Sometimes Dead Men DO Tell Tales!
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As the red light blinked on, Lance looked into the glass again only to see his reflection within the wet surface. The red light blinked off and the fog that had covered the glass quickly returned as the ice-cold temperature within the machine caused the moisture in the room to condensate once more. When he remembered to take a breath, it clouded in front of him as he leaned over the machine to look into the round window. Quickly wiping the glass with the sleeve of his uniform, the red light flicked on and Lance looked in. Again he saw his blurred reflection, but before the red light blinked off, Lance leaned even closer. Dust swirling in the room made Lance blink twice. It was then that Lance choked out a scream.
The image looking back through the glass window—inside the machine—didn’t blink at all. Inside the window was a man.
Lance took a flailing step backward as he forced his breathing to return to normal. In those few, still moments, a sudden calmness and awareness settled over him. He thought of Adam and Beth, the clues and the diary, the history of the man they had learned so much about—a man who had one of the most profound effects on the world of entertainment and beyond.
And now that man was only inches away.
Lance clasped his fingers behind his head and looked up at one of the remaining lit bulbs hanging above his head. He could only think of one thing:
“Holy Crap.”
—THE END—
The story continues with...
MISSING A CLUE LANCE STUMBLES ON A MYSTERIOUS GEMSTONE
What was in the instructions Walt gave him just before he died? Is there more to the Hidden Mickey quest? A mysterious Red Diamond comes from the depths of the Jungle.
WHAT IS THE POWER BEHIND IT?
Lance Brentwood, the spoiled bad-boy of Hidden Mickey 1, finds himself in an unfamiliar position—alone and at the receiving end of a gun.
ONE CRYPTIC CLUE INVOLVES A MAN'S ENTIRE DESTINY
When Lance learns the legacy Walt set in place is more far-reaching than he had ever imagined. Can he earn the trust of the Blond-Haired Man’s daughter, or does this feisty beauty have plans of her own? Intrigue heats up when Lance has to team up with her as the two embark on an even wilder quest to unravel Walt Disney’s final clue to ultimately find the very treasure that helped Walt build the greatest entertainment company in the world.
THEIR ADVERSARY STOPS AT NOTHING TO GAIN THAT POWER
Daniel Crain was content to sit on the sidelines and live the easy life. Now with a chance to up the stakes, he stops at nothing to step into the position of power he feels he deserves. The only thing standing in his way is Lance.
THEY ARE IN A LIFE-OR-DEATH RACE TO UNCOVER THE MYSTERY
Who will win the battle for Walt’s legacy—the one man determined to preserve it or the other man determined to destroy it? In what seems to be a no-way-out situation, Lance discovers there is far more to the Legacy of the great showman, Walt Disney, and is thrust into a life-or-death race to uncover what the Master Storyteller wants someone to find.
Many of you may be interested in the MouseAdventure quest that is featured at the start of this novel.
MouseAdventure is an actual event that takes place at the Disneyland Resort and in Walt Disney World.
It is put on by MousePlanet and you can check out their website mouseplanet.com/mouseadventure it’s full of fun and helpful facts about the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World.
The quests Adam and Lance attempt to finish are similar to actual quests that are featured in these races. With the exception of one answer – the number of pillows in Walt’s apartment (just say 5) – the quests Adam and Lance ran are accurate and can be completed if desired.
To run the Quest Adam and Lance ran in the novel, just go through those questions to see how many YOU can answer,
Below are the correct answers, should you wish to check your own!
Enjoy!
QUEST 1 – CANOE QUEST
How many seats in a canoe? 12
How many riders can a canoe hold? 20
The canoes have been in how many different lands since they started running? 3
Total: 35
Name the different lands:
Frontierland, Bear Country, Critter Country
QUEST 2 – MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. In Critter Country, which wooden animal can NOTbe found?
a. Tortoise
b. Porcupine
c. Coyote
d. Moose
2. How many rubies are on the Golden Horseshoe sign?
a. 39
b. 40
c. 41
d. 42
3. As you sail through the Bayou, what creature do
you see?
a. Possum
b. Swamp Cat
c. Raccoon
d. Alligator
4. What two animals did the Pirates NOT set free?
a. Cat and Dog
b. Duck and Geese
c. Donkey and Chickens
d. Pigs and Parrots
5. What do the Pirates offer the dog for the key?
a. Bone, Rope, Mug
b. Mug, Ball, Bone
c. Bone, Cat, Rope
d. Ball, Rope, Meat
6. What is Indy’s truck license plate?
a. THX1168
b. NDYJNS
c. WH11204
7. Which bad end does not come to those who stare
at Mara?
a. Eaten by rats
b. Stung by scorpion
c. Impaled on stakes
d. Bitten by snake
8. Which pair has wandered into Adventureland?
a. Snow White & Prince Charming
b. Bernard & Bianca
c. Buzz & Woody
d. Mrs. Potts & Chip
QUEST 3 – HORSING AROUND
Name the horse from each of these movies:
1. Sleeping Beauty: Samson
2. Hercules: Pegasus
3. Mulan: Khan
4. Beauty & the Beast: Phillipe
5. Cinderella: Major
6. Aristocats: Frou Frou
7. Mr. Toad: Cyril Proudbottom
Bonus: Name the lead horse on the Carrousel: Jingles
Bonus: How many horses are on the Carrousel: 72
QUEST 4 – ALL JUMBLED UP
Unscramble the mixed up attractions:
1. rigid handlebar tour: Big Thunder Railroad
2. landslide radio yarn: Disneyland Railroad
3. troll was dismal: It’s a Small World
4. yell troll joy: Jolly Trolley
5. sure uncle jig: Jungle Cruise
6. faint scam: Fantasmic
7. ten inhuman soda: Haunted Mansion
8. briar soot rot: Astro Orbitor
9. trust sora: Star Tours
10. mansion teacup: Space Mountain
11. dinnertime cook hat: Enchanted Tiki Room
12. repeat bicarbonate fish: Pirates of the Caribbean
13. sandy door millennia: Disneyland Monorail
14. teamwork trivia barn: Mark Twain Riverboat
QUEST 5 – THE ROAD RALLY
Total up the following:
1. Address of Pieces of Eight Shop: 25
2. Number of pillows in Walt’s Apartment: 5
3. Number of Teacups: 18
4. Number of Fire Engines: 2
5. Number of Flying Elephants: 16
6. Number of Astro Orbitor Rockets: 12
7. Maximum number of guests in a StarSpeeder: 40
8. Number of seats around the large dining table in the main dining room at 33 Royal Street: 8
9. Number of stairs in the flight of steps around the golden elevator: 24
Total: 150
If you enjoyed that Quest, you will also enjoy the Hidden Mickey Adventures Quest books (see below).
Designed to be used while you are in the parks. Expore Disney parks in a whole new way!
Download a copy of Hidden Mickey Adventures in Disneyland or Hidden Mickey Adventures in Disney Califor
nia Adventure or Hidden Mickey Adventures in WDW Magic Kingdom.
These quest books are full of games, puzzles, and challenges, all handicap acessible and fun for all ages. Work alone, with friends, or team up and challenge them.
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About the Authors
Nancy Temple Rodrigue
Nancy Temple Rodrigue Nancy lives in the small town of Lompoc, California, where she writes her novels and game books. Besides writing, Nancy is an avid reader and also enjoys showing her award-winning 1957 T-Bird at local car shows.
Writing about Disneyland comes easy for Nancy as she has been an avid Disney fan ever since she was 6 years old and went to Disneyland for the first time. Her novels show her admiration and respect for the man who started it all–Walt Disney. Nancy actively participates in book signings and speaking events, and she loves talking to people who enjoy her books.
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David W. Smith
David lives in St. George, Utah, with his wife, Dr. Kerri Smith, and their two children, Kyla and Keaton.
In addition to co-authoring the first two Hidden Mickey novels, David also authored Hidden Mickey 5, In the Shadow of the Matterhorn, Tennis Mastery, & Coaching Mastery.
The idea for Hidden Mickey grew out of a love for Disneyland and a deep appreciation for the vision that Walt Disney had in the face of adversity and lack of popular opinion of the day. A cast member at Disneyland in California in the 1970’s and early 80’s, David learned firsthand, the inner workings of Disneyland and Walt Disney through the years.
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