Your Travel Guide to the Villas at Disneyland Resort

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By many accounts, Disneyland was the world’s first true “theme park.” When it opened in 1955, no one had seen anything like it, and it would become a legendary source of entertainment for children and families around the world. However, while the park itself got all the attention, the grand opening also featured an on-site hotel, also known as the Disneyland Resort.

Over the decades, both the resort and Disneyland have undergone numerous changes to accommodate guests of all ages and backgrounds. In 2024, the resort proudly announced the most recent upgrade: The Villas. Although the main resort is relatively untouched, The Villas at Disneyland Resort promise to be a world-class hotel experience for families.

As a travel agent with Boardwalk Travel Agency (more on that later), you can take part in this historic renovation by booking a discounted vacation stay. But what makes the Villas so attractive? Let’s find out.

What are The Villas at Disneyland Resort?

The Villas are part of the Disney Vacation Club program, and they’re brand-new accommodations designed to merge the park’s history and present. Modern amenities are complemented by retro designs and styles, bridging the gap between the old and the new.

If you’re a Disney Vacation Club member, you can get special pricing and discounts for your trip. However, the Villas are open to everyone who wants a convenient and memorable stay next to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

What to Expect at The Villas at Disneyland Resort

As a brand-new resort, The Villas promise to offer a one-of-a-kind Disney experience. The resort was built with individuals, couples, and families in mind, so there’s a little something for everyone in your group, no matter how large or small. Here’s a rundown of the various amenities and room options available.

Lodging Options

  • Duo Studios – If you’re traveling with a partner, a Duo Studio is the perfect way to save money and still get the perks offered by a Disney resort. Duos have limited amenities, but there is a kitchenette so you can prepare simple meals during your stay.
  • Deluxe Studios – These studio rooms are designed to incorporate elements from either Sleeping Beauty or The Princess and the Frog. They’re also a little larger than Duo rooms, giving you and your partner more space to stretch your legs and spread out. The kitchenette is very similar, so don’t feel like you have to eat out every night.
  • 1-Bedroom Villa – If you’re looking to upgrade your Disneyland Resort experience, you can trade the kitchenette for a full kitchen complete with utensils, gadgets, and cooking equipment. In addition to having a separate bedroom, these villas also come with in-unit washers and dryers, so you can do laundry during your stay.
  • 2-Bedroom Villa – When you’re traveling with a larger group, you can all chip in and get a two-bedroom villa. This option sleeps up to nine people comfortably, thanks to multiple beds and a pull-out sofa. All villas have a full kitchen and laundry room so that you can be more independent during your vacation.
  • 3-Bedroom Villa – For those times when you want your vacation to be stunning and memorable, you can accept nothing less than a three-bedroom villa. First, this villa sleeps up to 12 people comfortably, so you can bring the whole extended family if you like. Second, these villas come with a full fireplace and a two-story window, so you can see out into the rest of the resort.

Disney Storytelling

One of the main reasons to stay at the Disneyland Resort is to immerse yourself in all things Disney. You and your kids will marvel at the small details scattered throughout The Villas.

First, each studio and villa are crafted to represent a Disney classic, such as Sleeping Beauty, The Princess and the Frog, Moana, and more. When booking, you can request a specific room to ensure you and your kids have an epic vacation.

Second, small details are hidden in every corner of the resort, waiting to be discovered. Disney artists and designers worked extra hard to add as much magic to the experience as possible. You never know what surprises are waiting around every corner.

Park Access and Perks

Another primary reason to stay at Disneyland is the convenience of being right next to the park. Not only do you not have to worry about parking, but you can get early access to the park. In most cases, resort guests can get in an hour early before the rope drop. Sometimes, you’re even able to stay an hour later.

Additionally, because the shuttle runs through the resort, you can go back and forth throughout the day if necessary. In and out privileges offer added convenience you can’t get without booking a stay at The Villas. Plus, with a Park Hopper pass, you can move between the parks seamlessly and ride more rides, see more shows, and get more bang for your buck.

Dining

Although The Villas are in Southern California, the dining options will transport you to tropical paradise. The Palm Breeze Bar, Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill, or Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar are all waiting to put a little bit of island life into your hands.

If you have kids in tow, the best option is to eat at Goofy’s Kitchen. This restaurant is filled with various Disney characters you can meet and take photos with along with a delicious meal. Breakfast is often the best time to go, but the Kitchen also serves lunch and dinner throughout the day.

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How to Book a Discounted Stay at The Villas at Disneyland Resort

Because The Villas are part of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC), you might assume that you have to be a member to book a room. Fortunately, open dates are always available throughout the year so you can book directly with the resort.

That said, staying at The Villas at Disneyland Resort can be a little pricey, especially if you want a one, two, or three-bedroom villa. But there’s an easy and effective way to save money at any Disney resort:

Learning how to become a Disney travel agent with Boardwalk Travel Agency.

As a travel agent, you often get access to special vacation packages that aren’t available online. These packages are designed to help more people come to the resort, especially during the slower season. While you can sell these vacations to other people, you can also use them for yourself.

In addition to saving money on the package itself, you can earn a commission from the sale. Even if you’re the one taking the trip, Disney pays the commission, so you get cash back afterward.

You can also book trips to Walt Disney World and other theme parks like Universal Studios. Since you earn a commission on each trip, you can use the money to help pay for the next vacation. Plus, if you work with other clients, you can start earning enough money to pay for all your vacations.

Becoming a Travel Agent With Boardwalk Travel Agency

Typically, becoming a travel agent means working for a single agency. This means you work in an office and have to meet monthly quotas. Even if you want to be an independent agent (to sell more packages to more customers), you have to pay a monthly fee to access their tools and network.

Overall, the traditional route of becoming an agent is time-consuming and expensive, and it puts a lot of pressure on selling packages as quickly and often as possible. Boardwalk Travel Agency makes it much easier by removing all the hassle and offering various perks, like:

  • High Commission Rates – The standard commission for travel agents is around 10 to 15 percent. Boardwalk pays up to 70 percent commissions, so more money goes into your pocket.
  • Remote Work – Many travel agencies force you to work in an office or call center. At Boardwalk, you are an independent travel agent and can set your own schedule and work when and where you want. In fact, you can book trips for clients while you’re at The Villas at Disneyland Resort, giving them the inside scoop on what to expect!
  • No Monthly or Annual Fees – Rather than paying a monthly or annual fee to access our network, you only pay a one-time membership fee of $99. After that, you are part of the network forever, whether you work as an agent for one year, a decade or even longer. Additionally, you get support from experienced agents so you know what to expect when working with clients.

Disney and Universal resorts are always top destinations, whether you have children or not. With Boardwalk Travel Agency, you can do more while making money at the same time. We make it so easy to start your next money-making venture that there’s almost no reason not to join. If you’re ready to experience The Villas or other resorts for yourself, sign up today!

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Starting in mid-2025, most EU countries will require foreign travelers to apply for ETIAS before traveling to Europe. In the past, most travelers with a valid passport did not require any kind of VISA to travel to EU countries. While this remains true, they will need to apply for ETIAS before traveling. Here’s everything you need to know about this new program and how you can help your clients apply before they travel.

What is ETIAS?

The European Travel Information and Authorization System or ETIAS is a new travel documentation system that the EU is implementing for passport holders of 59 countries including the U.S.A. Most countries in the EU will require travelers to apply for ETIAS before visiting.

How do I apply for ETIAS?

You will apply for ETIAS on their main website. Note that they are currently not requiring travelers to submit applications at this time. Anyone traveling closer to mid 2025 should check their website for updates.

What’s required to apply for ETIAS?

Your clients will need to provide a valid passport (with at least 3 months of validity left and traveling before it expires). They will also need to pay a €7 application fee per person.

What type of travel requires ETIAS?

Your clients will need to apply for ETIAS if they are flying into a country that requires it or plan to step foot in a country that requires it. This includes guided travel, cruises and river cruises. The supplier will provide more information about ETIAS and what is required of the client before or after the booking.

Do my clients have to apply for ETIAS everytime they travel to EU countries?

No. ETIAS is valid for 3 years or until your clients passports expire; whichever comes first. If your clients renew their passport, they will then need to reapply for ETIAS before visiting most EU countries.

How can I apply for ETIAS on behalf of my clients?

As a Travel Professional you can apply for ETIAS on behalf of your clients. You will go through the same application process as anyone except there will be an extra step where both the client(s) and yourself will sign a declaration of representation stating that that all parties understand you are filing on their behalf and will do so correctly.

In some cases it may be easier to have your clients apply themselves with you walking them through the steps of doing so.

When should I apply for ETIAS?

You should apply for ETIAS BEFORE you purchase tickets or make reservations.

Most applications will be processed within minutes and at the latest within 96 hours. However, some applicants may be asked to provide additional information or documentation or to participate in an interview with national authorities, which may take up to additional 30 days.

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Prepare for Your Walt Disney World Vacation

Take action now to prepare for your upcoming Walt Disney World® vacation! Link your reservation and tickets to stay informed about important next steps and key planning dates, including important Know Before You Go resources.
Follow these simple steps to get started:

Register or Sign In to Start Your DisneyExperience.com

This will take you to the My Disney Experience website. Sign in using your Disney Account or create one. Then, create your Family and Friends list for your travel party. You'll need this to assign Tickets to them and to make Theme Park reservations.

Link your reservation

Once you're signed in to My Disney Experience, enter your Resort Confirmation number provided by your Travel Professional.

Please note: You'll need to verify the names of everyone on this reservation. If you need to make any modifications, we recommend you contact your Travel Professional before you link your reservation.

Link your Walt Disney World Ticket or Pass

To prepare for making Theme Park reservations, each Guest ages 3+ in your travel party must have a valid ticket linked for each day they wish to visit the Disney Parks.

Please note: If you have a room and ticket package for a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel, your tickets will be included when you link your Disney Resort reservation and you can skip Step 3.

Make your Theme Park Reservation in the Disney Park Pass System

Choose the date and Theme Park that you'd like to visit from the available reservations in the Disney Park Pass system via My Disney Experience. Please note that dates and Theme Park selections are limited and subject to availability. Remember, to enter a Walt Disney World Theme Park, each Guest ages 3+ in your travel party must have both a valid ticket for admission and a Theme Park Reservation for the same Park on the same date, for each day they wish to visit.

Review and Confirm Your Plans

Carefully review and confirm your selected park and date. Once confirmed, your reservation will appear in My Plans on the My Disney Experience website.

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Reservations:

Agents must call to book: 1-800-DOLLYWOOD (1-800-365-5996).

Group Bookings:

865-428-6789 or [email protected]

Schedule:

Mon-Sat 7:30am - 8:00pm ET, Sun 8:00am - 7:00pm ET

Booking Platform:

Phone call with reservation center.

Private Location:

N/A

Transfer:

No

Commission Rate:

10%

Customer Service:

1-800-365-5996

Travel Insurance:

Use Allianz

FAQs:

- Agents must call in for reservations and use Boardwalk’s CLIA number (00039054).
- No commission on tickets, only on the hotel stay.
- Email invoice to [email protected]
- Submit for commission request on our website after you send in the invoice
- Commission only on DreamMore Resort and Spa, and Heartsong Lodge and Resort (10%)
- Commission paid only on Regular, AAA and AARP rates

List of places with resident sales restrictions (we cannot sell to people living in these places):

  • Cuba
  • North Korea
  • Iran
  • Syria
  • Crimea (region of Ukraine)
  • Russia
  • Belarus
  • Donetsk (region of Ukraine)
  • Luhansk (region of Ukraine)
  • Kherson (region of Ukraine)
  • Zaporizhzhia (region of Ukraine)

Boardwalk Travel agents should always offer travel insurance to each client. It will protect their travel and limit the risk of losing a customer because they were never offered a travel protection plan. Let the client be the one to reject, but every agent should offer it to every client.

7 Reasons to Buy Travel Insurance

Travel insurance isn’t just for expensive vacations. Travel insurance isn’t just for trips overseas. And travel insurance isn’t just for long journeys.

It’s essential to buy travel insurance for every trip, because you never know what might happen when you’re far from home! Every year, 55 million Americans purchase Allianz Travel Insurance to protect them against the most common travel mishaps.

Not sure if you need to insure your trip? Here are the top seven reasons to buy travel insurance.

1. Because you don’t want to lose all your money if you have to cancel your trip.

Even the best-planned trips sometimes have to be canceled. But many travel providers—such as tour operators, cruise lines and airlines—offer minimal or no refunds for last-minute cancellations. If this happens, can you afford to lose all the money you’ve spent on your trip?

One of the best reasons to buy travel insurance is having the protection of trip cancellation benefits. These can reimburse you for prepaid, nonrefundable trip costs when you must cancel for a covered reason. When you get your money back, you can book your vacation for another, brighter day.

What if you need to cancel for a reason that’s not covered? If you think that’s a possibility, consider buying the Cancel Anytime upgrade. Available on our most popular plans, OneTrip Prime and OneTrip Premier, Cancel Anytime can reimburse 80% of your lost non-refundable trip costs if you cancel your trip for almost any unforeseeable reason your plan does not already cover. That way, you can travel with confidence.

2. Because accidents can—and do—happen while traveling.

Healthy travelers often think they don’t need emergency medical insurance. The truth is, no one’s immune from illness and injury. We receive thousands of calls each year from American Allianz Travel Insurance customers who are experiencing a medical crisis during their trip, such as trauma, broken bones, heart attacks, and strokes. When you have travel insurance, you can contact 24-hour assistance for help in an emergency. Our team of experts can get you the help you need and may even be able to arrange payment in advance for covered emergency medical care.

3. Because your health insurance probably won’t work overseas.

If you get seriously sick or hurt in another country, don’t expect your health insurance card to help. “Many foreign medical facilities and providers require cash payment up front and do not accept U.S. insurance plans. Medicare does not provide coverage outside of the United States,” the U.S. Department of State warns.1 When you have travel insurance with emergency medical and dental benefits, it can pay for losses due to covered medical and dental emergencies that occur during your trip.

4. Because medical evacuations can be really expensive.

If you get seriously sick or badly hurt while traveling overseas, and you need to be taken via helicopter to the nearest high-quality hospital, the cost can be enormous. In some parts of the world, a medical evacuation can potentially cost six figures—and that doesn’t even include the expense of getting you home again.

Travel insurance with emergency medical transportation benefits can pay for you to be transported to the nearest appropriate facility if you suffer a covered illness or injury during your trip and our medical assistance team determines that the local medical facilities are unable to provide appropriate treatment. It can also pay for specialized transportation to bring you home, once your condition is stable.

5. Because travel delays are inevitable.

Airlines’ on-time stats rise and fall from year to year, but on average, around 18% of domestic flights are delayed.3 That’s not even counting the flights that are canceled! That’s why you need travel insurance with travel delay benefits, which can reimburse you for additional accommodation, meals or travel expenses and lost prepaid expenses due to a covered departure delay. You’ll be much happier if you have insurance that can reimburse you for your airport lunch or unexpected extra night in the hotel.

Here’s some even better news: You can get paid $100 per insured person, per day for a covered travel or baggage delay if you have SmartBenefits® (included with the OneTrip Prime and OneTrip Premier plans). You don’t need to provide any receipts—just proof of the delay!

6. Because a missing bag can ruin your trip.

In a recent survey, more than half of travelers said an airline had lost their luggage in the past. Just 34% of them ever got their missing bags back, and 72% said they’d lost an irreplaceable item.

When your suitcase goes AWOL, travel insurance can save the day. Baggage delay benefits can reimburse you for the reasonable additional purchase of essential items during your trip if your baggage is delayed or misdirected by a common carrier for 24 hours or more. Baggage loss/damage benefits can reimburse you for the actual price, actual cash value, repair or replacement of your lost/damaged items—whichever is less—based on the limits in your insurance policy’s letter of confirmation. Just remember: The best place for truly irreplaceable items is in your carry-on luggage, or at home.

7. Because sometimes, even expert travelers need a little help. 

One of the best reasons to buy travel insurance is the peace of mind you get from knowing help’s just a phone call away. When you face a crisis while traveling—a medical emergency, a lost passport, a stolen wallet, a natural disaster, etc.—you can always contact 24-hour assistance. Our U.S.-based team of travel experts will do everything in their power to take care of you and help make things right.