The Sorcerer's Hat - History

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 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. On May 20, 2011, the Sorcerer's Hat served as the venue for the grand opening ceremony for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue.

Disney's Hollywood Studios
  • Attractions
Hollywood Boulevard
  • The Sorcerer's Hat
  • The Great Movie Ride
Echo Lake
  • Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
  • Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
  • ABC Sound Studio
  • The American Idol Experience
  • Jedi Training Academy
  • Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame
Streets of America
  • Studio Backlot Tour (Earful Tower)
  • Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
  • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Movie Set Adventure
  • Muppet*Vision 3D
Pixar Place
  • Toy Story Midway Mania!
Animation Courtyard
  • The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow
  • The Magic of Disney Animation
  • Disney Junior – Live on Stage!
  • Voyage of the Little Mermaid
  • Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Sunset Boulevard
  • Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
  • Fantasmic!
  • Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Parades
  • Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade (2001–08)
  • Block Party Bash (2008–11)
  • Pixar Pals Countdown To Fun! (2011–13)
Annual Events
  • ESPN the Weekend
  • Star Wars Weekends
  • The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
  • Night of Joy (2008–09)
  • Items in italics indicate entertainment venues with set showtimes, rather than continuously running attractions.

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