Situated in the hustle and bustle of the fourth floor's Grand Canyon Concourse, the Outer Rim Lounge offers a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy views of activity on Bay Lake below. Its location offers travelers easy access to all the dining and shopping that Disney's Contemporary Resort has to offer, all from one central location. I can see mom and dad sitting down for a drink while the kids go off to browse the gift shop, or collect their weight in penny presses just around the corner.

With the Halloween season wrapping up, the folks at Disney World are starting to gear up for the Christmas holiday. Returning to the Magic Kingom this Friday is the popular Cinderella's Holiday Wish Stage Show.

UPDATE 8/29/2014: As of September 27th, 2014 the Fife & Drum Corp will no longer be performing at Epcot. You can find more information HERE.

We knew Snow White's Scary Adventures would eventually be closing as part of the ongoing Fantasyland expansion at Walt Disney World. Now, Stitch Kingdom is reporting a possible timeframe of when to expect that closing.

Rumor has it the Fantasyland attraction will close to guests sometime in February 2012. It's closing will make way for the planned Princess Fairytale Hall where guests can, appropriately enough, greet Disney's bevy of princess beauties.

UPDATE: Walt Disney World Resort Guests can now check in 60 days in advance of their arrival.

Online check-in is available starting 10 60 days in advance of your stay at all Walt Disney World Resorts and Villas. It's a fairly fast and easy process that mimics the standard hotel check-in process. During Online Check-in, you will be asked to confirm important information that is needed for your resort stay.

After nearly two-and-a-half years, the National Transportation Safety Board delivered its concluded report on the 2009 monorail accident that claimed a Disney employee's life. The fourteen page report found employee errors as well as lack of safety protocols to be the main cause of the collision of two monrail trains which claimed the life of 21-year-old Austin Wuennenberg.

There are many things that trigger our memories, and vacation memories are some of the very best. One of the strongest of these memory triggers is smell. There are many olfactory triggers at Walt Disney World. Some are from the natural ambiance while some are specially designed by the Imagineers to highlight and enhance your experience. Disney knows the importance of smell on your memories and they do their best to help you create the happiest ones.

Walt Disney's love of American history lies throughout the parks, and in Liberty Square at Halloween time ghosts and ghouls frolic amongst park guest on special nights. Though the most obvious of Walt Disney World's spooky sensations is the Haunted Mansion, with its 18th Century Pennsylvania Dutch facade looming high on it's hilltop, Disney also keeps a strong connection to the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

He is Disney/Pixar's Cheif Creative Officer, and now he will be receiving his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. John Lasseter is set to be honored November 1 in a special ceremony near the El Capitan Theater.

Fans of Disney/Pixar films might also recognize Lasseter's name from "Cars", "Cars 2", and "Toy Story" as he directed both films.

Currently, Lasseter is busy working on the addition of Cars Land to Disney's California Adventure which is planned to open next summer.

Lasseter's star on the Walk of Fame is number 2,453.

Tucked away in a corner on the lobby level of Disney's Contemporary Resort The Wave is best known as a restaurant for it's sustainable and seasonal cuisine. It's lounge however is a beautiful spot for chic cocktails and a relaxing taste of the fresh menu.