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So you filled out the quote form — and then the doubt crept in.
Am I going to get a pushy sales pitch? Will I have to have all the details figured out? What if I don’t even know when we want to travel?
Deep breath. Here’s exactly what happens on my end, step by step, so you know what to expect. Spoiler: it’s a lot simpler — and a lot less pressure — than you think.
First: It’s Free, and There’s No Pressure to Book
Let’s get this out of the way up front. A quote from Ohana Getaways costs you nothing. Zero. You pay the same price for your vacation whether you book with me or book it yourself — working with a travel advisor just means someone else does the homework.
And there’s no obligation to book. For some families, a quote is the first step toward a deposit; for others, it’s a planning tool for a trip months away. Both are completely fine. I’d rather you have solid numbers to plan around than guess and stress.
How Quickly You’ll Hear From Me
I typically respond to quote requests within one business day. If you submit on a weekend or a holiday, I’ll get back to you the next business day.
When you hear from me, it will usually be a personal email (not an automated blast) with either your quote or a couple of quick clarifying questions — because a good quote is only as good as the details behind it.
What I Need From You (It’s Less Than You Think)
You don’t need to have everything decided. Here’s what’s genuinely helpful:
- When you’d like to travel — even a rough season is fine (“spring break,” “sometime next summer,” “fall”). Exact dates help, but a season is plenty to start.
- Who’s traveling — the number of people and the ages of any kids. Resort rooms and cruise staterooms have occupancy limits, and ticket pricing is age-based, so this matters.
- A budget range — you won’t offend me with a number. A realistic range lets me point you toward the options that actually fit, instead of guessing and wasting your time.
- Your priorities — what matters most? For some families, it’s staying inside the magic with a resort right on property. For others, it’s keeping the total under a certain number, or having a kitchen, or being close to a specific park.
If you’re not sure about any of that, just say so in the form. Half of my job is helping you figure out what you want.
What Your Quote Includes
Every quote I send breaks down your trip in plain, line-item detail — no mystery math, no fine print. Depending on your destination, you’ll typically see:
- Resort options — usually two or three choices at different price points, so you can compare and see what the difference buys you.
- Ticket options — for Walt Disney World and Disneyland, that means the ticket types that fit your trip: how many park days, whether the Park Hopper option makes sense for your crew, and how your travel dates affect pricing (Disney uses date-based pricing, so when you go changes the number).
- Line-item pricing — each piece priced separately, so you can see exactly where the money goes and mix and match if you want.
For cruises, the pricing structure is a little different. Here’s what to know:
- Disney Cruise Line fares are quoted per guest, based on double occupancy — meaning the base fare covers the first two guests in the stateroom, with additional guests in the same stateroom typically priced at a reduced rate. Taxes, fees, and gratuities are broken out separately so nothing is hidden.
- Royal Caribbean also prices per guest based on double occupancy, with its own fare types and add-ons. I’ll lay out the options and flag what’s included in each fare so you’re comparing apples to apples.
I’ll never anchor your pricing to some made-up “typical family” — the quote is built around your party size and your dates.
After You Get the Quote
Once the quote lands in your inbox, the ball is in your court — with zero rush:
- Review it on your own time. Read it with your spouse, run the numbers, sleep on it. I won’t chase you with countdown timers.
- Ask questions or request tweaks. Want to see a different resort? A shorter trip? Add the dining plan? Tell me, and I’ll rework it. Revisions are part of the process, not an inconvenience.
- When you’re ready to book, I’ll handle the reservation, the deposit, the payment schedule, and the confirmation — and I’ll stay on your file until you’re home, in case anything comes up.
And if you decide the timing isn’t right? That’s okay too. Your quote has a hold period, and if it expires, I can re-quote whenever you’re ready.
Ready When You Are
Requesting a quote isn’t a commitment — it’s just a conversation with numbers. If you’ve been daydreaming about a Disney trip or a cruise but feel overwhelmed by where to start, this is the start.
Request your free quote at lindseypierce.com/quote — and let me take the planning off your plate.
