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FindingMickey.com is dedicated to finding and photographing the Hidden Mickeys and Hidden Disney details at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Disney is in the details, and that's what we try to document in our photo galleries!
What are Hidden Mickeys?
Early Walt Disney Studio artists were famous for hiding secrets and characters in the cartoons and features they created. When those animators became the first Disneyland Imagineers, the practice continued at the parks. The Imagineers originally created Hidden Mickeys as inside jokes, then began hiding Mickeys in and around the Disney Parks and attractions. Since then, Hidden Mickeys have grown to become a popular part of everything Disney.
Officially, a Hidden Mickey is a complete or partial 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 and post photos of 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 area or attraction. Some CMs may share exactly where the Hidden Mickeys are, while others might only give hints or choose to keep them secret.
So... Where exactly are the Hidden Mickeys at Disneyland Resort? Finding Mickey is happy to provide 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
What is Hidden Disney?
Hidden Disney is a term used to describe the Disney details, Easter Eggs, little known facts and secrets hidden at Disneyland, other Disney Theme Parks and films from Walt Disney Studios. In the studios early days, Disney animators would famously insert hidden characters, messages or caricatures of friends & colleagues into many of the studio's cartoon shorts and features. The practice followed many of the fun loving artists to Disneyland, who began to incorporate their own secrets into the attractions. A few of the animatronic figures in the Pirates of the Caribbean were modeled after WED employees and a special Small World doll was inspired by designer Mary Blair.
Our website focuses on the Hidden Disney details from Disneyland and the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. However, we also search for Easter Eggs, Hidden Disney and secrets in Walt Disney Studios films, animation and television shows. We are always on the lookout for new Disney Details and Disneyland Secrets to share at FindingMickey.com!
What's NEW at FindingMickey.com?
Please check out some of our latest updates!
Disney Easter Eggs & Hidden Mickeys - Prep & Landing
Disney Easter Eggs & Hidden Mickeys - Goofy's How to Hook Up Your Home Theater
New Hidden Mickey - Star Tours the Adventures Continue - R2-D2 Hidden Mickey
New Hidden Mickey - Ariel's Undersea Adventure - Loading Zone Mural Hidden Mickey
New Hidden Mickey - Star Tours the Adventures Continue - C3-PO's Computer Monitor Mickey
New Disney Detail - Ariel's Undersea Adventure - The Incredible Mr. Limpet
The following galleries are currently under construction:
2011 D23 EXPO
2011 D23 EXPO - Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives
2011 San Diego International Comic-Con
Disney Easter Eggs & Hidden Mickeys - Cars 2
Disney Easter Eggs & Hidden Disney - Pirate of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides
Disney Easter Eggs & Hidden Mickeys - Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Disney Easter Eggs & Hidden Mickeys - Enchanted
2010 D23 Disneyland Scavenger Hunt
The Walt Disney Family Museum at the Presidio
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