Mickey’s On Top of the World - The Construction of Disney's Hollywood Studios

This is Mickey Mouse walking on top of the world. You know which world I’m referring to, right? The Crossroads of the World landmark found at the entrance.

Based on the original structure from Sunset Boulevard, The Crossroads of the World at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has one noticeable difference, Mickey Mouse. While Mickey looks itty bitty from the ground below, you can get a better sense of his size from the photograph below taken on Dec. 21, 1988.

Mickey is 5’3” tall while the spinning globe he stands on is 6 feet in diameter. His right ear is made out of copper in order to serve as a lightning rod. Both Mickey and the globe were created by former Disney master sculptor Perry Russ.

Sitting on top of the world, Mickey has been walking and waving to every guest entering the park since opening day.

Some Rock Signs at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Owl Statue inside the Tower of Terror

Official Picture by Disney

Sheet Music inside the Tower of Terror

Official Picture by Disney

If you look closely, the sheet music under this trumpet is actually a copy of “What! No Mickey Mouse? (What Kind of Party Is This?),” which was composed by Irving Caesar in 1932.

DHS - Opening Team - Cast Member

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Dockside Diner at Hollywood Studios

Tower of Terror at Night in HDR

On This Day in Disney History - February 13, 2004

Disneyland hosts a Friday the 13th ceremony to light up the marque of the new Tower of Terror.

The event, which includes a screaming contest, is hosted by comedian Gallagher.

(The new attraction will open in Disney's California Adventure May 5.)

Picture by Trey Ratcliff

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Morocco and The Tower of Terror

The Art of Disney at the Beach

The Haunted Gardens

The Tower of Terror / Disney's Hollywood Studios

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[Aerial Photos] New Fantasyland Construction Site

New Fantasyland Construction Site

Epcot - Future Word (down) / World Showcase (up)

 Disney's Hollywood Studios

Magic Kingdom

Beverly Sunset

Sorcerer Hat

I went to Hollywood Studios this night just for the 8:30pm Fantasmic. I hung with some friends and it was my brother's birthday too. Unfortunately, not a good day but an amazing night!

Jan. 26, 2009
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Hollywood Studios' Fountain

This was one of the good days! I went to the 4 Disney's parks as a Guest. Started the day at Disney's Hollywood Studios and ended the night at Epcot for the IllumiNations.

Jan. 27, 2009
11:32 am

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Crossroads of the World