Sorcerer Mickey Hat Quick Facts from ALL EARS
March 26th, 2007
Following the traditions at Cinderella’s Castle, Spaceship Earth and the Tree of Life, the Sorcerer Mickey Hat at Disney-MGM Studios was created to mark the 100 Years of Magic Celebration in 2001, which stands proudly at the end of Hollywood Boulevard.
Interesting Facts about The Sorcerer Mickey Hat at MGM Studios:
Head Measurements: The hat, if it were wearable, would be a size 605 7/8.
Mickey would have to be 350 feet tall if he were to wear this giant hat.
The Hat itself is 100 feet tall.
The interior space equals nearly 60,000 cubic feet.
The hat and ears sit atop a solid foundation that uses enough concrete to cover the length of a football field.
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. The hat required enough paint to cover 500 Cadillacs.
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 field) of underground utility piping.
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