Worldwide Scavenger Hunt: Hidden Mickeys
Did you know that there is a built-in scavenger hunt at every Disney destination? It's a fun way to pass the time while waiting in line, or to make a familiar attraction new again.
It's called Hidden Mickeys...and they're everywhere! Read more to find out some secrets.
Whether it's your first time to a Disney destination, or you've visited a hundred times, there are always new things to explore. One way to liven up an attraction or line is to look for Hidden Mickeys.
A Hidden Mickey is a Mickey Mouse shape hidden in many areas on Disney destinations. Sometimes these Mickeys are very obvious, and other times it requires some careful looking, or some special help.
Here are some examples:
A Hidden Mickey is usually the traditional outline, as seen above. However, any Mickey will do:
We love looking for Hidden Mickeys, and we can find them anywhere!
There are some great resources if you'd like some help. There is a book called
Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets
by Steven Barrett. This book gives you a guided scavenger hunts to find the Hidden Mickeys. He has also written a similar book about Disneyland Hidden Mickeys. There is also an iPhone app (based on the book) available in iTunes, which we love to use!
Are you ready for the answers to the first two Hidden Mickeys?
What are your favorite Hidden Mickeys? Post them in the comments.