Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is packed with so many hidden details that you could ride it a dozen times and still spot something new. Disney has even said the attraction has more Hidden Mickeys than any existing ride. Here’s a guide to some of the best Easter eggs waiting for you at the Disneyland version inside Mickey’s Toontown.
The El CapiTOON Theater Lobby
The adventure begins at the El CapiTOON Theater, Toontown’s hometown movie house and a pun on Disney’s own El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The marquee is advertising “The Grand World Prem-EAR” of a new cartoon, and a standee in the lobby promotes the short you’re about to step into, “Perfect Picnic.”
Take a close look at the movie posters in the foyer. They’re parodies of famous film posters, and they feature cameos from rarely seen characters, including Mortimer Mouse, Donald Duck’s DuckTales costars, Minnie’s nieces, Mickey’s nephews and Goofy’s son Max.
The “Mickey Through the Ears” Exhibit
Part of the queue is a special exhibit created by the Toontown Hysterical Society called “Mickey Through the Ears.” It celebrates Mickey’s long career with costumes and props from his cartoons, going all the way back to “Steamboat Willie.” Fans of the classic shorts should keep an eye out for the dresser from “Lonesome Ghosts,” and Walt Disney’s famous reminder that it was all started by a mouse.
Don’t Skip the Concession Stand
The theater’s concession stand is a favorite stop. It isn’t a working snack bar, but it’s loaded with jokes. Walt Disney Imagineering showed that some of the popcorn pieces are shaped like Mickey, Minnie and Donald, so look closely at the popcorn machine. The cash registers also ring up totals of $11.18 and $19.28, a nod to Mickey and Minnie’s shared debut on November 18, 1928.
Easter Eggs on the Ride Itself
Once you board the train, the hunt keeps going. The ride vehicles were painted to look as if they were drawn by hand, and Imagineers used special effects to make the flat cartoon world feel three-dimensional without glasses. Along the way, Disney tucked in nods to Disney Legends, landmarks and milestones from the company’s history, and you’ll meet a cheerful singing bird named Chuuby as Goofy loses control of the train.
For a full rundown from Disney itself, D23 has a guide to more delightful details hidden throughout the attraction. And if you haven’t ridden yet, read our look at Disneyland’s Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway before your trip.
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