MK The Hall of Presidents closing for refurbishment on January 20, 2025 [Reopened June 29, 2025]

[Captain Barbossa]

At the very least the tie... That tie is completely unlike him, which is weird considering how accurate the AAs are for modern presidents, outfit wise.

FWIW, it’s the same tie the previous 2 versions of him wore. In real life, he does tend to wear solid colored ties most often, but there are pictures of him from when he ran the 1st time/early in his 1st term where he was wearing a blue tie with stripes very similar to what the AA has. So it’s not entirely inaccurate, but I do agree that a solid red would look better.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Was there any sort of notice that this would be opening?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Tie-gate!!

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Was there any sort of notice that this would be opening?

Also, did they release any videos or information about the refurbishment? I just know they put out stuff about their projects from time to time.

Best not announce this…throw the door open and go about your business

 

[flynnibus]

Tie-gate!!

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No one said he wore it like a superman outfit. But to dismiss what he has clearly defined as his signature look (blue suit and red tie) is absurd and head in sand.

 

[aladdin2007]

Here is our video of the update.

Thank you for posting this.

 

[Comped]

FWIW, it’s the same tie the previous 2 versions of him wore. In real life, he does tend to wear solid colored ties most often, but there are pictures of him from when he ran the 1st time/early in his 1st term where he was wearing a blue tie with stripes very similar to what the AA has. So it’s not entirely inaccurate, but I do agree that a solid red would look better.

Weird. The red tie has been his look ever since before his NBC days.

Tie-gate!!

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I legitimately couldn't recall him wearing anything like it!

 

[wdwmagic]

Was there any sort of notice that this would be opening?

Also, did they release any videos or information about the refurbishment? I just know they put out stuff about their projects from time to time.

No, it was a very quiet reopening on a Sunday morning. The extent of the notice was a mention of Trump on the official website HoP page 50 minutes before it opened.

 

[JohnD]

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That's not the sign used this year. Only this.

From MDWMagic's January 20 article.

 

[JohnD]

Weird. The red tie has been his look ever since before his NBC days.

I legitimately couldn't recall him wearing anything like it!

Well, he did wear a comparable tie, right down to the coat being open and maybe a little too long.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

After reading Ron Chernow’s delightful biography of George Washington and James McPherson’s Battle Cry of Freedom (re the Civil War) I’m very excited to see Washington and Lincoln speak. The only thing I regret them changing is removing Royal Dano as the voice of Lincoln.

 

[Dreamer19]

No, it was a very quiet reopening on a Sunday morning. The extent of the notice was a mention of Trump on the official website HoP page 50 minutes before it opened.

That’s a shame. I would have loved something like this:

 

[wdwmagic]

Here are some photos of Trump 3.0

And the repositioned Joe Biden

More at https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...atronic-in-hall-of-presidents---june-2025.htm

 

[JohnD]

Here are some photos of Trump 3.0

And the repositioned Joe Biden

More at https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...atronic-in-hall-of-presidents---june-2025.htm

Much better. Can you replace the photos in your main story? This is the best likeness. I think there is general agreement that the Trump 1.0 AA was not very good.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Although it’s somewhat at a distance, so I’m not sure how well the audience can see it, I’m glad they continued the small, personal items/trinkets on the table like they did with Biden. I think it was/is a great added touch.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

That's not the sign used this year.

I was starting to wonder. I think my 09 Nokia flip takes the same quality picture lol.

I’m very excited to see Washington and Lincoln speak. The only thing I regret them changing is removing Royal Dano as the voice of Lincoln.

Nothing has changed regarding Washington and Lincoln’s speaking roles. It’s the same audio/speeches that debuted in 2017. But I too miss the Royal Dano recording of Lincoln.

 

[larryz]

Maybe we need a presidential Cars attraction it its place.

 

[larryz]

Can you imagine an attraction based on The Beast? Who wouldn't want to ride in the Presidential limo at high speeds?

I heard the Muppets are taking that one over...

 

[larryz]

Driven by Olivia Rodrigo.

At least we know she has her driver's license...

 

[larryz]

Throwing guests out doesn't make Disney money. So that's not going to happen.

But once they're in the park, Disney has a big chunk of their daily rate anyway.