The Sorcerer's Hat

The Sorcerer's Hat is the icon of Disney's Hollywood Studios, one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. It replaced the Earful Tower as the theme park's icon in marketing material.

[edit] History

Built in front of The Great Movie Ride, The Sorcerer's Hat debuted on September 28, 2001 as part of the 100 Years of Magic celebration at Walt Disney World Resort. The structure was inspired by the Sorcerer's Apprentice segment in 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.

Mickey Mouse's hand and ears underneath the hat are visible emerging from the ground.

[edit] Present

It currently is used as a venue for pin trading and sales. It also serves as a backdrop to many special events and shows. High School Musical 3: Senior Year- Right Here! Right Now! is a show based on High School Musical 3: Senior Year that performs several times a day in front of the hat. Disney characters make meet'n'greet appearances around the hat throughout the day.

On the 20th anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios an Imagineer mentioned restoring the original view down Hollywood Boulevard which would require removing the Sorcerer's Hat from its current location.

Coordinates: 28°21′25″N 81°33′37″W / 28.356944°N 81.560297°W / 28.356944; -81.560297

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