5 Hidden Mickeys in Disneyland to look for

Photo Credit: Loren Javier/Hidden Mickey/Flickr

Mickey Mouse is everywhere at Disneyland – even places you might not expect. We’re not talking about the typical Mickeys you might encounter, from the larger-than-life fur character himself to plush toys in the gift shop. We’re talking about subtle images that have been hidden in everything from attractions to landscaping. These images can be hard to find, but let us help you get started with 5 Hidden Mickeys in Disneyland to look for.

What is a Hidden Mickey?

Disney engineers, called Imagineers, first began hiding silhouette images of Mickey at various places around the park as an inside joke. This soon became a tradition and finding them became very popular among Disney enthusiasts. Hidden Mickeys include complete and partial images.

How to look for Hidden Mickeys at Disneyland

Before we point out 5 Hidden Mickeys at Disneyland to look for, we’ll offer a few tips on how to find them.

The most common image you’ll find is three correctly proportioned circles that are either connecting or intersecting. These form the “Classic Mickey” silhouette.

Hidden Mickeys are often in plain sight and are part of a design or accent.

Keep an open mind and begin looking as soon as you arrive. Look on sidewalks, buildings, in the landscaping. Look for upside down Mickeys, as well as images disguised in patterns, textures and colors. Hidden Mickeys are down low, up high and everywhere in between.

Not sure? Ask a Cast Member. They will at least give you a few hints to point you in the right direction while not taking the fun out of finding them yourself.

5 Hidden Mickeys at Disneyland to look for         

Peter Pan’s Flight in Fantasyland has always been a popular ride since Disneyland opened in 1955. You’ll find several Hidden Mickeys in the waiting area, as well as on the ride itself. Take a close look at the bear that sits in a window above the attraction entrance. You’ll find the bear’s paws contain an image of Mickey. Once you are on the ride, you’ll have to look quickly to notice a silhouette of Mickey in a window above the clock face on the backside of Big Ben.

Photo Credit: Loren Javier/Hidden Mickey/Flickr

While you’re riding Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters in Tomorrow Land, check out the continents on Planet Ska-densii on the Galactic Alliance map. You might just find one shaped like Mickey Mouse.

While the Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom attraction is intense, you can still find several Hidden Mickeys on this ride. Look for classic silhouettes on the Forbidden Eye and on an oil lamp in a cargo truck. One of the Hidden Mickeys on this attraction is unconventional, but there nonetheless. Look for two identical glyphs carved into one of the walls in the main queue that spell MM, which of course stands for Mickey Mouse.

Big Thunder Ranch in Frontierland offers several Hidden Mickeys to be found. Bridles, reigns and saddle straps in the Big Thunder Ranch House are adorned with Mickey logos. Looking for a Hidden Mickey in a pile of horseshoes is a bit like finding a needle in a haystack, but with a bit of persistence it can be done! In the petting zoo area, look for a wooden sink with a Hidden Mickey underneath one of the soap dispensers.

The Pirates of the Caribbean ride in New Orleans Square features several Hidden Mickeys, as well. Look for images on a lock on one of the treasure chests and in shell formations on a beach. You’ll also find one on a brick wall, an image created by “canon fire” from the Wicked Wench.

These are just a few of the Hidden Mickeys at Disneyland. Have fun finding these and more!

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