Elaine Wu
Elaine is a former Emmy Award nominated television producer, writer, and correspondent. She's also worked with a variety of tech companies in Silicon Valley as a marketing and public relations professional. As a freelance writer, she focuses on food, culture, commerce, and all things Disney. Follow her on Instagram: @virgoinwonderland
My family and I recently returned from our very first Disney Cruise on the Disney Wonder and it was pure magic. The food, amenities, entertainment, service, and the immaculate ship itself were even better than we had imagined. I...
It's been just over a year since Disneyland reopened its gates after an unexpectedly long closure. And since then, there have been a lot of ups and downs for guests. But with an almost fully staffed park (approximately 30,000...
Storytellers Cafe at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is generally known for its character breakfasts and dinner buffet. However, due to current operational changes, the format for Storytellers has changed drastically. Since reopening in late May, the buffets...
The reopening of Disneyland has been a downright emotional experience for so many of us Disneyland faithfuls. But there are some people that worry that the return of out-of-state guests, increasing capacity limits, and the new Avengers Campus will...
By now, Disneyland fans have heard about all the changes to the Snow White dark ride in Disneyland’s Fantasyland. I’ve never understood why a ride that was essentially designed for children would have such a frightening theme. So, I was...
If there's two things I love, it's a visit to a Disney Park and the chance to eat some great food. Since Disneyland is my home park, a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida is a chance to...
I recently posted the 5 attractions that are better at Disneyland than Walt Disney World. It sure did strike a nerve. Now, it’s only fair we turn the tables. So here’s my list of 5 attractions at Florida’s Magic...
With more and more Disneyland fans flying across the country to Walt Disney World for the first time to get their Disney fix, many will learn that not all rides are not created equal. There is so much to...
There’s been plenty of disappointing news for Disney fans in the last few months. Fortunately, I've got something good to report.
The Walt Disney Family Museum located in San Francisco’s Presidio has reopened to guests (with some safety changes)! If...
I should've known that my last list of "The 5 Disneyland Foods We Miss Most" would spark some debate. After all, everyone has their favorite noshes at the parks and we're all passionate about them.
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For my last list, I...
As the months stretch onward, my longing for Disneyland grows stronger by the day. The magic, the music, the stories, the people . . . but one of the things I remember most fondly is the food.
There are plenty...
Though it lacks the flash and innovation of many Disney Parks rides, many agree that Fantasyland’s King Arthur Carrousel is a vital part of Disneyland and its history. As the story goes, Walt Disney came up with the idea...
With the exception of some newly released commemorative merchandise, Disneyland’s 65th anniversary will go largely uncelebrated this July. The recent spike in COVID-19 cases nationwide has, unfortunately, shut the door on any possibility of celebrating this annual summertime milestone...
The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco is a place where the spirit and stories of Walt Disney life and career are honored and shared. Despite the museum being temporarily closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Walt Disney's love of trains and miniature dioramas has influenced many of the attractions at Disneyland. One example is a section of the Disneyland Railroad that takes guests millions of years into the past, Primeval World.
But this popular section of...
The real life story of the mysterious Barker Bird of Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room.
Many of us consider Disneyland a place of comfort, joy, and happiness, even when the outside world is less than idyllic. That's why in times like these, it's especially difficult to see it (and all the other Disney Parks)...
If you've ever ridden the Storybook Land Canal Boats in Disneyland then you're familiar with the detailed miniatures that make up the ride. But if Walt had his way, he would've had an entire land of miniatures instead of...
I’ve seen plenty of Disneyland’s changes over the years, experienced new ride openings and celebrations, and utilized many strategies to maximize my time in the parks as a former annual passholder. But after the price increases over the last...