This article is about the icon at Disney's Hollywood Studios. For the object in Fantasia, see Sorcerer Hat.
The Sorcerer's Hat is the former icon of Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. It replaced the Earffel Tower as the theme park's icon in marketing material. Mickey Mouse's glove hand and ears underneath the hat were visible emerging from the ground.
History[]
Built in front of the Great Movie Ride, the Sorcerer's Hat debuted on March 28, 2001 as part of the 100 Years of Magic celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort. The structure was inspired by the Sorcerer's Apprentice segment in Walt Disney's 1940 animated film Fantasia.
During the celebration, interactive kiosks were installed underneath the Sorcerer's Hat where guests could learn about Walt Disney's life and career. When the celebration ended in early 2003, the kiosks were removed.
The hat has been used as a venue for pin trading and sales, as well as the backdrop to many special events and shows. Disney characters made meet and greet appearances around the hat throughout the day. On May 20, 2011, the Sorcerer's Hat served as the venue for the grand opening ceremony for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue.
For years, the hat was criticized by park fandom as a party favor that long overstayed its welcome, seeing it as a pointless eyesore blocking the Chinese Theater and clashing with its old Hollywood surroundings. On October 24, 2014, park management announced that the hat would be removed as part of a makeover for DHS. Deconstruction of the hat began in January 7, 2015 with it disappearing completely from sight on February 25th.
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage • Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy • Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Seasonal:Unleash the Villains • Rockin' Fourth of July Celebration • Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!
Former Attractions and Entertainment
The Great Movie Ride • The Magic of Disney Animation • Sorcery in the Sky • Aladdin's Royal Caravan • The Sorcerer's Hat • Mulan Parade • Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away • Here Come the Muppets • Disney Junior - Live on Stage! • The American Idol Experience • Star Tours • Star Wars: Path of the Jedi • Monster Sound Show • Sounds Dangerous! • Jedi Training Sign Up • Muppets Courtyard • Streets of America (Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Movie Set Adventure • Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show • Studio Backlot Tour) • Hercules "Zero to Hero" Victory Parade
Fantasia 2000:Symphony No. 5 • Pines of Rome • Rhapsody in Blue • Piano Concerto No. 2 • The Carnival of the Animals • Pomp and Circumstance • The Firebird Suite
