The Cat in the Hat (character)

''This article is about the character. For the ride starring this character, see The Cat in the Hat (ride).''

The Cat in the Hat, also known simply as The Cat, is a meet-and-greet character at Islands of Adventure. He first appeared in the book of the same name by Theodor Geisel, best known by his pen name of Dr. Seuss. He is also the most famous of character of Seuss' books, and as a result, is the star of the flagship attraction of the same name in Seuss Landing.

Background
The Cat in the Hat, whose real name is unknown, is an anthropomorphic cat with black and white fur wearing a red bow tie. He is easily recognized by his hat, which resembles an elongated top hat with a red and white stripe pattern. The Cat is known for his mischievous personality, and his overall goals to bring fun to those who are feeling blue. However, he often takes his antics too far, ruining various household objects and causing chaos, although it's usually unintentional.

The Cat is sometimes accompanied by two small humanoid creatures known simply as Thing 1 and Thing 2, who also share his goals of having fun, though they are much more mischievous than he is.

Park Appearances
The Cat in the Hat appears in the Seuss Landing area of Islands of Adventure as the star in the ride of the same name. He also appears as a meet-and-greet character in this area of the park, usually accompanied by Thing 1 and Thing 2. A statue of him can also be seen in the Cats, Hats, and Things gift shop that serves as the exit to his eponymous ride.

Trivia
For additional and more detailed information about the character of The Cat in the Hat from the book of the same name, please refer to the Dr. Seuss Wiki Article.
 * In addition to the character appearing at the Universal Orlando Resort, Universal has also developed a live-action film based on The Cat in the Hat, which features Mike Myers as character.
 * Unlike the ride adaption, the film is frequently criticized for its excessive use of inappropriate humor to the point that Audrey Geisel, the widow of Dr. Seuss, now forbids any studio from making live-action films based on her late husband's characters.
 * It is worth noting that the film mentions Universal Studios (though it doesn't name a specific park) in a scene mocking product placement in movies, possibly as a nod to the character and ride being featured at Islands of Adventure.
 * Mike Myers also provides the voice of Shrek.