[IndyandMarion]

Ok. I'd like to start compiling a list of the "Hidden Gems" around the four parks. I don't mean Hidden Mickeys. I actually want to leave them off the list.

I'm talking about the Gossip Phone (Which sadly no longer works), The Nautilus Carving in the Pooh's Playful Spot, talking water fountains, why most clocks around Disney have IIII instead of IV, ect.

They can be things you know are fact or rumors you've heard. If it's rumored, post it, and I'll go search for it.

All right, lets get to work!

EDIT: I'm adding in the facebook link to the album so we can see the mysteries we find.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2965...mp;l=0726091c60

[Figaro]

great idea!

Not sure how hidden these are but my kids love Pipa (who I hear is no longer around ) & Push the talking trashcans. They can follow those things around for an hour if we let them LOL

We also always look for the engagement ring outside the Haunted Mansion. Drives other people nuts trying to figure out what we are looking at Depending on my mood, I'll usually show them so they don't think we are totally insane.

Cinderella's fountain also has some fun things.

We like to find Tinkerbelle in her store. My daughter still believes in fairies especially after she has seen her fly into the drawer.

I have a whole list of stuff but of course it's in our "owner's locker" down in Orlando!

[IndyandMarion]

Figaro, on Aug 5 2009, 09:45 AM, said:

Not sure how hidden these are but my kids love Pipa (who I hear is no longer around ) & Push the talking trashcans. They can follow those things around for an hour if we let them LOL

Pipa isn't around. Push is still out a lot.

Figaro, on Aug 5 2009, 09:45 AM, said:

We also always look for the engagement ring outside the Haunted Mansion. Drives other people nuts trying to figure out what we are looking at Depending on my mood, I'll usually show them so they don't think we are totally insane.

Apparently they removed the ring during the last rehab. I'll investigate.

Figaro, on Aug 5 2009, 09:45 AM, said:

Cinderella's fountain also has some fun things.

I've heard that if you look at it the right way, it looks like she is wearing her crown. I'll add it to the list.

Figaro, on Aug 5 2009, 09:45 AM, said:

We like to find Tinkerbelle in her store. My daughter still believes in fairies especially after she has seen her fly into the drawer.

I know the drawer you're talking about. It has been removed during the last rehab on the store to turn it into that wretch Tinkerbell movie series theme. However, apparently at times, you can see pixies flying around at times. Also, Princess Aurora's dress magically changes colors (Its in the store next to the Tink store)

[HDLady]

I think my favorite is the last tombstone before you enter Haunted Mansion. If you watch very carefully, every few minutes, the eyes & head on the woman carved into the tombstone move ever so slightly. If you're not looking directly at her, you miss it.

[IndyandMarion]

Ill start compiling a list next week on the first post. Im going to investigate today:

A Wooden Leg Named Smith

and apparently the WDW (or DL) dedication in Braille at one of the train stations. Guessing Main Street.

[QuickGold]

Great idea!

[darthstich]

Some MK Mr. Toad Trivia. He is found outside of the Haunted Mansion at the top of the Pet Cemetery, and a Picture of Pooh and Toad can be seen in the Winnie the Pooh Ride.

[queenofthehouse]

darthstich, on Aug 5 2009, 07:59 PM, said:

Some MK Mr. Toad Trivia. He is found outside of the Haunted Mansion at the top of the Pet Cemetery, and a Picture of Pooh and Toad can be seen in the Winnie the Pooh Ride.

I love this idea!

I believe that Pooh and Toad are exchanging the Deed, to the property.

And I've added a photo of Mr. Toad in the graveyard.

[queenofthehouse]

Figaro, on Aug 5 2009, 08:45 AM, said:

Cinderella's fountain also has some fun things.

Our Keys to the Kingdom tour guide told us that that fountain was created at a childs level, which would make an adult have to bow.

[QuickGold]

For DHS, I'd add the Singing in the Rain umbrella as well as the rope to pull near Indy

[ghost1000]

darthstich, on Aug 5 2009, 08:59 PM, said:

Some MK Mr. Toad Trivia. He is found outside of the Haunted Mansion at the top of the Pet Cemetery, and a Picture of Pooh and Toad can be seen in the Winnie the Pooh Ride.

It's actually Owl and Toad.

[darthstich]

ghost1000, on Sep 11 2009, 12:51 PM, said:

It's actually Owl and Toad.

that's right, bc it's in Owl's house in the ride

[queenofthehouse]

Speaking of the Haunted Mansion:
The Mansion has Chess pieces along the top trim

[queenofthehouse]

This is my favorite hidden gem: Pirates - The 2 skeletons playing chess in the dungeon
The board is set for an impossible win on either side, which is why they are skeletons; they were in a never ending game.

** when they did remodel they realized that they didn't know how the chess board was set up. They began investigating original designs to find it.

I can never get a clear enough photo