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Hidden Mickeys on the BoardWalk

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Take a look a some questionable images inside recently opened AbracadaBar on the BoardWalk, adjacent to the Flying Fish Restaurant. After you walk inside through the main entrance door from the BoardWalk promenade, turn around and stare above the door you came through. Keys are on both sides of a design above the “Exit” sign. … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys on the BoardWalk"
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Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I want to take you around Walt Disney World to find various images that may or may not be Hidden Mickeys. Let me know what you think. On “it’s a small world,” a scene of Great Britain is in the first room to the left of your boat. In the architectural design of one of … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World"
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Hidden Mickeys in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Steve Barrett
We continue to be intrigued by circular images on Disney property, like the ones below. Are some of these images purposeful – planned and placed by the Imagineers? I’d like to know what you think. In the Riverside Depot store on Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a mural on the wall behind the cashier’s … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom Resorts

Posted on by Steve Barrett
As you know, some images seem more convincing than others as Hidden Mickeys. I like to get opinions on the ones that are questionable. In Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland, I’ve walked over the following image many times without spotting it. Evidently, some Cast Members consider this group of circles one of the larger Hidden Mickeys in … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom Resorts"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Wilderness Lodge Lobby

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Disney never plans anything without a backstory. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is full of stories about the American West. Each of the two large totem poles in the lobby tell a tale from Native American lore. The one pictured below is the Raven totem. The Raven totem pole in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/25s, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Wilderness Lodge Lobby"
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Name Changes at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Enrich Storytelling

Posted on by AllEars
Disney Vacation Club has announced an enhanced name for The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge -- Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Walt Disney Imagineers plant to bring the community's story to life in new ways, including through the re-imagined (and soon to be renamed) Hidden Springs Pool area. The new name also distinguishes the resort's condominium association from any proposed new Disney Vacation Club developments at Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
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Disney Pic of the Week: Contemporary Lobby

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Back in 1971 when Walt Disney World opened, Disney’s Contemporary Resort was the signature place to stay. It was ultra-modern and futuristic. The lobby reflected its theme with the use of clean lines and a minimalist style. During the first decade of the 21st century, the resort went through some renovations including the addition of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Contemporary Lobby"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Grand Floridian Lobby

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Depending on the time of year, my senses come come alive in the lobby at the Grand Floridian. From the smell and taste of fresh gingerbread, to looking up at the beautiful ceilings, to listening to wonderful music. If you happen by on select evenings, there is a piano player in the lobby. I always … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Grand Floridian Lobby"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Grand Floridian Lobby

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When you step into Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort lobby, it is like taking a step back in time to the elegance of Victorian era Florida resorts from the late 19th century. You may hear the sounds of an orchestra playing from a balcony overlooking the lobby adding to the timelessness of the resort. Details abound … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Grand Floridian Lobby"
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