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MyWDW: What's A Hidden Mickey?

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The Mouse is Everywhere!

As you wander around any given Disney park, you are certain to notice all the amazing theming - the things that make you feel like you have been transported to a different place, time, or both. However, what you may not notice are little details that the Imagineers leave behind - things like their names, birthdays, or little references to other things. The most famous of these "signatures" at Disney parks are the Hidden Mickeys - mostly in the form of three circles that make up the iconic Mickey Mouse head.

Many websites and even books have been dedicated to this subject, and each of my MyWDW lenses contains some hints to find hidden Mickeys on a given attraction, or at a particular restaurant, but here we shall look at a few of my favorites.

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MyWDW "Mouse-cellanious" Lenses

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Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

Planetary Mickey

This side-profile Mickey can be found in the queue to the Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin attraction at Magic Kingdom. This particular attraction actually features several hidden Mickeys in its queue alone - see if you can find them all on your next trip to Disney World!

Viking Hidden Mickey

The Bravest Viking of All

I find this to be one of the most amusing hidden Mickeys in the parks - found in the large mural in the queue to Norway's Maelstrom attraction in Epcot. It puts something of a damper on the Vikings' fierce reputation to see one donning Mouseketeer ears!

The World's Largest Hidden Mickey

The Biggest Mouse You'll Ever See

This Hidden Mickey is only visible from the sky - it consists of the entry way to Hollywood Studios and the Echo Lake area, though some of its details have been lost to more recent construction, it is still a rather impressive sight!

Tree of Life

This Mickey Will Grow On You

This Hidden Mickey is actually rather remarkably difficult to find - especially consider its massive size. It took me quite some time to find it, but I was quite happy when I did. Searching through all the beautiful etchings on the Tree of Life, you can not only find this Mickey, you can also find your favorite animal amongst its 325 carvings.



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Hidden Mickey

Hidden Mickeys have inspired a series of Da Vinci Code/National Treasure-esque action adventure mystery books based in Disney parks, as well as guides to spotting them in the park.
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Your Favorite Mickey

Do you have a Hidden Mickey discovery story you'd like to share? Or, at least, leave a note to say hi! :)


  • MareeT Apr 30, 2012 @ 10:46 pm | delete
    This is fun! Next time I go I will be looking for the hidden Mickeys!
  • AnthonyAltorenna Mar 13, 2012 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    You have an amazing collection of WDW lenses, just packed with great information. Finding a Mickey image carefully positioned around the park in so many different mediums is fun, creative and often surprising!
  • mamabush Feb 22, 2012 @ 11:23 pm | delete
    I totally forgot about the hidden Mickeys! It's been years since I went to Disney. Very fun! :)
  • Tipi Jan 30, 2012 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    I found Mickey on the Tree of Life, whew!
  • Tipi Jan 30, 2012 @ 7:51 pm | delete
    I hadn't heard of the Hidden Mickey and now I have to go back to The Tree of Life, this might take a while....if anyone is looking for me, that's where I'll be.
  • Ladymermaid Jan 29, 2012 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    How fun. Walt Disney was an amazing man with remarkable ideals. I don't think he ever grew up ----> thank goodness for that!
  • artbyrodriguez Jan 29, 2012 @ 2:25 pm | delete
    I've found some hidden Mickies in my Disney resorts room.
    Fun lens.
  • agoofyidea Dec 9, 2011 @ 10:02 am | delete
    My favorite hidden Mickey is in the eye of a possum on a mural at Rafiki's Planet Watch. I got a really good up close picture of it. I love finding hidden Mickeys and point them out to everyone. Great lens.
  • KonaGirl Nov 19, 2011 @ 6:25 pm | delete
    It was a game with us when we were kids as to who could find the most when we were at Disneyland. Disney World hadn't been built yet.
  • WaynesWorld Nov 13, 2011 @ 3:35 pm | delete
    My sister would make her kids mickey pancakes http://tinyurl.com/MickeyPancakes
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Last updated 5/31/2012
  1. MyWDW "Mouse-cellanious" Lenses
  2. Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
  3. Viking Hidden Mickey
  4. The World's Largest Hidden Mickey
  5. Tree of Life
  6. Need Entertainment for Your Trip?
  7. Hidden Mickey Poll
  8. Hidden Mickey
  9. T-Shirts by Nevermore
  10. MyWDW on Facebook
  11. Your Favorite Mickey
  12. Need Some Extra Cash For Your Vacation?
  13. Plan Your Disney Vacation Now!
  14. About the Author

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