Should Disney REPLACE The Socerer Hat Icon at Hollywood Studios? - The DIS Discussion Forums

brunette8706 · 11-21-2009, 12:29 AM

Hey All!

Do you all think Disney should replace this sorcerer blue hat with something more imaginative? I understand that some here on this forum say that it does block the view of the Great Movie Ride. Also, I think it's kind of "dull" and lackluster.

Magic Kingdom has the beautiful, classic castle, Epcot has the classic and beautiful sphere, and Animal Kingdom does have the tree which also houses the Bug show! But the sorcerer blue hat at HS just doesn't cut it in my opinion.

What do you all think!???

Thanks all!!!

Brunette

MichelleVW · 11-21-2009, 12:34 AM

I love the hat!

Doc CW · 11-21-2009, 12:36 AM

I dont know what they would replace it with.

I somewhat agree, by comparison to the other icons it is definitely lacking the majestic feel the other icons have, but I like it.

Mysteria · 11-21-2009, 12:41 AM

I'm ok with it. Other than the fact that it reminds me of the fantasmic show that they have cut so far back on and will most assuredly be rained out the one day I get to be there.

TinkerbellinLouisian · 11-21-2009, 01:31 AM

LOVE the sorcerer's Hat ! It goes WAY WAY Back to Mickey's origins....his first movies! IT's symbolic! I LOVE IT!

dopeyone · 11-21-2009, 01:36 AM

I like it, but wish they could move it so it dosen't block The Great Movie Ride.

wendyt_ca · 11-21-2009, 01:53 AM

I adore the sorcerer hat! I would be really upset if they replaced it.

Robo · 11-21-2009, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brunette8706

I understand that some here on this forum say that it does block the view of the Great Movie Ride.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dopeyone

I like it, but wish they could move it so it dosen't block The Great Movie Ride.

That's what it is SUPPOSED to do.

It was installed to block the view of The Great Movie RIde.

kate_wdw · 11-21-2009, 03:01 AM

I agree that the hat is no where near as awe-inspiring as Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth or the Tree of Life. And it's not even original to the park. I think the imagineers should have waited for something more inspired to come to them.

lacrosse_lady72 · 11-21-2009, 03:09 AM

WHAT?

I was ready to come on to this thread and proclaim my minority opinion of loving the hat but it looks like so far, that's the popular one

Sorcerer Hat Lovers Club!

katejay · 11-21-2009, 06:41 AM

I also Love the Hat! It does remind me of Fantasia. That is why
I Love it!

brunette8706 · 11-21-2009, 09:00 AM

That's what it is SUPPOSED to do.

It was installed to block the view of The Great Movie RIde.

*******

LoL! Well it's certainly doing a good job of blocking the view!

It just reminds me of the ARM on the side of Spaceship Earth. Kinda cheesy, I think they (the imagineers) could think of something more awe inspiring if you ask me. They should come up with something that really makes you go "WOW". Don't get me wrong I think it's okay, but it doesn't have the same standard as the other parks in my opinion.

goofyernmost · 11-21-2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robo

That's what it is SUPPOSED to do.

It was installed to block the view of The Great Movie RIde.

Why???? I must have missed that memo.

I don't really care if it exists or not and frankly if it is trying to be the icon for the park then make it something more than a pin trading location. I think the perfect location for it would be in the animation courtyard next to the Little Mermaid.

knieriem · 11-21-2009, 09:11 AM

To be honest I don't really pay attention to that hat. I have tons of pictures of the castle, the Tree of Life and Epcot's sphere but I never take pictures of the hat. I think it's cute though. In my opinion DHS needs a total makeover anyway. They are doing better with things like TSMM, TOT and RnR but I feel like the rest of the park is lacking something. Can't put my finger on it though.

brunette8706 · 11-21-2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofyernmost

Why???? I must have missed that memo.

I don't really care if it exists or not and frankly if it is trying to be the icon for the park then make it something more than a pin trading location. I think the perfect location for it would be in the animation courtyard next to the Little Mermaid.

Hey! Great point. I totally agree!

11-21-2009, 12:29 AM	#1
brunette8706 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 825	Should Disney REPLACE The Socerer Hat Icon at Hollywood Studios? Hey All! Do you all think Disney should replace this sorcerer blue hat with something more imaginative? I understand that some here on this forum say that it does block the view of the Great Movie Ride. Also, I think it's kind of "dull" and lackluster. Magic Kingdom has the beautiful, classic castle, Epcot has the classic and beautiful sphere, and Animal Kingdom does have the tree which also houses the Bug show! But the sorcerer blue hat at HS just doesn't cut it in my opinion. What do you all think!??? Thanks all!!! Brunette __________________

11-21-2009, 12:34 AM	#2
MichelleVW I call them "the people that live in my house" Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Decatur Texas Posts: 4,679	I love the hat! __________________ Me DH DD18 DD16

11-21-2009, 12:36 AM	#3
Doc CW Dallas Cowboys Football #1 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PA Posts: 1,953	I dont know what they would replace it with. I somewhat agree, by comparison to the other icons it is definitely lacking the majestic feel the other icons have, but I like it. __________________ Tuck and Roll Champion

11-21-2009, 12:41 AM	#4
Mysteria MINDFREAK! I'll release my inner felon on his butt if I get soaked by rain and bumped by pushy people Make wishes on folded up chips Here comes the poop tag Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: They couldn't fit chemical and oil refinery state on the license plates Posts: 7,202	I'm ok with it. Other than the fact that it reminds me of the fantasmic show that they have cut so far back on and will most assuredly be rained out the one day I get to be there. __________________ Marchioness of Loyalty, Supreme High Commander of Defender's of All The Queen's Subjects GRAND DUCHESS GUACAMOLIA OF AVACADINGTON

11-21-2009, 01:31 AM	#5
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dopeyone I think it was 4 6 oz. glasses of beer... I changed my ways and became a more responsible PC poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Strawberry Fields Posts: 1,425	I like it, but wish they could move it so it dosen't block The Great Movie Ride. __________________ johnkelly nicole matt luke danielle "Meet The Beatles....Rock the World"

11-21-2009, 01:53 AM	#7
wendyt_ca Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 320	I adore the sorcerer hat! I would be really upset if they replaced it. __________________ Coronado Springs Nov 27 - Dec 8 2009 - Christmas/1yr Anniversary trip Pop June 2008 - Our Disney Honeymoon Sheraton Vistana Sept 2006 - First Trip/DH proposed during Wishes in Rose Garden

11-21-2009, 03:01 AM	#9
kate_wdw Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 46	I agree that the hat is no where near as awe-inspiring as Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth or the Tree of Life. And it's not even original to the park. I think the imagineers should have waited for something more inspired to come to them.

11-21-2009, 03:09 AM	#10
lacrosse_lady72 I <3 Disney Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 3,782	WHAT? I was ready to come on to this thread and proclaim my minority opinion of loving the hat but it looks like so far, that's the popular one Sorcerer Hat Lovers Club! __________________ WDW: JULY/AUGUST 2002, MARCH 2004, MARCH/APRIL 2005, SEPTEMBER 2006, SEPTEMBER 2007, SEPTEMBER 2008, SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009 DLR: APRIL 1998, DECEMBER 2005 wdw: beach club villas april 18-21 & boardwalk villas 21-25, 2010 dlr: grand californian september 3-10, 2011 wdw: wilderness lodge december 14-26 & hard rock hotel december 26-29, 2012

11-21-2009, 06:41 AM	#11
katejay Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 67	I also Love the Hat! It does remind me of Fantasia. That is why I Love it! __________________ "There is no feeling like the magic you feel the moment you arrive." Our WDW Trips Together. May 2000,July 2002,March 2003,Jan 2005,Oct 2006,Oct 2007.Dec 2008 Jay Kate Chance Denali

11-21-2009, 09:00 AM	#12
brunette8706 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 825	That's what it is SUPPOSED to do. It was installed to block the view of The Great Movie RIde. ******* LoL! Well it's certainly doing a good job of blocking the view! It just reminds me of the ARM on the side of Spaceship Earth. Kinda cheesy, I think they (the imagineers) could think of something more awe inspiring if you ask me. They should come up with something that really makes you go "WOW". Don't get me wrong I think it's okay, but it doesn't have the same standard as the other parks in my opinion. __________________

11-21-2009, 09:11 AM	#14
knieriem Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 244	To be honest I don't really pay attention to that hat. I have tons of pictures of the castle, the Tree of Life and Epcot's sphere but I never take pictures of the hat. I think it's cute though. In my opinion DHS needs a total makeover anyway. They are doing better with things like TSMM, TOT and RnR but I feel like the rest of the park is lacking something. Can't put my finger on it though. __________________ "I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse." ~ Walt Disney My first trip report! - November 2009

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