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.

Holiday Fun and Hidden Mickeys

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I met up with family at Disney World over the holidays. One evening, we stayed until Yeehah Bob, a wonderful entertainer at Port Orleans Riverside, was out of time. In the photo are (from left to right) my sister Donna, my son Steven and my wife Vickie. It’s difficult to catch Yeehah Bob in a … Continue reading "Holiday Fun and Hidden Mickeys"
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Holidays

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I enjoyed Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently with my wife Vickie and her mother Elizabeth. The dark photo below was taken at the rear of the Voyage of the Little Mermaid theater. This attraction is one of our perennial favorites. Vickie’s mother appreciates the shows around WDW, so we can’t tour DHS without catching a performance … Continue reading "Disney’s Hollywood Studios Holidays"
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Holidays at Epcot

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We reserved the 5 P.M. Candlelight Processional and a 2:20 P.M. meal time at Tokyo Dining. The restaurants at the Epcot Japan pavilion are among my family’s favorites. My wife and I always look forward to our salads there with ginger dressing. Here is our party outside the restaurant next to the koi fish pond. … Continue reading "Holidays at Epcot"
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Hidden Mickeys Outside the WDW Parks

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I met up with Shontell Crawford and Eric Hollister (of DVC by Resale) to check out some Hidden Mickeys outside the parks. We congregated first at the Grand Floridian Resort. A friendly Cast Member, Alyssa, showed us a classic Mickey at Gasparilla Grill & Games that I didn’t know about. Braces beneath the shelves at … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys Outside the WDW Parks"
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Epcot 2009 Food & Wine Festival Visit

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I visited Epcot on a day near the end of the Food & Wine Festival. As I walked to Epcot, I spotted the Breathless II out for a cruise. It was the weekend, so World Showcase was crowded with local Florida visitors. I checked out many of the added Festival kiosks that showcased regional food … Continue reading "Epcot 2009 Food & Wine Festival Visit"
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Autumn Hidden Mickeys Tour

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I joined up with some great folks for a Hidden Mickeys tour in the Magic Kingdom. They bid on the tour this summer at Lou Mongello’s auction for the Dream Team Project (at Fred Block’s MagicMeets). The Mulfingers brought along a few fellow Hidden Mickey hunters, and we met up near Goofy’s statue in Town … Continue reading "Autumn Hidden Mickeys Tour"
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D23 Expo

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I attended the September D23 Expo in the Anaheim Convention Center, along with a few thousand other Disney nuts! I shared some of the fun with Deb Wills and Deb Koma in the middle of the Disney magic. I rented a booth to highlight my Hidden Mickeys website. Each day, I displayed different photos of … Continue reading "D23 Expo"
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A Hidden Mickeys Tour

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Just after noon, I met up with Bret and his family outside 50’s Prime Time Cafe. Bret is a member of the Disney Moms Panel, and we’d recorded a Hidden Mickeys video segment for the Panel last September. In the photo, Bret and his children, Allie and Peter, are in front of The Great Movie … Continue reading "A Hidden Mickeys Tour"
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Kouzzina and Grand Floridian Hidden Mickeys

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My wife Vickie and I recently checked out the new Kouzzina restaurant for Hidden Mickeys. All of the previous HM’s at Spoodles have been removed, except one! A smiling Mickey still peeks out from an upper recessed light in the waiting area. Vickie and I found a classic Mickey made of plates in the waiting … Continue reading "Kouzzina and Grand Floridian Hidden Mickeys"
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Dinner at Boma

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My sister Donna visited WDW recently. We first took in the sights and sounds of the BoardWalk area in late afternoon. The Florida heat had diminished only slightly, so we walked leisurely. Folks were pedaling surrey bikes around Crescent Lake, a real workout on a hot day, to be sure! Donna rested for a few … Continue reading "Dinner at Boma"
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