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The Hall of Presidents
Photos below
Nestled in the colonial
cityscape of Liberty Square, The Hall of Presidents is a
terrific theatrical event, staged daily, which features none
other than the Presidents of the United States--in Audio-Animatronic
form, of course!
The show features all of the
Presidents, from George Washington to the sitting President,
all together on stage. While most don't talk, all are very
much "alive" and operative figures, nodding and
fidgeting in their seats. Abraham Lincoln speaks for a few
minutes, and the sitting President takes the floor as well.
The pre-show area features
displays containing possessions of the Presidents--be sure to
have a look while you're waiting for the show (see photos of a
few items below). The show itself begins with a film
presentation which recaps the events leading up to the
formation of the US, with the Presidents as a culmination of
that segment.
This is a really nice
show--you'll love the great number of Audio-Animatronics
figures used in this one! A really good aspect of this
attraction is that it has cushioned theater seating inside a
dark, cool building--a very pleasant way to spend 20 minutes
in a comfortable seat when you've been touring--especially
when it's really hot outside!
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May 2009 Update:
A July reopening is planned for the Hall of Presidents, an
iconic attraction in Magic Kingdom. An
Audio-Animatronics version of President Barack Obama will join
representations of the previous 43 presidents of the United
States as part of an attraction that has been celebrating
American history since Walt Disney World Resort opened in
1971. Disney Imagineers also are updating a broad array
of show elements.
ALL
THE RIGHT MOVES – Disney Imagineer John Cutry programs an
Audio-Animatronics likeness
of President Barack Obama in preparation for the July 2009
re-launch of the Hall of Presidents
attraction at Walt Disney World Resort in
Lake Buena Vista
,
Fla.
The attraction in the
Magic
Kingdom
Park
features Audio-Animatronics representations of all the
United States
Presidents.
President Obama’s likeness will have a speaking role, along
with “George Washington” and “Abraham Lincoln.”
Upon reopening in July
2009, the Hall of Presidents building has a large sign
over
the front porch to replace the smaller sign-on-post used
before.
Prior to the July 2009
update
Sign at the entrance
In the preshow area
Bill Clinton's saxophone,
on display in the preshow area
George Washington's shoe
buckles, on display in the preshow area
Concurrent with the revision of the Hall of
Presidents, you'll also find some displays of famous First
Ladies' ballroom gowns, pictured below:
This dress was worn by
First Lady Elizabeth Monroe.
This dress was worn by
First Lady Edith Roosevelt, wife of President Teddy Roosevelt.
This dress was worn by
First Lady Nancy Reagan.
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