Stopping in the middle of a busy thoroughfare at Disney World to look at the ground should be done at your own risk. After all, Disney World parks are virtually always busy. (Photo by Edward Pizzarello / The Points Guy) (Photo by Edward Pizzarello / The Points Guy) (Photo by Edward Pizzarello / The Points Guy)Īt Animal Kingdom, even the plumbing gets into the game with some well-placed stones in the concrete - that’s what makes the game fun in a maddening sort of way. A set of ears disguised as a crater on the moon certainly fits the bill. After that, where better to look for a Hidden Mickey in space other than the backside of the moon? The Imagineers’ sole job is to use their imagination to create memories. The pavilion outside Mission: Space is a great place for parents to sit and rest their legs while boys and girls conduct the whimsical hunt for a tough Hidden Mickey made of colorful stones in the concrete. In other cases, the Mickey hunt can just be a nice break from hustling around the park. When you really get into Hidden Mickeys, it can make you want to take the longer standby line on a ride instead of opting for FastPass (only if you’re a true Hidden Mickey nut). Taking the time to enjoy the smaller details can be just as fun. Disney does not have to be all about how many rides you can get on in a day. The hunt for Mickey is a completely different way to look at Disney World. Or how a book containing hints to finding many of the Hidden Mickeys can continue to be popular years after publication. You might be asking why people run around looking for these hidden signs left by the Imagineers. Related: Best Credit Cards for Theme Parks What’s the Point? (Photo by Edward Pizzarello / The Points Guy) (Photo by Edward Pizzarello / The Points Guy) If you step outside to the Neptune fountain, you’ll have to keep your eyes peeled to find the Mickey carved into the stone backdrop of the fountain. (Photo by Edward Pizzarello / The Points Guy) Enoteca Castello houses a classic Hidden Mickey hiding right underneath your glass of wine, carved into the decorative trim on the bar. In Epcot, the Italy Pavilion is a great place to find traditional and abstract Hidden Mickeys. Some hidden Mickeys are easy to find without a whole lot of sleuthing, while others can baffle you for hours, even with a book. We found a Hidden Mickey on the way into Adventureland, hiding in plain sight. Kevin drew our attention to a piano in a display window on at the front of the Magic Kingdom on Main Street USA where the logo had been transformed into a Hidden Mickey. Our one-day journey with Kevin started in the Magic Kingdom and took us to all four theme parks with a brief stop in Disney Springs. (Photo by Edward Pizzarello / The Points Guy) Hunting for Hidden Mickeys What you will find, literally hundreds of times over if you look closely enough, are those three circles in the shape of Mickey’s head. Occasionally, you’ll find a profile of Mickey’s head or a full outline of his body. Most of the time, those smaller circles are attached to the bigger circle. One bigger circle in the center as the head with two smaller circles that represent Mickey’s ears. There aren’t a whole lot of rules to hunting for Hidden Mickeys, but the ones that do exist are basic: You’re looking for a collection of three circles in the shape of our favorite mouse’s head. Check out the video to see if you can spot some of the Hidden Mickeys yourself! Kevin should know, he designed many of the Hidden Mickeys in Disney World himself. He’s a longtime Imagineer and co-author of “ The Hidden Mickeys of Walt Disney World,” with Susan Neary - the definitive guide on where to find the most popular and some of the most difficult Hidden Mickeys located throughout the parks. TPG recently spent a day hunting (and finding!) Hidden Mickeys with one of the world’s foremost experts: Kevin Neary. Others are extremely abstract, maybe even open to debate as to whether they’re even a “true” Hidden Mickey. Some are hiding in plain sight, needing only a little bit of detective work to locate. The creators of Disney World, commonly referred to as Imagineers, hid plenty of images of Mickey around the parks. The “loot” is hidden in plain sight, and that’s kind of the point. It’s a treasure hunt with no treasure to hold in your hands. The answer is, “Yes.”ĭisney World has its own secret world. The behavior looks strange and you wonder if you’re missing out on some secret. They look excited, they snap a few pictures and run off in another direction. You notice a father and daughter walking around with a small book, pointing at random locations. You’re standing in line for a ride, a Dole Whip or just grabbing a bite in one of the many restaurants. Maybe you’ve been to Disney World once, twice or even 30 times.
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