Look For Those...

...Bear Necessities.

Um, no, that's not right.

"Look for those Bare Necessities, those simple Bare Necessities."

Last week I posted a photograph of one of the several Hidden Mickeys that have somehow escaped my attention. And, as I have come to learn, there are more than just Hidden Mickeys scattered throughout the parks and resorts. There are also Hidden "Other Characters". On my recent trip to Walt Disney World for Disney's Animal Kingdom 10th Anniversary Celebration, I had the pleasure and good fortune to spend the day with Glenn, Ryan, Marissa, Amy and Bryan. Bryan is Bryan Ripper of the All About The Mouse podcast.

As we were making our way from Asia to Africa, Bryan took us on short detour through the courtyard of Tamu Tamu Refreshments. There, hidden on the wall, is the silhouette of perhaps one of my favorite Disney characters, Baloo the Bear from The Jungle Book.

Bryan shared him with me, and now, I share him with you.

Mickey in Space

I will be the first to admit that I sometimes show up late to the party. Meaning, that something that is new to me, may be old news to someone else. Maybe you're like that, maybe you're not. But, here is the up shot.

During my recent "research" trip to Disney World I met up with my friend Ryan of Main Street Gazette fame. We were walking around Epcot taking pictures, talking, discussing memories of past trips and plans for future trips; you know, your standard geek stuff. I mentioned that I have not taken the time to really explore Mission: Space (darn FastPass), and would like to walk around, see the training center, and so forth. Well, while we were in the gift shop he says, did you see the Hidden Mickey? No, I had not. I mean, I am no Steve Barrett, but I read his book. This one, however, escaped my memory.

And since it may have escaped others, here you are.

Yeah, I thought it was pretty cool too! By the way, the reference can be found on page 49 of Dr. Barrett's Field Guide. Oh, and be sure to check out Ryan's Meet Our Neighbor interview over at Imaginerding. Oh, and one last thing, The Disney Obsession is one of the "you know you who are" blogs. I am so proud.