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New Security Checkpoints at the Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom has instituted a brand new security process for guests going through metal detectors and getting their bags checked. The new procedure is meant to streamline the process and improve the arrival experience.

Highway in the Sky Dine-Around Starts Today at Walt Disney World

A new progressive dinner starts today at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Highway in the Sky Dine-Around gives guests a chance to dine at three resort hotels: Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Polynesian Village, and Disney's Grand Floridian.

Disney News Round-up: New Theme Park Ticket Option, Celebrate Mickey’s Birthday, and More

Happy Thursday and welcome to another Disney news round-up! Mickey Mouse is celebrating his birthday tomorrow and everyone can celebrate at the Walt Disney World Resort. Let's check out the rest of today's news.

Disney News Round-up: Disney Restaurant News, Disney Cruise Line Named Best Cruise Line, and More

Happy Friday! Welcome to our end-of-the-week Disney news round-up. Today we're talking about some Disney resort restaurant news, the Television Hall of Fame at Disney's Hollywood Studios, more accolades for Disney Cruise Line, and much more.

Walt Disney World News Round-up: Holiday Dessert Party Reservations, Soarin’ Around the World, and More!

Happy weekend and welcome to our Saturday news round-up! We have a lot of news to report including an new holiday-season dessert party and the launch of the all-new Soarin' Around the World at Epcot. Let's check out what's been going on!

Monorail Service Changes Expected Throughout Month of February

If you have plans to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in February or early March we have news regarding changes in the Monorail service schedule. The changes are due to ongoing infrastructure updates on the Monorail system that will likely be continuing throughout this year as Disney works to update the system.

Details Announced for Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows

Disney recently released the artist rendering for the new Disney Vacation Club Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. The 20 bungalows are the first of their kind on Disney property and each bungalow sleeps up to eight guests.

Disney Parks and Resorts Inspire New Line of Coffee from Joffrey’s

Even if you can't wake up at your favorite Disney theme park or hotel every morning you can enjoy a cup of coffee inspired by those locations thanks to Joffrey's.

The Tampa, Florida based specialty roasting company recently introduced the Disney Parks and Resorts Specialty Coffee Collection featuring nine blends inspired by the theme parks and hotels.

Joffrey's head roastmaster collaborated with top Disney chefs to create the specialty blends.

Third Annual Easter Egg Display Planned for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney fans are familiar with the annual gingerbread house display that graces the lobby of the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa each holiday season, but did you know there's also an edible Easter egg display each spring?

This April marks the third year that the Grand Floridian Easter egg display has been showcased, and it all begins April 4.

The edible Easter eggs are created by master pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek and the pastry team at the Grand Floridian.

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Drinks & Jazz at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Coming from high on their magnificent balcony, across the cavernous lobby from the monorail station, wafts the sweet, sweet music of the hotel band. Beneath the soaring stained glass domes, amongst the white gingerbread and bustling tourists in the lobby of the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa you can hear the stunning live music of the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra, every night between 4 and 10 pm.

What's your favorite pool in Disney World? [Facebook Fans]

We asked our Facebook community to what their favorite pool at Disney World is and we got some great responses!

The majority of the resort pools that were mentioned were at deluxe resorts.

Animal Kingdom Lodge's Uzima Springs Pool and Kidani Pool got 5 votes. Gina P. said, "Uzima Springs pool at AKL." And Brian L. said, "Kidani kid's play area..."