The Best Hidden Mickeys for Kids

A great activity that Guests of all ages can enjoy while at the Walt Disney World Resort is hunting for Hidden Mickeys. These special hidden details take the shape of Mickey or another classic character and can be as simple as three circles forming a classic silhouette or something much more difficult to spot. While some Hidden Mickeys are very, very difficult to spot, there are plenty that are obvious, making them great for kids who are on the hunt. Let’s check out some of the easiest Hidden Mickeys to spot for any kid enjoying Walt Disney World.

“it’s a small world” Leaves

“it’s a small world” in the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland is one of the most beloved attractions for Guests of all ages and its catchy song, bright colors, and lovable dolls make it a favorite for small Guests. Kids who are on the lookout for Hidden Mickeys can spot a series of big ones in the Africa room near the giant elephant. Large purple vines that stretch from the water all the way to the ceiling feature individual leaves that are shaped like a classic Hidden Mickey.

Swiss Family Treehouse Trunk

The Swiss Family Treehouse is a favorite for small Guests who love climbing to great heights and checking out all the cool ways that the shipwrecked family created their home. Towards the top of the tree, Guests should check out the trunk where a large Hidden Mickey can be spotted that forms a side profile of everyone’s favorite mouse.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Belt

Over in Tomorrowland is the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover which whisks Guests around the land for a scenic tour from above. Kids like getting a glimpse of Space Mountain and checking out the sights and can even spot a classic Hidden Mickey. Once scene depicts a woman getting her hair done by a robot while waiting for her train and kids who look closely at her belt buckle can spot a Hidden Mickey!

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Range Spin Planet

Also in Tomorrowland is Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin where kids can take aim at targets with their blasters and help defeat the evil Emperor Zurg. Just before approaching the Buzz animatronic in line, Guests can spot a planet on the wall named Pollust Prime. The planet look s a lot like Earth with blue and green, and one large green land mass forms the silhouette of Mickey’s head!

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Final Scene

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland showcases how technology has evolved and helped families throughout the last century, and kids love singing along to the catchy “There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow.” The final scene of the attraction features several Hidden Mickeys for kids to spot including a plush under the Christmas tree, a classic Hidden Mickey on one of the presents, Mickey-shaped salt and pepper shakers, and a Mickey nutcracker on the mantle.

Living with the Land Topiary & More

Living with the Land is a gentle boat ride in EPCOT’s Land Pavilion where Guests can learn about different environments and cruise through beautiful greenhouses bursting with vegetation. Kids can spot several easy Hidden Mickeys along the way including topiaries shaped like Mickey’s head, lettuce growing in a special pattern, vegetables molded to look like Mickey, a hose coiled in a special way, and more.

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Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros Drums

The Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase is home to the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros which brings Guests on a tour of Mexico while Jose and Panchito try to find Donald before their big show. Just before the finale where the Caballeros are performing is a small boat on the left-hand side. Kid who look quickly can spot three drums that come together to form a classic Hidden Mickey.

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Lights & More

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the only attraction in Walt Disney World featuring Mickey as the star, so it’s no surprise that there are countless Hidden Mickeys to find. An easy one to spot before even boarding the attraction is Mickey’s silhouette on the yellow and black lights above the queue. Once on board, kids can spot Hidden Mickeys all around them in each scene, they just must be quick!

Africa’s Fichwa! Fellow

The Harambe Village Market in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a quick service location that serves up delicious options throughout each day in an open-air courtyard bursting with details. Kids will love spotting a painting of Mickey on one of the restaurant’s walls with the words “Fichwa! Fellow” underneath. This translates to “hidden fellow” making it a fun nod to the game of spotting Hidden Mickeys.

Kilimanjaro Safaris Island

Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a favorite of Guests of all ages, but kids in particular love spotting all the animals along the way. While passing by the flamingo’s island, kids should look down at the ground itself to spot a fun Hidden Mickey that most people overlook. The island that the flamingos love to stand on is shaped like a classic Hidden Mickey!

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Floor

The final Hidden Mickey that kids will love to spot can be found at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. After taking a fun trip on the monorail and entering the Great Ceremonial House on the second floor, Guests should look down. There on the floor is a series of stones that come together to form a classic Hidden Mickey welcoming them to the Disney Resort!