What are some dark secrets about Disneyland?

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Known simply as Club 33, the lounge is an ultra-exclusive venue for important figures to duck out of the crowds, cool down with a beverage, and enjoy gourmet cuisine. Membership is highly coveted by powerful Disney fans – so much so that the waitlist is rumored to be over 15 years long (but that's just a Disney myth!).

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Hidden Mickeys are a representation of Mickey Mouse subtly placed into the design of an attraction, or other location at Disney Resorts. The most common Hidden Mickey being a formation of three circles like the silhouette of Mickey Mouse. Once you start searching, you'll see them in everyday life too!

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The construction crew made him a secret little apartment on the 2nd story of the Main Street Firehouse. It was from this little apartment Disney watched the crowds fall in love with Disneyland when it opened. The apartment itself is on the cozy side with only 500 sq. ft., but it served its purpose well.

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The book lists 419 Hidden Mickeys that can be found at Disneyland Park, Downtown Disney, the three Disneyland hotels, and Disney's California Adventure.

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No, the theme park didn't forget to install mirrors in the bathroom facilities, but instead made the tactical decision to remove them to help keep the lines flowing, according to Apartment Therapy.

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But what exactly IS a clap box, you may ask? Well, any time a guest stands inside that square outlined in tape, the Cast Members will clap for them! Whether you stand there for a long time or just briefly walk through the box, you'll get a little round of applause just for being in the right place at the right time.

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Aside from characters like Gaston and Darth Vader, the most Guests typically see the villains in all their over-the-top glory is during the Parks' Halloween events or other special celebrations, such as the Oogie Boogie Bash or Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

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The Disney jail is located in a backstage area near the security office of every Disney Park including Disney World and Disneyland. It's not open to the public, and it's certainly not a place you'd want to end up. Each park has their own “Disney Jail” with one of the largest ones being behind Main Street at Disneyland.

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One of our favorites is the “secret” restroom in the queue. This was built out of necessity, as the Indiana Jones Adventure queue is looooong, and waits regularly exceeded three hours when it first opened.

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The rarest hidden mickey is said to be in a beloved ride's queue. Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid is an attraction that tells the story of the beloved Disney character Ariel.

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Want to find the smallest Hidden Mickey in Walt Disney World's four parks? Then locate a merchandise cart near the exit of Kilimanjaro Safaris and search the tile on the counter. There, embedded in the grout, are three tiny beads in the shape of a classic three-circle Hidden Mickey.

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No times available. The Haunted Mansion is closed for refurbishment from August 14 to August 31, 2023. It will reopen as the Haunted Mansion Holiday on September 1, 2023!

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