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4. Official Endorsements Although there has been no official endorsement of the Hidden Mickey movement, it’s rumored that Imagineers are currently encouraged to include Hidden Mickeys in any new projects due to overwhelming popularity.

3. Rise in Public Popularity Hidden Mickeys became a “thing” in 1989 when Arlen Miller wrote about sightings for a weekly cast member publication. The concept was picked up by Disney News who spread the story to the general public where it caught on quickly among Disney fans.

2. History According to Disney lore, the history of Hidden Mickeys dates back to the 70’s and 80’s when Imagineers were designing Epcot Center. Because it was deemed a more adult park with alcoholic beverages available, Disney executives made the initial decision to distance all character references from Epcot (a decision which was changed relatively quickly, of course). Nonetheless, Imagineers ...

1. What They Are Hidden Mickeys are a phenomenon occurring either by accident or on purpose that forms a likeness to Mickey Mouse. Usually Hidden Mickeys take the shape of Mickey’s head (one large circle topped by two smaller circle “ears”) but can sometimes be the shape of his whole body.

You may have heard Disney fans refer to “Hidden Mickeys” either on vacation or in passing conversation. Here are ten fascinating facts about this extra measure of Disney fun…

10. You Are Not Getting This Family Time Back. You cannot put a price on family memories.  The sad truth is; you cannot buy back time with your family.  Choose to experience Walt Disney World with your family as often as you can and enjoy what Disney has to offer to your family as you all grow and change over ...

9. Leaving Is Not as Sad. Telling you that you will not be sad when you leave Walt Disney World is just an unrealistic statement.  Everyone feels a little sad when they roll off the property after a Disney vacation.  I can say, leaving the resort is bit less sad when you know you will be returning to Walt Disney ...

8. Vacation Planning and Saving as a Family. The goal to visit Walt Disney World annually as a family presents a great opportunity to teach children about spending and saving.  Work as a family to track spending and put money aside for the different sectors of the Disney vacation budget.  Children will appreciate the work it takes to make it ...

7. Something for Everyone. Many families find that their gang does not seem to outgrow Disney vacations like other vacation options.  Disney truly does have something for everyone. Disney experiences grow with your family and offer new and fun experiences to your family every year.  Teens that have been visiting Disney their whole life can spend a morning in surf ...

6. Disney Dining is to Die for. I cannot express my love for Disney dining enough.  Choosing a restaurant at Walt Disney World is no easy task.  For my family of foodies, more trips to Disney each year means more opportunities to explore the menus at our favorite restaurants on the property, and to visit restaurants we have never dined ...