Overview
- Elaine West Grimes joined Walt Disney World in 1975 and reached her 50th anniversary in 2025, continuing to serve guests today.
- She has spent about 25 years as “Aunt Elaine” at Hollywood Studios’ 50’s Prime Time Café, where servers play family roles and deliver playful table‑manner reminders.
- She took part in Disney’s East Coast Service Celebration on Jan. 27, enjoying exclusive after‑hours access to Magic Kingdom with fellow honorees.
- Disney marked her milestone with a commemorative Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs statue recognizing her half‑century of service.
- A devoted fan community and decades of repeat visitors celebrate her work, a loyalty Disney situates within an 80% retention rate and a 12‑year average tenure.