Tag: Hidden Mickeys

WDW with Neighbors

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Recently, I met up with neighbors and friends for dinner at the Yachtsman Steakhouse in the Yacht Club Resort. Bob and Rita Ondercik are long-time Disney fans and have been DVC members since the beginning of DVC (when awesome benefits were added for joining). Bob and Rita also volunteer at Give Kids The World, a … Continue reading "WDW with Neighbors"
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An Early March Visit to Spaceship Earth

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The weather in central Florida has been a bit cool lately. I’ve worn my windbreaker several times this winter already, but this day in Epcot did not quite require a jacket. It was a short sleeves day. Early March is typically a great time to visit Walt Disney World, since the bulk of the Spring … Continue reading "An Early March Visit to Spaceship Earth"
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My Son and I at WDW

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My son Steven first experienced Walt Disney World when he was 6 years old. That was my first trip to WDW as well. He was young enough for me to carry, and I have great memories of Steven perched around my neck or on my back as we explored the wonders of the Magic Kingdom. … Continue reading "My Son and I at WDW"
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Typical Research Day – Animal Kingdom

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I thought I’d talk about what I do to verify Hidden Mickey sightings that folks send me. As many of you know, I like to use fairly stringent criteria for the “classic” (three-circle) Mickey. The highest order criterion is if an Imagineer or Disney artist tells me directly that he or she placed a Hidden … Continue reading "Typical Research Day – Animal Kingdom"
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Fun with the Felty Family

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Last summer, at Fred Block’s Magic Meets in Pennsylvania, the Felty family won an auction item in Lou Mongello’s Dream Team Auction. The auction item was: time with me! Of course, I was honored. A few weeks ago, I met up with the Felty clan at Walt Disney World for an afternoon Hidden Mickey tour. … Continue reading "Fun with the Felty Family"
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My Sister and I

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My sister, Donna McMurrey, visits WDW at least twice yearly. Her real job is Assistant Principal at a high school in Dallas, Texas, but she wants to eventually retire to a job at WDW as the character Timon! She enjoys Disney World as much as I do and helps me find Hidden Mickeys. Donna is … Continue reading "My Sister and I"
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MouseFest 2007

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It’s over a week now since MouseFest, 2007. I know it’s hard to believe, but each MouseFest is more fun for me than the last. This is a time to reconnect with great friends in Walt’s place of magic. What could be better? The groups for my Hidden Mickey hunts are growing too large! I … Continue reading "MouseFest 2007"
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Preparing for MouseFest, 2007

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I lead Hidden Mickey hunts in the four major WDW theme parks during MouseFest. 2007 will be my fifth MouseFest, and more authors, webmasters, podcasters, and guest registrants than ever before will congregate soon at this wonderful celebration. I look forward to MouseFest all year long; it’s an ideal time to reconnect with Disney friends. … Continue reading "Preparing for MouseFest, 2007"
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Dinner with Disney Friends

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If you live in central Florida as I do, you know that not all of the local denizens are enamored of Walt Disney World. That fact continues to surprise me, of course. Thankfully, many locals, including a large sample of my neighbors, enjoy WDW as much as I do. So when I meet up with … Continue reading "Dinner with Disney Friends"
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