Ridiculous Question - Anyone know Dimensions of an Epcot Garbage Can lid ?

[surferdave]

This is apparently a classier affair than I was expecting.

 

[Luvchefmic]

I think if you were going to go to the trouble you do better than the garbage can.

What if you got a plastic tray from a food court or cafeteria, drilled two holes on each side and then ran an adjustable chord through them on each side and around your necks to wear it between you as a portable table. She could still do a table cloth for it to make it look neat.

there's a verizon ( I think ) commercial like this, the father is calling it his " portable man cave" not half as ridiculous at the garbage can tablecloth thing I have gone to F & W many many times and would NEVER resort to using a garbage can as a table Sit on a curb if necessary and balance plates on your knees I see the cans outside of Caseys used as tables all the time so gross

 

[HoosierDaddy71]

I didn't read all the replies but I think I have to say that any one who is too <insert fav adjective here> to dine on the occasional trash can at Disney is not someone I would be friends with. Give me a table if ones around but a trash can will do in a pinch!

 

[FLCyndi]

This is just nasty!

 

[ChloesDaddy]

When I saw the thread title I thought it was someone who was worried their head might not fit.

 

[Luvchefmic]

VERY good !

When I saw the thread title I thought it was someone who was worried their head might not fit.

 

[ilovemk76]

I am another that will not use a trash can as a place for my food or drink.

 

[cheshireqt]

you can use a dollar bill or any currency amount. the are 6". whenever I need a rough estimate and can't find my tape measure I pull out a bill works great.

That is awesome advice, and I plan to use it.

 

[Kona65]

Seriously - if anyone knows this, I'll be shocked.

Wife and I are going for Food & Wine and in years past, when it gets crowded, we've been relegated to gathering around garbage cans just looking for a place to set stuff down. This year, she has it in her head to construct and unrollable "table cloth" to flop over the garbage can lid, but needs to know the dimensions.

I figured if there was any place in the planet she could get an answer to that question, it would be here.

Come on people, with my response..........EIGHTY-SEVEN RESPONSES.....We should all get a life.

 

[maddiebee]

Come on people, with my response..........EIGHTY-SEVEN RESPONSES.....We should all get a life.

I would argue that I do have a life. And it's Disney. And the joys of discussing all the nutty things we do for it. What else would you be doing on a Disney discussion board?

 

[MomtoGKC]

Add me to the list of peoole who have eaten off of a Disney garbage can. It's not my first choice but it has haPpened once or twice. I wouldn't bother to bring a tablecloth but I think I would crack up if I saw one!

 

[PHLtoMCO]

Lol. That would be too easy. She did that last trip (using a great gingham red and white cloth napkin they sold in the French gift shop). This year, she wants an 'upgrade'.

She's got dreams of one that draps over the lid (leaving the the garbage completely accessible to any other guests, of course), and has pockets to keep plasticware and napkins (so they don't blow away). Also wants it weighted down on the ends, so no change of the tablecloth blowing away.

I wouldn't be surprised if a small vase of flowers or a potpourri bowl appears. I don't fight it anymore - just go with the flow.

I'm sorry, I just have to say this was one of the best posts I've ever seen. Had to read it to a room full of people because i was dying. 100% amazing.

 

[jcvalenti]

This is hysterical. Please add cloth linens tucked into your shirts and use some of that classy silver colored plastic cutlery. I can also get the dimensions for you in 2 weeks but if you post on one of the Resort FAQ threads you will find someone who has just checked in and is there.

But I just got out a ruler and I think that 15" wide is a safe bet, then go about 36" long to drape over the two sides that are not trash openings.

When you sew in the pockets, make one 1/2" wide on each side and insert a plastic flower. Pockets for silverware and napkins, yes. Now, if you can only figure out how to put drink holders on the thing you should go on that show where you try to get the venture capitalists to invest!

Lol. First off - I haven't checked the thread in a couple days (darn work), but the only thing more ridiculous that the original question is that it has prompted 7 pages of followup. That, in a nutshell, is why I love this forum.

That being said, thanks for the estimations. We have big plans for the whole spread - I may need a kickstarter campaign after this trip to start manufacturing in earnest

 

[jcvalenti]

Great suggestions! Seriously, I just don't get why anyone would want to do this. She'll have to haul her tablecloth around with her, day after day...
Most of us don't plan to use a trash table for a few minutes, it just happens occasionally. The vast majority of the time we are at a high top table, a bench, or a curb.

The net weight of version 1.0 was negligible - it fit easily in our "Disney bag". And we don't use it exclusively for garbage cans, nothing better than classing up your table in the piazza at the Italian Pavillion !

 

[mom2rtk]

I have to say....this thread has been a great lighthearted diversion.

 

[jcvalenti]

And again, for all those who think it's disgusting to "dine" off a garbage can, let me be perfectly clear - the garbage can is generally where you sit your glass of wine while you hold your plate and enjoy your small portion of food, which takes less than a minute to eat in most cases. No one is posting up to enjoy a seven course meal on a garbage receptacle.

I can guarantee the experience is less disgusting than eating off one of the tables next to Casey's in the middle of July right after the parade rolls through.

Like my ballpark analogy, considering I've seen more than a few guys bring their beers into the men's bathroom and teeter then on the tops of the facilities while they're in use, I consider this a very minor health infraction.

I'll be sure to check in a post picks when the prototype is ready

 

[mattsdragon]

Lol. That would be too easy. She did that last trip (using a great gingham red and white cloth napkin they sold in the French gift shop). This year, she wants an 'upgrade'.

She's got dreams of one that draps over the lid (leaving the the garbage completely accessible to any other guests, of course), and has pockets to keep plasticware and napkins (so they don't blow away). Also wants it weighted down on the ends, so no change of the tablecloth blowing away.

I wouldn't be surprised if a small vase of flowers or a potpourri bowl appears. I don't fight it anymore - just go with the flow.

The mantra of all married men.

 

[omurice]

I'm thinking of just wearing a checkered table-cloth to F&W...

 

[Zooshoveller]

This guy may know:

https://m.facebook.com/MagicalTrash?id=263898555440&refsrc=http://www.magicaltrash.com/&_rdr

If the link doesn't work (I'm on my phone), look up Magical Trash on Facebook or google.

 

[larryz]

I'm thinking of just wearing a checkered table-cloth to F&W...

Well, if you sew some silverware pockets and corner weights into it, you can call it your "Sloppy Serape" and sell it on eBay to F&W denizens!