Sorcerer's Hat Is Removed As Re-Imagination Begins At Hollywood Studios

Big news coming out of Hollywood Studios: The 122-foot-tall Sorcerer's Hat that has served as the park's icon since 2001 will soon be no longer. A Disney spokesperson, as well as an internal memo sent to Hollywood Studios' Cast Members, has confirmed that this change will occur in early 2015. Prior to the installation of the Sorcerer's Hat, a larger-than-life replica of the one worn by Mickey Mouse during The Sorcerer's Apprentice portion of Disney's Animated Classic, Fantasia, the icon of Hollywood Studios (then Disney-MGM Studios) was The Earful Tower, a water tower wearing an oversized Mickey Ears Hat. The Sorcerer's Hat was added during Disney's 100 Years of Magic, a celebration of what would have been Walt Disney's 100th birthday, and has remained ever since.

Many changes have been rumored to be coming to Hollywood Studios, though none of them have been confirmed as fact. These have included Star Wars Land, Cars Land, a Monsters, Inc. attraction, and then some. And, it would seem that Disney is beginning to move in the direction of making some pretty major updates - The American Idol Experience has recently closed, The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow is set to end in the next few weeks.  The removal of the Sorcerer's Hat seems to be another step along the path toward change. Here's what Disney had to say to it's Hollywood Studios' Cast Members:

"We will soon begin to re-imagine the park's central hub by removing the Sorcerer's Hat in early 2015. As part of that change, the store located underneath the hat will be closing. A closing date will be shared as we get closer to it."

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