Hidden Treasures

I love all of the hidden gems in the parks. From Europe to Anaheim or Mickeys to restrooms, there are so many small details and special touches that really drive the vision of Walt Disney into genius.

This gem is one I was shown by a cast member inside the brand new Star Trader in Tomorrowland. It’s a hidden Mickey do you see it?

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It took me a while to find it but sure enough it was there. i actually thought this was the one she was talking about.

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This also made me re-think my skepticism about the one on the planet at the Space Mountain exit. These hidden Mickeys are so well hidden that some can just be glanced over without a thought.

What are some of the most illusive “hidden trasures” you have found at the parks – be it hidden Mickey or otherwise? I cant wait to tell you about all of the freemason symbols throughout the park.

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Something New in the Star Trader!

On our last visit to Disneyland, we noticed that we could peek inside the Star Trader which is getting a new make-over for the opening of Star Tours.  What we saw inside was so cool.  It makes me that much more excited for the new Star Tours.

Now Boarding!

Look what’s above the Star Trader!  The area where we used to see the Peoplemover go by is now a Star Tours queue for aliens and other Star Wars characters.  It’s really just a scrolling sheet with outlines of the characters, but it is such a great and simple touch.  Details like this really sell the story.  We believe that those aliens are on their way to a distant planet guided by Star Tours.

Now look at the top of the photo…  Do you see anything familiar?  Why it’s the X-Wing that has been hidden in the Starcade for so many years!  It has now returned to the Star Trader!  Here is a photo of the X-Wing in its previous Starcade home:

source: vintagedisneylandtickets.blogspot.com

Star Tours opens June 3, 2011!