Disney Unveils New Sorcerer Mickey Hat at Hollywood Studios

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Disney has installed a new version of the blue Sorcerer Mickey Hat at the entrance to The Magic of Disney Animation building in Hollywood Studios. The scaled-down hat is a nod to the original that stood in front of the park's Chinese Theater for nearly 15 years, as well as the hat featured on the Roy E. Disney Animation building in California. The arrival of the hat coincides with the transformation of Animation Courtyard into Walt Disney Studios Courtyard, which will include new experiences like interactive drawing lessons, character meet-and-greets, and a Disney Junior show.

Why it matters

The Sorcerer Mickey Hat is an iconic Disney symbol that has long been associated with Hollywood Studios. Its return, in a reimagined form, signals the park's continued commitment to celebrating Disney's rich animation legacy and providing immersive experiences for guests.

The details

The new Sorcerer Mickey Hat is designed to resemble the hat featured on the exterior of the Roy E. Disney Animation building in Burbank, California. It is scaled down from the massive hat that previously stood in front of the park's Chinese Theater. The hat is part of the exterior of The Magic of Disney Animation building, which will open this summer with new experiences including interactive drawing lessons, character meet-and-greets, and a Disney Junior show.

• The new Sorcerer Mickey Hat was installed at Disney's Hollywood Studios in April 2026.
• The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard area, including the new Magic of Disney Animation experiences, will open on May 26, 2026.

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What’s next

Disney has not yet announced an opening date for the new Magic of Disney Animation experiences at Hollywood Studios, but the Walt Disney Studios Courtyard area is set to debut on May 26, 2026.