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Hello and welcome to FindingMickey.com! This site is dedicated to finding and photographing the Hidden Mickeys and details of Disneyland Resort Anaheim, California. Disney is in the details, and that's what we're here to document!
What is a Hidden Mickey?
The first Hidden Mickeys were originally created as inside jokes between Disney Imagineers. Since then, they have grown to become part of almost everything Disney. Officially, a Hidden Mickey is a partial or complete image of Mickey Mouse, that has been purposefully hidden by Disney's Imagineers, Artists or Cast Members. Hidden Mickeys can be found in, on or around Disney attractions, hotels, restaurants, stores and even Disney feature films. Most of the images are hidden or designed to blend into their surroundings. The most common Hidden Mickeys are three connected or intersecting circles (always correctly proportioned), placed to form the outline of Mickey's head and ears. These are known as the Classic Mickey.
[example of a Classic Mickey]
Most hunters agree that there are slight differences between Hidden Mickeys and decorative Mickeys. Real Hidden Mickeys are usually concealed or disguised, whereas decorative Mickeys are often found as accents in plain sight. Since the differences are subjective, and found in the eye of the beholder, we will list ALL Mickeys - hidden or not!
There are also wishful thinking Mickeys. These are Mickeys that seem to be Hidden Mickeys, but are usually not. Not any three circles can be a Hidden Mickey. True Hidden Mickeys are always correctly proportioned & somewhat concealed, as defined by the Imagineers, Artists & Cast Members who've created them. This information was given to us by the City Hall Cast Members. The plaid clad City Hall & Tour Guide CMs are always very helpful.
It never hurts to ask Cast Members about Hidden Mickeys. That individual may or may not know what you are talking about. From personal experience, the Cast Members assigned to specific rides or areas, usually know where to find the Hidden Mickeys in that specific ride or area. Some CMs may share exactly where the Hidden Mickeys are, while others will only give vague hints. So... Where exactly are the Hidden Mickeys at Disneyland? Where are the Hidden Mickeys at Disney's California Adventure? Finding Mickey is happy to provide you with FREE Hidden Mickey checklists for Disneyland Park, Disney's California Adventure, Disneyland Resort hotels and Downtown Disney. So grab a list, get searching and HAVE FUN! ºoº
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