Saying Goodbye to the Sorcerer's Hat

While everyone was fast asleep, Disney put up walls around the hat. There have been so the many of rumors that have been swirling around about the Sorcerer's Hat being removed.  On January 7th those rumors have become reality. While some are happy to see it leave, many are sad to see it go.

The Sorcerer's Hat debuted on September 28, 2001, and it quickly replaced the Earful Tower as the park's icon.  The 122 foot structure was inspired by the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" from the 1940 animated film Fantasia. The hat was a part of the 100 Years of Magic celebration. 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. Since the kiosks have been removed it has been a meeting spot, pin trading shop, and the venue for opening ceremonies. The hat has been seen and used in many other types of media.

Feature Films:

Fantasia
Fantasia 2000
Mickey's House of Villains
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (after the credits)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (in the credits)

Television programs:

House of Mouse
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Once Upon a Time

Video games

Fantasia
Bonkers
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Where's My Water?
Disney INFINITY

The hat may leave Hollywood Studios but we will still get to see it in other media. It will live on in our memories.  Some our Disney Devoted Team would like to take a moment and share with you some of our memories of the Sorcerer's Hat.

Please feel free to share your sorcerer's hat pictures with us as we would love to see them.

Amanda is a self-proclaimed Disney nerd. She has two boys who have grown up knowing the sorcerer's hat at Hollywood Studios icon. As an agent of Snapshot Getaways, Amanda loves to help plan Disney trips for others. You can follow her on Facebook or Twitter.