Disney Has Asian American Culture Hidden in Plain Sight—How to Find the Best Eats, Experiences, and More

Disney Has Asian American Culture Hidden in Plain Sight—How to Find the Best Eats, Experiences, and More

I've visited Disneyland since I was a kid. But I've never felt more seen by the iconic park.Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort A family interacting with characters outside of Hamada Bot Shop.Key TakeawayWriter Rachel Chang discusses her love of Disney and how the park is making her feel more understood now than ever before with meaningful storytelling—plus, Din Tai Fung soup dumplings and boba.While some kids grow up hearing fairy tales about fa…

Here's How I Experienced Asian American Culture at Disney

Writer Rachel Chang discusses her love of Disney and how the park is making her feel more understood now than ever before with meaningful storytelling—plus, Din Tai Fung soup dumplings and boba. While some kids grow up hearing fairy tales about faraway lands, I grew up with stories about a magical place that's about a five-hour drive from my California hometown of San José: Disneyland. We had a children’s book about the “It’s a Small World” ride…