AuburnChris 193 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Intercot tweeted this morning that there will be an announcement today confirming a long-standing rumor: Disney is removing the Sorcerer's Hat at the Studios. What do you guys think: Great news, or the greatest news? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FunFinder265....Cody 36 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm going to go with greatest news. Just sayin.... Cody Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 We've actually discussed this a bunch here: :) http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/13971-rumor-sorcerers-hat-leaving-dhs/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Chris- what are the details about the announcement? It seems strange that they would just announce the hat is leaving, and not announce that something new is on the way at DHS. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 :bravo: :flush: THE HAT :popcorn: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hmmm... Don't know that I care either way, but my daughter loves the silly thing so...it may be a bummer for her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnChris 193 Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=207111Intercot is saying there will be an announcement "shortly" with more official details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I like the comment on Intercot that they are replacing with a tiara from Frozen. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 So first they tweeted there would be an announcement "today." And now they're saying the announcement will be made "shortly." (which I assume means maybe not today). I will not be holding my breath. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Chris- what are the details about the announcement? It seems strange that they would just announce the hat is leaving, and not announce that something new is on the way at DHS.TCDTotally agree. "Good afternoon. The hat is leaving. Have a magical day" don't see that happening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Y'all know Chris stays in the back office and doesn't get out much.... :hah: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Maybe they will go retro and replace it with a giant Dan'l Boone oops I mean Davy Crockett coonskin hat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 To me it seems like the only reason to remove it would be to replace it with something else. So what would they replace it with? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 It would be cool if they can figure out the contractual stuff and tap into the Marvel world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seals 111 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Now waiting for the photo of the hat traveling on the highway on the back of a truck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Intercot tweeted this morning that there will be an announcement today confirming a long-standing rumor: Disney is removing the Sorcerer's Hat at the Studios. What do you guys think: Great news, or the greatest news? Well, where's the dad-gum announcement? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Well, where's the dad-gum announcement? TCDThey are stuck in the Time Stamp Time Warp! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Channel 6 in Orlando posted about a half hour ago that Disney Officials said the hat was being removed early 2015 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Channel 6 in Orlando posted about a half hour ago that Disney Officials said the hat was being removed early 2015 I've seen a couple of reports around the interwebz that say the same thing, including this one from WDWNT... CONFIRMED: The Sorcerer’s Hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be Removed in Early 20153 comments - Leave commentPosted in:Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Resort If you’re a fan of Walt Disney World (which we assume you are if you’re reading this site), then you have probably been wishing for the removal of the Sorcerer’s Hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since 2001 when it was erected. Well, Disney confirmed to cast members today that the Sorcerer’s Hat will indeed be coming down in “early 2015″. Disney’s message to cast members today read: “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.” The Sorcerer’s Hat was erected in 2001 as part of the 100 Years of Magic celebration, but was also used to block the Chinese Theater façade of the Great Movie Ride which Disney no longer had the rights to use in merchandise or marketing materials. Rumors of the Hat’s removal have been swirling for years until now. The removal of the hat is expected to be a part of the remodeling of the park which includes the removal of attractions in the Backlot area such as the already-shuttered Studio Backlot Tour, as well as the Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow which closes on November 6th. Rumors indicate that lands based on Toy Story, Star Wars, and Cars are likely for the park in the next few years. However, only time will tell. http://wdwnt.com/blog/2014/10/confirmed-the-sorcerers-hat-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-to-be-removed-in-early-2015/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 There was no way I was going to be able to submit the entire story using my phone in a grocery store parking lot. Glad some people are still using pcs! :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 So one of the current six bits posted this http://instagram.com/p/ujHr7BCgTB/ BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Bryan Malenius, Manager of External Communications at WDW, told WKMG in Orlando that it's gone, end of story, done.See ya, monstrosity that shouldn't have ever been there in the first place.Now how long for the other shoe to drop? I'm not sayin nuthin, can't, but someone else might. djsamuel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Can someone please explain to me why it seems like a lot of people hate the hat? Why is it a "monstrosity"?It's a hat. A hat that most Disney fans associate with a famous movie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Can someone please explain to me why it seems like a lot of people hate the hat? It is and always has been an eyesore. It doesn't fit into the theming in that area. Why is it a "monstrosity"? It's too big and overpowers the area.The Earful Tower was and should be the DHS icon. It's a hat. A hat that most Disney fans associate with a famous movie. While it my be a famous movie, it SMB. I haven't been able to watch the entire movie and probably never will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 It is and always has been an eyesore. It doesn't fit into the theming in that area.LETS SEE. Hollywood Studios. Sounds like a place that they make movies. How many movies/tv shows has that hat been in? How does a famous/ iconic movie hat not fit into the "theming of the area"?It's too big and overpowers the area.KIND of like that giant golfball? Or that giant tree? Or that castle which is at least 2 or 3 as tall as the original at Disneyland. The Earful Tower was and should be the DHS icon.YOU mean that water tower that is so far in the back of the park you can really only see it from that attraction that they just did a way with? While it my be a famous movie, it SMB. I haven't been able to watch the entire movie and probably never will.YOUR right it SMB but a lot of people would disagree with that. As of 2012, Fantasia has grossed $76.4 million in domestic revenue and is the 22nd highest-grossing film of all time in the U.S. when adjusted for inflation. Remember this film was released in 1940. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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