Disneyland Park guests recently noticed an unusual solution to a maintenance issue that was cleverly hidden in plain sight on Main Street, U.S.A.
Last week, Reddit user u/this_knee shared a photo showing two trash cans sitting atop a raised wooden platform on the sidewalk on Main Street, U.S.A. “Why are these two trashcans on … pedestals?” the Disney Park guest asked:
Why are these two trashcans on … pedestals?
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“Most other trashcans are just sitting there on the ground,” they continued. “Not these two. Why? Are these trashcans even more portable or something?”
A few sharp-eyed Disney Parks fans uncovered that the elevated trash cans were covering something much less exciting than the imaginative theories being tossed around. Google Street View revealed that the lamppost was usually stationed in this spot, so it quickly became clear that the trash cans were placed atop a wooden platform for a practical purpose—covering up maintenance work. But why trash cans?
According to Reddit user u/MyDishwasherLasagna, the platform serves a dual purpose. Not only does it cover up the hole where the lamp post typically resides, but the addition of trash cans ensures the platform is functional and safe for Disney Park guests:
There are two parts to this:
The “pedestals” are used to cover work being done (when workwalls aren't necessary) and to prevent access to the utility and mounting hardware immediately below it. In this case, that's where a lamp post is supposed to be, and there is electrical wiring below it.
But the trash cans are there so guest don't sit or stand on the platform; or attempt to remove the cover. It's for safety and insurance.
Guests will literally eat off of trash cans so of course they'd also try to stand on these things to get a better view of a parade/cavalcade.
The trash cans solve a functional issue and blend seamlessly into the Disney park’s aesthetic. It’s a perfect example of Disneyland Resort’s ability to solve problems creatively while maintaining the magic that keeps guests returning for more.
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