Meet the Disney Team: Calvin the Cop:

 Have you had a chance to meet the Citizens of Buena Vista Street? As we mark the one year anniversary of the transformation of Disney California Adventure Park, I was able to to speak to one of the colorful characters who -along with Donna the Dog Lady, Molly the Messenger and PhiPhi the Photographer- rollout the welcome wagon each day to delighted Guests.

Dr Lee:
 Tell us where you're from and a little about your family.

 Calvin The Cop: I'm from Buena Vista Street, born and raised. My whole family works on the police force and, oh boy, I just love it! I was assigned to the special officers force, which means that I reinforce good behavior.

Dr Lee:

 I see, because there's not much crime on Buena Vista Street,right!

Calvin the Cop: Not much crime at all! You're welcome!

Dr Lee:

 Tell us what you do to reinforce good behavior.

 Calvin the Cop: I try my best to show infectious municipal optimism, which is, if fact, one of the laws on Buena Vista Street. I also try to smile and try to wave-and there is a technique. It's a very difficult job, but someone's got to do it.

Dr Lee:

 What happens if you see someone not modeling the best behavior?

 Calvin the Cop: I give them a fix-it ticket. I have a little box that i check and I say 'do you promise to behave?' They tend to agree because they can't let old Officer Blue down.

Dr Lee:

 Are you friends with the other local Citizens of Buena Vista Street?

 Calvin the Cop: Sure!! There is Donna, the unofficial mayor of Buena Vista Street, and her lovely dog, Lady. There's PhiPhi, the world-famous photographer who is somewhat of a bohemian on our street. Then there is Molly, the cutest messenger gal on Buena Vista Street.( you'll cut this part out, right?)

Dr Lee:

Sounds like there's something between you and Molly?

Calvin the Cop: Just the street-she is on one side,and I'm on the other. And sometimes the fountain is bewteen us. But not much else.

Dr Lee:

 Any memorable moments you have had with a Guest?

 Calvin the Cop: There was Megan, who is four. She was sharing a moment with her grandmother and she actually gave me some love advice. She helped me write a poem for a special gal that I got my four eyes on. (You are going to cut this part out, right?)

Dr Lee:

 Any wisdom you would like to share with everyone?

Calvin the Cop: Always remember to be safe. Look both ways. Don't take any wooden nickels from no one. And stay on the sunny side of the street.


That was fun....Dr Lee