Maynard Smith

VoodooDawn52 · Post by **VoodooDawn52** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 1:25 am

Okay first of all...It is all about the guest, technically IT about teamwork but ask any manager...it is about the guest first and foremost. I think that Maynard, is one of the best cast members we could have, only because he cares about the show, he knows what the guest wants, he has seen what the guest wants. I have worked with Maynard for 3 1/2 years, and I have seen him work, that is the way it should be. No matter what happens, it is about the experience and the way the guest feels at the end of the day. :roll: I mean......think about it....: The guest who comes to disneyland...never been to the united states....I mean ever...and experiences what WALT DISNEY himself wants....a place where you can go and not feel like you are near reality PERIOD! Maynard will always be...and is my favorite..HE KNOWS HOW TO SEPARATE BUSINESS FROM PLEASURE>>>WHICH SOME OF US DON"T>>>it means more to be able to talk to our fellow cast members than our guests! So if anyone has a problem with Maynard and the way he keeps the magic alive for many of our guests please come to me....AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED...he is the best cast member that has every worked for disney.....and if you have any questions ASK ME...cause I know first hand HE IS THE BEST THAT WE HAVE....AND THE FACT THAY HE HASN'T QUIT BECAUSE OF THE BULLSHIT IS THE BEST PERSON THAT WE COULD HAVE WORKING FOR DISNEY IN! IN THE PARK WITH THE GUEST'S KEEPING WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING ALIVE..BY CREATING A FANTASY WORLD AND MAKING SURE THE GUESTS HAVE A GOOD TIME EITHER BY MAKING THEM FEEL SILLY OR JUST BY PLAIN MAKING THEM FEEL LIKE THEY ARE IN A FANTASY WORLD...in my opinion in the last years....cast members are the worst..they are the same as guests.....Maynard will only be the best cast member that will be able to complete the job that Walt Disney set out for...If You All Of You Don't Pull Youre Head Out Of Your BUTT!!! So LIKE I SAID........ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH MAYNARD LET ME KNOW.....

GMC · Post by **GMC** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 3:40 am

It almost sounds like he's somewhat discouraging to other cast members, i know that if i was working with a cm who all the guests wanted to see, i would feel left out, and wouldn't feel so inclined to help out guests Gawking over somebody else, and i know that i don't want three million people flocking to me, i have other responibilities than just making the guests happy. Speil Happy conductors bother me, especially when they're on the front with the radio, we have automated speils for a reason, and it's so we can watch our guests, and listen to our radios.

I don't see why any cast member should be reciveing any more attention from guests than any other CM, I know the fantasmic bridge office has it posted that all CM's are equal, but some are more equal than others" but seriously, if people visit you as if you were an attraction, than maybe you need to apply for atmoshpere talent!

SweetAurora · Post by **SweetAurora** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 1:32 pm

You know, for those of you who seem to think we're "snooty" and bashing Maynard because of our own insecurities....AHEM. We aren't saying Maynard is a bad guy. Like many famous people, the attention, factually from what I have seen and observed and heard from others, has gotten to his head just a wee bit. I betcha it's a little different working with him a lot like you have--you get to know him a little better. I'm sure he's a great guy underneath it all.
I really couldn't care less about the attention he gets. I receive a lot of guest compliments and recognition from managers consistently, as do others around the park. We don't get the celebrity status because, like I said, Maynard is the show. IN OUR DISNEY GUIDELINES, Walt (yes, Walt!) told us to assist the show. Disney has worked very hard to get us to assist the show and not BE the show. Yeah, that is a fine line to walk on, but if Maynard hadn't gotten the guest recognition he did, I question if management/others would have put a stop to what he does. Look at the Jungle Cruise--as far as I can remember, he was always using different spiels aside from the ones he was supposed to use. Is that really FAIR to other CMS????
Yes, Maynard is a good CM. He makes the guests #1, like you said, and that's a good thing. But many, MANY other CMS do as well. Maynard prevents other CMS from creating their magic as well, because he steals the show. It shouldn't be that way--everyone should be working as a TEAM.
VoodooDawn, you seem to be a little biased. Please try to recognize the efforts and kindness of many of the CMS working at the Resort. Sure, there's been a downfall in guest satisfaction over recent years, but there are MANY of us, including myself, that are in love with Disneyland and the man who created it, and we work hard EVERY DAY to ensure his message and dream. Not just Maynard.

fantasmike · Post by **fantasmike** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 2:13 pm

All I have to say, is that for anyone to bash anyone, or put them down for doing thier job is stupid! Maynard does a great job, and though he can make the show more than assisting it, the main thing Beofre the DISNEY GUIDLINES, is to make the guests happy! That is what it is all about right? THat is why we are all here! For the guests! ANd he does a great job at that! I am so sick of seeing people that have absolutely no chow, or extremely bad show! I also cant stand when people complain about their job ALL THE TIME! IF you don tlike your job, QUIT! Dont sit around and complain about it, but do something about it! Maynard loves his job, And I love my job, THough I have not been there as long as maynard, I Know he makes the guests happy, and gives them a memorable experience. For all of you having something mean to say, or hating on him, ALl I have to say, is GROW UP!!!

CujoSR · Post by **CujoSR** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 3:08 pm

There is already a couple threads about this so I am locking it before things get heated. I will be getting the last word here though. I completly agree with Grumpy and others who don't have a problem with Maynard. I love it when I get to see his act. It's great to see that someone still has the ability and will to make thier job fun for themselves, other CMs, and the Guests that visit. I had the chance to talk to him on the shuttle a few times in the past and found him to be a great guy!