Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets (Paperback)

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"A clever diversion. . . Think of it as a scavenger hunt on a grand scale." -- Robert Feder, Chicago Sun-Times Sunday Travel Section, November 23, 2003,

"Hidden Mickeys" was awarded Readers Preference Reviews' 2003 Editor's Choice Award for Travel. -- Readers Preference Reviews

"Once we found these cleverly camouflaged Hidden Mickeys, we had an itch to search for more." -- Naples Daily News, July 13, 2003, by James Lilliefors

"The book is paperbound nirvana for all Disney fans who tour the parks on the lookout for the unmistakable shape." -- Allan Halcrow, Editor, FantasyLine Express, October 2003

Barrett organizes his nearly 400 documented Hidden Mickeys in scavenger hunts. . . .[with] detailed hints . . . for those who get stuck. -- Kimberly Scholz in Travel Weekly on March 17, 2003

Check out our favorite new titles… "Hidden Mickeys" offers six scavenger hunts—complete with clues. -- Endless Vacation, May-June 2003,

Six scavenger hunts designed to give you a unique look at Disney World. -- Bottom Line Tomorrow on April 2003

The book is paperbound nirvana for all Disney fans who tour the parks on the lookout for the unmistakable shape. -- Allan Halcrow in FantasyLine Express on October 2003

The cutest travel book for families headed for Florida’s Disney World. . . . a delightful supplement to other guide books. -- Bob Spear, The Heartstrings Newsletter, March-April 2003

Product Description

There’s a special new way to enjoy Walt Disney World and this book is your guide. Find nearly 400 "Hidden Mickeys"--images of Mickey Mouse cleverly hidden in WDW's theme parks, restaurants, hotels, and other areas by Disney's designers.

Hunting for Hidden Mickeys has escalated into a bona fide vacation mission for many WDW fans. This first guidebook on the subject adds to the fun by turning the search into organized scavenger hunts, complete with clues, hints, points to be scored, and places to tally them. There’s a hunt for each of the major theme parks, plus one for the public areas of the resort hotels and one for all the rest of WDW.

An Index to Mickey's Hiding Places lets visitors who prefer a less competitive approach look for the Main Mouse wherever they find themselves in Mickey’s magical realm. And those who need more help spotting him will find full descriptions of each Hidden Mickey in a separate section of the book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: The Intrepid Traveler; 1 edition (April 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887140441
• ISBN-13: 978-1887140447
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 3.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #492,943 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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132 of 135 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new twist on Disney - and fun too, July 24, 2003

By	Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

If you think there's nothing to do at Disney World except ride the same old rides and stand in the same old lines then author Steven Barrett has a surprise for you. It seems that all around Disney World there are lots of "hidden" Mickeys. From classic front profiles to side profiles they are everywhere. For example, one of the ones you would never suspect is the shadow cast on the ground from the railing in front of Cinderellas's castle. Hidden in maps, shadows, well placed stones, or even table settings, once you get the hang of it you are sure to find lots of them. Some of the ones in the book are a bit of a stretch and others are obvious once you know it. Once you start looking for them you wonder why you've never noticed things the place setting in the Haunted Mansion that makes a classic Mickey with the dinner dish and two side dishes for ears. I even found a couple that were pretty easy to spot but not in the book (like a key against the wall in Mickey's House).

Not only is the book a great guide on finding the hidden Mickeys but if you follow the suggested itinerary it really minimizes the wait times in line. Mr. Barrett has done an excellent job of suggesting how to go from ride to ride and the book is well worth the price just for that information. We waited only 20 minutes in the longest line and generally waited less than ten.

In summary, it is a great twist on visiting Disney World, Epcot, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom and other Disney attractions and a recommended purchase for anyone heading to a Florida Disney location.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book That Will Keep All Ages Busy As You Visit WDW !, July 11, 2004

By	Irvin Goodman - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This interesting handy-sized 4" x 9" book of 160 pages covers all aspects of WDW. The whole family will want to look for all of the "hidden" Mickeys spread all over WDW. They're virtually everywhere. Scavenger Hunts throughout the book offer clues to finding the hidden Mickeys. Special hints are provided to help you in the scavenger hunts. It can keep the kids busy and you don't have to spend money while your "hunting." Its a fun guide that you'll enjoy each time you visit WDW. We'll take ours everytime we visit Orlando. This book covers not only the parks, but also hotels, restaurants, shops and more. You'll notice many of these for the first time, even if you have visited WDW many times. Worth the low cost.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experience another side of DisneyWorld - And make your visit a little more fun!, March 31, 2008

By	Gregg Eldred (Avon Lake, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best-Kept Secrets, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

Want to make your visit to DisneyWorld a little more fun? Want to engage the family in a scavenger hunt through the parks and resorts? Hidden Mickeys by Steven M. Barrett will help make your visit to DisneyWorld more entertaining.

Contents:
Acknowledgements
Read This First!
Chapter 1: Hidden Mickey Mania
Chapter 2: Magic Kingdom Scavenger Hunt
Chapter 3: Epcot Scavenger Hunt
Chapter 4: Disney-MGM Studios Scavenger Hunt
Chapter 5: Disney's Animal Kingdom Scavenger Hunt
Chapter 6: WDW Resort Hotels Scavenger Hunt
Chapter 7: Hither, Thither & Yon Scavenger Hunt
Chapter 8: Other Mickey Apprearances
Chapter 9: My Favorite Hidden Mickeys
Chapter 10: Don't Stop Now!
Index to Mickey's Hiding Places
Maps

Barrett takes a trip to DisneyWorld to a new level. Most people walk through the parks oblivious to the little details that the Imagineers have included in each park and resort. This slim book, 220 pages and 8.9" x 4", fits easily in your backpack to provide you with scavenger hunts for all of the known Hidden Mickeys at the DisneyWorld parks and resorts. Each chapter begins with clues to the locations of the Hidden Mickeys at each location. If you follow the clues, you will have a quick tour though each park/resort. If you just want the answers, Barrett provides the answers at the end of each chapter. Either way, you will learn more about the parks and resorts and also find these little treasures.

Using this book, it was easy to engage everyone in the family in the search. The kids will enjoy discovering these Mickeys and will also make you look at your surroundings. While searching, I was surprised at the number of people that took interest in our hunts. They never thought to look closely at their environment. In the Magic Kingdom, I told a few people that there windows, above Main Street, that actually meant something. They never thought to look above eye level. Since we visited the parks more than once during our stay, this book made the additional forays into the parks more interesting and fun. If you feel as though you have seen and done everything in a particular park or resort, this book will make your next visit more engaging. Two of my favorite Hidden Mickeys were found at Coronado Springs. The third was in the concrete at Hollywood Studios.

Barret explains why some of these are significant, which will add a little Disney history to your visit, too.

This is a great book for anyone that is planning a visit to DisneyWorld and want to experience something a little different. And it will probably entertain your kids, too, no matter how old they are.