HM "Ring" Gone

[Jeremy Wilcox]

The umbrella actually comes and goes quite a bit... I wouldn't be surprised to see it come back one day.

[PirateLover]

The umbrella actually comes and goes quite a bit... I wouldn't be surprised to see it come back one day.

Do you really think so Jeremy? How long is it usually gone for? Based on things I've been reading it seems like it's been gone for a good few months now. I really hope they put it back because I was looking forward to it on my next trip. We never spotted it before.

[McGoofy]

As many times as we have been to WDW, we had never heard that legend before. Then on our way down to WDW for this past Halloween, we were listening to a podcast that was doing a Disney Halloween tribute. In this tribute, they told about the legend of the ring. So, when we rode HM, we happened to strike up a conversation with the guy in line behind us. Turns out, he was an off duty CM. On the way out, he showed us the spot where the alleged ring is. We saw it in October, so that may have been our first and last time to see it. I've walked by that spot so many times and never even knew to look for it!

[GhostHost999]

"They tooks the precious!! I told you they was tricksey!"

Sorry, I had to.

[DestinationWDW]

We were just there the 15th thru the 24th....alas...we looked too and it is gone!!!! Asked a CM....got the same "it has been cemented over story.......

[A Foolish Mortal]

I'll look. I'll be at MK on Monday, so I'll look then. I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (PS- I'm probably gonna forget by then, so, don't expect it out of me)

[Altair]

I guess Imagineering felt threatened that a small, accidental, and random act by a park maintenance CM could possibly spark more imagination than and entire attaction such as Stitch's Great Escape which cost who knows how much more.

[DigitalDaredevil]

I hope it is not true. I love the little back stories, park generated or fan generated. It makes the ride more interesting, and showing those who don't know about them is a joy in itself.

[DisneyGiant]

I have heard several times it's not really a ring, but a coincidence. One of those urban legends and I would imagine Disney just let it propogate. It may have finally been time to fix the walkway.

I'm not sure though, it did look pretty "authentic"...

I was told this by CM's at the HM. They said its not even a ring - but some sort of construction.

[Stu29573]

I never really thought it looked that much like a ring...it looked a lot more like a pipe and a broken screwdriver to me. It would be cool if Disney put in a REAL ring to replace it though.....

[Altair]

I can confirm that the "ring" is now gone. They only cemented over the two old post holes nothing else. So this "ring" thing must have really bothered someone.

[DizneyRox]

I can confirm that the "ring" is now gone. They only cemented over the two old post holes nothing else. So this "ring" thing must have really bothered someone.

Yes, if something is not part of the original concept, or "Imagineering Approved" it really is fair game.

The Hidden Mickey on the banquet table is a good example. I hear it's not suposed to be there, so it's not uncommon for an Imagineer to "fix" the table settings to remove the hidden Mickey, only to have it magically appear at some point.

[Figment!]

I can confirm that the "ring" is now gone. They only cemented over the two old post holes nothing else. So this "ring" thing must have really bothered someone.

Thanks for the confirmation, we'll update the Hidden Treasures Guide soon with an Archive section to list items that are no longer available.

[GenieOfPA]

wow... can't believe its gone... good thing i got to see it while it was around. but i guess my next trip in may will have to be without it

[Sharon1026]

I was there today and saw the ring.

[RescueRanger23]

That's awful. Too bad.

[bradk]

the ring was a piece of pipe. if anything, it looked like an engagement ring.. for the branch of a twig.

this is a photo i took of it a couple of years ago:

but you can't really see just how tiny it is. i also took this shot as a guide to help locate it, so it puts it into more perspective

in any case, it was presumably kept because it became such an integral part of unofficial HM lore but gone because the word is that during the huge HM renovation, the HM will retroactively get the official backstory as they did with Disneyland's HM revolving around the serial killer bride as opposed to some intricate love triangle.

[FormerCastMember]

this must have been done quite recently because after reading numerous posts before heading down in the beginning of march we had thought it to be gone too, but much to our surprise we were able to find it right exactly where its supposed to be...its a shame because its one of the few treasures left at the HM location...now if they get rid of Mr. Toad I will be very disappointed, but i dont see that happening

[Maleficent's Dad]

this must have been done quite recently because after reading numerous posts before heading down in the beginning of march we had thought it to be gone too, but much to our surprise we were able to find it right exactly where its supposed to be...

I agree!!! I forgot to post this weeks ago as I forgot all about this topic - which is not accurate, apparently!
We were there in late February and the ring was there - exactly where we've always seen it! DD and DS always locate it - they found it immediately upon exiting the ride.
Mr. Toad's headstone/monument was still there as well...

[Altair]

I wonder if Disney people removed the cement or if enterprising quests did it? It wouldn't take much to remove the little patch of concrete. There is no doubt is was covered in January.

It could have been done by ghosts.