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Sally Black

Sally Black
Sally is the Founder of Vacationkids.com Travel Agency and author of the book "Fearless Family Vacations". She is also the Director of Travel Agent Initiatives and Training at The Family Travel Association.

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Disney Tips

[fa icon="calendar'] Thu, Dec 03, 2015 @ 09:46 AM / by Sally Black posted in Disney Details

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Like most things in life, it's the little things that can make ALL the difference. This is especially true when it comes to really enjoying a family vacation at Disney.

The GREAT thing about a Disney Vacation is that there are SO many choices, something to please everyone. The not so great thing about Disney is with so many choices, there is a lot to learn.

I gathered our team of Vacationkids Disney Experts together and asked them to come to the rescue with a few of their best Disney tricks, tips and secrets. We love it when we can make your Disney Vacations (and life) just a little more magical.....

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Kids With Food Allergies at Disney

[fa icon="calendar'] Tue, Jan 13, 2015 @ 09:25 AM / by Sally Black posted in Family Vacation Health, Disney Vacation, Disney Vacation Details

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18 million Americans have some sort of food allergy according to FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education). Over 6 million kids have been diagnosed with food allergies. That's one out of every 13 children.  When you consider Walt Disney World welcomes over 130 million visitors every year, there will be visitors who must avoid certain foods.

Allergy triggers for younger kids are usually milk, eggs and soy. Often kids will out grow these sensitivities.  Tree nuts, peanuts, milk, fish and shellfish are the most common allergies seen in older children and adults. People who suffer from allergies need to avoid trigger foods.  It can be a challenge when dining out in restaurants. How do you know if those french fries were cooked in peanut oil?

Food Allergies are no joke!  An allergic reaction to food can cause irritation of the skin or upset the gastrointestinal tract.  The most serious allergic reactions cause  anaphylaxis which involves the respiratory and cardiovascular system and can lead to death.

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Disney Ticket Deals and Scams

[fa icon="calendar'] Fri, Nov 21, 2014 @ 08:51 AM / by Sally Black posted in Disney Vacation

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Imagine yourself for a moment, arriving with your child at the airport.  You are SO excited because the day has finally arrived for your long anticipated Disney Vacation. Smiling and happy you check in with the gate agent only to find out the airline has no record of any reservations for you or your family.

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Disney World Rooms for Big Families

[fa icon="calendar'] Tue, Aug 05, 2014 @ 09:12 AM / by Sally Black posted in Disney Vacations

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Disney villas are perfect for larger or extended family groups traveling together. They offer upscale accommodations and some of the best locations closest to the parks. All Disney Villas offer themed luxury accommodations, immersive experiences and plenty of Disney Magic.

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How Much Do Value Resorts cost at Disney World

[fa icon="calendar'] Mon, Jul 28, 2014 @ 09:11 AM / by Sally Black posted in Disney Vacations

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Value Resorts at Walt Disney World are all about getting the most magical fun out of your vacation dollars.

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Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World

[fa icon="calendar'] Thu, Jul 24, 2014 @ 04:11 PM / by Sally Black posted in Disney Vacations

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Deluxe Hotels at Disney World are all about luxury and location!

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Finding the Perfect Moderate Resort at Disney

[fa icon="calendar'] Fri, Jul 18, 2014 @ 09:54 AM / by Sally Black posted in Disney Vacations

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Moderate Resorts in Walt Disney World have the perfect balance of value and features. They offer more amenities like larger rooms, better curb appeal landscaping than value resorts and coffee pots in the rooms (which is an extremely important feature for many parents, myself included). Like all Disney Resorts, these guest rooms offer free high speed Wifi.

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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Tips, Pros and Cons

[fa icon="calendar'] Thu, May 15, 2014 @ 05:13 PM / by Sally Black posted in Disney Vacations

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No doubt your little princess will want the royal treatment at Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique during your family's visit to Walt Disney World. These little girl (and boy) spa treaments are extremely popular. Our Vacationkids staff is constanly being asked about this info so we thought we'd do our best to help put it all in one place for our guests.

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12 Tricks, Tips and Secrets To Taking A Disney Cruise

[fa icon="calendar'] Tue, Apr 22, 2014 @ 11:44 AM / by Sally Black posted in Disney Vacations

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Disney California

[fa icon="calendar'] Fri, Mar 28, 2014 @ 10:34 AM / by Sally Black posted in Disney Vacations

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As a Southern California girl and former Disneyland cast member, there is nothing I like more in this world then helping families discover the joy and magic of Disneyland.  But most families visiting Anaheim don't realize there is a lot more Disney magic to discover in other parts of California as well.

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