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The Sorcerer's Hat, 122 Feet Tall, Crowns Disney-MGM Studios as Newest Icon At Walt Disney World Resort

A dazzling blue 122-foot-tall Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat takes center stage at Disney-MGM Studios in celebration of the 100 Years of Magic festivities at Walt Disney World Resort.

This new icon represents the magic of show business and the entertainment wizardry of Disney that is captured throughout shows and attractions at the park.

This giant showpiece, made from composite fiberglass and shaped like the pointed hat worn by Mickey in the animated classic “Fantasia,” weighs 156 tons. It is a brilliant blue, and decorated with moon and star shapes of glittering gold.

As designed, an equally great Mickey hand tips the hat, which rests on two shimmering ribbon loops that are stylized versions of Mickey’s ears. The hat and ears sit atop a solid foundation that uses enough concrete to cover the length of a football field.

With a message under its brim, the park’s new icon also alerts guests that Disney-MGM Studios is the center of Disney’s property-wide 100 Years of Magic celebration. The yearlong observance celebrates Walt Disney’s legacy of innovation, imagination and family entertainment. The event features new entertainment and attractions across the Walt Disney World Resort.

The new icon stands at the end of Hollywood Boulevard directly in front of the Chinese Theater.

The Sorcerer's Hat at Disney-MGM Studios follows Disney’s icon tradition of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom, Spaceship Earth at Epcot and The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Disney-MGM Studios immerses guests in the glamour of show biz 365 days a year with thrilling attractions, incredible Broadway-style shows, world-class entertainment and interactive film, television, radio and animation production facilities. The theme park is part of the 30,500-acre Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla.

Disney-MGM Studios Icon Facts

Head Measurements: The hat size is 605 7/8.

On Top of the Mouse: Mickey would have to be 350 feet tall if he were to wear this giant hat.

The Hat: The hat itself is 100 feet tall. The interior space equals nearly 60,000 cubic feet. It can hold 444,744 gallons of water. Six stars and two moons adorn the hat.

Paint Job: The hat is painted with a custom technique called “chameleon paint” which shifts color as guests move around it. Painting the hat required enough paint to cover 500 Cadillacs.

Mickey Ears: The Mickey ears feature a new special effect called “Light Ribbons,” which change color and sparkle with internal pixie dust lighting.

Holding it All Together: There are 13,493 bolts that hold the hat together, 26,986 washers and 17,000 feet (or 57 football fields) of underground utility piping.

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