not it just depends. My agent at MouseEar Vacations was able to make all my PS for my trip last December and we got everything we wanted. However, I have friends who prefer to make the PS's themselves. I think they like the challenge.

01-25-2005, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
angelalar Community Rank: Adventurer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 551	Re: If you have a TA, can you make your own PS,s? You can do as much or as little as you like with a TA. However, keep in mind that they are getting a commission for your reservations through Disney (Not for dining PS's but for package and room stuff) so if they offer this service I would go for it. (Unless you have really no confidence in them) I personally feel the more stuff a TA will do, that saves time for you to do more important stuff, like day dream about your trip, let them do it!

01-25-2005, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
TroianRae Community Rank: Globetrotter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 3,268	Re: If you have a TA, can you make your own PS,s? DELETED Post deleted by TroianRae

01-25-2005, 12:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Luv4My4 Community Rank: Scout Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 4,701	Re: If you have a TA, can you make your own PS,s? My TA doesn't do PS's so I have to do them myself. If you are not sure that your TA will get you what you want you should definitely do them yourself and then if you both get them you can keep the one with the time you prefer and cancel the other. That's what I would do in your situation.

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01-25-2005, 12:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
SarahJ Community Rank: Scout Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,324	Re: If you have a TA, can you make your own PS,s? If you're that uncertain, I would call Disney and check to see if there are any PS's in your name. If not, make them yourself. Did your TA give you any confirmation numbers?

01-25-2005, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
TroianRae Community Rank: Globetrotter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 3,268	Re: If you have a TA, can you make your own PS,s? DELETED Post deleted by TroianRae

01-26-2005, 09:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
LisaJ Community Rank: Globetrotter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,470	Re: If you have a TA, can you make your own PS,s? find a new TA...since she can't be bothered by you, she doesn't deserve to be bothered by your money, either.

01-26-2005, 10:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
angelalar Community Rank: Adventurer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 551	Re: If you have a TA, can you make your own PS,s? I would find a new TA as well. Especially with Disney. Here are my personal guidelines to a good TA with Disney. Do they share your same views as far as your vacation money. (They don't try and talk you into Grand Floridian if you can only afford All Star) Do they know what they are talking about when it comes to Disney - or do they give you canned responses? (Since you are on these boards you already have a better than average knowledge of all things Disney.) Do you feel like you are grooving with her - or you just don't get along... Changing TA's is really not a huge deal. After all - you have to feel confident about who you trust your reservations to. If you have any other Questions, feel free to ask.

01-26-2005, 01:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
kv3291 Community Rank: Trekker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,087	Re: If you have a TA, can you make your own PS,s? [ QUOTE ] Changing TA's is really not a huge deal. After all - you have to feel confident about who you trust your reservations to. [/ QUOTE ] I agree with Angela. If you do not feel comfortable with your TA, it is time to find a new one. Your TA has to know what you like and dislike, your style, your budget, and how and what you like to do. If you and your agent aren't on the same page, that might not be good in the long run. Just as an example, my TA knows what resorts I like and don't like and I am very specific about my budget. That way, when discounts come out, if she can not get one on my current room, she knows what to try and what I will be happy with and what she can do within my budget.

01-26-2005, 10:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
13k Community Rank: Traveler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Coralville, IA Posts: 258	Re: If you have a TA, can you make your own PS,s? My TA hasn't proven to me that she's on top of things so I wouldn't trust her to make my PS's. It's only a one hour time difference to Orlando. I'll be up getting ready for work anyway. I feel like I know more than she does. She says I'll call Disney and find out with every single one of my questions.

01-27-2005, 08:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
arielrocks Community Rank: Jetsetter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,164	Re: If you have a TA, can you make your own PS,s? I can send you my TA's email address. She was so on top of things that half the things she did do took me completely off guard. We ended up so prepared for WDW that I felt like when we got there, the only thing left to do was awe and enjoy. If intrested send me post it. I have another TA for DL. Right now without a Passporter, I feel like I am floating. But they are doing the best they can. Good luck planning.

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