Hopefully not a Silly Question

gunterk · 02-24-2006, 03:32 PM

Hello all,

I am a noob here. And a bit of one to the WDW too. In April I am finally going to the parks for an extended stay. I went three years ago (for the first time) but that was quick visit.

I have heard all my life of Hidden Mickeys in the cartoons and at the parks. Now I have heard of Hidden Walts.

My question is this.
Are there anyother things to look for in this kind of well-know secret stuff??? And are there prizes or checklists (for marking off when you find one)?

Thanks,
Ken

**disneydame2004** · 02-24-2006, 04:39 PM

Not a silly question!

to DWT!!!!
There are all sorts of 'hidden' things, but no prizes for finding them. Try our "secrets of WDW" forum http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/for...splay.php?f=44 to learn about more!

There are a few Hidden Mickey checklists, but the best is the Walt Disney World's Hidden Mickeys book by Steve Barrett. http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/for...splay.php?f=48

Have a wonderful trip! Feel free to ask questions any time - this is a great place for finding helpful Disney nuts!

disneydreamer98 · 02-24-2006, 06:04 PM

No such thing as a silly question!!!!

ToddBreakey · 02-25-2006, 08:06 AM

Just silly people who ask questions!! I'm just kidding, calm down!

Steve Barret's book is great. Also get Lou's book , There is ALOT of great information in there.

gunterk · 02-27-2006, 09:28 AM

Thanks yall.
I did pick up Lou's book this weekend.

I can't wait to go, I am already starting to pack (two months out)
Of course I have know cool what the weather is like there in late April.

Heck, maybe I'll just take three suitcases :-)

Tampa · 02-27-2006, 11:21 AM

I was surprised when the DWT ladies pointed out to me the PhilharMagic is LOADED with hidden mickeys!

just wish I could of spotted them.

MainStreet, USA · 02-27-2006, 12:58 PM

Ask a silly question, expect a silly answer. That's what I always say. But for noobs, silly questions (of which this one is NOT, I might add) are more than ok. We all have to start by learning something, no matter how basic.

From what I understand about the hidden characters (it almost doesn't matter what character or person you find, they are often all roped in together under the common term "hidden mickeys"), there has never been and never will be an official list, seeing as the concept originated as an inside joke amongst the animators and imagineers. However, many hard core mcieky-hunters do compile massive lists as they find them, and if you decide you are really into that kind of thing, make yourself a list of the ones that you would like to try to find during your stay. As pat and Todd already mentioned, Steve Barret has an excellent book (or two now, come to think of it) loaded with these kinds of things. If you don't pick it up before your trip, I know I've also seen it being sold in Disney (that lucky guy...). Anyway, I hope I could be of some help!

skiyalater · 02-27-2006, 05:52 PM

hey,
how long does it take to ship the DWT Book when you order by mail?

**Lou Mongello** · 02-28-2006, 12:54 AM

Sky,

I usually ship within 24-48 hours of receiving payment. If you choose Priority Mail, it takes anywhere from 2-5 days to arrive.

If you need it any sooner, let me know. Thanks!

skiyalater · 03-01-2006, 10:43 AM

I was just wondering because I ordered it by mail last week and was hoping it would come in time for vacation which it sounds like it will

SnwhtNdwrfs · 03-01-2006, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneydreamer98

No such thing as a silly question!!!!

There are some "non-thinking" questions which I have heard a lot of in my years of teaching. Safe to say- this was not a silly or a "non-thinking" question. Way to Go!!!

02-24-2006, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
gunterk A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 8	Hopefully not a Silly Question Hello all, I am a noob here. And a bit of one to the WDW too. In April I am finally going to the parks for an extended stay. I went three years ago (for the first time) but that was quick visit. I have heard all my life of Hidden Mickeys in the cartoons and at the parks. Now I have heard of Hidden Walts. My question is this. Are there anyother things to look for in this kind of well-know secret stuff??? And are there prizes or checklists (for marking off when you find one)? Thanks, Ken

02-24-2006, 04:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
disneydame2004 Ready? Set? Go! The Holiday Season is Here! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,501	Not a silly question! to DWT!!!! There are all sorts of 'hidden' things, but no prizes for finding them. Try our "secrets of WDW" forum http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/for...splay.php?f=44 to learn about more! There are a few Hidden Mickey checklists, but the best is the Walt Disney World's Hidden Mickeys book by Steve Barrett. http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/for...splay.php?f=48 Have a wonderful trip! Feel free to ask questions any time - this is a great place for finding helpful Disney nuts! __________________ -Pat (Disneydame2004) DWT.com Senior Staff - Content Coordinator Dream Team Auction Coordinator Help make a child smile! Dream Team Project Firstgiving Page CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WDW RADIO SHOW - BEST TRAVEL PODCAST!! http://www.podcastawards.com/

02-24-2006, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
disneydreamer98 MVMCP Here I come! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Planning and packing! Posts: 45,418	No such thing as a silly question!!!! __________________ Melissa I Come visit my blog! http://www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

02-25-2006, 08:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
ToddBreakey Waiting in another line!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 663	Just silly people who ask questions!! I'm just kidding, calm down! Steve Barret's book is great. Also get Lou's book , There is ALOT of great information in there. __________________ 2009 Triangle Kidney Walk "You shouldn't play leapfrog with a porcupine. You might get hurt." - Eliza Breakey, Age 4 I HATE being back in the real world!!!!

02-27-2006, 12:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
MainStreet, USA I'm walking right down the middle of Main Street, USA! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southington, CT/Daytona Beach, FL/ Main Street, USA! Posts: 2,007	Ask a silly question, expect a silly answer. That's what I always say. But for noobs, silly questions (of which this one is NOT, I might add) are more than ok. We all have to start by learning something, no matter how basic. From what I understand about the hidden characters (it almost doesn't matter what character or person you find, they are often all roped in together under the common term "hidden mickeys"), there has never been and never will be an official list, seeing as the concept originated as an inside joke amongst the animators and imagineers. However, many hard core mcieky-hunters do compile massive lists as they find them, and if you decide you are really into that kind of thing, make yourself a list of the ones that you would like to try to find during your stay. As pat and Todd already mentioned, Steve Barret has an excellent book (or two now, come to think of it) loaded with these kinds of things. If you don't pick it up before your trip, I know I've also seen it being sold in Disney (that lucky guy...). Anyway, I hope I could be of some help! __________________ -Don- Your heart can just take wing, You can live out all your dreams... ...it's time to Remember the Magic! Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pilot's Life for Me...

02-27-2006, 09:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
gunterk A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 8	Thanks yall. I did pick up Lou's book this weekend. I can't wait to go, I am already starting to pack (two months out) Of course I have know cool what the weather is like there in late April. Heck, maybe I'll just take three suitcases :-)

02-27-2006, 11:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tampa No longer in service Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,864	I was surprised when the DWT ladies pointed out to me the PhilharMagic is LOADED with hidden mickeys! just wish I could of spotted them.

02-27-2006, 05:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
skiyalater Almost time for school! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Go Red Sox! Posts: 5,045	hey, how long does it take to ship the DWT Book when you order by mail? __________________ "Por favor mantaganse alejado de las puertas" GO RED SOX!!!! Some people say I'm A.D.D., but I HEY LOOK A SQUIRREL!!!!!

02-28-2006, 12:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lou Mongello Lou Mongello (AKQJ10) - WDW Trivia Book Author and Site Owner/Admin Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotch Plains, NJ Posts: 7,822	Sky, I usually ship within 24-48 hours of receiving payment. If you choose Priority Mail, it takes anywhere from 2-5 days to arrive. If you need it any sooner, let me know. Thanks! __________________ Lou Mongello WDW Trivia Books Author & Site Owner AKQJ10 >: 4 8 15 16 23 42 Listen to The WDW Radio Show Disney podcast Your Walt Disney World Information "Station"

03-01-2006, 10:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
skiyalater Almost time for school! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Go Red Sox! Posts: 5,045	I was just wondering because I ordered it by mail last week and was hoping it would come in time for vacation which it sounds like it will __________________ "Por favor mantaganse alejado de las puertas" GO RED SOX!!!! Some people say I'm A.D.D., but I HEY LOOK A SQUIRREL!!!!!

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