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Here is another one of Jessica's (Boston Disney Bride) wonderful documents that she had in her welcome packet and was so nice to share. You also may not have room for all of this in your newsletter...but you could put information on "what is a hidden mickey". Then where ever you need a little space filled...you could put places to find hidden mickeys!:
Hidden Mickeys - Your Very Own Guide to Spotting the World’s Sneakiest Mouse!
What Is a “Hidden Mickey?”
A Hidden Mickey is an image of Mickey Mouse concealed in the design of a Disney attraction (ride, resort, etc...) Originally, it took the shape of a head and ears silhouette, but Hidden Mickeys (HM) can take on many forms.
In designing, constructing, or adding the final touches to an attraction, Imagineers subtly "hide" Mickey Mouse silhouettes in plain sight. Soon, it became a tradition, and as the word spread, Disney fans everywhere went on the search for HMs in Disney movies and theme parks.
Unfortunately, Imagineers have never kept official track of where they were originally placed. Since attractions change or are enhanced throughout the years, HMs can disappear. And, others will appear or reappear for many reasons.
Other Hidden Things
Imagineers have also placed other fun items in the design of the parks and movies, many other characters, such as Donald, Goofy, Ewoks, and Minnie. It could be as simple as their names or initials (on tombstones or baskets).
Sometimes Imagineers pay tribute to people and organizations in fun ways, such as Walt and the companies that bought the property for Walt Disney World.
Let The Hunt Begin…
MAGIC KINGDOM
Splash Mountain: Just past Brer Frog, find the fishing bobbers.
Haunted Mansion: Find the one on the ghostly banquet table.
Pirates of the Caribbean:
• Try to spot the shadow above the drunken pirates cat.
• When you enter the shop after the ride, check out the jewels on the scale.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Inside the building on the right wall, find the planet with a continent shaped like the side profile of Mickey Mouse!
It’s a Small World: In the Africa room, look up at the vine with purple leaves.
Main Street:
• In the Candy Store, observe the overhead moving candy bins.
• Examine the Scrollwork of the roof of the Main St. Train Station.
EPCOT
France: Examine the grates at the base of the courtyard trees.
Japan: Search for a classic Mickey in the koi fish pond.
Germany: In the miniature train exhibit, locate the Hidden Mickeys on the church.
Norway: In line for the Maelstrom, find the Viking wearing Mickey ears
Mexico: Take a close look at the smoke rising from the volcano.
Spaceship Earth:
• Check the document in front of the sleeping monk.
• In the teen boy’s room check out the baseball cap AND his alarm clock!
Mouse Gear Shop (near Innoventions East): Outside, look at the sign above the shop entrance.
Test Track: There are a bunch in the queue line and on this ride!
• Line hints: tool chest, crash test vehicle in area 5b, two more near the knee calibration desk.
• Ride hints: Mickey pencil in Environmental Test, the rust in the Corrosion Chamber on a hanging car, just before the Crash Barrier wall look at the floor to your left.
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Before you enter the park, examine the fence at the entrance turnstiles.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster: Stay to the right for the pre-show viewing and observe the cables on the floor.
Tower of Terror: Just past the entrance to the lobby, find the wire-rimmed glasses that form a Mickey.
The Great Movie Ride:
• There are two to spot in the celebrity impressions outside in the cement. Check out Carol Burnett’s square and Harry Anderson’s.
• At the end of Gangster Alley, find Mickey’s shadow in a window near the top of the Chemical Company building.
Muppets 3-D: In the fountain outside, pay close attention to what Gonzo is standing on.
Backlot Tour:
• Find a blue Mickey in the clouds of the mural at the special effects water tank.
• Just after the “Shangri La” airplane and before Catastrophe Canyon, look to the right on the ground at a white box.
Toy Story Pizza Planet: Check out the right side of the rear wall behind the cash registers. Hint: it is a Mickey-shaped star.
ANIMAL KINGDOM
Kali River Rapids: Find one formed by plates on the wall of one of the rooms on your way to the ride. Hint: You’re getting close when you see stone statues in the grass.
Maharajah Jungle Trek:
• Find the green leaf Mickey inside the first arch on the left mural.
• Earring Mickey also on the left mural.
• Swirls in the water to the right of the first arch.
• Notice the mountains and clouds in the second arch.
Conservation Station:
• On the wall mural just to the right of the entrance, spot Mickey on an opossum.
• Spot the classic Mickey on the Ostrich.
• Find the hidden Mickey on an alligator.
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail:
• In the Naked Mole Rat exhibit building, study a box of Asepso soap.
• In the same building, spot a backpack with a Mickey emblem.
• Past the gorilla viewing area, search for a hidden Jafar.
Now Try and Find Your Own
Hidden Mickeys!
Hidden Mickeys - Your Very Own Guide to Spotting the World’s Sneakiest Mouse!
What Is a “Hidden Mickey?”
A Hidden Mickey is an image of Mickey Mouse concealed in the design of a Disney attraction (ride, resort, etc...) Originally, it took the shape of a head and ears silhouette, but Hidden Mickeys (HM) can take on many forms.
In designing, constructing, or adding the final touches to an attraction, Imagineers subtly "hide" Mickey Mouse silhouettes in plain sight. Soon, it became a tradition, and as the word spread, Disney fans everywhere went on the search for HMs in Disney movies and theme parks.
Unfortunately, Imagineers have never kept official track of where they were originally placed. Since attractions change or are enhanced throughout the years, HMs can disappear. And, others will appear or reappear for many reasons.
Other Hidden Things
Imagineers have also placed other fun items in the design of the parks and movies, many other characters, such as Donald, Goofy, Ewoks, and Minnie. It could be as simple as their names or initials (on tombstones or baskets).
Sometimes Imagineers pay tribute to people and organizations in fun ways, such as Walt and the companies that bought the property for Walt Disney World.
Let The Hunt Begin…
MAGIC KINGDOM
Splash Mountain: Just past Brer Frog, find the fishing bobbers.
Haunted Mansion: Find the one on the ghostly banquet table.
Pirates of the Caribbean:
• Try to spot the shadow above the drunken pirates cat.
• When you enter the shop after the ride, check out the jewels on the scale.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Inside the building on the right wall, find the planet with a continent shaped like the side profile of Mickey Mouse!
It’s a Small World: In the Africa room, look up at the vine with purple leaves.
Main Street:
• In the Candy Store, observe the overhead moving candy bins.
• Examine the Scrollwork of the roof of the Main St. Train Station.
EPCOT
France: Examine the grates at the base of the courtyard trees.
Japan: Search for a classic Mickey in the koi fish pond.
Germany: In the miniature train exhibit, locate the Hidden Mickeys on the church.
Norway: In line for the Maelstrom, find the Viking wearing Mickey ears
Mexico: Take a close look at the smoke rising from the volcano.
Spaceship Earth:
• Check the document in front of the sleeping monk.
• In the teen boy’s room check out the baseball cap AND his alarm clock!
Mouse Gear Shop (near Innoventions East): Outside, look at the sign above the shop entrance.
Test Track: There are a bunch in the queue line and on this ride!
• Line hints: tool chest, crash test vehicle in area 5b, two more near the knee calibration desk.
• Ride hints: Mickey pencil in Environmental Test, the rust in the Corrosion Chamber on a hanging car, just before the Crash Barrier wall look at the floor to your left.
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Before you enter the park, examine the fence at the entrance turnstiles.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster: Stay to the right for the pre-show viewing and observe the cables on the floor.
Tower of Terror: Just past the entrance to the lobby, find the wire-rimmed glasses that form a Mickey.
The Great Movie Ride:
• There are two to spot in the celebrity impressions outside in the cement. Check out Carol Burnett’s square and Harry Anderson’s.
• At the end of Gangster Alley, find Mickey’s shadow in a window near the top of the Chemical Company building.
Muppets 3-D: In the fountain outside, pay close attention to what Gonzo is standing on.
Backlot Tour:
• Find a blue Mickey in the clouds of the mural at the special effects water tank.
• Just after the “Shangri La” airplane and before Catastrophe Canyon, look to the right on the ground at a white box.
Toy Story Pizza Planet: Check out the right side of the rear wall behind the cash registers. Hint: it is a Mickey-shaped star.
ANIMAL KINGDOM
Kali River Rapids: Find one formed by plates on the wall of one of the rooms on your way to the ride. Hint: You’re getting close when you see stone statues in the grass.
Maharajah Jungle Trek:
• Find the green leaf Mickey inside the first arch on the left mural.
• Earring Mickey also on the left mural.
• Swirls in the water to the right of the first arch.
• Notice the mountains and clouds in the second arch.
Conservation Station:
• On the wall mural just to the right of the entrance, spot Mickey on an opossum.
• Spot the classic Mickey on the Ostrich.
• Find the hidden Mickey on an alligator.
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail:
• In the Naked Mole Rat exhibit building, study a box of Asepso soap.
• In the same building, spot a backpack with a Mickey emblem.
• Past the gorilla viewing area, search for a hidden Jafar.
Now Try and Find Your Own
Hidden Mickeys!
You are awesome! 
