Originally Posted By Ghost Hostess For the record, I think that Maynard Smith is hilarious, and for some strange reason, a lot of people don't like him. So if you don't like Maynard then that is just too bad! Does Maynard still work at Disneyland? Or maybe at California Adventure? If you are one of the people who don't like Maynard, please keep your negative comments to yourself.
Originally Posted By Ghost Hostess Sorry if I sound harsh - a few years ago, I started a topic about Maynard, and it turned into a "why I hate Maynard" discussion.
Originally Posted By gaydsnywitch He was still working there on July 6th. I didn't get to meet him, but the cast member we asked said he was there.
Originally Posted By chipndale16 I like Maynard too! We just saw him a few months ago, but I can't remember what attraction he was working.
Originally Posted By Ghost Hostess Between 1999 and 2004, I saw him at The Haunted Mansion (regular and holiday), Honey, I Shrunk The Audience, The Jungle Cruise, and Astro Orbitor.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter I talked to Maynard for quite some time the beginning of June in the Steve Martin 50th anniversary movie (sorry, I'm not recalling the exact name right now, but it's in the old Lincoln theatre). I *think* he told me he works only at that attraction now.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter (We didn't actually talk *during* the movie. . . lol! I meant in the exhibit area outside the theatre. Didn't want the Maynard bashers to start screaming about how rude he is, talking during a movie). ;-P
Originally Posted By 2001DLFan He was there last week. I saw him at the Opera House. He does like to talk. So, if you have to get somewhere quick, don't engage him in conversation.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Maynard was working crowd control during Remember in March. We had a great time that evening, a bunch of cool LPers, Maynard and us. Very cool.
Originally Posted By Hound I spoke to him last year for a short time. He was doing crowd control for Fantasmic! then. He said he was just doing crowd control and the Opera House. Too bad. He was (and still is) fun.
Originally Posted By danyoung >If you are one of the people who don't like Maynard, please keep your negative comments to yourself.< First of all, online forums don't work this way. You can pick the subject, but people will contribute whatever they feel like contributing. >So if you don't like Maynard then that is just too bad!< I don't hate or even dislike Maynard at all - in fact, I've never seen him. But I do have a problem with a CM who becomes more important than the attraction he's working. I've read many descriptions over the years of interactions with him, and it's always seemed to me that he needs to calm down a bit and do his job without becoming an attraction himself. That opinion might change if I ever do get the opportunity to talk to him, but from what I've read, that's my opinion.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo This is why he is very well suited to crowd control and the Opera House. His personality can then shine through, and entertaining the guests are what it is all about. Also, he is good on spieling attractions, provided he stays in role.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Just talked to my buddy Maynard the other day. He's insane. That's why I like him. He is posted at the Steve Martin movie. He does need some new material, though. LOL!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice I've only had the pleasure of meeting Maynard once (being an out-of-towner and all... It was May 2006 and Mr. Alice's mom and I were heading up the stairs to the Main Street DLRR Station. He was working crowd control for an afternoon parade and was dressed in Jungle Cruise gear. I just got such a kick out of bumping into him by chance like that. We talked for a few minutes and then he excused himself because the parade was doing its thing and he needed to be aware of the surroundings/people. Maybe someday it'll be at the Haunted Mansion; I know that would be a hoot!
Originally Posted By smeeeko Maynard is funny, but I do recall a time when I was visiting the park and was with someone who all they wanted to do was look for Maynard and not do the attractions. When a CM is the attraction, (as I was told in training myself) it's not Disneyland it's Maynardland or (insert cast member name)-land.. and that really does detract from 'good show' and I think that every cast member has an opportunity to make a good experience for the guest. It's not just about pushing your own agenda. Disney doesn't pay enough for that IMHO.
Originally Posted By ghoofie Maynard works mostly weekends only at DL. You can catch him working at the San Diego Wild Animal Park on weekdays during summer. You can see some of his stuff at www.maynardland.com He also has several other projects he works on. Voice overs, commercials, to name a few. The offstage Maynard is a very special person indeed. Very talented, a wonderful view of life, and a good dedicated friend.
Originally Posted By DlandJB We love to see Maynard and he is always very welcoming. Saw him at the Opera House recently.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i love maynard and he does a wonderful job as a cast member. he is so funny and i love his little stories.
Originally Posted By Mr Incredible I love Maynard, I always say hi to him if I see him. The last time I saw Maynard was at the Opera House last spring, and when we went into the theatre, he went into this whole thing about how the red carpet was made out of strawberry jam and he was walking funny as we all went inside. It was hilarious.
Originally Posted By F-Ticket I have never been able to meet him but look forward to the day we do meet. Every year when the Disney Legends list is announced I kinda hope his name is there. Imagine my shock when I saw Eisner's name this year! they got the wrong M! No matter how you feel about Maynard there has never been a cast member that has recieved world wide attention.
