If you are scheduling a trip, I highly recommend Amy as your travel agent. The services she offers are free (included in your Disney package – which you will pay anyway if you book yourself). I have tried 3 different TA’s over the past few years. Amy is the only one I will use again – without any hesitation. Below are a few of the things she did for us that saved me time. I didn’t have to worry about getting up before 7am before or during vacation to make any dining/ride reservations. *Pulled quotes and booked trip *Booked all dining reservations *Linked Memory Maker to my reservation *Phone conference prior to trip to iron out details and answer questions *Pulled Individual Lightning Lane and Genie+ Rides *Secured Guardians of the Galaxy through virtual que *Made any necessary phone calls to Disney so we weren’t the one waiting on hold (for hours). For example, when a discount came out, Amy called Disney to apply the discount and then sent us an email of the amount saved. I didn’t have to watch for the discount. She does. She answers questions promptly. If she doesn’t know the answer, she will find the answer. Amy, thank you for making our kid free trip relaxing and special! Nicole
If you are scheduling a trip, I highly recommend Amy as your travel agent. The services she offers are free (included in your Disney package – which you will pay anyway if you book yourself). I have tried 3 different TA’s over the past few years. Amy is the only one I will use again – without any hesitation. Below are a few of the things she did for us that saved me time. I didn’t have to worry about getting up before 7am before or during vacation to make any dining/ride reservations. *Pulled quotes and booked trip *Booked all dining reservations *Linked Memory Maker to my reservation *Phone conference prior to trip to iron out details and answer questions *Pulled Individual Lightning Lane and Genie+ Rides *Secured Guardians of the Galaxy through virtual que *Made any necessary phone calls to Disney so we weren’t the one waiting on hold (for hours). For example, when a discount came out, Amy called Disney to apply the discount and then sent us an email of the amount saved. I didn’t have to watch for the discount. She does. She answers questions promptly. If she doesn’t know the answer, she will find the answer. Amy, thank you for making our kid free trip relaxing and special!
Nicole
Amy is the best. We have used her for our Disney trips and our cruises because she always knows when they are releasing deals and is on point getting it all done immediately. We had trips planned that got cancelled due to Covid and it was a mess trying to rebook and get everything situated when they finally reopened she was amazing and got us upgraded to CBR like we were hoping for since ASMovies was closed along with all of our reservations sorted out and we got an even longer trip for way less than our original trip. She has been able to get us upgraded cabins on our cruises when prices dropped as well. She always gives me solid advice and is honest and upfront about anything I have ever asked. She always has let me know the different options for tickets, resorts or whatever and how to get the best deal. We have been lucky enough to meet up with her at Disney a few times and adore her whole family. Highly recommend!! Shannon
Amy is the best. We have used her for our Disney trips and our cruises because she always knows when they are releasing deals and is on point getting it all done immediately. We had trips planned that got cancelled due to Covid and it was a mess trying to rebook and get everything situated when they finally reopened she was amazing and got us upgraded to CBR like we were hoping for since ASMovies was closed along with all of our reservations sorted out and we got an even longer trip for way less than our original trip. She has been able to get us upgraded cabins on our cruises when prices dropped as well. She always gives me solid advice and is honest and upfront about anything I have ever asked. She always has let me know the different options for tickets, resorts or whatever and how to get the best deal. We have been lucky enough to meet up with her at Disney a few times and adore her whole family. Highly recommend!!
Shannon
I cannot recommend Amy Downs Rakes enough for her planning and expertise! She guided me every step of the way – and poor thing, I had a lot of questions. She effortlessly booked my dining the morning it opened up, which was great for me because getting up early with a toddler was not going to go well for me. The absolute best part, though, is when she helped me book my Genie+ rides and individual lightening lanes at 7 AM. She has magic and was able to get me rides and reservations that I couldn’t do it. I was able to text her at anytime on my trip with any issues, and she would do everything to help me and make our vacation even more magical. You will not regret planning your Disney vacation with Amy! Katie
I cannot recommend Amy Downs Rakes enough for her planning and expertise! She guided me every step of the way – and poor thing, I had a lot of questions. She effortlessly booked my dining the morning it opened up, which was great for me because getting up early with a toddler was not going to go well for me. The absolute best part, though, is when she helped me book my Genie+ rides and individual lightening lanes at 7 AM. She has magic and was able to get me rides and reservations that I couldn’t do it. I was able to text her at anytime on my trip with any issues, and she would do everything to help me and make our vacation even more magical. You will not regret planning your Disney vacation with Amy!
Katie
I just wanted to shoutout my incredible travel agent Ways to Save Travel by Amy. The number one question I get asked is how do we afford Disney as a family. Well it starts with a travel agent who is passionate about saving us money, and that’s Amy. She is absolutely passionate about making travel as affordable as possible for her clients. She is incredibly knowledgeable (about more than just Disney) and patient, and her attention to detail can’t be matched. **Also pro tip, a Disney trip can be booked with a deposit that is usually $200 and then you pay off the balance over time (you normally have until 30 days before you check in). So if you plan ahead that is also a great way to make a trip more affordable!** Rachel
I just wanted to shoutout my incredible travel agent Ways to Save Travel by Amy. The number one question I get asked is how do we afford Disney as a family. Well it starts with a travel agent who is passionate about saving us money, and that’s Amy. She is absolutely passionate about making travel as affordable as possible for her clients. She is incredibly knowledgeable (about more than just Disney) and patient, and her attention to detail can’t be matched. **Also pro tip, a Disney trip can be booked with a deposit that is usually $200 and then you pay off the balance over time (you normally have until 30 days before you check in). So if you plan ahead that is also a great way to make a trip more affordable!**
Rachel
Amy was an amazing TA for our Disney trip we took in Feb. She helped us get a better rate, saved us money, helped us navigate places to eat, using the DAS for the first time, and answered every question with patience and friendliness. She also helped us secure a boarding group for RotR which is definitely worth mentioning as we missed out on getting it for the morning slot and thought all hope was lost for our Star Wars loving family. She was great and I will be returning to her every time! Courtney
Amy was an amazing TA for our Disney trip we took in Feb. She helped us get a better rate, saved us money, helped us navigate places to eat, using the DAS for the first time, and answered every question with patience and friendliness. She also helped us secure a boarding group for RotR which is definitely worth mentioning as we missed out on getting it for the morning slot and thought all hope was lost for our Star Wars loving family. She was great and I will be returning to her every time!
Courtney
I just recently came back from a quick weekend trip that Amy Downs Rakes helped me with! This is the second time I traveled with Amy, and she answered all of my questions (I have a lot!!) and suggested things to me that I didn’t even think about prior. She even helped me book dining reservations when the restaurant was booked. I’ll definitely book through her again in the future. Stefani
I just recently came back from a quick weekend trip that Amy Downs Rakes helped me with! This is the second time I traveled with Amy, and she answered all of my questions (I have a lot!!) and suggested things to me that I didn’t even think about prior. She even helped me book dining reservations when the restaurant was booked. I’ll definitely book through her again in the future.
Stefani
Amy helped my husband and me have what was the most magical 10th anniversary trip! She booked the resort, helped us understand the best way to use gift cards, and even booked all of our dining. She was super available and wonderful to work with. I definitely recommend Amy for any travel needs! Chris
Amy helped my husband and me have what was the most magical 10th anniversary trip! She booked the resort, helped us understand the best way to use gift cards, and even booked all of our dining. She was super available and wonderful to work with. I definitely recommend Amy for any travel needs!
Chris
Amy, Thank you again for yet another amazing trip. You brought so much pixie dust to our trip! You are amazing. Every time we work with you amazing things happen and we don’t have to do any of it. Happy Holidays and thank you again!! Lindsey
Amy, Thank you again for yet another amazing trip. You brought so much pixie dust to our trip! You are amazing. Every time we work with you amazing things happen and we don’t have to do any of it. Happy Holidays and thank you again!!
Lindsey
Just got back from another (quick) trip booked with Amy Downs Rakes! As always, she was super easy to work with. She went above and beyond and booked Genie+ times for our arrival day while we were in flight so when we got there they were already all setup. You can’t beat her Disney knowledge either! Will definitely use her again! Amy
Just got back from another (quick) trip booked with Amy Downs Rakes! As always, she was super easy to work with. She went above and beyond and booked Genie+ times for our arrival day while we were in flight so when we got there they were already all setup. You can’t beat her Disney knowledge either! Will definitely use her again!
Amy
Amy has been my TA many times over as well as for other loved ones. Our trips have varied in audience, cost, time…you name it and every single time she hits the nail on the head. Very attentive and responsive. She is amazing and I can’t recommend her enough! Lindsey
Amy has been my TA many times over as well as for other loved ones. Our trips have varied in audience, cost, time…you name it and every single time she hits the nail on the head. Very attentive and responsive. She is amazing and I can’t recommend her enough!
Amy is fantastic !! I had the pleasure of having her as my travel agent on my recent trip to WDW. Amy was so helpful and willing to jump in to assist with any aspect of my trip from making dining reservations to Individual Lightning Lane reservations. Thanks Amy for all your help in making this a trip to remember for me and my extended family ! Rebecca
Amy is fantastic !! I had the pleasure of having her as my travel agent on my recent trip to WDW. Amy was so helpful and willing to jump in to assist with any aspect of my trip from making dining reservations to Individual Lightning Lane reservations. Thanks Amy for all your help in making this a trip to remember for me and my extended family !
Rebecca
Amy is wonderful! Every morning and throughout the day she would do all the leg work for us as far as LL and genie plus. All we had to do was give her the list of things we wanted to do. I can’t recommend her enough!! Megan
Amy is wonderful! Every morning and throughout the day she would do all the leg work for us as far as LL and genie plus. All we had to do was give her the list of things we wanted to do. I can’t recommend her enough!!
Megan