Disneyland Resort guests recently stumbled upon a theme park secret on Main Street, U.S.A., sparking a discussion among Disney Parks fans online.
It all started when a Reddit user, u/this_knee, shared a photo showing two trash cans sitting atop a raised wooden platform on the sidewalk. The unusual sight caught the attention of Disney Parks fans, who immediately began speculating about the reasoning behind the elevated trash cans.
Why are these two trashcans on … pedestals?
Why are these two trashcans on … pedestals?
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“Most other trashcans are just sitting there on the ground. Not these two. Why?” the Disney Park guest asked. “Are these trashcans even more portable or something?”
After some quick research, Disney Parks fans uncovered a surprisingly simple explanation. The elevated trash cans were covering a hole in the ground where a lamppost usually stands. A quick check on Google Street View confirmed that the lamppost once occupied the spot, and now, it’s missing.
According to Reddit user u/MyDishwasherLasagna, the platform was put in place to cover up the hole and prevent access to the electrical wiring below. By placing the trash cans on top of the platform, Disneyland Resort cleverly solved two problems at once. Not only did it ensure the area remained safe for guests, but it also kept people from attempting to stand on the platform:
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.
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