I know! Can you believe that a Mickey shaped power line transmission pylon is a landmark in Celebration? You'll always know that you're getting closer to Disney World when you see it. In some cases (depending on which direction), you'll know when you're moving away from it. Especially when you're inching your way through I-4 traffic. This landmark is very near the Orlando area's malfunction junction known as I-4 and 408. You'll get a great view of the Mickey Pylon when you're stuck on I-4 during the rush. It really does serve a purpose. It was built to transmit power from a Tampa Electric substation to the electric company that supplies the resort. I'm not sure who owns what electric company nowadays. Let's just say it was very much needed at the time. I saw it for the first time when our house was being built. We were traveling every weekend from Melbourne (on the east coast) to Tampa. The traffic was a nightmare after getting off onto I-4 from the Bee-Line Highway. Not the greatest memory, but the landmark still triggers many conversations. read more

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Cute Mikey Mouse power line on I-4! Couldn't find parking but looked at it for a while, while in traffic. Lol. read more

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How cool is this? The first time I saw this thing I thought I was imagining things. Heck, I wondered if they knew it looked like Mickey Mouse...I thought it was a coincidence...duh! What can be said about a power line? Hmmm...well...it's pretty cool! And when you see it, it reminds you of the huge footprint Disney has in this area and the mouse has a lot of power!!! Whether you are going to Disney, driving to/from work, just passing through going to someplace else, or whatever the case may be...when you see it, it has the power to make you smile!!! read more

When you see the Mickey Mouse power pole you know you are in mouse country. This power pole is a 105 foot tall power line pylon in front of Osceola Substation. It was completed on February 15, 1996. The rings making up the pylon are so large that they could not travel on the interstate and were made to be constructed on site. The pole was made in Dallas Texas while the steel tubes for the rings were manufactured in Chicago, Illinois but bent by Bend-Tec of Duluth, Minnesota. Obviously the construction was no small undertaking. At night the rings are illuminated by fiver optic cables. You can find the pylon at exit 62 along Interstate 4 on the north side of the highway, at the junction with World Drive and the Central Florida GreeneWay. It is just outside of Celebration, Florida, a master-planned community developed by the Walt Disney Company which is so close to the parks that you can see the Magic Kingdom fireworks. I found out about this local flavor from Atlas Obscura, a great website for the off beat and quirky. It is fun to see the Mickey on your way to and from Celebration. If you do happen to be in the area this time of year head on over to Jeater Bend in Celebration for an awesome display of Christmas Lights because you can never have enough Disney or Christmas light fun in your life. read more

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls! Disney World proudly presents this spectacular "electrical power tower". Lol Free Florida fun. read more

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Always such a cute little Disney touch coming either to or from Tampa to Disney! Such a fun little surprise every time I drive by it, reminding me that I'm basically living in Walt Disney World! A must-see for all travelers coming through the area that love Disney! read more

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While a power line certainly would not normally warrant attention, this is a unique power line and certainly a reflection of the city and the theme park that basically made Orlando, Florida a global destination. As I said, usually there is nothing unique about a power line, however, this one is shaped in the silhouette of Mickey Mouse's head. For those of us who call Orlando home, it is a comforting sign (and a sign to us as travelers of Interstate 4 that we are almost home). For tourists, it is just a small touch that makes Orlando just a bit more cool. I love these little bits of local flavor, things that take the asphalt, concrete and steel of a city and give it personality. I would not call this a tourist attraction by any means, but it is something cool to see in your travels and it certainly is a unique thing specifically to Orlando. read more

What a super neat way to celebrate the end (or beginning) of the Orlando parks area on I-4. Just west of the city on the north side of I-4 and just past exit 62 (you can take the exit and then get back onto the highway). Completely cute and I love it! read more

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It's cool to see the Mickey power lines when coming back to Orlando from Tampa. Nice reminder that I'm home. I seriously saw the check in by mistake while being a passenger and now I always look forward to seeing it and checking in. read more

This thing is MicWonderful!! I can still remember the first time I saw it years ago. I just thought it was the coolest thing ever... the best thing since sliced bread!! Unfortunately when you pass it everyday because you live at the exit past it, it very quickly starts to become no big deal. If you're visiting Orlando and haven't seen it before, take that drive down I-4 and have a look-see. Especially if you have kids because they are sure to love it. But tourists, please refrain from slowing down to 5mph and backing up traffic just so you can take a photo of it because us good, hard-working Orlando folk would just like to get home. Thanks in advance :=) read more

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This spot draws attention when passing by and didn't realize it was a place to be checking in until seeing it pop up on a few ck in spots. It's known for the landmark. read more

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How do I know I'm almost home when we leave town? How do we know we are almost to Disney when we are heading to a day at the parks? The Mickey Power Line of course! This iconic roadside power line is something that makes me smile pretty much every time we pass it by. It has been there for YEARS and I remember seeing it as a child and feeling happy - so the nostalgia is real here folks. I would love for them to do occasional decorations or fun seasonal things to the line, but I get that it may be a safety issue. ;) Overall: A Iconic power line that brings joy to those on the road. read more

I just find this a fun little spot to check in. To me, it doesn't really signify Disney World. I mean it does, but for the most part, I'm not going to Disney World. Honestly it signifies to me more traffic jam! Orlando traffic is a bear all the time. It is what it is. After all, everything touristy is here in one spot. It is still nice to see. How special can it be that I can take a day trip to Orlando. That's cool. So many fun touristy spots and foodie spots. One can't get enough! read more

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Makes for a great halfway point in my daily commute. Easy to spot, and a good gauge of how traffic is moving.

There are few things more soul-crushing than long, boring car rides. However, on one particular interstate in Florida there exists something to break you out of your monotony. The Mickey Mouse power line beams through the darkness to awaken your inner light. Walt Disney World could have easily constructed a dark, boring power pole here. Did they do that? Nay, they did not. The Mickey Mouse power line is here to bring you happiness, if only for a fleeting second. Did Universal spend the extra coin to construct a Minions power line for your enjoyment? No, they did not. I am thankful that Disney gave us this "powerful" icon. read more

Mickey Mouse is a rodent who knows no strangers and crosses every culture barrier on the face of the earth. Mickey represents an enormous amount of creativity to say the least, his never ending popularity has afforded the company to do things that would never make it through the board room of most companies so it's not surprising that the epitome of metal power poles is located right off I-4 for everyone to see delivering 230,000 volts of clean generated energy to Walt Disney World enhancing the experience for millions of visitors every year. Disney Imagineer's provided the design that not only distracts one's view away from the infrastructure just as it does in the park which demands the power requirements similar to that of a city of 300,000, but it's the Reedy Creek Improvement District sole responsibility for paying the cost of providing typical municipal services like power, water, roads, fire protection etc. The cooperation and commitment between the Reedy Creek Improvement District and Walt Disney World Company is as strong today as it was when the District was created in 1967. The result is an example of how a working partnership between business and government can be prosperous for both sides, this is the type of relationship that has allow Walt Disney World to move ahead with its vision to turn 38.5 square miles of largely uninhabited pasture and swamp land, into a global destination resort that welcomes millions of visitors every year. read more

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There is something fun about the way the power lines come off this line. The more you look at, the more efficient it looks. Carrying more lines, thus power. This power line is also a unique way to show the outer boundary of Walt Disney World property. Places a smile on my face everything I see. I wish there were more of these on property. read more

Just what it sounds like, this is a landmark in the Disney area right off westbound I-4. There's nowhere to pull off and take pictures, so make sure your passenger is quick on the draw for pictures and check-ins! read more

The signature Mickey Mouse power line is like a welcome sign into the Disney area coming from the interstate, and also a goodbye for anyone leaving! If you want to count it as a hidden Mickey, it's eligible in my book! Keep a look out for it, and you know that you're on Disney property and be prepared for a magical day! read more

The power of "The Rat" is electric! I have driven by these power lines dedicated to the image of the Disney Dark Lord many times over the years. My family has a time share right across the street from Celebration so it's hard to avoid. It stands there looming over all of us. We are slaves to The Rat's beck and call. He reminds us to come and spend ridiculous amounts of money in his parks. Then come back again and spend more. The power of his lure eminates from these power lines, and the grid in his glorious image is there to keep reminding us that he is always watching. There is no escape. Resistance is futile. read more

If you live in Orlando and drive on I-4 down south, then you know the Mickey Mouse shaped power grid near Celebration. I always use when I am heading south as the official sign I am leaving Orlando and then when heading back, my sign for getting close to home. It may appear random but it had me intrigued a while back so I did some research. As we know, Disney doesn't really so anything random. This was a symbol of a testament to the power of Disney within Celebration. This town was supposed to incorporate Walt Disney's vision of an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow or EPCOT. Since it's inception, Disney has given up most of its control over the city although several Disney related businesses still reside there. It's crazy that a power line can say so much, isn't it? read more

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It occurs to me on re-reading this a few hours later that my intention of sounding insanely funny just comes off as insanely insane, and perhaps in need of anger management classes (or perhaps way beyond the help of anger management). Therefore, let me be clear, this was an attempt at sounding insane, but funny. It appears I only achieved part of it. Thankfully, this isn't a real business so I don't have to care how crazy I sound. I can be weird as I want. So why am I giving a power line a 1 star review? Easy. The power line is in the shape of a mouse's head, and the description of a 1 star review is "Eek! Methinks not." Eek! Get it? No? Shut up then. This is stupid on so many levels. First of all, that someone created this page. Second, the name is stupid because the power line is not in the shape of Mickey Mouse - the pole is. Good job naming the page, genius. Third, how does one review a freaking power pole. What are we comparing it to? Other power lines? Are we electrical engineers? Structural engineers? Do we know if this power pole operates better than others? Do we know if this power pole has less wind loading? Is more efficient? Cheaper to build? Is it because it's more interesting and looks cuter? So we judge everything based on looks, do we? How dare we! Chauvinistic pigs, that's what we are! Judge a utility pole based on its capacity to carry power, not on its resemblance to freaking rodents! I love Disney. The parks are fun and I am a master at the Buzz Lightyear alien shooting ride in Magic Kingdom, and I challenge any of you to a contest! I'll wipe the galaxy with you. Sorry-off topic. Anyway, does Disney need to follow me home. I have escaped the sweltering heat, the Monster's Laugh Floor constantly making fun of me, the cranky, crying, nose dripping, dirty diaper wearing bacteria infested children/grandparents, their equally angry, inconsiderate, letting their children scream non-stop, on their last nerve, needing a shot or 10 of whiskey, parents. In spite of this, I had a great time. But now I'm ready to go home, yet when I try, this freaking power pole reminds me I can never get away. Ever. I suppose I should be happy that its just the one pole, and that they didn't design every power pole in and out of Disney to look like this. And what about Pluto or Goofy? Don't they deserve a pole? How about Donald Duck? No no, you're right, he's an undeserving uncontrollable spitting buffoon. And what about Minnie? How many years until women get equal recognition as men? Poor Minnie - even the princes get more recognition then her and the only thing the princes ever do is kiss the princess and break a curse. Do they have to put up with Mickey's insane freaking whistling all the time? That high-pitched, nails-on-a-blackboard voice? That constant insane giggle? No! And Minnie gets overshadowed by even a utility pole! That is some B.S. This is how much money Disney has. They can pay for a utility pole that matches their mascot. No one else can do that. They can literally throw away money and design a utility pole - but you all keep on giving them $100 a day just to get into the place so as you drive away, you get a reminder that they are literally throwing away your money. That's what paying for a utility pole is. They have taken your $100 and wiped their rear ends with it in front of your very eyes. read more

OK, technically this is a electrical pylon. The Mickey Pylon is a 32 meter tall tower in the form of a stylized Mickey Mouse used to feed nearby Osceola Substation with two 230 kV circuits, one coming northward over the Gaylord Palms Resort from the Intercession City Power Plant and the other coming southward from the Pearce Road Substation. At night, the structure can be illuminated by fibre-optic cables installed on the rings, which are fed from a laser installed at the ground through a telecommunications-grade fiber mounted inside the pole. With that said, who doesn't love spotting something Mickey related when traveling near Disney World? Its pretty cool to see imagination and engineering come together. read more

I mean, how are you supposed to rate a power line?? I think it does it's job well, and I don't think it distracts drivers too heavily. I will give it a full five stars. As a local, I drive by daily. It was an indication of the furthest south I would ever drive years ago when I was on the College Program. Now I barely notice it anymore. I was checking into my son's school and happened to see that it had its own listing. It is worth pointing out to out of towners if they are ever in the car with you. You can give it whatever story you want, as there are dozens out there. I think it is owned by the power company in partnership with Disney for the build, but I honestly have no clue. It is located just off of the on ramp from World Drive to I-4 West (Exit 62). read more

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Not sure about the criteria for reviewing a power-line... But, if I base my review mostly on creativity and looks, I'm giving this Mickey Mose Power-line 4 out of 5 stars. Pretty cool and impressive the first time you see it. Definitely can appreciate it from the car. First time I saw it, I wondered, is their a geocache nearby? A virtual cache? Would make an interesting geocache. Never found out if there was or not, but it would make an interesting virtual cache. Wouldn't recommend an actual cache near a powerline. read more

It's pretty simple why Disney's Power line is getting 5 star.....It's Mickey Mouse!!!! You really can only see this puppy when you're driving east or west bound on I-4. My kids get so darn excited when they see it. Very well played Disney! An iconic power line that can NOT be missed and tells every kid in the world that they have arrived so start saying "are we there?? are we there??" Only in Orlando. Only at Disney. I love this city. read more

What a great Orlando staple. I always know I'm almost home the moment I see this on my left hand side. It's different and definitely a nod to the home of the mouse. I wished Orlando was known for so much more, and yet this warms my heart to see every time. Yes Mickey, we are home! read more

The best power line around. The first time we drove by the mickey mouse power line, I yelled out and pointed to Jay. ..lock, it's a hidden mickey...only in Mickey Mouse land can a power line bring joy n a smile...yes, I still smile every time we pass it. read more

I have been a big fan of Disney ever since I was a little kid. My parents brought us down to Walt Disney World during the summers when we were on family vacations to see the grandparents, and I remember being totally in awe of the happiest place on earth as it developed over the years. In more recent times I have been totally captivating with the whole "Hidden Mickeys" thing, and have scoured the parks and resorts looking for the famous three-ring design left behind by those crafty Disney Imagineers. You know the design that I'm talking about.....there's a big center ring, with two smaller rings strategically placed on top and off to the sides to represent the ears? It kinda looks like a cartoon mouse? Well imagine my surprise when driving across I-4 from Tampa many years ago and I see this giant power transmission pole on the north side of the highway, just before you get to the town of Celebration. Holy Wowsers, it's a giant "Hidden Mickey" power pole! I had the urge to slam on my brakes, pull off to the side of the highway and start taking pictures like some crazed tourist. "Look, look, it's a giant Mickey Mouse Power Pole!!!!!" Nowadays I just smile and tip my hat to this awesome Hidden Mickey Power Pole as this is the indication that I'm close to Walt Disney World and that my journey is either starting or coming to a close. Either way, the Hidden Mickey is there to remind me of all the fun to be found in Mouse-ville. Watch for it -- you can't miss it! read more

Always good for a smile! I don't drive that far west on I-4 often, so I still get a kick out of seeing it on drives to Celebration or Tampa. It makes for a "magical moment" on the outskirts of Disney property! read more

This always brings a smile to my face when I see it. It reminds me of when I was a child and went to Disney for first time. Back then Disney was in control of and built a lot of the infrastructure in the area. Love the shoe and I think it is great to pony out today to my kids. read more

As far as power towers go, this one is electric. Soaring high above I-4, this inventive piece of city scape does an amazing job holding power lines. Not recommended for kids. read more

While I may pass it all the time, when I was little I always loved seeing it, and I think other kids will to! So if you're going to drive past it, it's definitely worth pointing out, you're kids will probably get a kick out of it. read more

My favorite spot on I-4! I get off at exit 58, and my kids are always excited to see the Mickey Mouse logo. It's a reminder of all the hard workers that are working at DW, and also a reminder that I am almost home to my comfy bed! read more

This is a really cool sight to see as you're driving down I-4....This is a very cool thing to see if you've never seen it before... It's worth seeing if you're in the area...Just don't stop in the road to look... read more

On our way back home to Orlando from Tampa, I was just randomly checking on yelp to see what local businesses there were close to exit 62 on I-4, and saw Mickey Mouse Power Tower on the list! Honestly I couldn't quite figure it out and mentioned it out loud to the folks in my car and then all of a sudden, a shout from the front seat, "I see it" and I realized it was a pole for power lines that was shaped like Mickey Mouse! So cool and love that Florida Utility companies worked with Disney to do this - it's easily missed so be aware around Exit 62! Note: #182 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016 read more

What is my life coming to? I'm reviewing a power pole because my life is in shambles. This is a landmark which serves a purpose. As a power pole, it provides a service just like any other power pole; no better, no worse. As a landmark, it's a little lame. There is no parking lot to stop and enjoy is beauty. Just a 70MPH drive-by. Personally, I wouldn't stop anyway, because I don't think it's that interesting. I don't even like Mickey Mouse. There are tons of Disney characters I do like, but Mickey is not one. Serving dual purpose as both a landmark, and a power pole is impressive, but not enough to bump it over an average rating. It does have the ability to get kids in the spirit of Disney. The same feeling that sparks an unimaginable anxiety in parents. The mere thought the amount of money spent on a trip to Disney is enough to spark a myocardial infarction. Why is everything so expensive at Disney? So they can afford to buy power poles. read more

This Mickey Mouse shaped power line has become quite the landmark. When you see it off of Interstate 4 you will know that you are either live leaving The Disney area if you are going westbound. If you coming east from the Tampa area, you know that you are arriving Walt Disney World property. Either way, it has become quite the fun landmark in the area. read more

Just an incredible power line. This baby can carry all kinds of amperage. Have never seen it to be on fire, and can barely imagine the texture of the transistors. read more

You know you have arrived in the world of the mouse when you see this power pole. Located on I-4 exit 62. This is one of those hidden Mickeys finds if you are looking for the hidden Mickeys that Disney has everywhere around their parks and Disney Springs. Kind of makes me smile everytime. Also, a little dangerous for drivers. But a check in nevertheless. read more