Steve Barrett

Steve Barrett is a doctor and Disney nut whose favorite Walt Disney World memory is strolling through the Magic Kingdom with his young son on his shoulders. Not surprisingly, his favorite spot in the World is anywhere there's a Hidden Mickey. He suggests that all visitors take some time to chat with cast members, especially when looking for Hidden Mickeys, as they can enrich your Disney experience and make it even more magical.

An Evening at Hoop-Dee-Doo

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Vickie and I visited the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Pioneer Hall in Disney’s Fort Wilderness to enjoy the food and entertainment. Before the show, we acknowledged Davy Crockett inside Crockett’s Tavern. I photographed some of the lyrics of “The Ballad of Davy Crockett” posted on the wall. You can’t read these lines without singing! We … Continue reading "An Evening at Hoop-Dee-Doo"
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Magic Kingdom and the (New) Retro Tiki Room

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Vickie and I visited the Magic Kingdom to experience the refurbished “Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room.” This show is a tribute to the original Tiki Room show that Walt Disney put together in 1963 and which opened at Walt Disney World as the “Tropical Serenade” in 1971. Iago and Zazu have flown the coop, but … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom and the (New) Retro Tiki Room"
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Disney Friends at Contemporary, and Pop Century Hidden Mickeys

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I was honored to meet up with two families from Texas one evening for dinner at the California Grill, Contemporary Resort. In the photo from left to right are Kathryn, Jason, Chris, Sarah, Wellborn, Whitney, Conally, Debra, and Kirby. Wellborn belongs to Kathryn and Jason and the other young folks are with Debra and Kirby. … Continue reading "Disney Friends at Contemporary, and Pop Century Hidden Mickeys"
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Summer Afternoon in the Studios

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Vickie and I had lunch at the Hollywood Brown Derby, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with Anthony and Ken, who are avid AllEars.net fans! In fact, they’ve signed up for Deb’s cruise next year! Anthony and I had the famous Brown Derby Cobb Salad (one of my favorite salads), Ken had a delicious grouper (I say delicious … Continue reading "Summer Afternoon in the Studios"
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An Evening with Star Tours and Jellyrolls

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My sister Donna visited WDW for one of her twice yearly trips from her home in Texas. Donna, Vickie (my wife) and I checked out Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Hidden Mickeys and other hidden images are surfacing! Along the entrance queue, a three-circle Hidden Mickey is on C-3PO’s control panel, to the … Continue reading "An Evening with Star Tours and Jellyrolls"
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Disney California Adventure – New Ariel Attraction Hidden Mickeys

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The new attraction at Disney California Adventure Paradise Pier, “The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure,” immerses the guest in the Little Mermaid story and offers a few Hidden Mickeys and some other character images along the way. For example, Ariel is underfoot in the tile work along the entrance walkway to the attraction. (Thanks … Continue reading "Disney California Adventure – New Ariel Attraction Hidden Mickeys"
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WDW with College Friends

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Judy planned a college reunion for our small group of friends, University of Houston graduates. They wanted to converge in Orlando (lucky for me!) so that I could show them around Disney World. John and family are from Virginia, Judy and her clan are from Louisiana, Rhona’s group is from Texas and Paula is from … Continue reading "WDW with College Friends"
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Star Tours Hidden Mickeys

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The retooled Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios represents a spectacular leap in the technology of simulator experiences. For many years, I enjoyed the original Star Tours, in which you’d fly the same harrowing, out-of-control route to the Moon of Endor. The refurbished attraction provides over 50 random combinations of journeys throughout the Star … Continue reading "Star Tours Hidden Mickeys"
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Hunting for WDW Resort Hidden Mickeys

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Within the last few days, I’ve visited all the WDW Resorts to find and verify Hidden Mickeys. One of the real joys in the Hidden Mickey hunt is finding a new one, at least new to me! What makes the hunt even more special is following directions, sometimes unclear, to spot an awesome Hidden Mickey … Continue reading "Hunting for WDW Resort Hidden Mickeys"
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Searching Disneyland for Hidden Mickeys

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My wife Vickie and I visited Disneyland, California recently to look for Mickey – Hidden Mickeys, that is. We stayed at Disneyland Hotel and found several Mickey images in our room. This classic Mickey is on the shower/bath faucet handle. As in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Peter Pan’s Flight at Disneyland has … Continue reading "Searching Disneyland for Hidden Mickeys"
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