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Frequently Asked
Questions

01

Is using Fantastical Vacations by Jen & Verlin really free?
It seems to good to be true! 

YES!  It's really free!  We get our commission directly from the parks, resorts, and cruise lines for taking care of their guest bookings.  The commission comes from a fee that these travel destinations/providers (like Disney, Royal Caribbean, etc.) include whether you use an agent or not! 
Using a travel agent saves you money (because we're always applying the newest deals and promos for you) while also giving you access to our expertise! 
We will price check every month for you from booking to travel to ensure you aren't missing out on a new promotion.  This ensures you get the best deals and makes sure you're not the one stuck on hold for hours trying to get a representative or dealing with a site being down when you're ready to book your plans! Let us help take your stress away!

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02

What really needs to be planned? Why would I even need a travel advisor in the first place? 

You know the old saying, "You don't know what you don't know?" 
For Disney and Universal, there are a TON of planning factors.  These include transportation to/from the airport, resort reservations, park tickets, park reservations, Genie+ reservations, dining reservations, packing tips, touring plan advice, etc.  For cruises, there is still a lot to plan from choosing the right cruise line and destination for your family to understanding the differences in stateroom options.  You also need to know your options for excursions and when you want to book with the cruise line or maybe choose a third-party.  And of course there are the cruise reservations themselves from dining to child care.  All-inclusive resorts also come with some unique planning factors, starting with which resort best suits your family and why. Feel free to read our blog post about this topic, too!

03

Is staying "on property" (Disney or Universal) really worth it? Couldn't I save more money by staying somewhere else?

It often is worth it, yes... but it really depends on your specific trip and your group's priorities, and we can help you determine your trip needs.
If you're trying to maximize your time and access to the parks then staying on property, even for a day or two, can be a huge benefit (not to mention it can get you perks too, like early entry hours into the parks or even accepting and storing your on-propery grocery delivery!) If you're wanting to spend time at local beaches or explore Florida more, it may not be worth it for you!  Reach out and let us know what you're hoping for your trip and we can help determine what makes the most sense!

04

I need a vacation, but have no clue where I want to go.
Can you help?

Absolutely! Let's help narrow things down and plan your next best vacation!

We are constantly booking trips and being sent info and last minute deals from resorts, cruise lines, and parks for special deals and new additions.  If you know you need a vacation but don't know where to start, just reach out!  Let us know what kind of trip you're wanting and we can provide options!

05

Will I still have a say in my trip plans or be able to plan part of my trip? Or will you just plan everything for me?

Do you enjoy the planning aspect of your trip? We once felt the same...
Using a travel advisor is STILL beneficial! You can make all your own plans and decisions, then hand us the plan and we'll do the heavy-lifting and booking for you.  

We are here as a resource for you!  We will plan as much or as little of your trip as you'd like!  We know some people enjoy the planning (clearly we do too!), so if you want to plan the whole trip and then just hand it to us for official booking so you don't get stuck waiting on hold for hours or waiting on a website that may be down we can do that!  If you have a general plan in place already and just want some advice or help on specific aspects we can do that too!  If you want us to plan the whole thing and just run it by you before booking, we can also do that! We are here to help take the stress off of your shoulders, not take your trip from you!

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