ScoopsPins Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 “Howdy, Neighbor!” For years, that’s how I greeted Guests on Main Street, USA, as they entered the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The purpose of the Main Street citizens was to welcome Guests to the park in a way that allowed them to capture the small-town feel of Walt’s childhood hometown (Marceline, Missouri). We tried to embody what Walt understood from the beginning --- attractions like "It’s a Small World" and "Carousel of Progress" might dazzle with their high-tech effects and lifelike animatronic humanoids, but the shine would quickly wear off. High-TOUCH, not high-tech, is timeless! Even the best Audio-Animatronic (AA) is no substitute for a real person. After all, people are less likely to remember what you say as much as how you make them feel when you say it. From Main Street to Frontierland to Hollywood Boulevard at MGM Studios, the role of Disney’s atmosphere actors was to breathe life — real life — into the scenery of Walt Disney World. (I’ll introduce you to the other Main Street characters in a separate post in the near future.) As Main Street reporter, Scoop Sanderson, I had the added touch of incorporating Pin Trading into my shtick. That added a memorable (and usually magical) moment with Guests, whether they were Pin Traders or not. At Disney, pins are among the vast array of souvenirs you can purchase. When you buy souvenirs, you're buying memories! If you think about it, most souvenirs you've taken home have a special memory attached to them. And pins are no exception! If you’d like to learn more about how pins are made, how to trade, and how we can feel better about how much we spend on these lovable little treasures, then follow me here. I've got lots of ideas for future posts, which will include a lot of fun and exclusive stories from my years at Disney (both onstage and off). View full record 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyanne Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 Wonderful! How exciting and I cannot wait for the future posts!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTwins Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 Fabulous! You're still creating that Disney Magic! Can't wait for more on the Main Street Characters. That will be so cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurielbaker Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 Cory and I love your posts and always look forward to reading them. I have and continue to learn so much about Disney pins much from you, enjoyment included! I know you are an excellent pin expert and I was wondering if you do Disney pin collection appraisals or if you know of any certified people who do. I’m not sure there are Disney insurance approved appraisers that exist or if it is even necessary for insurance purposes. Besides pins Cory and I have a fairly large Disney collection as well. Cory thought I should ask you first because of your knowledge of everything and your honesty. Anyone else who may have a suggestion or two please let us know. Thanks Holland! AsScoop fans we will be excitedly awaiting your next posting. Cory & Laurie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakaiser Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 Your presentation at Dayton Disneyana was so interesting, Holland - I wish you had been able to talk for the entire afternoon and tell all of your stories. I look forward to reading your stories and learning about pins from you here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaltFan1928 Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 Getting excited about your up coming post, and what the twins said that’s going to happen. I have learned so much from you. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz2001 Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 Good stuff Holland. Thanks for sharing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo97 Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Always fun to hear the news! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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